I've Been Everywhere
I found the lyrics to pioneer rapper Hank Snow's I've Been Everywhere. If you
haven't heard the song, the lyrics won't mean anything to you. If you have heard
the song, you're probably grateful to see what he's
Eric Scheske
Historical Miniatures
The short stories behind 20 Muslim inventions
[http://news.independent.co.uk/world/science_technology/article350594.ece]. Good
stuff. I especially liked the story of soap. I guess the effects of the Battle
of Tours [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tours] can still be smelled to
this day:
How Long Will MS Keep Competitors at Bay?
All monopolies die, without euthanasia from the Sherman Act. It doesn't mean the
monopolists die. Some do, but others just step back into the throes of
competition. I don't know what'll happen to MS, but its hegemony will end:
> Google sparked another battle
Speed III
I don't usually reproduce human interest stories for the heck of it, but I am
this time. Incredible . . . and scary:
> A motorist was trapped in his car driving at almost 130mph for 60 miles after
the accelerator jammed.
> Kevin Nicolle, 25, was unable to stop the
Comic Novels
Roger Kimball writes about his favorite comic novels
[http://www.opinionjournal.com/weekend/fivebest/?id=110008077]:
1. "Leave It to Psmith" by P.G. Wodehouse
2. "Scoop" by Evelyn Waugh
3. "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" by Eric Hodgins
4. "Lucky Jim&
Poor Garry
The formidable Edward T. Oakes takes apart Garry Wills
[http://www.firstthings.com/ftissues/ft0603/reviews/oakes.html], though he
praises much of his most-recent book. The entire article is worth reading,
though I particularly enjoyed this passage from the conclusion:
> One finishes this occasionally illuminating book wondering
The Weekend Eudemon
It's birthday weekend. And it's not just any birthday weekend: I turn 40 on
Monday.
I read once that you spend the first 40 years of your life developing the
virtues and habits that will control the next 40 years of your life. If that'
Brews You Can Use II
Actually, this is "Brews I'm Glad I Don't Need to Use":
> Another gluten-free beer becomes available in April. Bard's Tale initially will
be sold in 11 states, and company co-founder Craig Belser hopes to be nationwide
in 12 to
Brews You Can Use
From the Red Stripe label:
PSA
Sorry that the blogging has been light. I got pulled into a nursing home for a
rush estate planning job, and I have other fires to put out. I'll plan on
posting some Brews You Can Use later this afternoon, at about the time that I'll