When Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the moon in 1969, everyone heard him say, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." But that doesn't really make much sense, does it? "Man" and "mankind" mean the same thing in this context, so he's saying that mankind took a small step and a giant leap at the same time. That's not very profound, is it? It … [Read more...] about A Slightly Larger Step
Archives for September 2006
Tiny Flowers
Malkin Madness
Michelle Malkin 5777 W. Century Blvd. Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Dear Ms. Malkin, I don't really know who you are, but it's all over the blogosphere that you are apparently upset about this picture of you in a bikini: Actually, I see you're claiming that isn't a picture of you. You're saying it's a fake. I believe it. After all, why would you lie about something … [Read more...] about Malkin Madness
Friday Fun Links
Via The Agitator, JibJab's The Last Photo I Ever Took Contest From my friend Ken, I bring you Kitlers. That's so wrong. Way-cool video of low-flying fighter jets. … [Read more...] about Friday Fun Links
Jury Duty: Reflections
[This is the fourth and final part a series about my jury service. Previous parts were Jury Duty, Day 1: Vwar Deer, Jury Duty, Day 2: Testimony, and Jury Duty, Day 3: Verdict.] [Note: In all accounts of this trial, I'm using fake names for the people and locations.] Quick story I can't believe I forgot to mention on the first day: Right at the beginning, as the judge was … [Read more...] about Jury Duty: Reflections