Wednesday!
That instrumental song that you heard 19 years ago and didn’t know the name of.
Or that I did, anyway.
Monthly Archive: August 2018
The Newest Twists in the Saga of the West Virginia Supreme Court
There have been some developments in the saga of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, the four remaining members of which were the subject of impeachment proceedings in the West Virginia Legislature this week.
Trump Files Arbitration Suit Over Breach of NDA
The Trump camp alleges that Manigault Newman’s new tell-all book and her statements to the media regarding her time in the White House is in breach of the confidentiality agreement, for which she “owes millions”.
Grand Jury Finds 300 Abusive Catholic Priests, More Than 1,000 Victims
A Pennsylvania Grand Jury has found more than 300 abusive priests and more than 1,000 of those priests’ victims.
The Manafort Defense Rested Without Presenting A Case
Paul Manafort, on trail for bank fraud and tax charges related to his overseas consulting work, will not testify, and his attorneys rested on Tuesday, setting up closing arguments for the one-time Trump campaign manager.
The Fighting Fundys Vs. the Caterpillars
The Rightville Fundys took the field in their Grey uniforms marching in step and chanting “Fundys block, Fundys tackle” while the marching band played a stirring fight song.
Tech Tuesday 8/14/18
I’ve got a recycling post I’m working on, but finding time to do it justice is an issue. Until then, here are some recent links.
Michael Drejka arrested, charged in slaying of Merkeis McGlockton
It would seem not just Drejka, but the scope and legal definition of Stand Your Ground law itself, will be on trial this time, at least in the court of public opinion.
Familial DNA Continues to Crack Cold Cases Around the Country
There appears no end in sight for this trend of solving cold cases – a light at the end of the tunnel for families of the victims, and an oncoming train for the perpetrators.
Omarosa Manigault Newman’s Tale of the Tapes
Omarosa is doing the media rounds with a tell-all book to sell, tapes of President Trump, John Kelly, and claims of more to come. While her own credibility issues mean this will probably be a temporary annoyance, this is a headache completely of the President’s own making.
Social Science and Fiction Part 0: Invitation
Have you ever built a world? If you are so inclined, let’s explore some principles for world generation using insights from economics, political science, sociology, and anthropology.
Ordinary Sunday Brunch: Culture Quick Links
Ordinary Sunday Brunch is Ordinary Times cultural quick links for you enjoyment. This week; music, art, history, food, and architecture.
Troubled SeaTac Airport Employee Steals, Crashes Aircraft
This SeaTac incident could have been a whole lot worse, and there are a bunch of questions beyond the headlines that need to be answered. Rapidly.
Saturday!
I was recently introduced to an awesome board game suitable for, oh, ages 10 and up. 8 and up, maybe.
Ravensburger’s Labyrinth
Laura Ingraham Can Keep her “We” To Herself
While others have rightfully covered the bigotry involved in Laura Ingraham’s statement, the lies that sit at its premise must not be overlooked and excused away as trivial.
