This new summer series stars Mary McCormack (West Wing, Murder One) as a U.S. Federal Marshall for the witness protection program. Her personal life is almost non-existent because her job requires that she keep a low profile. Or at least that's what she tells herself. As she slowly realizes the need for more in her life, she has to deal with her ditzy alcoholic mother and a … [Read more...] about In Plain Sight – a review
345 Pimps?
Wow, this is pretty impressive: 345 arrested, kids rescued in prostitution busts Hundreds of people have been arrested and 21 children rescued in what the FBI is calling a five-day roundup of networks of pimps who force children into prostitution. The Justice Department says it targeted 16 cities as part of its "Operation Cross Country" that caps off five years of similar … [Read more...] about 345 Pimps?
What Do Rush Limbaugh, Rosanne Barr, and I Have In Common?
Morons insult us because of our weight. There are plenty of reasons to dislike Rush Limbaugh and the things he stands for, but a surprising number of his detractors feel compelled to point out that he's fat. It was the same with Rosanne Barr when she started her sitcom. Lots of people commented on and complained about her weight, without noticing that her show was brilliantly … [Read more...] about What Do Rush Limbaugh, Rosanne Barr, and I Have In Common?
Dirty DUI Secrets
First of all, thanks to Rob at the 26th St. Bar Association for taking the bait and starting a series of posts about Illinois DUI law. There's been a lot about DUI in the blawgosphere lately, with lawyer/philosopher Mark Bennett explaining why DUI is a victimless crime---because the law does not require a victim to convict someone of a crime. (Sigh. These guys are all … [Read more...] about Dirty DUI Secrets
Five Minutes Of Your Life That You’ll Never Get Back
Inspired by the work of Ken Lammers and Kip Esquire, I've decided to try some video blogging. My first effort is a combination of a technology test and an explanation of what might be coming in the future. Watching it, I can't help but notice that I somehow manage to mumble and fast-talk the viewer at the same time. The sound is pretty bad. I look much more like my father … [Read more...] about Five Minutes Of Your Life That You’ll Never Get Back