Beautiful Horizons"I never truckled; I never took off the hat to Fashion and held it out for pennies. By God, I told them the truth. They liked it or they didn't like it. What had that to do with me? I told them the truth; I knew it for the truth then, and I know it for the truth now." Frank Norris.Shameless Plug- June 30, 2008 When we first moved into our apartment, Mercia and I knew that renovating the bathroom was a matter of not if, but when. The single greatest reason for our procrastinating was the fact that we have only one bathroom, something...http://www.beautifulhorizons.net/weblog/2008/06/shameless-plug.html Things I Meant To Blog About- June 29, 2008 Getting the bathroom fixed has been a bit of a nightmare and not having regular access to blogging left me with a few things I wanted to write about. While I have been very tough on Lula - and will...http://www.beautifulhorizons.net/weblog/2008/06/things-i-meant.html Viva La Furia Roja!!- June 29, 2008 It really came as no surprise to me that Spain beat Germany today - and did so handily. Despite an impressive opening fifteen minutes, Spain did what it has done all tournament long: controlled the midfield, relied on their speed,...http://www.beautifulhorizons.net/weblog/2008/06/viva-la-furia-r.html Why the Death Penalty for Rape is a Stupid Idea- June 29, 2008 Memo to Barack Obama, as I expect that sort of pandering from John McCain: people will appreciate a carefully explained response. Instead of pandering on the subject of the death penalty for child rape, explain succinctly and compassionately why this...http://www.beautifulhorizons.net/weblog/2008/06/why-the-death-p.html The Final- June 29, 2008 Germany truly failed to impress me except for the last fifteen minutes against what amounted to Turkey's B team. While Phillip Lahm's goal was beautifully set-up and executed, given that they had just coughed up a lead, one wonders what...http://www.beautifulhorizons.net/weblog/2008/06/the-final.html Obama's iPod- June 25, 2008 A peek into the man's soul, thanks to Rolling Stone via the UK Guardian: The Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama showcased his diverse musical taste, ranging from Bob Dylan to Jay-Z and Bruce Springsteen, after revealing the playlist on his...http://www.beautifulhorizons.net/weblog/2008/06/obamas-ipod.html Chavez- June 25, 2008 Last week's New Yorker had an insightful, informative profile of Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's controversial master of what often appears as revolutionary burlesque. Well worth the read, here.http://www.beautifulhorizons.net/weblog/2008/06/chavez.html Thousands die...Advantage McCain !!!!- June 24, 2008 Fortune Magaziine: (John McCain's chief strategist, Charlie) Black concedes with startling candor after we raise the issue (of) another terrorist attack on U.S. soil. "Certainly it would be a big advantage to him." Update: Matt Yglesias reflects: "How reasonable is...http://www.beautifulhorizons.net/weblog/2008/06/thousands-diead.html Broken Laws, Broken Lives- June 22, 2008 Physicians for Human Rights has published a study titled Broken Laws, Broken Lives: Medical Evidence of Torture by the US, in which eleven former detainees, none of whom were ever charged with a crime, were examined by doctors experienced in...http://www.beautifulhorizons.net/weblog/2008/06/broken-laws-bro.html Is This Spain's Year- June 22, 2008 During the 2006 World Cup, I praised Italian coach Marcelo Lippi for having the guts in the semifinal game against Germany to substitute three strikers instead of defenders in extra time and win the game without going to penalties. Apparently...http://www.beautifulhorizons.net/weblog/2008/06/is-this-spains.html |