Raising the Bar is the latest legal drama from Stephen Bochco. I gave up on television legal dramas years ago, and I probably would have skipped this one entirely if it hadn't been for the involvement of David Feige, whose Indefensible blog is on my daily reading list.The long review will have spoilers, so here's the short review: I didn't like it much, but I'm willing to give … [Read more...] about Raising the Bar – Review
Mad Cow Madness Continues
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the meatpacking industry agree: The American beef supply is safe from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), a.k.a. "mad cow" disease. They know this because the USDA has been spot-testing slaughtered cattle for years. That works for me, but maybe it's not good enough for you. Maybe you don't trust the statistical sampling process. Maybe … [Read more...] about Mad Cow Madness Continues
Richland County Kill Zone
Just when I think police militarization couldn't possibly get more disturbing, Radley Balko and Pete Guither find this: The Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff's Department has acquired an armored personnel carrier complete with a turret-mounted .50-caliber belt-fed machine gun for its Special Response Team.Sheriff Leon Lott told the Columbia State newspaper that he hoped the … [Read more...] about Richland County Kill Zone
Obama’s Speech
I know I'm late, but everyone else has said something about it, so I might as well. I'm just going to quote a few small bits from the speech and drop some comments. I am grateful to finish this journey with one of the finest statesmen of our time, a man at ease with everyone from world leaders to the conductors on the Amtrak train he still takes home every night. It's been … [Read more...] about Obama’s Speech
The Interweb is Truly a Marvel to Behold
There's not much more I can say: VPILF.com … [Read more...] about The Interweb is Truly a Marvel to Behold