Getting very windy out there. We spent the morning stocking up on stuff — although we still had the water and stuff we bought when it looked like Gustav was coming this way — and bringing everything inside. All that's left on the back porch is the grill (too big) and … [Read more...] about Hello, Ike.
Political link roundup
The Washington Post compares the McCain and Obama tax plans. Foreclosed = disenfranchised in Michigan. Alone of all Alaskan cities, Wasilla — while Palin was mayor — charged rape victims for their exams. The rape kits cost between $300 and $1200. The state … [Read more...] about Political link roundup
Random nattering
Got the MRI on my neck. No word yet from the doctor, naturally. The neck is not too bad at the moment, but the insomnia and the migraines have been slapping me around for the last few days. You know you're having a lousy week when PMS is a welcome relief. I have design ideas … [Read more...] about Random nattering
al3x’s Rules for Computing Happiness
al3x's Rules for Computing Happiness (via DF) … [Read more...] about al3x’s Rules for Computing Happiness
Greek feast
Sorry for being all spammy with the sidebar links rather than writing a real post. I've been super-busy with the beginning of school and have been feeling very bleh since before we left for vacation. Something's wrong with my neck — or possibly my shoulder — and it's … [Read more...] about Greek feast
McCain’s Voice Mail to Palin Leaked to Press
McCain's Voice Mail to Palin Leaked to Press — bleeped and yet probably not entirely work safe. (via DF) … [Read more...] about McCain’s Voice Mail to Palin Leaked to Press
Welcome to Facebook!
Welcome to Facebook! — sound not entirely work-safe. … [Read more...] about Welcome to Facebook!
Parsing the Bechdel Rule, and Writing a Few of Our Own
Parsing the Bechdel Rule, and Writing a Few of Our Own — NPR has two additional suggestions. … [Read more...] about Parsing the Bechdel Rule, and Writing a Few of Our Own
Minneapolis police preemptively raiding suspected peace protesters’ homes
Via several places, the news that Minneapolis police are preemptively raiding suspected peace protesters' homes with semi-automatic weapons drawn, without warrants. More here. … [Read more...] about Minneapolis police preemptively raiding suspected peace protesters’ homes
the Vlad Taltos series
Jo Walton has a lovely review of Steven Brust's Vlad Taltos series (yes, the whole thing) up at Tor.com. If you haven't read the books, check out the review! … [Read more...] about the Vlad Taltos series
