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Had Lunch With Justice Scalia Today…

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Alaska

…he was kind enough to autograph some copies of Heller and his new book for me. Many thanks to the Stanford Law School Federalist Society and the Hoover Institution, whose Peter Robinson, also of Ricochet.com, moderated to the luncheon crowd … Continue reading →

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Well, this might push me to play a video game for the first time since 1996

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Alaska

I stopped playing video games when I finished law school because it was easier to quit whole-hog than to try to limit my playtime. Assassin’s Creed III. I especially like the III part. 😉

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Amped from Atlas Shrugged. Can’t Sleep.

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Alaska

I keep going over the Money Rant, which was very well done in the film. Good omens for how they’ll treat John Galt’s infamous book-length rant in the third film: condense to essentials, dramatize with camera work and character action … Continue reading →

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Hannibal Lecter on Proper Scotch Whisky Pronunciation

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Alaska

That is, the esteemed actor Brian Cox, whose interpretation of Hannibal Lecter was, in my view, far more subtle, menacing and scary than that other guy who just chewed scenery. Unfortunately, Cox’s performance was in a movie that otherwise sucked. … Continue reading →

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Atlas Shrugged Part 2 — The Strike — This Friday

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Alaska

In theaters in a matter of hours. The wife and I will likely be at the 7:40 showing Friday at Hacienda Crossings in Pleasanton, CA. Find it at a theater near you. Trailer. Yes, I already like the new Dagny … Continue reading →

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Much TCB is going on right now

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Phil Kadath

During the intermission….. Axl Rose! And Ice Cube! And Sarcastic Willy Wonka! And did somebody say Spiderman thread?

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I swear

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Phil Kadath

This weekend’s SNL skit is damn near verbatim of what I heard on MSNBC last Wednesday evening after the debate. But, it is still funny. Probably because the guy playing Sharpton has the impression nailed.

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Weekend Material

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Phil Kadath

Yesterday, this video was posted in the AoS ONT. The video is of an interview of Nolan Bushnell, founder of many businesses you might know, such as Atari and the children’s restaurant chain, Chuck E. Cheese. He was also the … Continue reading →

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For Your Weekend Enjoyment

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Phil Kadath

I’ll be back tomorrow with a video for the weekend. Until Then…

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There Ain’t No Stealth in Space

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Alaska

The Space Shuttle’s little bitty maneuvering thrusters could be detected as far as the asteroid belt. Main thrusters? Pluto. Visible light, etc. Interesting reading at the link.

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