I just finished watching “Kill the Messenger.” This is a docudrama about Gary Webb who broke the “CIA sells drugs to fund the Contra War story” then basically had is live destroyed. I agree with many critics that this movie is Jeremy Renner’s best work since “The Hurt Locker.” Don’t get me wrong, he’s good in The Avengers and basically that franchise but this is a role he disappeared into. Perhaps when he’s given a … How Does a Person Shoot Themselves Twice in the Head?Read more
Thank You Sir May I Have Another
Tales that just make you want to scream and other humiliating kicks to the crotch.
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What McDonald’s Move to Chicago Tells Us
Yes, officials in Oak Brook, IL are wringing their hands. Some are possibly rending their garments as well. The news is not a shocker, well, at least not for anyone who writes books and watches trends from afar. For those who haven’t heard, McDonald’s is taking over some/all of Harpo Studios. Yes, Oprah’s old studios. While there is great angst in Oak Brook, every suburb around the country should be worried. I read some quotes … What McDonald’s Move to Chicago Tells UsRead more
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The Ultimate Sin of Man
This may seem like an odd topic for my blog. While I get political from time to time I make it a point to never get religious or preachy when it comes to matters of faith. I am certain there will be many who claim I am the least qualified to speak on this topic given my status as a severely fallen Catholic, but it is those of us who can view this subject from … The Ultimate Sin of ManRead more
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Have You Ever Noticed How Windows Fonts SUCK?
Recently I’ve had to do some work for what _has_ to be the last company on the face of the planet still using Windows for anything. Since I did not wish to install that virus on any machine I had I purchased a refurbished I-7 HP Slimline quad core. I loaded it up with 16Gig of RAM, a 6Gig/second 1TB SATA drive and some NVidia card with 384 CUDA core. Far from the best machine … Have You Ever Noticed How Windows Fonts SUCK?Read more
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The I Can’t Afford It Myth
When it comes to ACA (Obamacare) good many people have offered up the “can’t afford it” argument in various flavors, many of which center around “deductibles so high people cannot afford to use the insurance.” I wanted to explore this, because mostly it isn’t true, or at best it is only true for a tiny slice of the population. As children we learn to say “I don’t wanna” and find out it only works some … The I Can’t Afford It MythRead more