Some of the folks in New Zealand aren't happy with how Britain is complying (or not) with the Treaty of Waitangi which guarantees...well, I have no idea. What got my attention is one woman's rather unusual method of protesting Prince Charles' visit this week. As the MSNBC story headlines it, "Prince Charles faces bare-breasted protest." Ths link is worth checking out if only … [Read more...] about Area blogger amused by headline
Let The Gun Do The Talking…
The Amazingly prolific and talented James Lileks is now doing some audio productions of something he calls the Diner. Think of it as the musical version of his other cultural commentary. His 3/4/2005 Diner is pretty good, but I have three gripes. First, it's a little insulting that he thinks his readers wouldn't recognize the Terminator music. 'Nuff said. Second, the whole … [Read more...] about Let The Gun Do The Talking…
Rated R For Language and Mature Themes
After the Sprint post below, I decided to add content rating information to this site. I'm now rated by ICRA. I selected some pretty heavy content ratings. Although most of this site is rated PG, I'm clearly capable of going off the deep end now and then. Also, if violent or sexual topics come up, I want to be able to discuss them seriously and, if necessary, explicitly … [Read more...] about Rated R For Language and Mature Themes
Independent Judiciary
I don't know who Judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow is. I don't know if she's a good judge or one of the bad ones. But just a few days after discovering the murder of her husband and mother, she's announced she's going to return to the bench. "Nobody is going to intimidate me off my duty," she's quoted as saying in an AP piece. Amazing. Give 'em hell, judge. … [Read more...] about Independent Judiciary
Fucking Sprint!!!
I've fucking had it up to my fucking ears with those fucking fuckers at Sprint! Fuckers through and through! Fucker-coated fuckers with fucker centers! Fuck! I fucking hate those fuckers! Ahem...Sorry about that. There's something about cellular rate plans that just pushes me over the edge... I'm about 15 months into my 2-year contract with Sprint when my wife's … [Read more...] about Fucking Sprint!!!