Puts my mind “goin’ through some changes.” Buddy Miles, the rock and R&B drummer, singer and songwriter whose eclectic career included stints playing with Jimi Hendrix <…> has died. He was 60. Rest in peace.
Monthly Archives: February 2008
Amid McCain’s new status, old scandals stir [Boston Globe]
For those who might be wondering what exactly happened with John McCain and the Keating Five, this Boston Globe article is for you. Or perhaps you would just like to stroll down memory lane. [via MicCheck] Amid McCain’s new status, … Continue reading
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The Hacker’s Diet I thought I had noted this in the past. “The Hacker’s Diet … is a serious book about how to lose weight and permanently maintain whatever weight you desire. It treats dieting and weight control from an … Continue reading
William F. Buckley Jr. Dies at 82
William F. Buckley was emblematic and iconic for the non-wild eyed and spittle flecked faction of the Right wing for nearly 50 years. He was usually the height of lucidity, regardless of whether or not you agreed with him, and … Continue reading
No Depression Ceases Publication
Well, crap. I liked No Depression. I was not aware of the effects of last year’s 2nd Class postage hike. [Ward Berlin via Rafé] NO DEPRESSION MAGAZINE TO CEASE PUBLISHING AFTER MAY-JUNE ISSUE No Depression, the bimonthly magazine covering a … Continue reading
What Happened on February 26 in History?
Just a few things, noted at The History Channel. 1815 Napoleon escapes from Elba. 1848 Marx and Engels publish A Communist Manifesto. 1919 The Grand Canyon was designated a national park under President Woodrow Wilson. 1929 The Grand Tetons were … Continue reading
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The Truth About Autism: Scientists Reconsider What They Think They Know Pretty good article. They interview several autistics including Amanda Baggs, a cornerstone of the online autism community. (tags: autism aspergers research) Biodiverse Resistance: Changelings A blog post about disability, … Continue reading
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Tor Books – Watch the Skies Tor Books is giving away digital copies of their books, Go sign up for free. (tags: SF scifi free fantasy ebooks books)
2008 Clark County Democratic Convention, pt. 3 — The Aftertaste
Here is the Sunday article from the Las Vegas Sun concerning our non-convention convention. Convention ends in chaos, so Dems need a do-over [LV Sun] The Clark County Democratic Convention turned into a fiasco Saturday, with a host of problems … Continue reading
2008 Clark County Democratic Convention, pt. 2
Well, I guess it did get worse. It’s kind of hard to imagine screwing up a large get together this royally in a town where large meetings are their bread and butter. Unless you’re like, idiots or something. Democrats do … Continue reading
