Eric Scheske

Ah yes, the Tsikamutanda Wiccan sect, coming soon to a First Amendment extremism party near you: > A self-styled traditional healer popularly known as tsikamutanda, was on Monday seriously burnt by a suspected goblin, which he was allegedly trying to get rid of during a cleansing ceremony at one

We've written about Elvis on other occasions, so we don't feel too shallow posting this hilarious line from The Tonight Show: > CBS had its big Elvis movie the other night. It was about Elvis' relationship with Colonel Parker and how the Colonel took advantage

A man sculpts a massive pair of woman's legs, spread open, in plain view for anyone walking along Welcome Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. When people complain, he says there's nothing in the sculpture a kid shouldn't see. "If they learned a little

Didn't Georgetown used to be a Catholic school? > Prospective lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students will soon have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship from the Georgetown University GLBT Alumni Group in partnership with the Point Foundation, a nationwide scholarship organization for LGBT students. > The

The New York Times this morning has an editorial that blasts the rap music industry. Link [http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/12/opinion/12thu4.html?]. Excerpts: > People who pay only minimal attention to the rap world may have thought the killings would sober up the rap community. Not

We're not sure what to make of this: > Information obtained from the State of Virginia shows that PETA has a long-standing practice of killing thousands of dogs, cats, and other animals at its Norfolk, Virginia headquarters. Along with the billboard, the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom

Regular readers of this blog know we avoid topics that get pummel-coverage by other media outlets (the Georgia bride being an exception, but we jumped off that topic early). But this link of Michael Jackson's backyard is interesting . . . and eerie, in light of the allegations. Link [http:

In case you missed it: Three large blogs have combined to form a network called Pajamas Media. They have recruited 160 other bloggers from various regions, as well. The result? This blog network will have reporters in the field far quicker than the average newspaper. Link [http://www.spectator.org/

> Beginning in September, elementary students in Palm Beach County will see only a 1, 2 or 3 grade for each subject and skill, the Palm Beach Post reported. > According to the report, a 1 means the student is working a year or more below grade level, a 2

Ah, those compassionate Germans: > A Berlin man who killed a music teacher and stored his victim's body parts to satisfy cannibalistic fantasies was convicted of murder Tuesday and sentenced to 13 years. > Ralf M., 41, confessed to stabbing Joe R., 33, with a screwdriver during a