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”
Fast Food Predation
Here's an unusual way to demonize fast food: In the battle against childhood obesity, well-intentioned government policies that encourage healthy eating face a daunting challenge from the proliferation of fast-food establishments right outside the schoolhouse door, a new Chicago-based study shows. The median distance from any Chicago school to the nearest fast-food … [Read more...] about Fast Food Predation
Rave Police
Police in Utah raided a rave attended by about 400 people. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, the rave was illegal and the police broke it up with little violence. On the other hand, Daily Kos has a different story, claiming that the police used paramilitary tactics to shut down a legal concert, complete with permits and security guards. This is consistent with accounts by … [Read more...] about Rave Police
Did You Hear The News?
Windypundit is now page rank 5. … [Read more...] about Did You Hear The News?
Because George Bush Just Isn’t Scary Enough…
"If you want to learn how to build a house, build a house. Don't ask anybody, just build a house." I was stunned into incoherence for about 10 minutes after seeing this...but I would love to see this guy in the debates... … [Read more...] about Because George Bush Just Isn’t Scary Enough…