Well, I thought my electrical problems were over. About five minutes ago, however, the lights went out. Looking out the windows, I can see that the lights are out in several neighboring blocks as well. I can still see skyglow, and some lights further away, so it's not the whole city. (4 minutes to shutdown.) After the first couple of minutes, the power came on for about 15 … [Read more...] about Son of VAC
Threats to The Family
So-Called Austin Mayor has this to say about Pope Benedict's condemnation of same-sex unions: And no offense, but if I was the "Holy Father" in charge of an organization that demands celibacy from my employees, I would hesitate before charging someone else with threatening the future of the family. Heh. Read the whole thing. … [Read more...] about Threats to The Family
Another Glimpse of Valkenvania
Ken Lammers experiences a revealing moment in court. … [Read more...] about Another Glimpse of Valkenvania
More Geeky Dreams
The folks at Geek Fantasies were at E3 and made a few more videos: Geek Fantasies [Update: Dead link.] There's also an outtakes reel. … [Read more...] about More Geeky Dreams
Bad News for Sick People and Fans of Federalism
Well, the Supreme court decided Raich today. Or, as the AP wire story so aptly puts it, "Court Rules Against Pot for Sick People." It's bad enough that this is a giant "Fuck You!" to sick people, as Reason's Nick Gillespie puts it. Sometimes, however, the Supreme Court has to reach conclusions that cause trouble in the short term but that uphold valuable principles. This … [Read more...] about Bad News for Sick People and Fans of Federalism