Monthly Archives: October 2009
Addicted to War
Yet another compelling reason why U.S., NATO, and Canadian forces need to get out of Afghanistan. Does anyone seriously think that some kind of “victory” is possible in this lawless, utterly corrupt, narco-terrorist hellhole?
Filed under Afghanistan War
Animating Photo-Realism
Paul Debevec, a researcher in computer graphics at the USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies, explains the process behind constructing and animating a photo-realistic digital face. The possible uses of this technology are… well, interesting, to say the least. Where’s Philip … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Science, Technology
Sick Puppies…
Or should that be sick poppy? George Bush (#41, not to be confused with #43, the gibbering idiot that he sired… the one with misplaced delusions of grandeur and kooky, evangelical aspirations), speaking at Texas A&M last week to celebrate … Continue reading
Filed under US Politics
True Blue
A brief excerpt from Ruby’s (aka “Harper Girl”) fringe show wherein she expresses her heartfelt adoration for the Dear Leader as opposed to all his potential leadership rivals as only a true blue groupie, Kool-Aid® drinker or run of the … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging Tories, Humour, Stephen Harper
Chopra on Net Neutrality
Here’s Aneesh Chopra, the Obama administration’s “technology czar” (as Glenn Beck would likely style him — although it should be noted that he’s been confirmed by Congress) — on the issue of net neutrality, affirming the present U.S. government’s commitment … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Making Sense of Afghanistan
An impossible task, of course, but this fascinating exchange between CNN’s Fareed Zakaria and noted author/war correspondent Tom Ricks analyzing one specific battle in detail sheds a great deal of light on the problem as a whole. I know some … Continue reading
Filed under Afghanistan War
What You Get is No Tomorrow…
Author and “Nerdfighter” John Green discusses what the sad story of the Heene family says about the lame yet almost universal yearning for fame and attention. (John is badly in need of a haircut, by the way… He’s in serious … Continue reading
Filed under Media
Kissing in Cowtown
Gays and Evangelicals face off at the Fort Worth, Texas stockyards. Priceless quote from gay cowboy Matt Pope: “There’s no need for overdoing it. You shouldn’t have to force it down somebody’s throat.” Indeed.
Filed under Activism
UK Supreme Court
First of all… who knew? Not sure if it will provide much of an advance over the deliberations of the venerable Law Lords, but I suppose there’s something to be said for the separation of legislative and judicial functions. Now, … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, Humour
Alan Grayson on Real Time
I think it may be safe to assume this snippet from Real Time won’t get zapped by HBO as it’s on Grayson’s YouTube channel, but who knows? In any case, the usual caveat goes with these things, so enjoy while … Continue reading
