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Friday Meme Drop–History of the World, Part 1
So much goodness. So many quotables. The Roman period, I think was my favorite. I did put one scene below the fold, so to speak, because of naked behinds. Kind of like our present-day Senate talking about the middle class. Again, kind of like our Senate…. Nekkid butts beyond this point. You have been warned. Continue reading
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Gee, never heard about this working paper
A black professor of economics at Harvard had the audacity to publish a working paper that showed that there was no racial bias in police shootings in 2016. He was honest in that his data was not what he expected and he even triple checked to make sure it was valid–and he published anyway. And… Continue reading
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24 Hours–that's how long it took
It took over twenty-four hours for the race of the Burnsville killer to hit the news. Which told me what I needed to know about that factoid. I had even looked up the demographics of Burnsville to try to play the odds. As an FYI–it’s 61% white, 15% black, etc. Just in case you were… Continue reading
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Proof that 'equity' leads to more mediocrity
As if we needed any proof…. A decade ago, San Francisco decided to punt middle school algebra in the name of ‘equity’. So while putting their students at a disadvantage for college admissions, the idea behind it–leveling the playing field for black students didn’t work either. Overall, eighth-grade math proficiency in the district has fallen… Continue reading
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Fun Movie Friday–Conan the Barbarian
Sorry guys. Had to do it. Do love this movie and since one scene has become its own meme, giving it some face time. Continue reading
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Isn't this illegal??
Apparently approved illegals are okay to use as house labor in Brookline MA. Whereas in the past people used to be prosecuted for it. But now it’s awesome–totally not exploitation at all! Because they have work permits…. For example, the couple in the link above now has a Haitian personal chef. And a little Haitian… Continue reading
(A.K.A. Non-Original Rants)
–Co-opting good stuff from all over the ‘Net and maybe some original thoughts—ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE
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