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Eric Scheske

Eric Scheske

Robson's Top Five

John Robson's top five odd stories of the week [http://www.thejohnrobson.com/Top5/2006/060311%20Top%205.htm]. Always worth a look. This week, he covers a story that I mentioned on Thursday [https://thedailyeudemon.com/4167/]. > 2: Chips that touch wine MIT researchers put liquid

The Sunday Eudemon

Well, the big day is tomorrow: I turn forty. We celebrated last night with KFC and ice cream cake. I also got some cool gifts: Walk the Line Deluxe DVD set, a good portable breathalyser (it might make me the most popular guy at the drinking club), a wireless speaker

Something for Sunday Morning

> To transform our saying prayers into a real education in prayer, they must be said in such a way that both heart and mind absorb their content. So that you may achieve this I will give you three simple instructions: > First, do not start praying without at least

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

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'