GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – An Israeli missile strike killed Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi as he rode in his car Saturday evening, hospital officials said. Rantisi’s son Mohammed and a bodyguard were also killed in the attack. The militant … Continue reading
Just a quick update: 1/19/04: 351 lbs, 47 bmi 4/16/04: 313 lbs, 41.3 bmi All in a few months work
I promised a list of the impeachment charges, and here they are. Comments are turned off for this thread, as we’ve already discussed this one to death; I just wanted to post this for someone who’s still convinced that the … Continue reading
HISD May Promote Failing Students to Cut Dropouts That’s a novel approach. Don’t fail anyone, and everyone will pass. Who woulda thunk it? (Thanks to Mike S. for the heads up on that piece of tripe)
“The ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation, to the prejudice and oppression of another, is certainly the most erroneous and mistaken policy. An equal dispensation of protection, rights, privileges, and advantages, is what every part … Continue reading
Just so you know, I’m not cheating by cross-posting this item from my own blog. The whole point of a Googlebomb, after all, is wide dispersion. And, in any event, I haven’t the slightest doubt that Vinny would approve of … Continue reading
I recently got the series Band of Brothers on DVD. By “recently” I mean I’ve only had time to watch the 10 epsiode series 1 1/2 times so far (not counting the time I rented them all and watched them … Continue reading
2 week hiatus coming for little old me. Thank God. I think I’m about to have a nervous breakdown anyway. So, I’ve recruited one of the best bloggers in the blogosphere to fill in for me in my absence. For … Continue reading