Archive for April, 2005

From the Post-Nintendo Editor: BC: Mr. Panero, there are a great many ideas and individuals who fall under the general heading of “conservative.” You once had this to say about a heroic writer of our age and his weblog: ... »

This piece by our friend Doug Mead deserves repeating. Column sparks ire of many IMAGINE A little girl growing up without her dad. She misses him. She wonders why he doesn’t come by anymore. There is a longing in her heart that won’t go away. She cries herself to sleep at night. Imagine the dad, a good... »

“She’ll be here any minute.” “I know. I know,” Cal responded. “Don’t worry too much, Betty.” “But it’s the first home visit since little Sally’s dedication at the Toleration Fellowship.” “Betty, we’ve had social coordinators over before.” “I know, Cal, but they’re bound to be more thorough with families that have agreed to raise their children…..” “You’d... »

The Post-Nintendo Editor: An Interview with James Panero »

“BLACK CULTURE” REVISITED On Wednesday I posted a brief critique of Thomas Sowell’s theory about black culture being responsible for black under-achievement. Yesterday I put up two further comments on the subject by Steve Sailer and Star Parker. A reader has however reminded me of what is probably the most important factor: “Sailer’s... »

A Martian Dust Devil Passes What goes there across the plains of Mars? A dust devil. For the first time, definitive movies of the famous spinning dust towers have been created from ground level. The robot rover Spirit has now imaged several dust devils from its hillside perch just within the past two months. Each... »

The Real Deal on Ephedrine. »

“BLACK CULTURE” REVISITED On Wednesday I posted a brief critique of Thomas Sowell’s theory about black culture being responsible for black under-achievement. Yesterday I put up two further comments on the subject by Steve Sailer and Star Parker. A reader has however reminded me of what is probably the most important factor: “Sailer’s... »

Runaway Bride Found in New Mexico »

A woman who received national attention after disappearing from Duluth, Ga., has surfaced safely in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Police say Jennifer Wilbanks, 32, initially told them and her fiancé that a man and a woman had abducted her. But, KOB TV reported (www.kobtv.com/index.cfm?viewer=storyviewer&id=18829&cat=HOME), she eventually changed her story and said there was no abduction;... »

For the past few days a massive search had been ongoing to locate Jennifer Wilbanks. Wilbanks, whose wedding was planned for today, disappeared while jogging. The search involved many hours of police time. Many volunteers devoted their time to searching for her. The news media gave broadcast hours and print space to her story.... »

26 April 2005 Gender Equality Lacking in Child Custody I’d like to comment on Feminism is Simply Equality by Maggie Downing, published April 12, 2005. Feminism used to stand for equality. In today’s world it stands for domination. Just look at the child custody issue. Even in California, where joint physical custody has been law for 25 years, 70... »

CU Case Dismissed: The Right Decision »

DHS Announces New Domestic Nuclear Detection Office »

J. Grant Swank, Jr. That’s how the liberal mainstream media comes out with the public against US President George W. Bush on so many issues. The liberal press slants the questions to bring out the results they want. Then they report their results on newsfeeds as if they’re gospel truth. They’re not gospel truth. They’re manufactured... »

HEALTH BRIEFS: Weight and Death Risk »

Don’t say it, Madam Senator, just don’t say it. The Democrats are making Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger more Republican every day. And this might be a good time for me to make an observation on a very, very sensitive subject, but let’s go through it together, shall we? As the Dems self-destruct in hyperbole on the public... »

Irish-born evangelist John Edwards has just completed the third week of his walk across America. His “Crosswalk USA 2005” started at the Santa Monica, Ca. Pier at 9:30 AM (Pacific Time) April 5 and is scheduled to end in New York on May 13. Prior to beginning the trek, Edwards, 50, told the Assist News Service,... »

Irish-born evangelist John Edwards has just completed the third week of his walk across America. His “Crosswalk USA 2005” started at the Santa Monica, Ca. Pier at 9:30 AM (Pacific Time) April 5 and is scheduled to end in New York on May 13. Prior to beginning the trek, Edwards, 50, told the... »

By Robert Paul Reyes We have all seen that logo emblazoned on bracelets, key chains and pendants. At first blush it seems the epitome of tackiness: Religion dumbed down to a catchy slogan. We don’t expect to engage in a deep theological debate with a Christian wearing a “WWJD” bracelet. We tend to give a wide... »