Bloglines is shutting down. Bummer. I knew it was coming. They've had the same stupid "Try Bloglines Beta!" banner up for about four years now, and as far as I can tell they haven't released any new features the entire time. That's no recipe for success. So now I need a replacement. I know I should try Google Reader like everybody else, but last time I tried it, I didn't like … [Read more...] about So What’s a Good Feed Reader?
Not As Honest As Fidel Castro
Jennifer Abel finds some people who could learn a thing or two about honesty from Fidel Castro: Ouch! … [Read more...] about Not As Honest As Fidel Castro
Welcome Ken Gibson
I'm pleased to welcome Ken Gibson to the Windypundit family. (I call it a "family" because being a blogger here at Windypundit is just like being a member of a family in which we work together with a spirit of cooperation and unity. Also, he's not going to get paid. And I'm Dad. Not one of those modern TV dads who's befuddled but enlightened and … [Read more...] about Welcome Ken Gibson
Joe Arpaio’s Officers Getting Away With a Torture-Murder?
It appears that Sheriff Joe Arpaio is continuing his efforts to turn Maricopa County, Arizona, into some kind of third-world hellhole: The Maricopa County Attorney's Office has chosen not to prosecute Arizona Department of Corrections staff in the death of inmate Marcia Powell. Powell, 48, died May 20, 2009, after being kept in a human cage in Goodyear's Perryville Prison for … [Read more...] about Joe Arpaio’s Officers Getting Away With a Torture-Murder?
Damn the Gods
I just watched the 2010 remake of Clash of the Titans. It was an unpleasant experience on several levels. First of all, it's just not a very good movie. Some of the effects are cool, but mostly it's kind of boring. The filmmakers seem to think that fast and furious violence will make up for the lack of a plot, and that thoughtless dialogue can be rescued by the stentorious … [Read more...] about Damn the Gods