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Enron jury reaches verdict – May. 25, 2006 This made my day. Skilling’s self-righteousness in his congressional testimony is what really made me ill. They better hope none of their cellmates had Enron stock.

Wombs for Rent, Cheap – Los Angeles Times “reproductive tourism” That’s a new term I’ve never heard before. I can’t imagine trusting the birth of your child to someone else thousands of miles away since how a woman treats her body can really affect the development of a child.

Soda Distributors to End Most School Sales – New York Times A definite step forward. We don’t buy any fruit juices or soda for us or the kids. It’s better to drink water or eat actual fruit. The whole family loves chocolate though.

http://www.gawker.com/news/kaavya-viswanathan/ What a train wreck! 17-year old co-ed receives $500,000 book advance before entering Harvard. Charges of plagiarism start appearing… Plagiarism, over-achieving minority culture (tell me about it, I’m 1st-generation Taiwanese), Harvard, Katie Couric, denials, photographic memory, book not being pulled, book being pulled, book packagers, over-priced grooming companies to get your kid into an … Continue reading »

MercuryNews.com | 04/20/2006 | Asians surpass mark at UC Californians of Asian descent won more spots in this fall’s freshman class at the University of California than any other ethnic group, edging out white students for the first time. The milestone follows a steady climb among Asians in the state’s leading public university system. Asians … Continue reading »

DARWIN’S NIGHTMARE by Hubert Sauper My brother and I used to keep Rift Lake cichlids. Their color and behavior make them very interesting fish. Unfortunately, the Nile Perch has taken over much of their habitat.

The Silence of Bush – The president didn’t ask a single question during the leaked Katrina briefing. Should that worry us? By John Dickerson The key to why I think Bush is such a failure as a President and a leader. His down home manner appeals to many, but there doesn’t seem to be much … Continue reading »

Quake 4 Review for PC on GamePro.com Aside from getting partially turning into a Strogg yourself–which only seems to grant health and armor bonuses–the biggest surprises thrown at you do little more than turn yourself into a high-tech Mr. Fix-it. The “twist” gets old after the tenth time you’re told the primary switch for some … Continue reading »

Stand up for Denmark! – Why are we not defending our ally? By Christopher Hitchens Christopher Hitchens hits the mark and reflects my thoughts on this cartoon issue.

Bloomberg.com: U.S. Back in 1984, when I was accepted to Princeton, the total costs were around $17,000, which is one of the big reasons I didn’t go. Now, it’s up to $42,200 a year there. I wonder when the Ivies will break the $50k barrier. What’s nice is that the Ivies do have large endowments … Continue reading »