Monthly Archives: January 2011

Excellent Essay

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Oscar Gordon

The Art of Letting Go

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RNS Quote of the Day: 01/07/11

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Phil Kadath

You could say that I was onlymoderately impressed with the reading of the Constitution yesterday by (mostly) Republicans. About the only part of it I was impressed by was how riled it got the Democrats. So much so that they … Continue reading →

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It all a bunch of garbage

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Phil Kadath

You’ve been lied to. But that is just how these folks roll. Claims that the “Great Garbage Patch” between California and Japan is twice the size of Texas is “grossly exaggerated” said the research which reckons it is more like … Continue reading →

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Fear over knowledge

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Phil Kadath

That appears to be the decision the UK government made last year In recent days, the Met Office has stated that it apparently warned the Cabinet Office in late October that the start of the winter would be exceptionally cold. … Continue reading →

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I’m back!

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Oscar Gordon

Just got done spending a week in the Netherlands visiting some friends. The 10 hour flights & security theater aside, it was a fun trip. Got to see Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maastrict, and many parts in-between. Also hit quite a few … Continue reading →

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The Soundboard: Mash Up Edition

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Phil Kadath

Do you like Led Zeppelin? Do you like James Brown? Then hit the play button and enjoy.

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Coming soon to a government near you

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Phil Kadath

Because they don’t believe it was ever your money. European nations begin seizing private pensions People’s retirement savings are a convenient source of revenue for governments that don’t want to reduce spending or make privatizations. As most pension schemes in … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day: 01/05/11

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Phil Kadath

We would do well to add this to the oath our new Congresspersons are taking today. There is not a man in the country that can’t make a living for himself and family. But he can’t make a living for … Continue reading →

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Reverse Swimming Pool Polarity for Murder?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Alaska

Eugene Volokh links to an interesting example of the role computer evidence plays in modern murder trials, but that’s not what caught my attention. This did: On the same date Jensen was planning a future with Kelly, his home computer … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day: 01/04/11

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Phil Kadath

Happy 2011, America. There are those who will say that the liberation of humanity, the freedom of man and mind is nothing but a dream. They are right. It is the American Dream. Archibald MacLeish I want that dream for … Continue reading →

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