Good on you, Maine!

Lewiston, Maine Woman Facing Jail Over Book
Years ago, I used to work at a public library. I loved it. I love books and libraries. I bought massive quantities of stuff at every library sale and check out 10 or 15 books a week.
While I worked at the library, we had a group [...]

Legos just keep getting more cool

A photographer is using Legos to re-create classic photos. The Lego minifig is one of those true icons of my childhood and it’s always fun to see them used in such creative ways. The one of the Vietcong soldier being shot in the head is pretty creepy, though.

Some good (no, FUCKING AWESOME) news for a change

Scientists (not faith-healers, new age quacks or politicians – scientists) at MIT are hard at work, apparently saving our collective asses from ourselves.
One problem with wind and solar power is that for either to be able to provide a round-the-clock source of reliable power, you need some sort of back up power source. Or [...]

Michael Savage can kiss my autistic ass

Michael Savage has decided to weigh in on the subject of autism, and has done so with his usual panache, grace and careful attention to the facts.
“Now, you want me to tell you my opinion on autism, since I’m not talking about autism? A fraud, a racket…I’ll tell you what autism is. In 99 percent [...]