Catching Up

I flew up to Killington, VT to ski for two days and party it up with some other guys. The conditions were not the greatest, but was a fun time. I had to fly through Atlanta to get to Albany and on the way I saw Cornell West.

If you haven't seen this trailer for Brokeback to the Future, check it out. It's hilarious.

If you haven't heard about or read LA Times Columnist Joel Stein's Column Warriors and Wusses, read it. I'm happy somebody on the left tells the truth. Many say they support the troops and don't support the mission. Stein calls the hypocrites out and says, "The real purpose of those ribbons is to ease some of the guilt we feel for voting to send them to war and then making absolutely no sacrifices other than enduring two Wolf Blitzer shows a day." Thanks, Joel for saying what so many won't.

The cost of free speech and press is apparently very high. What could possibly happen if a Danish newspaper publishes pictures making fun of the Prophet Mohammad? Click here for the answer. Another thing I've noticed is the media's use of the words "demonstrators" and "protesters". Could the press please be more appropriate and less P.C.? How about "Muslim radicals" or "vandalizers"?

To celebrate my birthday, Steve Jobs is throwing me a big birthday party. Apple is also hyping the 1 Billionth iTunes Music Store sale.