Author Archives: manyhats
Nifty art tools in the cloud
Do you often find yourself away from your workstation, deprived of access to CS5, or even GIMP, but with a burning need to edit some images, stat? Then you need to check out the tool suite at Aviary. I stumbled … Continue reading
Assisted suicide poll
As I mentioned in the post regarding the passing of our family dog I’m surprised that there isn’t more discussion in our society regarding the morality of assisted suicide. That’s why I was surprised to see this poll on CNN’s … Continue reading
Tim Minchin – Pope Song (Mirror)
Here are the lyrics, in case you don’t speak Austraaaalian: Fuck the motherfucker, fuck the motherfucker, Fuck the motherfucker hes a fucking motherfucker. Fuck the motherfucker, fuck the fucking fucker, Fuck the motherfucker hes a total fucking fucker Fuck the … Continue reading
Death in the Family
This past week was a tough one in our house. We had to euthanize our 9 1/2 year old German Shepherd Dog after discovering he had an advanced case of lymphoma. Yes, the full name of the the breed is … Continue reading
Oh Arizona! You crazy!
Americans I meet that aren’t from the Southwest often seem to conflate Arizona and New Mexico and, for example, compliment me on the beauty of the Grand Canyon, when they learn I’m from New Mexico. Not surprising, they’re immediately adjacent, … Continue reading
Intelligent Apologetics?
As a proponent of Reason it is sometimes really frustrating, and thoroughly unenlightening, to watch debates with religious apologists because they continue to trot out the same lame grade school arguments. Every time I watch the Atheist Experience I’m amazed … Continue reading
Constellation Cancelled?
Unfortunately, due to the horribly managed Federal budget the Constellation program is on the chopping block. President Obama, in an effort to decrease costs by refocusing NASA and trimming fat, has proposed cutting the entire Constellation program but appears now … Continue reading
Collateral Murder
If you haven’t seen this yet you need to watch it. Very NSFW, or kids. The U.S. military claims the Apache pilots in this massacre were following the appropriate rules of engagement. Holy cow, wait…what?! I can’t see how that … Continue reading
To Massachusetts Swing Voters
As an independent voter who agrees with that portion of the Progressive agenda that seems well supported by facts I appeal to the undecided and independent voters of The Commonwealth to not fill Teddy’s seat with a Republican. If you … Continue reading
So long Mr. Woods
Not too long ago I was welcoming Tiger back from knee surgery and rehab on this blog. Now that he’s gone again as a result of his own actions I feel compelled to comment even though the situation doesn’t concern … Continue reading