Glenn Reynolds has already linked to this, but it's an amazing story. Independent journalist Steven Vincent was killed in Basra a few weeks ago. Professor Juan Cole at the University of Michigan (who had previously been the subject of criticism by Vincent) looked into rumors that Vincent was having an affair with his female Iraqi translator, Nour Weidi, and suggested strongly … [Read more...] about “It’s Called Courage”
Memorial
One To Beam Up
Oh No. Scotty died. 5:30 this morning. James Doohan, the burly chief engineer of the Starship Enterprise in the original "Star Trek" TV series and movies who responded to the command "Beam me up, Scotty," died Wednesday. He was 85. Doohan died at 5:30 a.m. at his Redmond, Wash., home with his wife of 28 years, Wende, at his side, Los Angeles agent and longtime friend … [Read more...] about One To Beam Up
Freedom Isn’t Free
As part of my new-found photography hobby, I was exploring the Riverwalk in Naperville, Illinois. It's a nice little park with lots of interesting walkways, bridges, and gazebos. It would make a great background for some outdoor portraits. Just before I left, I spotted, across the river, what looked like a whole wall with faces carved on it. I thought that might make a … [Read more...] about Freedom Isn’t Free