Humankind Declared Cosmic Menace

Forget about the threat that mankind poses to the Earth: our activities may be shortening the life of the universe too.

The solution is obvious: we need to set up a system to allow physics labs to purchase quantum offset credits. From the government. That, and probably enact a universal lead ammo ban, too.

Y'know with this kind of absolute metaphysical crap being touted as science, I'm not overly concerned about establishment "wisdom" billing people like me a kook.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to open this container and see how Schrödinger's cat is doing.

For Once I'm Speechless

Today's mail came in, and included a hefty box from CCRKBA. Seems I was the April 2007 Gun Rights Defender of the Month for my expose resulting in the FAA issuing a correction in the Federal Register to their previous assertion that the Second Amendment is a collective right. This is the first I've heard of this, so I hope they don't think I'm an ingrate for not thanking them before now.

I must say this caught me flat-footed--I do recall corresponding with John M. Snyder a while back thinking he was going to mention something about my work in a write-up, and when I heard nothing more assumed it was one of those articles that never makes it past the idea stage. I'll also admit that I'm generally one to forego awards and banquets and all their trappings because there is work in the trenches to be done--that, and if I'd wanted to be popular, I'd be prattling on about Paris and Britney instead of ...ick!... gun rights.

But the plaque sure is nice (it matches my office/den decor perfectly),and their write-up is too, especially when you consider I've not been shy about disagreeing with CCRKBA in the past, and they're big enough to not hold that against me.

So thank you, Mr. Gottlieb and Mr. Snyder. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and generosity you have extended to a wild-eyed, intemperate troublemaker like me, and will do my best to continue being one.

Sorry, Wrong Number

TEENAGERS will have an anti-gun film beamed direct to their mobiles in a new bid to keep them the right side of the thin Bluetooth line.

Interesting that the MySpace poster is a 40-year-old single male who calls himself "Nemesis," and who is reaching out to young people. Interesting and a little creepy.

Me, I'm wondering if the dream sequence video game had been Super Mario instead of a first person shooter, would the thug have fantasized about jumping on top of the cops amidst cartoon background noises instead of shooting them? That and what is it with UK cops and racial assumptions? Every damned one of the first responders look like PCSO Steve, and the perps all look like, well...

Perhaps the warning at the end of the film clip would benefit from a minor edit:

Ann Woolner is a Bloomberg News Columnist

The opinions expressed are her own.

Master is pleased...

Paul Takes Second in AOL Poll

So naturally they feature supplemental information on all the other "major" candidates except him.

[Via M. Terry]

UPDATE: I see now he's tied for first with Rudy at 21%.

This Day in History: November 23

Sir: I am compelled by repeated Complaints of the Inhuman treatment still shewn to the unhappy Prisoners in your hands to call upon you for a clear and explicit answer to my Letter o ? the 14th instant. This I shall expect to receive by Monday Evening next. Their sufferings demand immediate redress, and unless, I obtain the most satisfactory Assurances on this Head, duty will constrain me to retaliate instantly, on the Prisoners in my possession. I am etc.

War is hell.