Archive | October 23, 2012

Climate scientist Michael Mann sues Competitive Enterprise Institute, National Review

Climate scientist Michael Mann has sued the Competitive Enterprise Institute and the National Review for defamation over statements that accuse Mann of scientific misconduct and that compare him to convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky.

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Elections are educational! 14 things we wouldn't have known without Campaign 2012

Everybody seems to be so negative about campaign season. They hate the ads, they hate the mudslinging, they hate the lying, they hate the candidates. Not me – I LOVE campaign season. Why? Because it’s an opportunity to learn stuff that not only didn’t I know before, but that I’d never learn any other way. […]

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Tournament of Rock IV: the Alanis Morissette pod

In our previous smackdown #12 seed Boston just barely nipped Bob Seger in our closest match yet. Congrats, boys – you’re moving on to the Sweet 16. Up next, pod #5, where we anticipate some righteous indignation. Because, you know, it’s not fair. Let’s say hello to our contestants: #15 Seed: Alanis Morissette Bad Company […]

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Words of my Rwanda life

Goats Everywhere Banana trees Cover the hills Motorcycles Most popular mode of transportation Bare black baby butts Seen frequently around neighborhoods Hills Not a single part of Rwanda without them Carrying on the head The large items locals can balance continues to baffle me Dirt roads Main roads paved, side roads not AK-47 rifles All security and neighborhood guards carry them Tropical fruit Mango, […]

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