Oliver Burkeman from The Guardian has a piece about how trying to work smart can backfire: When it comes to “working smarter”, the same kind of problem arises: what if doing things more “efficiently”, in a superficial sense, results in… Continue Reading
Four different people, five times, got treated to this phrase (or a variant thereof) from me, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.: “I will answer your question, if you don’t interrupt me.”
Having been acquitted on the merits, an accused defendant ought not to have to stand trial twice for the same crime. This is as true in the United States as it is anywhere else in the world. Like say, Italy,… Continue Reading
According to the Herald-Dispatch, a West Virginia paper, the long-expected departure of Tulsa from Conference USA is on the horizon. Chuck Landon, the writer of the piece, had apparently been hoping that Tulsa would see no percentage in the move… Continue Reading
Dear Development Office Of [muttermuttermutter] College: When my law school sends me a solicitation to donate and fund scholarships or otherwise participate in fund-raising, it doesn’t bug me. I’ve given in the past when I’ve been able to afford to do so.… Continue Reading
Lain is learning how to use her hands. She is getting a real kick out of reaching out and grabbing stuff. As well as holding stuff. Mommy thinks this is awesome. Daddy thinks this is awesome. There is one family… Continue Reading
Once again, I confront the limitations on my ability to perform handy tasks around the home. Today’s edition is: re-keying locks. See, Mrs. Likko wanted new hardware for our doors. The knobs were the same drab round thin brass things that come… Continue Reading
I finished the new Tomb Raider game yesterday. Who Should Play This Game? This game isn’t for younger kids or the squeamish. It’s violent. Teenagers who have already seen movies with violence will be fine, but teens and even adults… Continue Reading
A front-page guest post by Kevin Blackwell from a few days ago, reflecting on his disappointment with his hero Dr. Ben Carson’s slip into Obama Derangement Syndrome, got me wondering. We all have our heroes. A definition is in order,… Continue Reading
Sports: [S1] Mark Mangino, for my money one of the best coaches in college football, has been reduced to being an assistant coach at Youngstown State. I know there was an air of controversy surrounding his tenure at Kansas, but… Continue Reading