First, in the world of sports intermingling with politics:
Guliani has NO hope of winning the primary in Wisconsin (not that our vote will matter much, since it’s not until Februrary 19th) if news of this gets out: he refused to sign a Packers hat at a campaign event in Florida. The fan was upset, [...]
Sports, Politics, Religion & Violence, Green Bay Packers-Style
Mountains of Trash Pile up in Naples
I watch French television, in theory to improve my French, but also because they occasionally discuss gems like this . Evidentially, no one has collected the trash in Naples since December 21, since there is no place to put it. Obviously people are protesting like mad that their city is literally disappearing beneath a mountain [...]
Investing in Charity
This article, also published in the NYT, discusses this non-profit, Givewell. Givewell is focused solely on evaluating the effectiveness of other charities. Founded by two ex-hedge fund managers, it investigates, analyzes and rates the bang for your buck of a dollar given to a good cause. MM, TC, JB, you have no excuse now. Join [...]
Slow News Day? Nope.
I’ve been touting to many of you some of the wondrous jewels found on the front page of my hometown newspaper, the Appleton Post-Crescent (created when the Appleton Post and the Appleton Crescent merged - go figure!), for quite some time.
Anyway, I thought I’d provide you with some gems from the PC over the past [...]
Snow Day = Shoveling Lambeau?
If you’re looking for a great way to spend the snowy day, why not show up at Lambeau Field like these fine folks, to make $8/hr shoveling mounds of white fluff onto moving conveyor belts?
n.b. I’ve *seen* this happening…it’s crazy.
Misogyny at its Best
Next time you want your girlfriend to make you something to eat, don’t choke her. It might send you to prison.
Some timely advice
Paul Gowder graduated from Harvard Law School in 2000, and he doesn’t want you to make the same mistake.
It’s called “football” for a reason
A contrarian case for the kicker.
“‘Shut up’ Chavez is Ringtone Hit”
I’m not sure which part of this article is the greatest. I’ll leave it for you all to pick your favorite part.
Things We Wish Neil Would Bring Us From Japan
Check out these weird-o toys, mostly from Japan
