Some people think that disturbing elements in our culture—goths, gangstas, and violent video games—are signs of declining morality. Declining from what? Brown University's library boasts an anatomy book that combines form and function in macabre fashion. Its cover — tanned and polished to a smooth golden brown, like fine leather — is made of human skin. In fact, … [Read more...] about Books of the Dead
Coleman For Sale
I'm sort-of debating with Tom McKenna over further testing of evidence in the murder of Wanda McCoy. Roger Coleman was executed for the crime 13 years ago and Virginia Governor Mark Warner has just ordered DNA testing which might show Coleman was innocent. When I dropped "Roger Keith Coleman" into Google, the results page kicked out an ad: I suspect some automated keyword … [Read more...] about Coleman For Sale
Seeking Truth
Roger Keith Coleman was executed 13 years ago in Virginia for the murder of Wanda McCoy. Death penalty opponents have for years insisted that he was probably innocent, and they have recently been trying to have DNA tests conducted that might prove his innocence. They've had no luck, however, because there's no legal justification for such tests to be performed: Coleman is dead, … [Read more...] about Seeking Truth
Heh
The text is about something else, but I like the cartoon. … [Read more...] about Heh
Evil and Flavor
Here are some Friday Fun Links: You know you might be evil if... I know you've been asking yourself, "What's Flavor Flav been up to lately?" Same as everyone else: Reality Show. From the picture gallery, it looks like he's sporting a more elegant and age-appropriate clock... … [Read more...] about Evil and Flavor