“Unicorn After Wisdom Teeth” Asks “Who’s in the House? JC!”
So friends have been emailing me left and right the below video; many of y’all probably have seen it posted to Twitter and Facebook. In the spirit of “David After Dentist“, this young lady shows us why dentists are the best drug dealers and why one should always sign a non-disclosure agreement with your dentist [...]
UChicago Facebook Controversy Continued
Yesterday, I blogged about my Facebook incident that FIRE has brought attention to. Today, the Chronicle of Higher Education published a piece on the subject as well.
For FIRE’s overview of the case and opinion click here.
I talked to the Chronicle reporter briefly as she was making her inquiries. She asked me if I was concerned [...]
Breaking News on Illinois School Choice (via AFF – Chicago)
Richard Lorenc, America’s Future Foundation Chicago Rep, sent out an email yesterday evening about the promising SB2494 legislation that would create a voucher system empowering parents and students with the ability to enroll in schools relevant for their needs regardless of socio-economic status.
Sponsored by the passionate State Senator James Meeks (D-15th District), this bill has [...]
University of Chicago Repeatedly Censors Student Facebooks
The wonderful and passionate student advocacy non-profit, FIRE, has picked up an incident that happened to me at the end of last quarter.
University of Chicago: Censorship of Student’s Online Speech by University Police
CHICAGO, March 24, 2010—For the second time in two years, the University of Chicago has censored a student’s post on a private Facebook [...]
Tex’s Oscar Picks (Updated: 5/5 for Major Categories)
Best Picture: Hurt Locker
Director: Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker)
Actor: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)
Actress: Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side)
Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)
Supporting Actress: Mo’Nique (Precious)
Original Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino (Inglourious Basterds)
Scott Brown: Already Campaigning for Re-Election
Saw this email I thought I’d share from the Scott Brown campaign:
Smart strategy to get as many funds as he can while the momentum is behind him. That said, based on the adverse sentiment coming from so many of his Tea Party and independent supporters after his vote last week, he may be needing to [...]
Coolest Grandpa Ever…
Those social security checks can go a long way…
Tax Tips from Tex
Here are four quick tips to keep in mind as you’re working away on taxes:
Most people get audited because their deductions exceed the average of those in the same income and zip code bracket. So, if you’re making like $40,000 a year and give $8,000 in charitable giving, you definitely want to attach that substantiation.
First-time [...]
Is the Stimulus Working? VMC Reports Today…
So much hot air has been released into our fragile atmosphere over the effects of the stimulus (what has been “invested”), which as much as I may question multiplier claims, has been pretty decently watched over for allocations minus a glitch or two.
All said, today Vulcan Materials (VMC) will report quarterly earnings (10 am CST [...]
Why I’m Boycotting New Years (or at least the revelry)
A few days ago, Simon Winchester wrote an opinion piece in the Journal tracing the origins of our modern inclinations towards debauchery and revelry to celebrate the New Year. The culprits?
(Temporal innovation with clocks + Scottish customs like Hogmanay and First Footing) X the cultural legitimacy that Alfred Tennyson can give you = the popular [...]