A certain class of internet user — I’m not saying kids particularly, because there’s some kids who can present themselves as being really smart — seems to take great relish in using hip-hop vulgarities, text-message style abbreviations and a general… Continue Reading
There’s no doubt that Republicans are looking weak on the economy, and the economy is turning into a more important issue in the election than the war. Larry Kudlow convincingly argues that a strong dollar should be a centerpiece of… Continue Reading
An interesting study of the famous sculpture on display in the Louvre. A commercial for the corporate sponsor is mixed in with the work, but it’s worth your time anyway.
I’ve nothing more to add to Rick Moran’s comments about John Hagee endorsing John McCain, or its near mirror image on the other side of the aisle, Louis Farrakhan’s endorsement of Barack Obama. The post is worth it alone for… Continue Reading
Stuff White People Like. Is it racist? I don’t think so because it’s generally okay to make fun of white people. And the teasing here is pretty gentle and obviously not written from a place of hatred. The author seems… Continue Reading
Ten tips in this article. Here’s my self-assessment: Take an interest in something your wife is really passionate about. The Wife’s hobby is stamping and I just cannot summon the interest to involve myself in it. She is excited about… Continue Reading
Today marks the first time that the Euro has traded for $1.50 in U.S. money. That’s right, a buck fifty buys you only a single Euro. This is not good news for Americans planning to live abroad right at this… Continue Reading
Why don’t conservative college students get Ph.D.’s? Um… because they’d rather get private-sector jobs?
Someone must have really pissed off wine afficionado Stephen Bainbridge about this ought-to-have-been-obvious point that so often gets dressed up in political rhetoric and trotted out to whore for votes. Money quote (for me, at least): “…the notion that judges… Continue Reading
You know when you’re on a bad blind date. But you may not know how bad it can be. That’s when you need to rely on other people to help you out. If you don’t have a friend nearby, you’d… Continue Reading