Mrs. Miggins, there’s nothing intellectual wandering around Italy in a big shirt, trying to get laid. – Edmund Blackadder That dashing, slightly dangerous character gracing the masthead above is none other than […]
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Scholars (& Poets) & Rogues
Well, Robert has shamed me into it. Of course, it’s National Poetry Month, a festival that’s celebrated by literally dozens of versionados across America. And here I am, an actual poet (and […]
Internet radio royalty ruling: who’s being served?
You may have noticed stories about the Copyright Royalty Board’s recent decision to jack the fees it charges Internet radio outlets. The initial response was dire – this move could force most […]
CU student arrested: had handgun, shotgun, and several hundred rounds of ammunition in room
This statement was just released. And somebody is throwing shots at NASA even as we speak. What a fucking day… ____ TO: Boulder Campus Teaching & Research Faculty, Staff, Deans, Directors, Dept […]
MSNBC trying out “unbiased” replacement for Imus; whither Olbermann?
So, Matt Drudge is reporting that MSNBC is going to try out Michael Smerconish for the Imus spot. Word floating around is that they won’t even consider a progressive host (like the […]
Joe Nacchio and the moral pathology of a nation
In Spring and Summer of 2000, as the Qwest takeover of US West unfolded, those of us at USW saw the writing on the wall. Though billed as a merger of equals, […]
In case you’ve run out of things to read
One of my favorite sites is The Moderate Voice, and they’re on a bit of a roll this afternoon. Shaun Mullen’s (my new favorite blogger) weekly wrap is great stuff, and multiple […]
It was eight years ago today
Posted: April 20, 2007: 11:19 am MDT Denver CO In 1999 I was the Electronic Communications Manager for US West’s internal comm group, and my team rode herd on several channels used […]
The Gonzo Chronicles: Disorder in the (upper) house
Some of this is killing me. Special thanks to the kind gentleman who pulled it all together and sent it along via e-mail. So, let’s start with Dubya, who’s loving him some […]
The McCain Train has rounded the bend
First John McCain is joking about bombing Iran (watch video here). Now it looks like – maybe this isn’t a one-off? Holy shizzle – is John coming out of the End Times […]
