…as she gets older, Madonna is starting to resemble Mae West. Not physically, not really: Madonna is thin and wiry, Mae West was curvier. But both have made careers out of pushing the envelope of how much overt sexuality a … Continue reading →
Dr. Sanity, whose job regularly requires her to address clients’ risks of violence to self or others, offers some interesting thoughts on how to assess the risks of another terrorist attack.
Continue reading →Obama said it would be “inexcusable and irresponsible” if Congress doesn’t act immediately on his stimulus bill. On the contrary. It’s “inexcusable and irresponsible” to rush it through without ascertaining whether its provisions are truly designed to stimulate the economy, … Continue reading →
No. This time it’s “catastrophe.” Here’s some more from Obama on stirring up “fear itself.”
Continue reading →…takes supplies meant for the relief of needy residents of Gaza. [For some more deja vu, read this.]
Continue reading →…the work of Father Desbois. I first wrote about this extraordinary priest here.
Continue reading →Rhythm seems to be hardwired.
Continue reading →Starting with this comment in a previous thread about Madoff, a discussion ensued about whether the operation he ran that turned out to be a Ponzi scheme could be called a hedge fund. Here are some definitions of “hedge fund.” … Continue reading →
I guess I missed out again.
Continue reading →…will she still wear it?
Continue reading →They all took Presidential oaths that required a do-over.
Continue reading →For those of you who are near a TV and are planning to watch, here’s a thread where you can talk amongst yourself about the inaugural festivities. A few liveblogging thoughts: I find the expressions on the faces of the … Continue reading →