Today for some unknown algorithhmic reason, Google thought I’d like this story of a guy in a wildlife preserve sleeping next to a cheetah: Imagine dozing off under the shade of a tree after a taxing day out in the … Continue reading →
First, we have a lawyer who has been DA George Gascon’s third in charge. Once again, it’s a good idea to read the whole thing, because it’s complex and an excerpt really doesn’t do it justice: LA County Assistant DA … Continue reading →
I don’t subscribe to the Times because I just don’t want to give them money. But I saw this post at Althouse discussing a recent piece by Bret Stephens, the Times’ resident Trump-averse “conservative.” It contains the following quote from … Continue reading →
I had some Chinese food leftovers for lunch a little while ago. Heated them up in the microwave for a few second and voilà! Done. Which got me to thinking – Leftovers used to be a chore Heating them up, … Continue reading →
[Hat tip: commenter “Ruth.”] One of the most well-known and satirized songs on earth, instantly recognizable and not just by those who were alive when it first came out: Interestingly, they didn’t really have to change the line about The … Continue reading →
So much fun:
Continue reading →First, for those who are not familiar with Schrödinger’s cat: In quantum mechanics, Schrödinger’s cat is a thought experiment, sometimes described as a paradox, of quantum superposition. In the thought experiment, a hypothetical cat may be considered simultaneously both alive … Continue reading →
Lately there’s been a great deal of talk around the blogosphere about Khymani James, the student leader – if the movement can be said to have a leader – of Columbia’s anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Enlightenment demonstrations and encampments. It makes … Continue reading →
Here’s the story: The Guardian’s article describes a section of Noem’s book, set for release next month, in which she recounted shooting her dog after deciding it was “less than worthless” and “untrainable.” In her account, Noem grabbed her gun … Continue reading →
Perhaps Zappa’s first TV appearance?
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