Category Archives: Academia and Other Nonsense

The Rats Have Now Left the Ship

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Phil Kadath

But do those abord know it has sunk? Somehow, yes, I think they have. State, City show no interest in taking over district The fundamental flaws plaguing Seattle’s troubled school district go beyond money woes and controversial school closure proposals, many city and … Continue reading →

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The Wheels of Campaign Finance Reform Justice Grind Slow…

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Alaska

…but they grind exceeding fine, right? Well, looks like they’re not exactly grinding at all with respect to that infamous aspect of McCain-Feingold restricting ads by lobbying groups before an election. Presently it seems to be the case that a … Continue reading →

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Nerfworld of the Unlearned

Posted on October 3, 2006 by Phil Kadath

Right here in my own backyard. You have to read these snippets to understand just how selfish and/or over-protective some of the people in Seattle are. Too much homework can be harmful, critics assert Is homework a waste of time?For … Continue reading →

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Rampant Racism Funded at Colorado University

Posted on October 3, 2006 by Phil Kadath

Unless you’re mentally deranged, then you’d call it “Affirmative Action”. Diversity Tops CU Leaders’ “To Do” List Increasing the presence of minorities on campus will be part of the evaluations used to set salaries for top administrators, University of Colorado … Continue reading →

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Hello Cthulhu

Posted on October 2, 2006 by Alaska

It’s apparently been around for a while, but I just found out about it. Cthulhu meets Hello Kitty in an ongoing comic strip. Unspeakably adorable!

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RNS Quote of the Day: Heinlein, Again

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Alaska

And yes, it’s some more from To Sail Beyond the Sunset: In April 1898 to us benighted country people certain simple facts were true. Our battleship Maine had been destroyed, with great loss of life. Spain had declared war on … Continue reading →

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Name that Drink

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Alaska

In Colonial times, a mug of this was so valued that it cost three times a night’s lodging in a tavern. (Or maybe the lodging price was super-cheap, to bring in customers to buy the drinks?) …Put the Ale on … Continue reading →

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I wanna go!

Posted on September 13, 2006 by Phil Kadath

Market forces are working against colleges. Not only do they teach things that no one wants to learn, like UCLA’s “The Psychology of the Lesbian Experience”, they also raise their rates ahead of inflation until people cannot afford to attend. Then enrollment drops. … Continue reading →

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Something to Ponder

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Phil Kadath

Scenario: You live in Washington State, are married and have two children, ages 15 and 9. The state hands you an education voucher worth $20,242 and lets you you make the call on their education for that year. What do you … Continue reading →

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The Dumbest Thing I’ve Read All Day: 09/07

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Phil Kadath

You go to the library to learn, but you shouldn’t be wasting your time learning how to not get lost. Too many people getting lost in new downtown library For all the architectural artistry of Rem Koolhaas’ downtown Seattle library, … Continue reading →

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