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Veteran’s Day
My Grandpa---my mom's dad---Owen Johnston, enlisted in the army during World War II. He already had kids at the time, but joined anyway. He served in Patton's Third Army and…
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Poll: Who’s more ardent? An Obama supporter or a Mac fanboy?
That question popped into my mind as I watched this video, sent in by loyal reader Jade. Or is there a third option? Unbuntu? i'm going to learn, Unbuntu? Addendum…
Posted inPhilosophy
Schumer’s Fairness Doctrine fatuity
First listen to the appalling Chuck Schumer responding to a question about the proposed Fairness Doctrine (link from Unfair Doctrine): Let's summarize. He said: I think we should all try…
Posted inStatistics
I have always liked P.J. O’Rourke
Be sure to read through page 2, where you will read: Conservatives should never say to voters, "We can lower your taxes." Conservatives should say to voters, "You can raise…
Posted inPhilosophy Statistics
Michael Crichton and SETI
Michael Crichton, as you will have heard by now, is dead. Unfortunately. The Wall Street Journal today reprinted an excerpt of a speech Crichton gave called "Aliens Cause Global Warming."…
Posted inBook review Fun
Signed copies: update
Got in and just sent out the second batch. I'm glad I ordered a third batch, because I received more orders this week: those that did order this week will…
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Signed copies: update
The first batch of books has come in and I'll very likely mail them out first thing tomorrow. I had to order a second batch, so those who ordered books…
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Paper churning
It is a cliche, but it is true, that academics must publish or perish. Papers, and more papers, and more papers still, are what makes for a professorial life. It's…
