I just got done reading the somewhat unfortunately titled “Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market” by Eric Schlosser, which showed up in my stocking this year. If you’re unfamiliar with the author, he is better known for writing the book “Fast Food Nation.” This particular title is a few [...]
“Time to kick ass and chew bubble gum… and I’m all outta gum.” – Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem 3D. Wow, only 10 years later… Duke Nukem Forever looks like it’s finally getting geared up for release! It’s not looking that bad, either. All I have to say is that this game had better be really, [...]
The latest obsession I’ve had is getting the ’5-Star all Songs on Medium’ achievement in Guitar Hero II for the 360. I’ve only got 3 songs to go: Madhouse, Psychobilly Freakout, and Carry Me Home. I was worried for a while that this one was too much for me, but I think it’s more or [...]
So, I was reading up on Ron Paul the other day. I dunno if I can get behind him, but he certainly is an interesting Presidential candidate. As a Congressman and whatnot he’s voted strongly to his beliefs, and seems to be more or less a decent guy. I don’t like his policies on isolationism [...]
The ability to think critically is one of the most valuable skills available to a person. By forming a judgment based upon a thoughtful analysis of available information, better decisions can be made, and short and long term issues can be avoided, mitigated, or prepared for. Thinking critically requires an educated perspective in order to [...]
