On the beach with Presidents, ex and to be
Here’s the photo du jour: And here are some other related strolls down memory lane/beach:
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The frustration of the long-distance rower
This story was frustrating to even read about. Italian Alex Bellini set out to row across the Pacific from Peru to Australia. To contemplate the execution of this sort of feat is beyond the comprehension of most people—certainly beyond mine—and … Continue reading →
Madoff: more evidence…
…that if it seems too good to be true, maybe it is too good to be true.
Continue reading →Here’s one promise Obama kept
[Hat tip: Wizbang.]
Continue reading →The inadequacy of Indian police
Here’s more on the Indian police who couldn’t shoot straight—or at all. Once you read it, you will no longer be surprised that the police were ineffective during the Mumbai attacks. But you might be even more enraged about it … Continue reading →
What do McCain voters know?
Remember that sobering poll of Obama voters? Several people (myself included) were interested in a similar poll of McCain voters. A reader alerted me to the fact that such a poll is now available, here.
Continue reading →Whatever happened to respecting your elders?
And here I thought the Japanese were supposed to be one of those peoples who revered the elderly, with a culture that featured exquisite politeness. I guess that’s all changed now, at least if we consider the evidence offered by … Continue reading →
I’ve got…
…an idea for a new source of income for myself. I’m gonna sue em both. And lest you think the linked article was a mere Onion fantasy, there’s a real-life precedent.
Continue reading →This just might be…
…too much information. On the other hand, it’s evidence that astronauts are made of sterner stuff than most of us. But then again, we already knew that. [NOTE: The matter I’m referring to begins in paragraph four of the article.]
Continue reading →Invasion of the body snatcher
Judy extols the joys of dieting via Acai Berry and Colon Remedy. Doesn’t sound like much fun, but who am I to judge? She’s got a fake blog that I’m not going to link to. It’s an advertising ploy that … Continue reading →
You wonder how Obama got elected?
This is at least part of the reason. Ah, but we’re the stupid and poorly-informed ones, right? Note the poll, as well: 512 Obama Voters 11/13/08-11/15/08 MOE +/- 4.4 points 97.1% High School Graduate or higher, 55% College Graduates Results … Continue reading →
Physician…
…heal thyself
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