Ouch, ouch, ouch

Nothing is much harder for me than having to give failing grades to a large group of students.

Hates it, we do.

Ouch, ouch, ouch

Nothing is much harder for me than having to give failing grades to a large group of students.

Hates it, we do.

By hook or by Cook

Ars Technica reports that Cook County (Illinois) Sheriff's Department is suing Craig's List:

The Cook County Sheriff's Department in Chicago has announced that it plans to sue Craigslist because it facilitates prostitution. Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart said that he and the police have made dozens of arrests of people who have been involved in prostitution over Craigslist over the years, and referred to the site as "the single largest source of prostitution in the nation."

Details, links, updates available at Ars Technica.

By hook or by Cook

Ars Technica reports that Cook County (Illinois) Sheriff's Department is suing Craig's List:

The Cook County Sheriff's Department in Chicago has announced that it plans to sue Craigslist because it facilitates prostitution. Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart said that he and the police have made dozens of arrests of people who have been involved in prostitution over Craigslist over the years, and referred to the site as "the single largest source of prostitution in the nation."

Details, links, updates available at Ars Technica.

Wowwww. Clouds.

Phil Platt from Bad Astronomy blog is a fan of many things in the sky, including wicked cool clouds.

He has posted this link to some pretty amazing cloud pictures. Just...wow. The photos include the most beautiful and awesome lenticular cloud I've ever seen.

Wowwww. Clouds.

Phil Platt from Bad Astronomy blog is a fan of many things in the sky, including wicked cool clouds.

He has posted this link to some pretty amazing cloud pictures. Just...wow. The photos include the most beautiful and awesome lenticular cloud I've ever seen.

Our aging military?

A Crestview, Florida woman last week received a recruiting letter from the U.S. Marine Corps. She is 79.

"It says 'Dear Opal, Do you think you have what it takes to be a Marine? Are you prepared for one of the most demanding challenges you will ever face?'" said Walker.

I'm betting that demanding challenge would be the first day of boot camp.

Our aging military?

A Crestview, Florida woman last week received a recruiting letter from the U.S. Marine Corps. She is 79.

"It says 'Dear Opal, Do you think you have what it takes to be a Marine? Are you prepared for one of the most demanding challenges you will ever face?'" said Walker.

I'm betting that demanding challenge would be the first day of boot camp.

Armani for moving targets

How safe was President Obama during the Inaugural activities? That stylin' suit...was bulletproof.

Armani for moving targets

How safe was President Obama during the Inaugural activities? That stylin' suit...was bulletproof.

Zen 'puter

A USB bamboo water fountain. Just $25. Sooooooothing.



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Zen 'puter

A USB bamboo water fountain. Just $25. Sooooooothing.



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Want. Want. Want.

Oh, baby! Even though the temperature is in C, this is tres cool, and 3 feet tall! Just £12.95.



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Want. Want. Want.

Oh, baby! Even though the temperature is in C, this is tres cool, and 3 feet tall! Just £12.95.



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We can have equality...and buff arms

Michelle Obama's arm power in action for equality. Shirts are $19.99.



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We can have equality...and buff arms

Michelle Obama's arm power in action for equality. Shirts are $19.99.



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Why, yes, I've just ordered one

And I expect it to be brilliantly addictive.

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Why, yes, I've just ordered one

And I expect it to be brilliantly addictive.

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My breakfast this morning...

...cost ~7 shares (@ $1.03) of Citigroup.

In October, 7 shares of Citigroup (@ ~$23 per share) would have bought groceries for two weeks for both of us.

My breakfast this morning...

...cost ~7 shares (@ $1.03) of Citigroup.

In October, 7 shares of Citigroup (@ ~$23 per share) would have bought groceries for two weeks for both of us.