I've read a few of Harry Turtledove's books, but I wouldn't consider myself a hardcore fan. You know what? You don't have to be a fan of Mr. Turtledove in order to be a fan of what he did for one person ( Read more... )

Those of you who don't live in or near the Kansas City area but perhaps have a news fetish for the goings-on in other parts of the country/world may be aware that our fair town is experiencing some "issues" of late. We seem to have a problem with the young'uns ( Read more... )

You know, there are some people who, quite simply, are too stupid to be allowed outside their home without a leash ( Read more... )

A local indie paper here in Kansas City, The Pitch, has a knack for reporting stories from the metro area that always bring a smile to my face, and sometimes they even elicit an outright belly laugh ( Read more... )

This is going to get a lot of attention in the news today, and with good reason ( Read more... )

Just links to a couple of things I found interesting today:

First up? Jon Stewart takes Sarah Palin to the woodshed for...well...being Sarah Palin.

(Hmm...."Being Sarah Palin." There's a story idea in there. Somewhere.)

Anyway, while watching this clip, be advised of the following new terms being added to The Daily Show lexicon ( Read more... )

Courtesy of fellow word-slinger Elizabeth Donald (aka reannon) comes a link to this very interesting little read, which attempts to shed some light on a discussion (or variations thereof) that's been quite popular of late, that being what the hell is up with the cost of eBooks. Well, as explained by Thomas Nelson Publishers Chairman and CEO Michael Hyatt ( Read more... )

As a parent, reading about something like this offends me:

NPR: Consumer Group Sues McDonald's Over Happy Meal ToysIt sickens me how some people can so easily abdicate their responsibilities as parents, guardians, and teachers of the human beings they've consented to bring into this world. For example ( Read more... )

I do so love when Jon Stewart goes after anybody who's deserving of derision and scorn, but this is something special ( Read more... )

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