Year: 2007
SPORTS DEPT.
800 Photos of the 2007 Chicago Marathon
The Turn Into Chinatown I wasn’t planning to take any pictures of the Chicago Marathon this year because I knew I’d be too busy to process and upload all the photos. However, when I woke up unusually early on Sunday morning I decided I could at least drive back to Chinatown and take some pictures,… Read more
RELIGION DEPT.
Ann Coulter Explains Why Christianity Is Better
Check out this awesome video of Ann Coulter explaining how things would be better in this country if everyone was Christian. I’m especially impressed with how she explains the advantages of being a Christian to her Jewish host: Well, it’s a lot easier, it’s kind of a fast track. You have to obey…You have to… Read more
SPORTS DEPT.
Marathon Responsibilities and Risks
The recent meltdown of the Chicago Marathon serves as an interesting example for discussing issues of responsibility and risk taking. Over at Marathon Pundit, John Ruberry is taking issue with a Chicago Tribune opinion piece by Mike Downey, who has offered his take on who is responsible for the meltdown of the Chicago Marathon. He says… Read more
LEGAL DEPT.
No Hard Feelings
Ken Lammers posts a fascinating account of prosecuting a habitual offender. Read more
TERRORISM DEPT.
More On the Marathon Problems
The story of yesterday’s marathon meltdown is taking shape. Runners continue to report water shortages along the way, but marathon officials insist there was plenty of water to be had. Friend-of-the-blog John Ruberry ran in the race (and finished it), and he reported no problems getting water. On the other hand, I was in Chinatown… Read more
