U.S. court nixes Net music subpoenas In a surprise setback for the recording industry, a U.S. appeals court said Friday its methods for tracking down those who copy its music over the Internet are not authorized by law. The Recording…
Thanks, Mom
I should know better… Mom called and asked what I was doing. In an unguarded moment, I told her the truth—resting and reading. “Why are you resting?” “Because I promised Sam that I would.” “Why?” “Because I have a fever…
Pattern-a-Day Calendar
Hmm. I want a chance to page through this pattern a day calendar to see if any of the patterns are interesting to me.
Music for Kids
I have a special fondness for children’s music. I don’t remember hearing much of it as a kid (I don’t think there was much of it), and the quality and quantity available have really improved since shadowkatt was a tot.…
Poem: New Every Morning
New Every Morning by Susan Coolidge Every morning is a fresh beginning, Listen my soul to the glad refrain. And, spite of old sorrows And older sinning, Troubles forecasted And possible pain, Take heart with the day and begin again.
Update on the AFA Poll
Update on that AFA poll—they’re removing chunks of votes for options they didn’t like. Oh yeah, dishonesty is SUCH a lovely “family value!” Edit: I emailed the AFA, and received this reply: Cynthia, Your message regarding the alleged deletion of…
Alternatives to Marriage Project TShirts
Why do so many cool t-shirts ONLY come in white? I don’t like wearing white. Period. I look like crap in it (many people do, in my opinion). It gets stained easily. It’s boring. Blah. I’d be lusting after the…
Religion Tour
Yes, today is “posting whatever catches my fancy” day 😉 John’s Religion Tour Yes, it’s a lot of text—and well worth reading all of it.
Saddam the Great Dictator of Fairy Tales
Saddam the great dictator of fairy tales Iraq’s tyrant spent weeks before the war writing a novel about underground resistance, reports Jack Fairweather
PowerPoint Makes You Dumb
My dislike for PowerPoint is vindicated: PowerPoint Makes You Dumb In August, the Columbia Accident Investigation Board at NASA released Volume 1 of its report on why the space shuttle crashed. As expected, the ship’s foam insulation was the main…