Alito Hearing

The opening of the Supreme Court nomination process is in the swing of things. Nothing at all unexpected, but I've got to say that Joe Biden's smug smile needs to go. It reminds me of Nicholson as the Joker in Batman.

Jersey Needs A Slogan

For some reason states need slogans.

The five finalists are: "New Jersey: Expect the Unexpected," "New Jersey: Love at First Sight," "New Jersey: Come See for Yourself," "New Jersey: The Real Deal" and "New Jersey: The Best Kept Secret."

Do you think there's a winner in that bunch? Me neither.

Drowning Polar Bears

This is so sad I don't even know how to comment.

Transit Strike

So who won this battle between NYC and the TWU100? First of all the people lost. Especially those who owned small stores that suffered losses in the last few days. This is a bad time of year to be hurting financially.

The union walks away from this like a bunch of thieves caught in the act. They jumped the gun calling for a strike and they won't be able to do it again if the new round of negotiations doesn't work out. If they had the gall to pull it, they'd have no public support.

The Big Guys

Anything to shove it to Steve Jobs I suppose. Does anyone remember when MTV was about cutting edge? Doing a deal with Bill Gates... That's just so square.

Something That Bothers Me

I understand the use of the word allegedly in discussing the accused. Its a safeguard. A reminder of due process. But I can't be the only one who thinks the use of the word referring to Hussein is grotesque.

Bird Flu Is in the Air

Bird flu in the Ukraine. Is it time to start taking bets on when we'll be hearing about London and Paris having problems?

Hooligans At the Mall

Chess is one of those things I've always enjoyed despite being pitiful at it. I can't even recall if I have ever even won a match. I'm that bad. But I don't begrude players who are confiedent enough to sit in public and enjoy themselves. Let them play. What if they all argree to buy at least a cup of coffee every day?

Selling On the Net

I just wish I had something to sell. Every time I'm in the computer section of a bookstore I'’m amazed at how many are dedicated to eBay. Locally there are a few stores (snappy auctions?) that will even run your auction for you. If I wasn'’t so heavily invested (emotionally) in some of my neglected cameras it would be a good way to get rid of them. I would cry, but there would be a couple of extra bucks in my pocket.

EMP From Space

This is sort of terrifying in an apocalyptic way. Just think about it. No lights, no tv, no microwaves. Sounds like it would make a good movie though.