Monthly Archives: March 2008

This is what your MBR is for

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Alaska

Squeaky noticed this almost unbearably creepy robot. Click the link, watch the video, and be amazed. This is not Hollywood special effects — this is the real thing. The technical achievement is astounding — it rights itself when kicked or … Continue reading →

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Even California Gangs are Wearing Green

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Alaska

…and it wasn’t for St. Patrick’s Day, either. My wife works at an affluent high school that “buses in” students from one of the most gang-infested cities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Many of those students wear gang colors … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day, 03/18/08

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Alaska

From the oral argument in Heller, where counsel for D.C., Mr. Dellinger, faced a “hot bench:” CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS: What is reasonable about a total ban on possession? MR. DELLINGER: What is reasonable about a total ban on possession is that … Continue reading →

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General Announcements

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Phil Kadath

My apologies for not “Officially Recognizing” Saint Patrick’s Day here at RNS yesterday. As I replied to those who asked about why I’d forgotten, I’ll just state that everyday can be Saint Patrick’s Day here as we’re always wearing our … Continue reading →

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I’m with Clayton

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Phil Kadath

And I quote Pray for Alan Gura, the attorney representing us before the Supreme Court Heller. He is carrying a considerable responsibility, and this is his first case that he will argue before the Supreme Court. Found via Ahab. The … Continue reading →

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So I take it

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Phil Kadath

That this happens often? On the one hand, I guess it’s a plus that they at least repair the damage they do to innocent people’s homes. That’s more than can be said for many police departments across the country. On … Continue reading →

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When you’re right

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Phil Kadath

You’re very right Jeff Jacoby in the Boston Globe On the eve of the Normandy invasion in 1944, General George S. Patton, addressing the men of the US Third Army, delivered a speech that would become legendary long before George … Continue reading →

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I guess it is a fact now

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Phil Kadath

America IS a country of racists. 8% of America, that is. Pastor Jeremiah Wright, who has become part of the national political dialogue in recent days, is viewed favorably by 8% of voters nationwide. Well within my “10% of any … Continue reading →

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GBR III

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Phil Kadath

Mr. C has your sign up info here. You really should get on this. It’s the place to be.

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I didn’t say how much later

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Phil Kadath

Pulling Parts Sunday lasted longer than I had envisioned due to one of two things: 1. The back of my truck isn’t as big as I thought, or 2. Galaxie parts are larger than I thought. Pick one and either … Continue reading →

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