Monthly Archive: October 2018
Multiple Dead, Dozen Wounded in Pittsburg Synagogue Attack
The Tree of Life synagogue in the Squirrel Hill part of Pittsburg, PA, a historic Jewish neighborhood was attacked by what is reported as a lone shooter.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Red Dead Redemption
On not having anything to write about Red Dead Redemption 2 yet.
Linky Friday: A Conspiracy, That’s What This Is
Linky Friday is Ordinary Times’ end of the week tradition of bringing links from across the web and around the world. This week conspiracy is the theme, with musical interludes and plenty to read, share, and discuss.
Taking the Fifth
Cathy McMorris Rodgers is the highest ranking female Republican in Congress. And I thinks she is in BIG trouble.
Thursday Throughput
No, a quarter of millennials are not experiencing PTSD because of the election. A few months after the election, college students were still a bit stressed by it. Which makes them like everyone else.
Charm, Charming, and Charmed
The term “Charm” isn’t used all that much anymore, and to be honest the last time I heard it used in day to day conversation was to sound purposefully formal in describing someone. So maybe there is something to the notion it has fallen out of favor.
Wednesday Writs: It’s Spooky Season Edition
Your weekly round-up of law-related links, from dumb criminals and obscure cases to recent developments of note – spooky edition!
It Happens In The Best Regulated Families: Busman’s Holiday
“I thought you was – heh – financial expert.”
Social Science and Fiction Part 8: War, Peace, and Betwixt
What battles are you likely to fight? Orc assaults will likely rely on superior infantry numbers, Gnoll infestations will be guerilla-style salt-the-earth raids, Illithid conflicts will be psy-op 4GW affairs, and if you have a dragon problem, you can kiss those thatched roof cottages goodbye (pace Trogdor). Will your bog-standard infantry/archery/cavalry mix be suited to defend the kingdom against these sorts of threats?
Deep Thoughts on the World Series
Then it hit me: How about a good rant? That is right in my wheelhouse!
Tech Tuesday for 10/23 Blue Phosphorus and the Flying Dandelions
Oscar Gordon’s Tech Tuesday, Ordinary Times’ weekly look at science, technology, and links to all thing innovative.
