Monthly Archives: December 2010

But What If He Donates A Kidney?

Posted on December 31, 2010 by profmondo

Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico has decided not to pardon Billy the Kid. Apparently, Billy (the Kid, not the governor)’s supporters claim that the governor of the then-territory had promised the outlaw a pardon in exchange for testimony, but … Continue reading →

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On Prisoners’ Dilemmas

Posted on December 30, 2010 by profmondo

There’s an interesting story at CNN today. Two sisters serving life sentences for taking part in an $11.00 robbery are being released after sixteen years’ imprisonment. But there’s a catch. One of the sisters receives dialysis three times a week, … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, Making a Reservation in Hell…

Posted on December 30, 2010 by profmondo

A Pennsylvania biped steals a videogame from an open casket at a teen’s funeral.

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Scads-O’-Media

Posted on December 29, 2010 by profmondo

… have come into my possession of late, as a result of things Christmassy. A recap, with comments: Print: I picked up The Middle English Breton Lays, from the TEAMS series. I haven’t read as many of these as I … Continue reading →

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Imaginary Exiles

Posted on December 29, 2010 by profmondo

I think this ties in with my earlier post on “getting above your raising.” One of the ways in which that academic/elite mindset manifests is bicoastalism — the idea that the only life of quality is the one that’s found … Continue reading →

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Doomed. Doomed, I Say…

Posted on December 28, 2010 by profmondo

CNN Poll: 67% of polled Republicans say they would support a Mike Huckabee presidential bid in 2012. I think I’ll just go ahead and hit myself in the groin with a meat tenderizer now. H/T: Gabriel Malor, via Ace.

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Quotes of the Day

Posted on December 28, 2010 by profmondo

… both come from the studio version of this Shangri-Las classic: “He’s good-bad, but he’s not evil.” and “How does he dance?” “Close. Very, very close.” (I’m guessing they couldn’t do that line on TV. — Prof. M.) Shangri-La Mary … Continue reading →

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Answers? Questions! Questions? Answers!

Posted on December 28, 2010 by profmondo

(This post title comes from a song by Focus, who are better known for this song. End of gratuitous prog plug.) There’s a hacky bit of stand-up in which the comic asks questions that are supposed to elicit laughs by … Continue reading →

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“Getting Above Your Raising”: A Long Post

Posted on December 27, 2010 by profmondo

“I got an image, out of control./ Identity crisises.” — Alice Cooper, “Identity Crisis.” Last week I posted some thoughts on the music I listen to, and Quid Plura‘s proprietor was sharp enough to note an underlying issue: [Y]ou hint … Continue reading →

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For Your Consideration…

Posted on December 26, 2010 by profmondo

… while I hate having to think about stuff like the pending U.S. health care disaster in the Christmas/New Year’s season, I suppose that’s why the government weasels this crap in at this time of year. So I call Alpheus’s … Continue reading →

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