My Grandpa—my mom’s dad—Owen Johnston, enlisted in the army during World War II. He already had kids at the time, but joined anyway. He served in Patton’s Third Army and made it […]
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Poll: Who’s more ardent? An Obama supporter or a Mac fanboy?
That question popped into my mind as I watched this video, sent in by loyal reader Jade. Or is there a third option? Unbuntu? i’m going to learn, Unbuntu? Addendum Just to […]
Schumer’s Fairness Doctrine fatuity
First listen to the appalling Chuck Schumer responding to a question about the proposed Fairness Doctrine (link from Unfair Doctrine): Let’s summarize. He said: I think we should all try to be […]
I have always liked P.J. O’Rourke
Be sure to read through page 2, where you will read: Conservatives should never say to voters, “We can lower your taxes.” Conservatives should say to voters, “You can raise spending. You, […]
Michael Crichton and SETI
Michael Crichton, as you will have heard by now, is dead. Unfortunately. The Wall Street Journal today reprinted an excerpt of a speech Crichton gave called “Aliens Cause Global Warming.” Regular readers […]
Signed copies: update
Got in and just sent out the second batch. I’m glad I ordered a third batch, because I received more orders this week: those that did order this week will have to […]
Signed copies: update
The first batch of books has come in and I’ll very likely mail them out first thing tomorrow. I had to order a second batch, so those who ordered books since Monday […]
Paper churning
It is a cliche, but it is true, that academics must publish or perish. Papers, and more papers, and more papers still, are what makes for a professorial life. It’s often—it’s very […]
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