The Agenda

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal may have just ruined his shot (however remote) at the vice presidency. While McCain could use a younger counterpart who appeals to the Christian Right, the electorate at large may not embrace someone who veers so far towards the shoulder on the concert of faith and public policy.

Jindal's vocal support of Intelligent Design is pitiable, but potentially toxic to McCain's bid for national approval. Especially when he frames his enthusiasm this way:

Clear Channel has been bought for $19.5B ($39.20/share) by 'a private equity group' led by Bain Capital and Thomas H. Lee Partners.

Bain Capital was founded in Boston in 1984 by three partners, including Mitt Romney, who were all also partners in Bain & Co. consulting. Romney was also Massachusetts governor at the time.

C'est tres triste, le foundeur de "franglaise," l'homme Britaine (pas d'etre confusee avec "Breton"), Miles Kingston, est morte, a ceci mardi.

Kingston ecriveree par Punch magazin pour la plus ans, producer un column allez, "Let's Parler Franglais!" avec pieces utiles comme, par example, un vendriere porte-a-porte qui dit, en assurance, "Je ne suis pas un nutter religieux." J'ai aprecie personnallement ces installments tres beauboups.

YouTube videographer "mobius32" submits this thoughtful documentary (18:08) of the history of the now-ubiquitous "Amen Break" that underlies nearly all early hip-hop and electronica, segueing into how this history exemplifies also the history of digital audio and the history of content control.

The Joy of Nanowrimo

[This article first appeared in The Agenda #11, October 2005]

by Wesli AnneMarie Dymoke

This article is exactly 1667 words in length (not including the headline, subhead, byline, or pull quotes). Let me set the stage here:

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As cow-orkers, we appreciate each other's consideration in all aspects of our shared experience, so let me first thank those who responded to my prior missive regarding dental hygiene, including the few who apparently read my note about halitosis. As we all desire greater respect in the workplace, I'm sure everyone will appreciate the following.

How the neo-con agenda threatens Habeas Corpus and your constitutional rights

by W.A. Dymoke

“We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.” – Edward R. Murrow

Most people are likely unaware that one our most important rights was effectively rescinded this October. To grasp this, one must understand not only the threat, but the liberty itself.