I demoed a Microsoft Fingerprint Reader and I am very impressed! I was unimpressed with the marketing, but the product outperformed my expectations.
I found it extremely easy to setup and use. It replaced my Windows login with a Digital Persona login to enable fingerprint authentication, but it does not disable password authentication, just incase I forget my fingers in my other gloves or something.
You can record all of your fingers (maybe even a toe if you are really paranoid).
Complaint: It looks like it is going to work with Firefox and detects website logins to allow you to store your username/password information. However when you visit the site again the software tries to record another password instead of just logging in with the stored information.
However, all Internet Explorer logins seem to work and on multiple user systems you just walk up to the computer, press your finger against the reader and you are instantly logged on.
Fabulous product and Sam's club had them for $40, less than anyone else. If you are tired of remember the thousands of passwords we have today and you want to be able to use humanly impossible to remember passwords this is a great tool!
2004-12-30
Napoleon Dynamite - **- (2.5 stars)
I am trying to watch Napoleon Dynamite.
Who stuffs "tots" in a pocket for later?
So far I like the other characters better than Napoleon (Jon Heder). I also like that it is set in Idaho, a beautiful state.
Deb (Tina Majorino), the crazy keychain girl has drive and is trying to earn a living.
Pedro (Efren Ramirez), in the words of Napoleon, "Well, you have a sweet bike. And you're really good at hooking up with chicks. Plus you're like the only guy at school who has a mustache."
The remaining characters and Napoleon are losers and just not at all entertaining.
30 minutes in and I just don't get the point. Utah humor, go figure!
Napoleon is wearing a Ricks' College shirt. That's cool. Ricks', now called BYU Idaho, is in Rexburg, Idaho. I drive through a few times a year on my way to Montana. Great little town in the shadow of the Teton Mountains.
It is cool that some indie films are able to do so well. This one was even edited in an apartment on a Mac.
Pedro has ambition, running for student body president. However the hair is ridiculous.
The film portrays Idaho as stuck in the 80's. Certainly there is some of that in the small towns, just like in the small towns of Ohio, New York, or anywhere. Idaho actually has a lot of the West Coast influence and the kids are quite progressive.
83 minutes in... Okay, so the dancing skit is flippin hilarious.
Okay... well maybe 2.5 stars.
Who stuffs "tots" in a pocket for later?
So far I like the other characters better than Napoleon (Jon Heder). I also like that it is set in Idaho, a beautiful state.
Deb (Tina Majorino), the crazy keychain girl has drive and is trying to earn a living.
Pedro (Efren Ramirez), in the words of Napoleon, "Well, you have a sweet bike. And you're really good at hooking up with chicks. Plus you're like the only guy at school who has a mustache."
The remaining characters and Napoleon are losers and just not at all entertaining.
30 minutes in and I just don't get the point. Utah humor, go figure!
Napoleon is wearing a Ricks' College shirt. That's cool. Ricks', now called BYU Idaho, is in Rexburg, Idaho. I drive through a few times a year on my way to Montana. Great little town in the shadow of the Teton Mountains.
It is cool that some indie films are able to do so well. This one was even edited in an apartment on a Mac.
Pedro has ambition, running for student body president. However the hair is ridiculous.
The film portrays Idaho as stuck in the 80's. Certainly there is some of that in the small towns, just like in the small towns of Ohio, New York, or anywhere. Idaho actually has a lot of the West Coast influence and the kids are quite progressive.
83 minutes in... Okay, so the dancing skit is flippin hilarious.
Okay... well maybe 2.5 stars.
Movie Review: Garden State - ***** (Five Stars)
Garden State
Five Stars
Zach Braff is a one man show! Writer, Director and Leading Man. Starring opposite Natalie Portman, Zach plays Andrew Largeman which does not describe him physically, but rather describes his screen presence as large. His character is a young heavily medicated hollywood star.
He returns to his New Jersey home after his parapalegic mother dies in the bathtub. Andrew's medications prevent him from feeling much emotion at his mother's funeral. Then after witnessing his school friends in their less than productive drug haze he is inspired to stop taking the medication prescribed by his psychiatrist father.
The next four days change his life as his medications wear off and he begins to bond with Sam (Natalie Portman).
Five Stars
Zach Braff is a one man show! Writer, Director and Leading Man. Starring opposite Natalie Portman, Zach plays Andrew Largeman which does not describe him physically, but rather describes his screen presence as large. His character is a young heavily medicated hollywood star.
He returns to his New Jersey home after his parapalegic mother dies in the bathtub. Andrew's medications prevent him from feeling much emotion at his mother's funeral. Then after witnessing his school friends in their less than productive drug haze he is inspired to stop taking the medication prescribed by his psychiatrist father.
The next four days change his life as his medications wear off and he begins to bond with Sam (Natalie Portman).
2004-12-24
PIctures... finally.
Better late than never, I've begun posting the pcitures from West Yellowstone. You can see them in Bryan's Album.
2004-12-23
Stumbling out of a limo...
So this evening my family went to the Phoenix Botanical Gardens for an evening of luminaries and musical entertainment. My sister and her husband booked a stylish pimp limo for us. White with rotating lights and a short chauffeur (they are always short or tall, never average). After taking a deep breath, all 10 of us squeezed in long enough to shut the door.
The Botanical Gardens were beautiful.
When we arrived at home, I knew something did not feel right. I had chosen what I thought to be a more comfortable position in the vehicle. I had even managed to elevate my feet.
However, two steps out of the limo I dropped to ground and banged my camera against the driveway.
My left leg was COMPLETELY asleep. I had lost all blood circulation to my lower exteremity.
I swear I had only been drinking hot apple cider. So, I just laid on the pavement for a few minutes then asked for some assistance to a chair indoors.
Next time we will order the stretch-Hummer.
The Botanical Gardens were beautiful.
When we arrived at home, I knew something did not feel right. I had chosen what I thought to be a more comfortable position in the vehicle. I had even managed to elevate my feet.
However, two steps out of the limo I dropped to ground and banged my camera against the driveway.
My left leg was COMPLETELY asleep. I had lost all blood circulation to my lower exteremity.
I swear I had only been drinking hot apple cider. So, I just laid on the pavement for a few minutes then asked for some assistance to a chair indoors.
Next time we will order the stretch-Hummer.
2004-12-21
FashionHound in the News
One of my must-read bloggers, FashionHound, was featured in the Columbus Dispatch. Go read the article here, then go read FashionHound, here and here.
Bloggers unite and take over the world! I can see the headline now. First we axed Tom Brokaw and Dan Rather, next all of network news will bow to the strength, accuracy and entertainment of bloggers.
Bloggers unite and take over the world! I can see the headline now. First we axed Tom Brokaw and Dan Rather, next all of network news will bow to the strength, accuracy and entertainment of bloggers.
2004-12-20
2004-12-19
Beam me up Scotty...
Tonight on Boston Legal, William Shattner was brilliant! This is a much watch show, if for no other reason than to see what crazy stunt Denny Crane will pull next.
Tonight he shot a kidnapper holding Alan Shore hostage, but just before he found two female associates hiding in his office and he greeted them with, "I think I know what's going on here, let's get those clothes off." ROTFLOL!!
That says it all. What a great show. A+
Tonight he shot a kidnapper holding Alan Shore hostage, but just before he found two female associates hiding in his office and he greeted them with, "I think I know what's going on here, let's get those clothes off." ROTFLOL!!
That says it all. What a great show. A+
Easing back into civilization
I have spent the last few days in West Yellowstone, MT. I usually get GPRS access which provides dial-up speed internet access even from the lake home. For some reason this trip, I can only access e-mail. It seems that either Cellular One or T-Mobile has managed to block port 80.
Anyway, I borrowed my dad's AOL account and I am using dial-up.. dial-up! Do you believe it? I am actually tethered to a wire. I have not used dial-up in years.
So after a weekend in the "wilderness" I am easing back into civilization. I will be back in Salt Lake City tomorrow.
Once I get back to broadband, I can upload all of my pictures. This was a fabulous trip! I can't believe I have not been here for the Winter in almost 10 years. I will not wait that long again.
So check back tomorrow night for pictures!
Anyway, I borrowed my dad's AOL account and I am using dial-up.. dial-up! Do you believe it? I am actually tethered to a wire. I have not used dial-up in years.
So after a weekend in the "wilderness" I am easing back into civilization. I will be back in Salt Lake City tomorrow.
Once I get back to broadband, I can upload all of my pictures. This was a fabulous trip! I can't believe I have not been here for the Winter in almost 10 years. I will not wait that long again.
So check back tomorrow night for pictures!
2004-12-16
Computer Security 101
This is the comprehensive list of security musts for those who care about their security. Read it here. Yes, Bruce Schneier does have a pony tale, but he also knows what he is talking about.
2004-12-14
2004-12-12
Not so live blogging in SLC...
Well, my borrowed internet connection has now failed me. I will be seeking other ways to get my posts up.
The skiing at Alta could not possibly be any better. The weather is perfect, the snow is perfect. I wish I were in better shape so I could ski all day, but after 3 or 4 runs my legs are like rubber and I need to relax.
Anyway, I will try to put up my pictures soon.
The skiing at Alta could not possibly be any better. The weather is perfect, the snow is perfect. I wish I were in better shape so I could ski all day, but after 3 or 4 runs my legs are like rubber and I need to relax.
Anyway, I will try to put up my pictures soon.
2004-12-11
Live from SLC...
I spent the day on the slopes of Alta, the best Skiers Resort in the country. Less than 45 minutes from Salt Lake City, up the Little Cottonwood Canyon, two ski resorts can be found.
The weather was perfect, the snow was perfect. I was not perfect. Despite an effort to get to the gym for the last few weeks, I was exhausted after every 3 runs.
I can't wait to go back tomorrow!
The weather was perfect, the snow was perfect. I was not perfect. Despite an effort to get to the gym for the last few weeks, I was exhausted after every 3 runs.
I can't wait to go back tomorrow!
Where is the Peeping Tom Lobby on Capitol Hill?
After Orin Kerr pointed out the lack of opposition to the Video Voyeurism Prevention Act in this article, Bill Clinton e-mailed him to ask where one could find a Peeping Tom lobby.
Joke #2: So if this prevents photography of a personal nature on federal property, does this mean we can't take pictures up the skirt of the Statue of Liberty anymore?
Joke #2: So if this prevents photography of a personal nature on federal property, does this mean we can't take pictures up the skirt of the Statue of Liberty anymore?
2004-12-08
Conservatory at Night
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I saw a wonderful exhibition this evening. My brother, Brad, his friend, Doug, and I went to tour the Franklin Park Conservatory during rare candle lit evening hours. The Conservatory looks great at night. It would be a great place for a date too. Last week Law V. Life also went to an evening at the Consesrvatory. The Chupungu sculptures are impressive, but the silence, the isolation of different ecosystmes and the Chihuly installations are my favorite. Not to mention the glow-in-the-dark scorpions. You can see photos of this evening's visit here. I also posted photos of my last visit during the intersection of the annual butterfly exhibit and the height of the Chihuly exhibition. You can see my Chihuly photos here. |
Prevent Assault Weapon Violence
Coalition to Prevent Assault Weapon Violence is trying to show the world how much damage assault weapons are capable of raining down on your neighborhood.
Unfortunately their experiment has yet to produce a single flesh wound or broken window.
Many thanks to the The Idiot for the link.
Unfortunately their experiment has yet to produce a single flesh wound or broken window.
Many thanks to the The Idiot for the link.
2004-12-07
Fly on the Wall
Another funny AmazonTheater short film has been released with a Daryl Hannah cameo. Watch it Here!
Mentally Absent
Three exams down and one more to go. In 14 hours my quarter will be over. Unfotunately I am already mentally absent.
In 60 hours I will be flying over the Wasatch Mountains for a few weeks of relaxation, skiing, snowmobiling in Yellowstone, hiking in Arizona and a family Christmas.
13 hours, 55 minutes...
Maybe I could get some final studying in if I stopped counting down to the end of the quarter.
In 60 hours I will be flying over the Wasatch Mountains for a few weeks of relaxation, skiing, snowmobiling in Yellowstone, hiking in Arizona and a family Christmas.
13 hours, 55 minutes...
Maybe I could get some final studying in if I stopped counting down to the end of the quarter.
Worshiping Hayek
2004-12-06
Thunderbird and AVG
So, you're enjoying Thunderbird? It is a fabulous program. However, you may need to update your method of virus checking your e-mail.
So far there do not appear to be any anti-virus extensions for Thunderbird, however many anti-virus programs will provide a mail proxy. Symantec and McAfee both do this. Now AVG, the BEST free anti-virus protection, has a proxy service as well. Click over to the AVG website and download it here.
So far there do not appear to be any anti-virus extensions for Thunderbird, however many anti-virus programs will provide a mail proxy. Symantec and McAfee both do this. Now AVG, the BEST free anti-virus protection, has a proxy service as well. Click over to the AVG website and download it here.
2004-12-04
Don't blog with Bill Gates
Unlike many computer geeks, I am a consumate Bill Gates fan. His company isn't perfect, his products are not perfect, but he is certainly doing better than anyone else.
However, MSN Spaces has some questionable features. Censorship and assignment of intellectual property, forcing bloggers to grant Microsoft permission to "use, copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, modify, translate and reformat" their blog postings.
Sorry Bill, but I am staying with Blogger.
However, MSN Spaces has some questionable features. Censorship and assignment of intellectual property, forcing bloggers to grant Microsoft permission to "use, copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, modify, translate and reformat" their blog postings.
Sorry Bill, but I am staying with Blogger.
2004-12-02
Diplomacy Bar Trick
Last night on the West Wing, Leo McGarry returned to the Oval Office for the first time since his massive heart attack. Over lunch with C.J. Leo shared a fascinating bar trick which I have not seen before.
I must figure out how it was done. Basically, he interlocked two forks with a toothpick flag (of the Taiwanese Independence Party), and balanced the whole contraption on the lip of a wine glass. Then for a grand finale he lights a match and touches it to the end of the toothpick, the end inside the glass. Just when you think the toothpick is going to burn up and the forks will fall, the burning toothpick magically stops burning at the lip of the glass and the forks remain balanced. Ta da!
I will report back when I figure out the trick. But until then you can read more about it and even see a video at this website.
To top that, the West Wing brought in James Taylor for a Presidential concert.
Great show! I will miss Martin Sheen when he leaves the show.
I must figure out how it was done. Basically, he interlocked two forks with a toothpick flag (of the Taiwanese Independence Party), and balanced the whole contraption on the lip of a wine glass. Then for a grand finale he lights a match and touches it to the end of the toothpick, the end inside the glass. Just when you think the toothpick is going to burn up and the forks will fall, the burning toothpick magically stops burning at the lip of the glass and the forks remain balanced. Ta da!
I will report back when I figure out the trick. But until then you can read more about it and even see a video at this website.
To top that, the West Wing brought in James Taylor for a Presidential concert.
Great show! I will miss Martin Sheen when he leaves the show.
2004-12-01
Blog in Print
Well, the Lantern does not exactly have the journalistic respect of The Economist but they did print my response to their editorial. Here is the link.
Not expecting the Lantern to print anything conservative I also posted the editorial here and here.
UPDATE: As requested here is the link back to my post on "Government Efficiency" which also has a link to the article I was responding to, "Taxes Needed."
Not expecting the Lantern to print anything conservative I also posted the editorial here and here.
UPDATE: As requested here is the link back to my post on "Government Efficiency" which also has a link to the article I was responding to, "Taxes Needed."
2004-11-30
(Un)Planned Parenthood
DISCLAIMER: I am not taking a position for or against Planned Parenthood, I just think this is funny.
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Irish Law, in her own way, has pointed out that Planned Parenthood is selling Christmas cards.
Christmas celebrates the birth of a child to a virgin mother. Sort of unplanned you might say.
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Well, highly planned but not by the mother or earthly father.
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Irish Law, in her own way, has pointed out that Planned Parenthood is selling Christmas cards.
Christmas celebrates the birth of a child to a virgin mother. Sort of unplanned you might say.
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Well, highly planned but not by the mother or earthly father.
Amazon Films
Amazon is making short films available on their website here. You can view them online or even download them for later viewing in very high quality.
I particularly enjoyed the latest film starring Chris Noth as the toothfairy and with a cameo by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos as the security guard.
I particularly enjoyed the latest film starring Chris Noth as the toothfairy and with a cameo by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos as the security guard.
The First Republican in the Lantern
The Lantern finally featured a Republican on the cover in a positive article. You can read the whole article here. Some of John Kasich's comments echoed my thoughts exactly:
However, I cannot quite imagine what he was thinking when he made these insane comments:
Why is it that everyone forgets the bad things?
"'In politics, money is everything," he said. "Raising money involves a lot of suck up, and I'm not very good at that."
But Kasich said that even a candidate like John Kerry with virtually limitless resources still needs to show some personality.
"'He wasn't likeable. Nobody liked John Kerry," he said. "He was most likeable the day after he dropped out of the race."
However, I cannot quite imagine what he was thinking when he made these insane comments:
When asked about the war in Iraq, Kasich said, "I can't for the life of me figure out what's going on over there, although I've come to the conclusion that it's bad there and getting worse."
"I don't even know why we're over there, do you?" he said.
He compared the insurgency in Iraq to an infestation of cockroaches, with small numbers of fighters being killed or captured in one area only to reappear in stronger numbers somewhere else.
Why is it that everyone forgets the bad things?
2004-11-29
Government Efficiency
Why do I read The Lantern? I am constantly met with misinformation such as this article titled Taxes needed. This anonymous editorial suggests that without the additional 1% in state sales tax that is scheduled to expire next year, Ohioans will not get college education. I am going to quickly try to examine this situation, but this is another of my pet peeve issues that I would love to have time to study in detail.
This is absurd. I know that I don't need to explain the economics of tax to you, preaching to the choir as it is. In this state where liberals continue to plead for lower unemployment, they need to realize that taxes creates unemployment! Period. A sales tax specifically taxes consumer purchases from companies typically hiring lower wage and middle-class employees.
However, think about money loosely in terms of Einstein's relativity, it can be neither created nor destroyed (I realize this is a loose concept.) So the supposed $1.25 billion can either be spent by the Government or saved and spent by the citizens. Approximately $200 per citizen per year. The question is not can one do without $200, the question is who can better decide how to use the $200. This is an issue of efficiency.
Many charities are rated for their efficiency. Usually it terms of how much money ends up spent on the purpose at hand and how much is spent on bureaucracy, salaries and other extraneous expenses. The Government, like any charity, should be measured in terms of efficiency.
A dollar spent for a dollar worth of goods is 100% efficiency. As an individual my efficiency is 100% minus the taxes I pay. Federal income tax reduces this by 30%, state income tax extracts 8%, city income tax takes 2% and sales tax brings it down another 7%. This brings an individual's efficiency to 53%. Charity donations might bring this down another 10%, now I am less than 43% efficient.
So what happens to the 57% consumed by the government and charities? A good charity will spend 75% on the actual charitable cause, so 25% of my lost 10% is a total of 2.5% of an individual's total efficiency lost to a charity, but an individual regains 7.5%. Now the total of an individual's efficiency is about 50.5%. The only remaining question is how much of the government budget is spent efficiently and how much is wasted on salaries and other bureaucracy. I doubt the government can beat 75% efficiency. Let's give them the benefit of the doubt and assume the Government is 50% efficient. Therefore 50% of the Government's 47% is a total of 23.5% loss. Individual (100%) - Charity (2.5%) - Taxes (23.5%) = 74% total efficiency. This is probably the most generous measure I could make since it fails to account for capital gains and lots of other factors. However it is easy to see the difference between losing 2.5% of my income by allowing a charity to spend my money and losing 23.5% of my income by allowing the Government to spend my money.
The fundamental economic assumption is that the best way to make economic decisions is in a market. As a market for charity & taxes, the Government extracts HUGE portions of this market through their monopoly. In the market for charity the Government has excessive market power.
Take control of your money and donate to your favorite charity.
Reduce taxes at every opportunity.
Who knows how to best spend YOUR money? You or the Government?
This is absurd. I know that I don't need to explain the economics of tax to you, preaching to the choir as it is. In this state where liberals continue to plead for lower unemployment, they need to realize that taxes creates unemployment! Period. A sales tax specifically taxes consumer purchases from companies typically hiring lower wage and middle-class employees.
However, think about money loosely in terms of Einstein's relativity, it can be neither created nor destroyed (I realize this is a loose concept.) So the supposed $1.25 billion can either be spent by the Government or saved and spent by the citizens. Approximately $200 per citizen per year. The question is not can one do without $200, the question is who can better decide how to use the $200. This is an issue of efficiency.
Many charities are rated for their efficiency. Usually it terms of how much money ends up spent on the purpose at hand and how much is spent on bureaucracy, salaries and other extraneous expenses. The Government, like any charity, should be measured in terms of efficiency.
A dollar spent for a dollar worth of goods is 100% efficiency. As an individual my efficiency is 100% minus the taxes I pay. Federal income tax reduces this by 30%, state income tax extracts 8%, city income tax takes 2% and sales tax brings it down another 7%. This brings an individual's efficiency to 53%. Charity donations might bring this down another 10%, now I am less than 43% efficient.
So what happens to the 57% consumed by the government and charities? A good charity will spend 75% on the actual charitable cause, so 25% of my lost 10% is a total of 2.5% of an individual's total efficiency lost to a charity, but an individual regains 7.5%. Now the total of an individual's efficiency is about 50.5%. The only remaining question is how much of the government budget is spent efficiently and how much is wasted on salaries and other bureaucracy. I doubt the government can beat 75% efficiency. Let's give them the benefit of the doubt and assume the Government is 50% efficient. Therefore 50% of the Government's 47% is a total of 23.5% loss. Individual (100%) - Charity (2.5%) - Taxes (23.5%) = 74% total efficiency. This is probably the most generous measure I could make since it fails to account for capital gains and lots of other factors. However it is easy to see the difference between losing 2.5% of my income by allowing a charity to spend my money and losing 23.5% of my income by allowing the Government to spend my money.
The fundamental economic assumption is that the best way to make economic decisions is in a market. As a market for charity & taxes, the Government extracts HUGE portions of this market through their monopoly. In the market for charity the Government has excessive market power.
Take control of your money and donate to your favorite charity.
Reduce taxes at every opportunity.
Who knows how to best spend YOUR money? You or the Government?
I laughed so hard!
Overlawyered covered a ridiculous lawsuit brought against the Japanese steakhouse Benihana.
Best Actors Studio Ever
Jamie Foxx delivered again. This time as himself in front of the audience at Inside the Actor's Studio. He was entertaining, well spoken and even wove a common thread through his entire interview.
I found his life interesting and inspring.
In general, the comedians have been the best guests for James Lipton. Although I very much enjoyed Jude Law, because he appeared honest, the comedians have the best stage presence. It must be something about the difference between script acting and improv. Will Ferrell, Robin Williams and Jamie Foxx have given excellent shows at the New School.
I found his life interesting and inspring.
In general, the comedians have been the best guests for James Lipton. Although I very much enjoyed Jude Law, because he appeared honest, the comedians have the best stage presence. It must be something about the difference between script acting and improv. Will Ferrell, Robin Williams and Jamie Foxx have given excellent shows at the New School.
Accounting is boring II
Dr. Kinard just wrote on the board "smallar payback is better."
That is not my typo, that is his spelling. Now that is some Bad English.
That is not my typo, that is his spelling. Now that is some Bad English.
2004-11-22
Accounting is boring
I am sitting here with about 1/10 of the class listening to Dr. Kinard comlain that a million dollar lottery is false advertising because it fails to disclose the present value of the winnings. What a loser.
2004-11-19
Blogger in the Lantern - Market Decisions
Podraza made an apperance in the Lantern today, you can read the full article here. He expertly responds to a previous editorial and debunks the liberal misconceptions of economics.
This reminds me of a pre-election conversation with another student. This student, who voted for Kerry, insisted that he and his parents vote for democrats because they earn so much money they don't care to keep any more of it. So they are happy letting the government have it? If that is the case then they are free to write the IRS a fat check and drop it in the mail. Their donation would be tax deductible. Unfotunately I directed the conversation toward the issue of how much tax one individual should have to pay. The real question is one of accountability. What institution can best make decisions about how to spend that money? If they have more money than they know what to do with then that is great, however I firmly believe the government is the worst institution when it comes to financial decisions.
What does Bill Gates do with all of his extra money? Does he donate it to the government? No, he started the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation which directly benefits millions of children and people all around the world. Bill does not trust the government to responsibly spend his money. Nobody should.
Way to go Steve! I'm glad to see a rational mind get published in the Liberal Lantern.
This reminds me of a pre-election conversation with another student. This student, who voted for Kerry, insisted that he and his parents vote for democrats because they earn so much money they don't care to keep any more of it. So they are happy letting the government have it? If that is the case then they are free to write the IRS a fat check and drop it in the mail. Their donation would be tax deductible. Unfotunately I directed the conversation toward the issue of how much tax one individual should have to pay. The real question is one of accountability. What institution can best make decisions about how to spend that money? If they have more money than they know what to do with then that is great, however I firmly believe the government is the worst institution when it comes to financial decisions.
What does Bill Gates do with all of his extra money? Does he donate it to the government? No, he started the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation which directly benefits millions of children and people all around the world. Bill does not trust the government to responsibly spend his money. Nobody should.
Way to go Steve! I'm glad to see a rational mind get published in the Liberal Lantern.
2004-11-18
Is Academia Liberal?
The final word: Here. Thanks to the VC for pointing out this research. LiLPoh also has some great thoughts on this.
I would love to conduct a similar study here at Ohio State. I am confident that the numbers would be similar.
In summary, Daniel Klein of Santa Clara University surveyed 1000 professors about their political affiliation. This revealed a minimum of a 7 to 1 ratio in favor of Democrats.
Other statistics (Democrat to Republican):
I would love to conduct a similar study here at Ohio State. I am confident that the numbers would be similar.
In summary, Daniel Klein of Santa Clara University surveyed 1000 professors about their political affiliation. This revealed a minimum of a 7 to 1 ratio in favor of Democrats.
Other statistics (Democrat to Republican):
- Anthropology departments: 30 to 1
- Sociology: 28 to 1
- Political Science: 7 to 1
- Economics: 3 to 1
- UC Berkley: 10 to 1
2004-11-17
Allen may be onto something
Allen at Buckey Law Guy might be onto something with his thoughts on college education. You can read them here.
My comments are at the bottom, I hope he will take my liberal bashing in stride. I do think he has a good point about idealism in school being counterproductive.
My comments are at the bottom, I hope he will take my liberal bashing in stride. I do think he has a good point about idealism in school being counterproductive.
"no one washes a rental car"
I agree with ProfessorBainbridge.com: Stephen Bainbridge that the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is spot on with their analysis of Bush policy.
BTW, I actually worked for a guy who would make me have our rental car washed. He had a unique attachment to his vehicles.
BTW, I actually worked for a guy who would make me have our rental car washed. He had a unique attachment to his vehicles.
2004-11-15
Squirrels
Just like Matt I enjoy watching the squirrels. Here at Ohio State they are a regular circus.
My favorite squirrel story is an acrobatic squirrel feat about two years ago. I watched a squirrel make a mad dash across the street and just as he was making his final leap to the safety of the sidewalk, he jumped directly into the side of a bike tire. The poor squirrel was catapulted about 20 feet in the air. Landed with a tuck and roll and took off toward a tree. Huffing and puffing like an exhausted athlete. :)
I think I was the only one who saw it, and I don't think the cyclist even knew. I couldn't stop laughing.
My favorite squirrel story is an acrobatic squirrel feat about two years ago. I watched a squirrel make a mad dash across the street and just as he was making his final leap to the safety of the sidewalk, he jumped directly into the side of a bike tire. The poor squirrel was catapulted about 20 feet in the air. Landed with a tuck and roll and took off toward a tree. Huffing and puffing like an exhausted athlete. :)
I think I was the only one who saw it, and I don't think the cyclist even knew. I couldn't stop laughing.
"You guys ever see the Godfather?"
ROTFLOL! Ed DeLine just pulled James Caan's greatest line ever on NBC.com > Las Vegas.
"You guys ever see the Godfather? Keep your friends close and your enemies closer."
Jimmy is great! SNL also did a fabulous Sonny Corleone at a toll booth scene.
Also, tonight was the hotest Las Vegas ever. Sam's dress in the opening sequence... and all of the extras. Smokin'
"You guys ever see the Godfather? Keep your friends close and your enemies closer."
Jimmy is great! SNL also did a fabulous Sonny Corleone at a toll booth scene.
Also, tonight was the hotest Las Vegas ever. Sam's dress in the opening sequence... and all of the extras. Smokin'
XM Radio Myfi
XM is giving away 7 of the new personal hand-held XM Radio Receivers. This is the coolest product I’ve seen since TiVo.
http://www.xmradio.com/myfi/index.jsp
You should enter the drawing. There will be 1 drawing each week for the next 7 weeks. You can send up to 3 entries per week.
The best news: If you use Outlook or a similar mail program, you can write the e-mail once, make 21 copies, then schedule them to be sent on the appropriate days.
Use this subject: Premium Service Email Entry
The e-mail needs to contain:
Name
Address
City, State Zip
Phone
E-mail
Send the e-mail to: promotions@xmradio.com
Get more info at: http://www.xmradio.com/myfipromotion/index.jsp
To copy a message in Outlook:
Complete the e-mail
Close the e-mail without sending
When prompted if you want to save the e-mail, click Yes.
Open your Drafts folder
Select one or more messages to be copied
Hold the CTRL key while you drag the mail message down an inch to white space below the selected message
To schedule sending on a specific day/time:
Open the mail message
Click on the “Options” button in the toolbar or chose “Options” from the Edit menu.
Check the box next to “Do Not Deliver Before”
Enter the appropriate Date and or time
Schedule 3 e-mails to be sent during each of the following 7 periods:
Nov 15 – Nov 21
Nov 22 – Nov 28
Nov 29 – Dec 5
Dec 6 – Dec 12
Dec 13 – Dec 19
Dec 20 – Dec 26
Dec 27 – Dec 31
http://www.xmradio.com/myfi/index.jsp
You should enter the drawing. There will be 1 drawing each week for the next 7 weeks. You can send up to 3 entries per week.
The best news: If you use Outlook or a similar mail program, you can write the e-mail once, make 21 copies, then schedule them to be sent on the appropriate days.
Use this subject: Premium Service Email Entry
The e-mail needs to contain:
Name
Address
City, State Zip
Phone
Send the e-mail to: promotions@xmradio.com
Get more info at: http://www.xmradio.com/myfipromotion/index.jsp
To copy a message in Outlook:
Complete the e-mail
Close the e-mail without sending
When prompted if you want to save the e-mail, click Yes.
Open your Drafts folder
Select one or more messages to be copied
Hold the CTRL key while you drag the mail message down an inch to white space below the selected message
To schedule sending on a specific day/time:
Open the mail message
Click on the “Options” button in the toolbar or chose “Options” from the Edit menu.
Check the box next to “Do Not Deliver Before”
Enter the appropriate Date and or time
Schedule 3 e-mails to be sent during each of the following 7 periods:
Nov 15 – Nov 21
Nov 22 – Nov 28
Nov 29 – Dec 5
Dec 6 – Dec 12
Dec 13 – Dec 19
Dec 20 – Dec 26
Dec 27 – Dec 31
2004-11-12
Truck and Barter:
I have been invited to contribute to a wonderful economics blog, Truck and Barter. I have merely introduced myself to date but you can read my first post there.
2004-11-10
Blogrolling
My first link! I owe my local Columbus blog "neighbors" a great big thank you. First to Fashionhound and now to Aaron at Two (presidential) terms later ... and I'll still be a student.
My recent entrance to the Blogosphere has been met with a warm welcome and I look forward to continuing to interact with all of you. I have listed some of my current favorite blogs, but I read 50 blogs a day and watch over 100. I am likely to add more of these fabulous pieces of writing to my blog roll in the future.
Fashionhound and Aaron, thanks again! I have very much enjoyed all the reading and both blogs are excellent examples that I will strive to emulate.
My recent entrance to the Blogosphere has been met with a warm welcome and I look forward to continuing to interact with all of you. I have listed some of my current favorite blogs, but I read 50 blogs a day and watch over 100. I am likely to add more of these fabulous pieces of writing to my blog roll in the future.
Fashionhound and Aaron, thanks again! I have very much enjoyed all the reading and both blogs are excellent examples that I will strive to emulate.
POP for GMail!
Yahoo! News - Gmail Users Soon Able to Check E-Mail Via Outlook
Woo hoo!!!
And we didn't think Gmail could get any better. :)
Woo hoo!!!
And we didn't think Gmail could get any better. :)
Voting Booths per Capita
The Columbus Dispatch created this nifty little map to show the number of voters per machine in Franklin County, Ohio. I think that is interesting. It proves that most voters took less than 5 minutes each to vote in the high traffic precincts even if the polls stayed open for an extra hour.
Bottom line: We are not likely to see this level of turnout in the near future. So don't worry about it. Maybe people who don't want to wait should be allowed to request provisional or absentee ballots.
I'm sure that I did not consume more than 3 minutes of booth time and I voted for EVERY issue and race. I was more well prepared than most and I had a Republican slate card with me to help find the right names.
It would certainly speed up the process if people would take two minutes to make up their mind before eleciton day and write down their choices.
Bottom line: We are not likely to see this level of turnout in the near future. So don't worry about it. Maybe people who don't want to wait should be allowed to request provisional or absentee ballots.
I'm sure that I did not consume more than 3 minutes of booth time and I voted for EVERY issue and race. I was more well prepared than most and I had a Republican slate card with me to help find the right names.
It would certainly speed up the process if people would take two minutes to make up their mind before eleciton day and write down their choices.
NCLB: NO Child Left Behind
This Washington Post article investigates some of the effects of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). I have not yet read NCLB. However, I would like to address the issue of resource allocation in education.
Maria Glod suggests in her article that NCLB has created an undesired effect allowing gifted students to transfer out of poorly performing schools. She insists that NCLB was intended to allow the students with low performance to transfer out. However, mixing gifted and poorly performing students to raise a school's average would be tantamount to fraud.
Is the goal of the school system to ensure average scholastic intelligence and fitness (AS IF)? AS IF ensures that no student is allowed to achieve. Students are not encouraged to excel.
The act is called No Child Left Behind, but the way to achieve this cannot possibly be to ensure that no child is able to leave behind an underperforming education for bigger and better things.
This is one of my new issues. So you will continue to see future posts entitled NCLB.
Maria Glod suggests in her article that NCLB has created an undesired effect allowing gifted students to transfer out of poorly performing schools. She insists that NCLB was intended to allow the students with low performance to transfer out. However, mixing gifted and poorly performing students to raise a school's average would be tantamount to fraud.
Is the goal of the school system to ensure average scholastic intelligence and fitness (AS IF)? AS IF ensures that no student is allowed to achieve. Students are not encouraged to excel.
The act is called No Child Left Behind, but the way to achieve this cannot possibly be to ensure that no child is able to leave behind an underperforming education for bigger and better things.
This is one of my new issues. So you will continue to see future posts entitled NCLB.
VoIP: States' Rights vs. Interstate Commerce Clause
The Washington Post concisely sumarizes the issue of VoIP regulation in this article by Yuki Noguchi, covering the recent FCC ruling.
I think this boils down to an issue I have run up against numerous times over the last decade when trying to do business in more than one state. Frequently the increased bureacracy or conflicting laws have made it difficult, excessively expensive or impossible to provide service or products to customers in another state.
I hope I can continue this thought process later. Perhaps I will move this disucssion over to Truck & Barter. Kevin has been generous enough to add me to the Masthead and I will be attempting to fit in with their excellent economic analysis in some future posts.
What are your thoughts on doing interstate business?
I think this boils down to an issue I have run up against numerous times over the last decade when trying to do business in more than one state. Frequently the increased bureacracy or conflicting laws have made it difficult, excessively expensive or impossible to provide service or products to customers in another state.
I hope I can continue this thought process later. Perhaps I will move this disucssion over to Truck & Barter. Kevin has been generous enough to add me to the Masthead and I will be attempting to fit in with their excellent economic analysis in some future posts.
What are your thoughts on doing interstate business?
2004-11-09
Dis-order in the court
I received the following by e-mail from feltnegj@swva.net.
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These excerpts are from a book called "Disorder in the American Courts", and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.
Q: Are you sexually active?
A: No, I just lie there.
Q: What is your date of birth?
A: July 15. Q: What year? A: Every year.
Q: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
A: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
Q: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
A: Yes. Q: And in what ways does it affect your memory? A: I forget.
Q: You forget? Can you give us an example of something that you've forgotten?
Q: How old is your son, the one living with you?
A: Thirty-eight or thirty-five, I can't remember which.
Q: How long has he lived with you?
A: Forty-five years.
Q: What was the first thing your husband said to you when he woke up that morning?
A: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"
Q: And why did that upset you?
A: My name is Susan.
Q: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
A: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
Q: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?
Q: Were you present when your picture was taken?
Q: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
A: Yes.
Q: And what were you doing at that time?
Q: She had three children, right?
A: Yes.
Q: How many were boys?
A: None.
Q: Were there any girls?
Q: How was your first marriage terminated?
A: By death.
Q: And by whose death was it terminated?
Q: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to?
A: Oral.
Q: Can you describe the individual?
A: He was about medium height and had a beard.
Q: Was this a male, or a female?
Q: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
A: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
Q: Doctor, how many autopsies have you performed on dead people?
A: All my autopsies are performed on dead people.
Q: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
A: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
Q: And Mr. Dennington was dead at the time?
A: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy.
Q: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for blood pressure?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for breathing?
A: No.
Q: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
A: No.
Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
A: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
Q: But could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
A: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law somewhere.
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These excerpts are from a book called "Disorder in the American Courts", and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.
Q: Are you sexually active?
A: No, I just lie there.
Q: What is your date of birth?
A: July 15. Q: What year? A: Every year.
Q: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
A: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
Q: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
A: Yes. Q: And in what ways does it affect your memory? A: I forget.
Q: You forget? Can you give us an example of something that you've forgotten?
Q: How old is your son, the one living with you?
A: Thirty-eight or thirty-five, I can't remember which.
Q: How long has he lived with you?
A: Forty-five years.
Q: What was the first thing your husband said to you when he woke up that morning?
A: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"
Q: And why did that upset you?
A: My name is Susan.
Q: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
A: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
Q: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?
Q: Were you present when your picture was taken?
Q: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
A: Yes.
Q: And what were you doing at that time?
Q: She had three children, right?
A: Yes.
Q: How many were boys?
A: None.
Q: Were there any girls?
Q: How was your first marriage terminated?
A: By death.
Q: And by whose death was it terminated?
Q: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to?
A: Oral.
Q: Can you describe the individual?
A: He was about medium height and had a beard.
Q: Was this a male, or a female?
Q: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
A: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
Q: Doctor, how many autopsies have you performed on dead people?
A: All my autopsies are performed on dead people.
Q: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
A: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
Q: And Mr. Dennington was dead at the time?
A: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy.
Q: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for blood pressure?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for breathing?
A: No.
Q: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
A: No.
Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
A: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
Q: But could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
A: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law somewhere.
"Red Sox alive but condition is 'very complex', say French"
Jeremy posted these very funny headlines over at Crescat Sententia.
Bush Economy
Even on a day when the Dow Jones Industrial (DJI) was esentially steady (down .05%), my virtual portfolio is up. I am now up 14.18% since mid-May. The Dow Jones (DJI) has gained 3.7% over the same period of time.
Without the Bush re-election I was looking at a 6% gain. Bush has doubled my return overnight almost single-handedly. We have also seen 377,000 new jobs in the last month.
It could be a coincidence. Oil prices were bound to drop eventually. Since the election they have dropped about 4%.
Is the increased productivity from low energy prices the sole cause of the surge in investment? As energy prices fall companies assume they will be able to do business cheaper and they will get more bang for their buck.
However, this does not seem to be the case today. Most companies are assuming high energy prices, as seen here and here.
So some other stimulus must be directing companies to think that increased investment will produce a big return. The Bush Agenda is just what the economist ordered.
This is not to be construed as any sort of investment advice or promotion of particular stocks, but for the sake of education here are the companies in my virtual portfolio: ABT AXA CAG CAI FDP IBM JBLU NVS SENEB TOL WY .
Without the Bush re-election I was looking at a 6% gain. Bush has doubled my return overnight almost single-handedly. We have also seen 377,000 new jobs in the last month.
It could be a coincidence. Oil prices were bound to drop eventually. Since the election they have dropped about 4%.
Is the increased productivity from low energy prices the sole cause of the surge in investment? As energy prices fall companies assume they will be able to do business cheaper and they will get more bang for their buck.
However, this does not seem to be the case today. Most companies are assuming high energy prices, as seen here and here.
So some other stimulus must be directing companies to think that increased investment will produce a big return. The Bush Agenda is just what the economist ordered.
This is not to be construed as any sort of investment advice or promotion of particular stocks, but for the sake of education here are the companies in my virtual portfolio: ABT AXA CAG CAI FDP IBM JBLU NVS SENEB TOL WY .
Voting Irregularity Hilarity
This experience was reported to me last night. A good friend, well educated and very productive, but young voted for the first time last week.
Here in Franklin County we vote on a electronic machine with mechanical push buttons overlaid with the text of the candidate and ballot choices. The choices flash with small red lights until one is pressed and the light turns solid for that choice. You are welcome to press a different selection at any time.
Full instructions here.
So my friend, we'll just refer to him as G, found himself with the curtain closed and he only wanted to vote for three issues and the President. He found a pencil hanging by a cord inside the booth, he picked it up and began pressing his selection for President (Bush I hope).
Now he was ready to make his issue selections, but the pencil would not reach those issues, the cord wasn't long enough.
LOL!!!! Use your finger G!
I could not stop laughing when he told me this story. The pencil is for write in votes only.
I guess this is the kind of thinking that got senior citizens in trouble in Florida. If only G could use old age as an excuse, he's under 25.
Wow, I hope nobody else experience this sort of voter disenfranchisement. :)
I did notice a tremendous number of new voters who were anxious about how to use the voting equipment. Hopefully everyone will understand how it works when they vote in the Spring or next Fall. Oh, wait, they won't show up again for 4 to 40 years. We will be lucky to see 40% turnout for any election in the next 4 years.
Here in Franklin County we vote on a electronic machine with mechanical push buttons overlaid with the text of the candidate and ballot choices. The choices flash with small red lights until one is pressed and the light turns solid for that choice. You are welcome to press a different selection at any time.
Full instructions here.
So my friend, we'll just refer to him as G, found himself with the curtain closed and he only wanted to vote for three issues and the President. He found a pencil hanging by a cord inside the booth, he picked it up and began pressing his selection for President (Bush I hope).
Now he was ready to make his issue selections, but the pencil would not reach those issues, the cord wasn't long enough.
LOL!!!! Use your finger G!
I could not stop laughing when he told me this story. The pencil is for write in votes only.
I guess this is the kind of thinking that got senior citizens in trouble in Florida. If only G could use old age as an excuse, he's under 25.
Wow, I hope nobody else experience this sort of voter disenfranchisement. :)
I did notice a tremendous number of new voters who were anxious about how to use the voting equipment. Hopefully everyone will understand how it works when they vote in the Spring or next Fall. Oh, wait, they won't show up again for 4 to 40 years. We will be lucky to see 40% turnout for any election in the next 4 years.
2004-11-08
Another justification for procrastinating
Over at Marginal Revolution, Daniel Akst found this article that proves people can not be productive at home. I guess that is why I am writing this blog instead of preparing for tomorrow as I planned to all day.
The full article Daniel references can be read here.
I have noticed this year I just did not get any work done unless I got out of the house. I began spending hours at Panera for their free Wi-fi and it is very productive time, when I'm not catching up on the blogosphere.
So much for the home-office movement.
The full article Daniel references can be read here.
I have noticed this year I just did not get any work done unless I got out of the house. I began spending hours at Panera for their free Wi-fi and it is very productive time, when I'm not catching up on the blogosphere.
So much for the home-office movement.
ABC: Timing is everything
I guess ABC thinks they are getting the jump on everyone else with this election coverage stuff.
I just saw this ad this evening. I realize it is likely Yahoo's error or an oversight, but it is humurous that ABC has allowed this advertisement to continue a week late.
I just saw this ad this evening. I realize it is likely Yahoo's error or an oversight, but it is humurous that ABC has allowed this advertisement to continue a week late.
Boston Legal
William Shatner is a genius! Boston Legal is the funniest show on TV if only for Captain Kirk's fabulous dialogue. While his character's mental accuity is in question, Shatner has proven he is still sharp as a whip.
Wallstreet
My portfolio is up almost 7% since the end of October. Since President Bush was re-confirmed for another 4 years everything is up. Well, except Jet Blue. The airline industry just can't seem to get the formula right.
If only I had actual money in my porfolio, I might not have to go to school. It is fun to watch and trade online though.
If only I had actual money in my porfolio, I might not have to go to school. It is fun to watch and trade online though.
President Bush
This video was played before the rally at Nationwide Arena. It was very well produced, and frankly I was quite moved. I know the election is over, but I still recommend watching this video.
I have been looking for the video for a week, I finally found it at GeorgeWBush.com
I have been looking for the video for a week, I finally found it at GeorgeWBush.com
2004-11-06
More Liberal NYTwits
In this article, by Adam Liptak, the New York Times continues to demonstrate they are pessimistic bias liberals and cannot let go of the election. Perhaps they are afraid that the next four years the terrorists might be dealt more setbacks, the economy might boom and the American people might be happy. I guess they can't print good news.
As an Ohio resident I am sick of being insulted by outsiders who insist we are not taking our responsibility to vote seriously. Adam writes, "Voting machines in Ohio failed to register votes for president in 92,000 cases." He continues, "a number that includes failure to cast a vote, disallowed double votes and possible counting errors." FAILURE TO CAST A VOTE... That means the person didn't vote for president but sumbitted a ballot. THIS IS NOT AN ERROR. More than 100 million people DID NOT VOTE. George Carlin chose not to vote for president this year. By phrasing his sentence as he did Adam clearly is trying to convince people that 92,000 people were denied their privilege to vote. Perhaps some amount of these are counting errors and legitimately should be recounted, but there is no proof that these errors benefit one party or the other.
On November 2 probably 50 to 80 million people who have never voted or do not vote more than once every four years sought their polling place and attempted to vote. Some percentage of these people are bound to screw up something, it is just part of the process. If they had gone to a primary earlier in the year or voted for some local issues each year they would konw how to vote (it really is not DIFFICULT.)
LONG LINES: What would happen if 120 million people all tried to shop at Wal-Mart on the same day? Lines would be around the block. Where else in the world can any group of 120 million people do anything in a single day? This country's freeway system can barely handle all the cars going to work in the morning. However, I do understand the dillemma of choosing between work and voting. I will address this in a future post. I have a proposal, but I'm still working on it.
Don't worry, be happy! 120 million people organizing to participate in the same activity on the same day is a MIRACLE! Please find joy in this and we can continue to improve the process, but by polarizing and being so negative Adam is disenfranchising more voters than any punchcard or hanging chad.
Adam Liptak has a history of publishing his liberal agenda in the New York Times, more evidence can be seen Here
As an Ohio resident I am sick of being insulted by outsiders who insist we are not taking our responsibility to vote seriously. Adam writes, "Voting machines in Ohio failed to register votes for president in 92,000 cases." He continues, "a number that includes failure to cast a vote, disallowed double votes and possible counting errors." FAILURE TO CAST A VOTE... That means the person didn't vote for president but sumbitted a ballot. THIS IS NOT AN ERROR. More than 100 million people DID NOT VOTE. George Carlin chose not to vote for president this year. By phrasing his sentence as he did Adam clearly is trying to convince people that 92,000 people were denied their privilege to vote. Perhaps some amount of these are counting errors and legitimately should be recounted, but there is no proof that these errors benefit one party or the other.
On November 2 probably 50 to 80 million people who have never voted or do not vote more than once every four years sought their polling place and attempted to vote. Some percentage of these people are bound to screw up something, it is just part of the process. If they had gone to a primary earlier in the year or voted for some local issues each year they would konw how to vote (it really is not DIFFICULT.)
LONG LINES: What would happen if 120 million people all tried to shop at Wal-Mart on the same day? Lines would be around the block. Where else in the world can any group of 120 million people do anything in a single day? This country's freeway system can barely handle all the cars going to work in the morning. However, I do understand the dillemma of choosing between work and voting. I will address this in a future post. I have a proposal, but I'm still working on it.
Don't worry, be happy! 120 million people organizing to participate in the same activity on the same day is a MIRACLE! Please find joy in this and we can continue to improve the process, but by polarizing and being so negative Adam is disenfranchising more voters than any punchcard or hanging chad.
Adam Liptak has a history of publishing his liberal agenda in the New York Times, more evidence can be seen Here
2004-11-05
The sooner we put Democrats on the endangered species list the better.
Anderson Cooper last night shared the funniest post-election commentary I've heard yet. Watch the video or read the transcript below:
Real Player Video here
CNN.com - Transcripts: "Tonight taking a modest proposal to 'The Nth Degree.' We better face facts. The sooner we put Democrats on the endangered species list the better. If we want our children's children to be able to see these magnificent creatures in the wild, there really isn't any time to lose.
Consider, Democrats were once to be found everywhere, from end of the continental U.S. to the other and from north to south, in many different climates and topographies. That was then. This is now. More and more, Democrats are confined to small, widely scattered pockets, mostly around tall builds and within driving distance of three and four-star restaurants. There were reduced to supporting themselves by playing the harmonica, making low documentary budget films and writing accounts of their lives. It's sad really. If we don't want Democrats to go the way of the buffalo or the tall grass prairie over the passenger pigeon, we'd better act now. It's up to each of us. Put a few healthy Democrats aside in a clean dry place, keep them in wine and cheese. Check in on them from time to time. We have at least maintain a breeding stock.
I'm Anderson Cooper, thanks for watching 360. Coming up next, PAULA ZAHN NOW.'"
Real Player Video here
CNN.com - Transcripts: "Tonight taking a modest proposal to 'The Nth Degree.' We better face facts. The sooner we put Democrats on the endangered species list the better. If we want our children's children to be able to see these magnificent creatures in the wild, there really isn't any time to lose.
Consider, Democrats were once to be found everywhere, from end of the continental U.S. to the other and from north to south, in many different climates and topographies. That was then. This is now. More and more, Democrats are confined to small, widely scattered pockets, mostly around tall builds and within driving distance of three and four-star restaurants. There were reduced to supporting themselves by playing the harmonica, making low documentary budget films and writing accounts of their lives. It's sad really. If we don't want Democrats to go the way of the buffalo or the tall grass prairie over the passenger pigeon, we'd better act now. It's up to each of us. Put a few healthy Democrats aside in a clean dry place, keep them in wine and cheese. Check in on them from time to time. We have at least maintain a breeding stock.
I'm Anderson Cooper, thanks for watching 360. Coming up next, PAULA ZAHN NOW.'"
How to Cancel AOL Account
How to Cancel AOL Account
I did not even know that I had an AOL account. It seems to have been tied to some promotional site that promised a free something.
That really isn't the point of this blog, I'm sure you can find AOL horror stories all over the web.
After telling my credit card company to reverse the charge a few days ago, I decided I would call AOL today just to see what happened.
It was an unusually pleasant experience. Stephen, AKA MoonMan2001@aol.com, offered another 2 months of free service and suggested that I can get FREE AOL service for life by going to keyword AOLVALUE. I don't believe it for a second, but as retention programs go, I was very impressed.
By the way, MoonMan2001, is obviously an American native. So my fears of my call being chopped up and shipped across three continents over VoIP were quickly soothed. I was only on hold for maybe 90 seconds.
I still don't use AOL and I don't plan on using AOL anytime soon, but I am very impressed with these improvements.
I did not even know that I had an AOL account. It seems to have been tied to some promotional site that promised a free something.
That really isn't the point of this blog, I'm sure you can find AOL horror stories all over the web.
After telling my credit card company to reverse the charge a few days ago, I decided I would call AOL today just to see what happened.
It was an unusually pleasant experience. Stephen, AKA MoonMan2001@aol.com, offered another 2 months of free service and suggested that I can get FREE AOL service for life by going to keyword AOLVALUE. I don't believe it for a second, but as retention programs go, I was very impressed.
By the way, MoonMan2001, is obviously an American native. So my fears of my call being chopped up and shipped across three continents over VoIP were quickly soothed. I was only on hold for maybe 90 seconds.
I still don't use AOL and I don't plan on using AOL anytime soon, but I am very impressed with these improvements.
The O.C.
Taking its que from The Sopranos, Fox waited for the end of baseball to air Season 2 of The O.C.
Not the best show on television, but probably the best teen drama with sufficient adult content to keep us all enterained. In fact the last night's episode began with a Chippendale's construction scene that seemed entirely unnecessary to me.
My favorite exchange occured between Sandy and Caleb in a clandestine parking garage meeting reminiscent of Deep Throat.
Caleb: "I don't get it. His best friend leaves so he runs off with another boy and his gay dad. You've got to admit it sounds kinda strange."
Sandy: "And this coming from a guy who was one click away from wearing a wig and a mustache."
Not the best show on television, but probably the best teen drama with sufficient adult content to keep us all enterained. In fact the last night's episode began with a Chippendale's construction scene that seemed entirely unnecessary to me.
My favorite exchange occured between Sandy and Caleb in a clandestine parking garage meeting reminiscent of Deep Throat.
Caleb: "I don't get it. His best friend leaves so he runs off with another boy and his gay dad. You've got to admit it sounds kinda strange."
Sandy: "And this coming from a guy who was one click away from wearing a wig and a mustache."
2004-11-04
News
Now that the election is over what on Earth will the media find to report? Is there anything else happening that they can report?
Over the last month or two it has seemed that the whole world has been on pause waiting for our Presidential election.
Over the last month or two it has seemed that the whole world has been on pause waiting for our Presidential election.
2004-11-03
Acceptance 2.0
15:00 - The Regan Building is a packed house!
15:01 - Vice President Dick Cheney (DC) and his family are now on stage.
15:02 - The President and Mrs. Bush enter to the sound of that presidential song, what's it called, oh yeah "Hail to the Chief."
The Bush Twins are dressed up real nice. They are so hot! I'm a sucker for women with power. :)
Both families have huge smiles and seem to have significantly more energy than the John's did.
15:05 - lol! DC points out that he contributed to the Bush/Cheney ticket by delivering Wyoming's 3 electoral votes. :)
15:07 - DC turns the podium over to Mr. President.
15:08 - President Bush says some nice words about John Kerry and his supporters.
15:09 - "My family comes first. Laura is the love of my life."
This is the man I want lead our country!!
15:11 - I want to thank, "The Architect, Karl Rove." :)
15:13 - "Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks." - This is a smart man. He seems to have a new clarity. I have not doubt that God has answered his prayers and ours.
15:13 - "We have entered a season of hope." - Bill Clinton asked you to vote for George Bush, the candidate who offers hope, not fear.
15:15 - Bush asks for the support of every voter who chose Kerry. "One Country, one Constituion and one future that binds us... There is no limit to the greatness of America."
15:01 - Vice President Dick Cheney (DC) and his family are now on stage.
15:02 - The President and Mrs. Bush enter to the sound of that presidential song, what's it called, oh yeah "Hail to the Chief."
The Bush Twins are dressed up real nice. They are so hot! I'm a sucker for women with power. :)
Both families have huge smiles and seem to have significantly more energy than the John's did.
15:05 - lol! DC points out that he contributed to the Bush/Cheney ticket by delivering Wyoming's 3 electoral votes. :)
15:07 - DC turns the podium over to Mr. President.
15:08 - President Bush says some nice words about John Kerry and his supporters.
15:09 - "My family comes first. Laura is the love of my life."
This is the man I want lead our country!!
15:11 - I want to thank, "The Architect, Karl Rove." :)
15:13 - "Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks." - This is a smart man. He seems to have a new clarity. I have not doubt that God has answered his prayers and ours.
15:13 - "We have entered a season of hope." - Bill Clinton asked you to vote for George Bush, the candidate who offers hope, not fear.
15:15 - Bush asks for the support of every voter who chose Kerry. "One Country, one Constituion and one future that binds us... There is no limit to the greatness of America."
TiVo To Do List
I'm really just waiting for The O.C. tomorrow, but I think there will be some T.V. on tonight too. I'm sure I will love The West Wing, I always do. How many terms do you suppose President Bartlet will be elected to?
That 70's Show, "Rip This Joint" - always good for a laugh and boy do we need to relax after that election!
The West Wing, "Third-Day Story" - I can't believe they killed off so many characters in the last few episodes. I guess they are trying to fill the gap until The Sopranos comes back.
LAX, "Pictures to Prove It" - Each episode seems more or less the same. Something happens, the airport gets locked down and everyone will get fired unless Heather Locklear and Blair UnderWEAR can save the day. Heather is hot.
Jack & Bobby, "Election Night" - Supposedly a surprise ending based on the outcome of the 2004 election, we'll see. Excellent show, but I doubt it will survive outside of the Election Year attention.
CSI: NY, "A Man a Mile" - The Gotham version of the original, this CSI is dark and Gary Sinise is perfect.
Smallville, "Jinx" - Going back to the SciFi roots of this show. Likely to loose a lot of voters. When they finally converted to a more typical teen melodrama and got rid of all the meteorite mutations it began doing very well.
That 70's Show, "Rip This Joint" - always good for a laugh and boy do we need to relax after that election!
The West Wing, "Third-Day Story" - I can't believe they killed off so many characters in the last few episodes. I guess they are trying to fill the gap until The Sopranos comes back.
LAX, "Pictures to Prove It" - Each episode seems more or less the same. Something happens, the airport gets locked down and everyone will get fired unless Heather Locklear and Blair UnderWEAR can save the day. Heather is hot.
Jack & Bobby, "Election Night" - Supposedly a surprise ending based on the outcome of the 2004 election, we'll see. Excellent show, but I doubt it will survive outside of the Election Year attention.
CSI: NY, "A Man a Mile" - The Gotham version of the original, this CSI is dark and Gary Sinise is perfect.
Smallville, "Jinx" - Going back to the SciFi roots of this show. Likely to loose a lot of voters. When they finally converted to a more typical teen melodrama and got rid of all the meteorite mutations it began doing very well.
Two John's...
Finally on stage, Kerry and Edwards are now on stage in Boston, at Faneuil hall, ready to concede the election.
13:58 - John Edwards (JE) thanks everyone. Asserts everyone's vote will still be counted.
14:04 - JE keeps it short.
14:05 - John Kerry (JK ) exhausted and emotional addresses America.
14:02 - JK thanks his partner and very good friend JE
14:08 - Damn Fox News cameraman can't seem to keep the camera still.
14:13 - JK thanks kids who raided their piggy banks to fund his campaign.
14:17 - JK, "We are required now to work together."
14:20 - JK "Glod Bless America."
I hope he takes a long vacation. Oh, wait, he still has a job in the Senate. Maybe he forgot too, he hasn't been to work all year. Time to get your butt back to the Hill!
Thanks for a great race. It likely would not have been as exciting if there was no viable competition.
13:58 - John Edwards (JE) thanks everyone. Asserts everyone's vote will still be counted.
14:04 - JE keeps it short.
14:05 - John Kerry (JK ) exhausted and emotional addresses America.
14:02 - JK thanks his partner and very good friend JE
14:08 - Damn Fox News cameraman can't seem to keep the camera still.
14:13 - JK thanks kids who raided their piggy banks to fund his campaign.
14:17 - JK, "We are required now to work together."
14:20 - JK "Glod Bless America."
I hope he takes a long vacation. Oh, wait, he still has a job in the Senate. Maybe he forgot too, he hasn't been to work all year. Time to get your butt back to the Hill!
Thanks for a great race. It likely would not have been as exciting if there was no viable competition.
Media vs. Blogs
While waiting for Kerry to find the nerve to step up to the podium in Boston, Fox News is blaming bloggers for the exit poll error. They suggested that bloggers were predicting a Kerry win.
Obviously they were reading the wrong blogs. How fair and balanced of them.
Obviously they were reading the wrong blogs. How fair and balanced of them.
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Kerry Concedes
Finally!!! George Bush is expected to speak at 3 PM, time to go back to bed.
Looking forward to 4 years of prosperity and solidarity.
Looking forward to 4 years of prosperity and solidarity.
Awake?
My second alarm clock did finally wake me up a few short hours after I finally closed my eyes. I was able to get up and put on some clothes and, without enough time for a shower, pick out a baseball cap. I made it to campus safely and meandered into my classroom. However, I am not present.
I can only barely tell the professor is talking. I need more sleep.
I can only barely tell the professor is talking. I need more sleep.
Energy
Bush Victory: "The president, who is typically in bed by 10, stayed up until 5 a.m."
After a year of campaigning and weeks of frantic travel throughout the country, President Bush still had the energy to watch the results roll in until 5 A.M. He is an extraordinary man. We are all lucky to benefit from his leadership.
I expect his energy will be contagious over the next four years and the country, the economy and the world will be energized by his leadership.
After a year of campaigning and weeks of frantic travel throughout the country, President Bush still had the energy to watch the results roll in until 5 A.M. He is an extraordinary man. We are all lucky to benefit from his leadership.
I expect his energy will be contagious over the next four years and the country, the economy and the world will be energized by his leadership.
John Edwards
I think he came out on stage without his makeup on. He must have lost his compact.
Speaking of losing, that was basically a concession speech. They are just prolonging the pain.
Speaking of losing, that was basically a concession speech. They are just prolonging the pain.
Tom, Everyone can understand
"Everyone can understand why they would want to play this out till the last vote is counted." -- Tom Brokaw
Well Tom, everyone can understand why the liberal media, and all media outlets for that matter, would want to drag this out. If you had to go back to reporting real news tomorrow you wouldn't know what to do.
This election marks a significant decline of traditional media.
Long live the blogs!
Well Tom, everyone can understand why the liberal media, and all media outlets for that matter, would want to drag this out. If you had to go back to reporting real news tomorrow you wouldn't know what to do.
This election marks a significant decline of traditional media.
Long live the blogs!
Warning to all Buckeyes!
The lawyers are coming! John Kerry couldn't get enough voters to turn out in his favor so he's going to deploy lawyers on the Boston Red Sox jet to Ohio. 105,000+ is not close!
Who pulls the strings?
Argh! CNN is claiming Ohio is too close to call and won't commit tonight. They are TRYING to make Ohio into their contested "Florida" of 2004.
The Kerry campaign decided they are going to need to use legal challenges and recounts to drag out their campaign and try to steal some votes from Ohio.
Immediately following this decision, CNN decided to call Ohio "too close to call." 100,000 votes is not close. Not in any statistical anomaly.
The Kerry campaign decided they are going to need to use legal challenges and recounts to drag out their campaign and try to steal some votes from Ohio.
Immediately following this decision, CNN decided to call Ohio "too close to call." 100,000 votes is not close. Not in any statistical anomaly.
Election '04
CNN.com Election 2004 - U.S. President
Can't.... keeeeep..... eyeeeeeeeees, ooopen annny more. Must sleeeeeep............. zzzzzzzzzzzz...........
Wake me when Bush announces acceptance!!! Go Bush! 4 more years!!!!
Can't.... keeeeep..... eyeeeeeeeees, ooopen annny more. Must sleeeeeep............. zzzzzzzzzzzz...........
Wake me when Bush announces acceptance!!! Go Bush! 4 more years!!!!
2004-11-02
Tonight's TiVo To Do List
When all of the election coverage is over tomorrow (if we are all lucky) what will be left on the TiVo between episodes of Anderson Cooper and The O'Reilly Factor?
The major networks will only be airing election coverage for at least the next 6 hours. Fortunately some struggling networks have nothing better to do than try to snag a few electoral hermits. The UPN and WB networks will be airing new episodes of One Tree Hill and Gilmore Girls on WB, also Kevin Hill and Veronica Mars on UPN. Normally running opposite network programming TiVo has been unable to capture episodes of Kevin Hill, which I enjoy very much. Maybe tonight is the night.
Love live TiVo!
The major networks will only be airing election coverage for at least the next 6 hours. Fortunately some struggling networks have nothing better to do than try to snag a few electoral hermits. The UPN and WB networks will be airing new episodes of One Tree Hill and Gilmore Girls on WB, also Kevin Hill and Veronica Mars on UPN. Normally running opposite network programming TiVo has been unable to capture episodes of Kevin Hill, which I enjoy very much. Maybe tonight is the night.
Love live TiVo!
I voted today!
I voted. About a 45 minute process from parking to applying "I voted today" sticker. Which I subsequently lost. :(
Crowds of first time voters of all ages. Once behind the curtain they all seem to be able to make a connection between their index finger and the voting machine. It just is not that difficult.
One request: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BE NICE to the poll workers. They have donated their entire day to facillitate our political process. They are doing the best they can.
The senior citizens behind me in line complained about the 30 to 45 minute wait, the fact that fewer A-K voters were at the polling place and therefore had a shorter line and anything else they could come up with. If you don't work and you are being paid by the government (via social security) the least you can do it show up once every four years and wait 1 or 2 hours in line to vote. Without complaining! Walk a mile in their shoes if you want to complain. If you are retired why are you not sitting behind the table working at the polls?
Crowds of first time voters of all ages. Once behind the curtain they all seem to be able to make a connection between their index finger and the voting machine. It just is not that difficult.
One request: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BE NICE to the poll workers. They have donated their entire day to facillitate our political process. They are doing the best they can.
The senior citizens behind me in line complained about the 30 to 45 minute wait, the fact that fewer A-K voters were at the polling place and therefore had a shorter line and anything else they could come up with. If you don't work and you are being paid by the government (via social security) the least you can do it show up once every four years and wait 1 or 2 hours in line to vote. Without complaining! Walk a mile in their shoes if you want to complain. If you are retired why are you not sitting behind the table working at the polls?
No go for Shell gasoline.
I almost ran out of gas today trying to find a Shell station with active pumps. All weekend I watched the needle hover on E, but four Shell locations later and two days of the flashing "Low Fuel" message I sold out and filled at a Mobil.
Is this a political stunt? The stations are owned by a Republican Senator, although I don't believe his seat is up for election this year.
I almost ran out of gas today trying to find a Shell station with active pumps. All weekend I watched the needle hover on E, but four Shell locations later and two days of the flashing "Low Fuel" message I sold out and filled at a Mobil.
Is this a political stunt? The stations are owned by a Republican Senator, although I don't believe his seat is up for election this year.
2004-11-01
2004-10-31
Columbus Crew - News - 10/31/2004
A great season ending with a great game! How can anyone fault Greg after he coached the team to a record season? Whoever that was sitting behind me and cursing our coach, give it up! We'll have another great season next year. At least we will if we can hold onto our team and keep them off the roster of the farm teams.
So, now that the MLS is coming to a close, it is time to focus on the Premiership.
A great season ending with a great game! How can anyone fault Greg after he coached the team to a record season? Whoever that was sitting behind me and cursing our coach, give it up! We'll have another great season next year. At least we will if we can hold onto our team and keep them off the roster of the farm teams.
So, now that the MLS is coming to a close, it is time to focus on the Premiership.
Newsday.com - AP Health: "The Cleveland Clinic says it is the first institution to receive review board approval of human facial transplant"
Can you say Castor Troy?
This can only lead to some bizarre reality T.V. show. I'm sure it will premiere on Fox, or maybe MTV.
Can you say Castor Troy?
This can only lead to some bizarre reality T.V. show. I'm sure it will premiere on Fox, or maybe MTV.
2004-10-29
If you have not had an opportunity to attend a major political rally, I highly recommend it. Simply being present with other supporters and cheering for your candidate creates a personal connection to the campaign. The race becomes real. Perhaps a comparison between watching the Super Bowl and sitting on the 50 yard line would be appropriate.
This afternoon I did the liberal thing and rode the bus. I was on my way from campus to Nationwide to join the, approximately 23,000, conservative faithful, and other interested parties, to listen to George Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Apparently the line began to form around noon, more than six hours early for the event. By time I arrived at three o’clock the line was more than half-way around the block and the arena. When the lines finally emptied into the Arena, the seats were packed and even filled the standing room only space.
I would have thought with
Franklin Country Republican Chairman, Doug Preisse, moderated the event. He quickly taught the audience the single-clap applause, although it would be quickly forgotten when Governor Schwarzenegger took the stage. After introducing each of the candidates on the November 2 ballot, and the subsequent single-clap, a few candidates shared their thoughts. Lt. Governor Jennette Bradley, Representative Pat Tiberi, even a rare appearance by Ohio Chief Justice Thomas Moyer, and Jo Ann Davidson all spent a few minutes stoking the audience and asking for our vote on Tuesday.
Please do not overlook this final point. Each of the candidates, including George Bush, asked for my vote. I suppose some would say this is implied by putting their name on a sign and sticking it in my yard, but for me this final and simple action makes a difference. Anyone with sales experience will recognize that this is a classical step in the sales process, and a classical sales mistake if skipped. By asking for my vote the candidate is empowering me to choose and offering the candidates humble service in exchange for my confidence.
After a short musical interlude, and a hot dog where I discovered relish, it became clear the festivities were picking up around the stage. Big as life, Governor Schwarzenegger marched onto stage with a smile a mile wide. President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush followed shortly behind and the three of them stood arm-in-arm waving and smiling during the longest applause break I have ever seen. I hate to estimate, but I don’t think 10 minutes would be entirely off the mark. Governor Schwarzenegger, borrowing from Dana Carvey, admitted he is in
Honestly, I wondered which executive would receive the more aggressive applause, but when Governor Schwarzenegger introduced President George W. Bush he was met with a new level of enthusiasm and applause. George Bush was on message, humble and sincere. He connected deeply with his audience. For more than 45 minutes he shared his vision, shared self-deprecating jokes about the English language, and made fun of his opponent. President George Bush spoke clearly and concisely. He thanked the audience for up lifting his spirit. He humbly asked for my vote. After all these months of furious campaigning his level of energy is tremendous. I am convinced that he is physically and mentally prepared for another four years leading the country.
I wish I could have attended the John Kerry event on Thursday as well for a direct comparison, but I was in class. However, the first person accounts I have been given describe the event as uninspiring and robotic. It would be a shame for democrats if they could not have the same energetic experience the republicans saw on Friday.
Please vote on Tuesday!
Please vote for George Bush!
2004-05-16
CBS News | Let's Have A Smart Board | May 16, 2004�20:34:15
Andy got one thing right tonight, college professors don't work hard enough. For their $80,000 or so a year they should have to work at least as hard as any of their students who aren't likely to ever see $80,000.
Some things that don't qualify as hard work:
- Re-writting the same book every two years.
- Using the same lecture and powerpoint presentation every quarter for a decade.
- Presenting your own opinion in lecture. Professors should do the hard work to present all opinions.
Andy when was the last time you sat through a college lecture? College professors are the reason college graduates can't get jobs. What kind of example do they set with their work habits? They delegate most of their work to their teaching assistants anyway. These unpaid or underpaid teaching assistants are the ones who talk to the students, do the grading and comment on our papers. But I digress.
Andy is also wrong about the "Smart Board" being neither republicans or democrats. Perhaps somewhere in this country you could find a conservative professor, but likely 90% of them are strictly liberal. Liberal politics, liberal social policy and liberal financial policy.
Andy, I invite you to come to Columbus and attend a week of classes. Then decide if these people are smart enough to determine our public policy. Thanks for sharing though.
2004-05-13
2004-05-12
One Tree Hill
I just watched the season finale. This show has been crazy all season. Married? They haven't even graduated from high school.
I like the Scott Brothers' story line.
This show is worth watching.
2004-05-11
Welcome to TheShafers.net
More family photographs. Garrett has done a great job with this website. I am looking forward to new posts in the future.
More family photographs. Garrett has done a great job with this website. I am looking forward to new posts in the future.
2004-04-19
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