Category Archives: Humanity
On States Suing over a National Healthcare Plan
I had a guest here this weekend who told me of one theory of why states might sue the federal government over portions of the Obama Healthcare Plan that requires individuals to buy insurance. The theory goes that the federal … Continue reading
Steve Jobs: You get a timeout
The scene at the Jobs house this week: Steve (played by a 6 year old boy): Hmm.. the reception on my iPhone 4 sucks. So let’s just cover it up with a software update. Consumers Report (played by Mommy): Steve, … Continue reading
Antibodies that kill 91% of AIDs virus?
Yes, we’ve heard this sort of tune before. It all sounds so promising, and then one by one all the future miracle cures against AIDS seem to evaporate, sometimes even before phase one human trials. But here’s a new approach … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Ringo Starr! 70!
Ringo Starr asks for his birthday today, according to this article in the New York Times, that everyone at noon their time put their fingers up and put our fingers up and say, “Peace and love.” Sure! why not? It’s … Continue reading
American in exile with no due process
Imagine taking a vacation to some exotic place, perhaps even going to school abroad for a few months, and then being told that you can’t go home. The New York Times reports that such is the tragic situation of Yahya … Continue reading
