Far back, in the mists of ancient time, there existed a technology for sharing one’s thoughts, musings, memes, and other nonsense. You may have heard of it, if you’re over 40. The web log, or blog. The [more...]
What genius decided that it would be better to use strange, esoteric symbols on fabric care labels instead of clear instructions? Someone at the Soap and Detergent Association who had too much time on his hands [more...]
The website of UC Berkeley features an interesting – if somewhat scholarly – feature on how conservatives have dominated the media message by the carefully choosing their words: Language always comes with [more...]
“Today is the 39th anniversary of the firebombing of the UpStairs Lounge, the New Orleans gay bar, which killed 32 gay men and constituted the single largest mass murder of gays in the history of the United States [more...]
