Monthly Archives: September 2006

What We've Lost

Posted on September 16, 2006 by Russell

Everyone should read this piece at Andrew Sullivan’s blog titled What We’ve Lost. In summary, a reserve soldier who served in Iraq during the invasion writes of Iraqi soldiers surrendering to the American because they knew the Americans would treat … Continue reading →

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Arrrh! September 19th be Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Russell

This be yer only reminder, ye scurvy knave! Now get yer pirate name and get to work — th’ decks don’t swab themselves! ARRRH! — Mad Russ Graybeard [Be ye never heerd o' Talk Like a Pirate Day? Then get clicking!] … Continue reading →

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Just Imagine… Stan Lee's Watchmen

Posted on September 6, 2006 by Russell

[Dr. Manhattan:] As an alienated Syn-Man who was created by gamma rays, I find myself confused by mankind. [The Comedian:] Ha! What’s so confusing about kicking the Commies back to Red China where they belong, Blue Boy? Just for people … Continue reading →

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School laptops

Posted on September 6, 2006 by Russell

While I’m generally in favor of access to computers in school (ideally Macs), I recognize that it’s not just as simple as handing out a bunch of laptops to middle-schoolers and saying “Here you go, now learn something”; so it’s … Continue reading →

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