June 2009
10 posts
L’enfer, c’est les autres
– From No Exit by Sartre
An Anniversary Away by Reverie Sound Revue
More music from Alberta. Even Western Canada has a vibrant music scene, it seems.
Man could not live if he were entirely impervious to sadness. Many sorrows can...
– Émile Durkheim
First Listen: Julian Plenti 'Julian Plenti Is... →
It’s quite positive. The first single was not impressive, although it is fun to hear Banks say telekinesis again and again. The other problem with the review is that they cite The Eraser as a good solo project. Who thinks that was good? Not me. Anyways, I’m hoping Skyscraper leaks soon so I can be overly harsh in my reaction to it.
A new theme.
Still some adjusting to do. I felt like a change was needed. It’s always good to keep things fresh. The little blocks are something I need to take care of. What’s nice about this theme is that it has DISQUS support built right into it. Good stuff. I’m not sure how many of you (out of the few people that actually read this) visit the site versus just reading what I post on your...
Read this book.
Mearsheimer (University of Chicago) and Walt (Harvard) are two of the best and most well known political science minds of our time. This isn’t some book written by wackos. Especially in light of recent events, and the general sort of shock expressed by people in regards to BO’s almost-nearly-but-not-quite-tough remarks towards Israel, this book will explain why his qualified...
The Quagmire Ahead →
I’m not sure what the alternatives were, but I do think Brooks’ point is correct. Beyond that, I don’t think GM will ever be competitive again. I’ll only change my opinion if they give me a free CTS.