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...]
The wires are reporting that Paul Johnson has been beheaded by al Qaeda. A lot of people like me — liberal (at least, that’s the label the right has stuck on us, and I ask you — what wrong with [more...]
There are many pros and cons associated with switching to a 3G iPhone, making the decision fraught with anxiety. Only in America do weirdos like me agonize over buying a telephone. Let's make a list, as I am wont to do [more...]
Oh, how sad. He designed one of the most iconic villains of all time, but watched as others got rich from his creativity. The 50th anniversary is a great time for celebration, but like any 50th, it will also be marked [more...]
