As I mentioned in a previous post, there are going to be a lot of major changes at the next COMMON conference … and some of those changes are having impact: Jon Paris & Susan Gantner are not going to be presenting. I know for a fact that Jon & Susan are extraordinarily popular and good presenters

... started the Third Annual Competition. The good news is that we once again made the top 100 blogs. However, the ABA has mixed things up a bit with new categories. We have been moved to the Opinion category (IMHO- in my humble opinion slot). The ABA editors, however, have put us up against one of the oldest and most popular legal sites, Althouse. To vote, click here. Here is the description ...

As neat and historical as Saturday’s Health Reform vote was – I don’t think it’s going to make it through the Senate either intact, or even more badly mangled. Why, you ask? Because Republicans will continue to lie and soak up lobbyist donations, and Democrats lack the backbone to call them liars and prove it. Republicans are opposed to Health Reform, not just because ...

waddup people! I'm taking a study break for a while. 3 chapters of Environmental Science require random ranting or web-surfing or something that can clear my mind! I swear, if i do not work hard to increase my CGPA, i can kiss my dreams of going to the States goodbye. trust me, the real life me is more stressed than this so Jesus Caritas Charity Golf & Dinner was a huge success, but of ...

The news media is telling the masses that the current administration plans to pressure the lenders to do something with the underwater home owners.   Many home owners need the help.  Many home owners are honest and forthcoming about their distressed sales.  The news media says that the upcoming speech will announce a new NAME and SHAME to the lenders.  ...

I went to Dublin with fairly low expectations. I had heard from three different people that Dublin may not be Ireland at its best. In my opinion, big cities rarely are. Places that got raving reviews were Cork, Kerry, Killarney & Donnegal. But, for this weekend, the only thing on the itinerary was Dublin, so I decided to go check it out for myself, since I hadn't made any other ...

I got an email from an acquaintance of mine asking me about what to buy, a netbook or a laptop. Hi Ron, I read your article about computer reliability and noticed that Asus was rated #1 and Toshiba was #2. I am looking for a portable computer and I am somewhat confused as to the difference between two systems I am looking at which are close in price. One is an Asus Eee netbook for $329.99 and a ...

I see that Charlotte Gore, shortlistee for this year's Lib Dem Blogger of the Year, has decided to call it a day, as a Lib Dem Blogger at least, she states her reasons here.   I think it is sad that she no longer considers herself able to consider herself a Lib Dem blogger, though I notice that her membership of the party when it is due for renewal is still a matter of debate. I&# ...

Holy shit. I just stumbled over a streaming version of an SGA episode... in German. When my friend linked me to that streaming site, I didn't expect the stuff to be dubbed. Two words: brain bleach. I really can't tell whose synchronisation is worse: Sheppard's, Rodney's, or Ronon's. (I hit the back button before I could find out what they've done to Teyla's lovely ...

... , etc. This is the place to post and discuss anything and everything Dead related. Should be a sticky IMHO, but probably not gonna be THAT popular 'round these parts. Let's start it out with ... haunting and soulful song's Jerry ever sung. A top ten Dead cover IMHO. Betty and Dupree, just amazing and beautiful. Dupree's Diamond Blues prequal? Jumpin' ...