Capitol Police Officer Michael Bryd Interviewed About Shooting Death of Ashli Babbitt
Michael Byrd, the Capitol Police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt during the January 6th riot spoke out publicly in an interview with NBC.
Monthly Archive: August 2021
Linky Friday: An Interminable Week Edition
The Ordinary Times tradition of bringing you stories & writing from around the world and across the web, Linky Friday for you to read, share, & discuss
SCOTUS Lifts Eviction Moratorium, Again: Read It For Yourself
In an unsigned eight page ruling, the Supreme Court for a second time ruled the CDC’s eviction moratorium exceeded it’s authority.
Weekend Plans Post: The Third Gate of Summer (Edit: It is the weekend *BEFORE* the third gate of summer)
Holy cow. Is it Labor Day already? Indeed it is.
EDIT: INDEED IT IS *NOT*
US Forces Suffer 13 Dead, 15 Wounded In Kabul Airport Terror Bomber Attacks, Many Civilian Casualties
The evacuation of Kabul airport is no longer without US casualties; 13 American service members killed, 15 wounded, and an unknown number of civilians killed and wounded by what is being described as a “complex attack.”
Video Throughout: An Astronomer Reacts to 2001: A Space Odyssey
This week, another video throughput where I talk about the science of a classic Kubrick film, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Jeopardy! And What Are Things That Are Different Are Not The Same
Whatever the result of the interminable Jeopardy! replacement saga, it just won’t be the same, no matter how hard I try to pretend otherwise.
SCOTUS Rejects Appeal of “Remain in Mexico” Border Policy: Read It For Yourself
The Supreme Court has acted for the second time to leave the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” border policy in place despite the Biden Administrations efforts and promises to remove it.
Wednesday Writs: Michael Avenatti Chalks Up a W Edition
Michael Avenatti handed some Assistant United States’ Attorneys their asses in his federal criminal trial.
Jeopardy! And What Is Actually Not So Important?
In which I take Andrew Donaldson to task for advocating the end of a cultural juggernaut whose time has not yet come.
House Vote Clears Way For $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation
The House of Representatives passed a procedural vote that will start the reconciliation process for the $3.5 Trillion Budget proposal
Facebook Misinformation: A People Problem Not Solvable By Technology
Facebook misinformation nor the broader issue of social media wrongness is never going to be solved by a social media company
FDA Grants Full Approval of Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine
In a process the FDA is saying that took only 40% of the usual time, the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has been full approved for use.
Catastrophic Rain Kills 21, Others Missing In Tennessee Floods
Historic rain have killed at least 21 people in catastrophic and record-setting Tennessee Floods.
The Books of Magnolia Market at the Silos: Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Monument to Decadence
Expecting only fake props cookbooks, I discovered hundred-year-old editions of masterpieces at Magnolia Market, spines facing the walls
A Just War or An Unjust Peace
So, the forever war is now over. But is the forever war done with us? We got out of Afghanistan. We got our peace. But was it a just peace?
President Biden Remarks on Storm Henri and Afghanistan Evacuations: Watch & Discuss
President Joe Biden made remarks from The White House regarding Tropical Storm Henri and the ongoing Afghanistan evacuations.
Sunday Morning! Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
As a thought experiment, let’s consider Virginia Woolf to be a horror writer; all of her characters are going to die, and they all know it very well.
Despair, Desperation, and Distrust in Haiti Following Earthquake
The situation following yet another disaster in the country dubbed “poorest in the western hemisphere” is grim, even by Haitian standards.
