I was installing new hardware in a friend's computer today, and I discovered I needed an internal power supply cable. This is a four-wire cable with white nylon connectors at each end. I figured I could just run out to good old Radio Shack to get one. When I got there, however, the sales clerk didn't have a clue what I was talking about. I looked around a bit, but they … [Read more...] about Pitiful Radio Shack
Archives for March 2006
“Lesbians and Feminists are Attacking”
Jane's Law: The devotees of the party in power are smug and arrogant. The devotees of the party out of power are insane. In the North Carolina 13th Congressional District, the Democrats are in power, so it's the Republicans who are insane, and specifically Republican candidate Vernon Robinson. You've got to see this Quicktime video of his latest campaign ad. … [Read more...] about “Lesbians and Feminists are Attacking”
Colorblind Hollywood
In Sunday night's Oscar show, George Clooney used his speech to congratulate Hollywood for taking on controversial progressive issues. He also mentioned with pride that the Academy gave an award to a black woman, Hattie McDaniel, in 1939. That's admirable, and the Academy deserves credit for its colorblind recognition of outstanding acting. However, before Clooney wears out … [Read more...] about Colorblind Hollywood
When You Spend the King’s Gold…
...this happens: The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that military recruiters must have the same kind of access as other employers coming onto campus to give out information and conduct job interviews, if the campus receives federal money. Most campuses rely on some share of the $35 billion the government channels each year to higher education. The law that blocks this … [Read more...] about When You Spend the King’s Gold…
Carnival of the Cats #102
The 102nd Carnival of the Cats is up at Catcall! … [Read more...] about Carnival of the Cats #102