“Caught”
This was one of the most amazing dance performances I’ve ever seen. The video doesn’t do it justice, so you’ll have to use your imagination. This is just a short excerpt:
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Nothing says fairness like appointing Letitia James
Governor Hochul apparently wants to make sure the Cornell frat men don’t get off: Eiglarsh believes that the move to assign AG James to the case is not for her to conduct an investigation, but rather to indict the men. … Continue reading →
Who hired the extremist co-pilot, and why?
Curiouser and curiouser: The Wall Street Journal is out with an exclusive alleging that the co-pilot who stabbed his captain on FlyDubai Flight 1073 as they flew between Dubai and Tel Aviv earlier this week, nearly downing the aircraft, had … Continue reading →
Why was Christa Pike the only one of the three people involved in the murder who got the death penalty?
Three teenagers brutally murdered another teenager over thirty years ago. The crime was especially cold-blooded and horrific. One, Christa Pike, received the death penalty. The other two did not. The story: Christa Pike, now 50, has been in prison since … Continue reading →
Open thread 10/3/2026
Slowly improving
And I mean slowly. I’m talking about my physical health, not my mental state. My grief is, if anything, worse, as it all sinks in more and more. But at least my fever is gone. I’ve entered a stage where … Continue reading →
Not-so-lethal injection
The attempted (and failed) execution of Christa Pike is grisly and extremely disturbing on almost every level. It starts with the 1995 murder itself, segues into the long delay before carrying out the sentence, and then the failure of the … Continue reading →
I guess voters have gotten tired of all the winning
It makes no sense to me, but all signs are that the US voting public is poised to put Democrats in charge of Congress. As time passes, I become more and more convinced that voters operate through pique and illogic. … Continue reading →
Open thread 10/2/2026
Health update
I’m still recovering from the flu – slowly. That, combined with the emotional devastation of the loss, has made me feel weak and stressed. I’m definitely trying not to rush things. I lie down a couple of times a day, … Continue reading →
News roundup
(1) The RAF Fairford plot surfaces again, and Andy Burnham claims Iran is somehow behind it. This story keeps morphing and morphing. There’s also this: A UK-Iranian dual national has been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in … Continue reading →
The Cornell gang rape allegations
I suppose you’ve read about the Cornell fraternity gang rape allegations: New details are emerging in the case of a former Cornell University student who claims she was drugged and gang-raped for multiple hours inside a fraternity house in October … Continue reading →