When exactly did any amount of debt become justified in the face of the all important college education? My guess it was around the same time that "liberal arts" became a major. Let's face it, the majority of degrees are just plain not required. An… more »

A new senate bill would give Obama the power to seize control of private networks in the case of a "cyber emergency". I feel safer already. I think one of the more scary parts of the article is the following: 'The bill would also let the governmen… more »

Whoisjohngalt.com has what will obviously be viewed as a controversial post following Ted Kennedy's death. Controversy can be great, or it can back fire. People are certainly more likely to hear about it, but then they are also more likely to dismiss i… more »

EDIT 10/01/2009: I have since bought one of these from "Smoking Everywhere" and I must say I love it. I don't smoke much, was pretty much quit, but I do occasionally like to have a few drags. This seemed like a much better alternative in those situati… more »

I recently read, for the first time, Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged". I didn't read it as a suggestion from someone I knew, I read it as I come to read most things. Occasionally, while perusing the net, I come across a writer of a blog, essay, etc. whom I… more »

I am emotionally drained today. I spent most of last night on the Eagles forums, until about 3AM, discussing this passionately with fellow fans. I am heart broken over the entire ordeal. For those of you who have not figured it out, I am an Eagles f… more »

It's a crazy time in the good ol' US of A. Policies being talked about now in the realm of healthcare reform will have a huge impact on our lives, and there's certainly not a shortage of opinions on the subject. What's got to me in this whole thing h… more »