I'm not a real believer in blogger triumphalism: I don't believe bloggers are the new movers and shakers of the media world. It's true that some of the bloggers at the top of the ecosystem can influence the daily news cycle, but even then the story becomes big only when the mainstream media catches on. Nevertheless, this from Eric's Grumbles Before the Grave seems about right … [Read more...] about Pamphleteers of the Cyber Age
Stupid Score
I found this via Doug Petch. Click the image to take the test and get your score. … [Read more...] about Stupid Score
Things That Affect Your Credit Score
Fascinating article at Searchlight Crusade about the things that affect your credit score. … [Read more...] about Things That Affect Your Credit Score
The War on Plants
Someone calling himself Ogre has a small article about the recent vote in Denver to legalize marijuana. Since the vote doesn't change the laws of Colorado—just of the city of Denver—police will continue to arrest people under the Colorado controlled substance laws. The last paragraph sums up the absurdity of laws against drug possession pretty well: Why? Why … [Read more...] about The War on Plants
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
When the wife and I were at the Bead and Button Show, I got a few pictures of Milwaukee from inside the revolving restaurant at the top of the Hyatt.Buildings in MilwaukeeLake Parkway … [Read more...] about Milwaukee, Wisconsin