Saturday, July 27, 2002

I've talked before about what an utter disgrace prison rape is, and how more men are raped each year in America than women are. Now, it actually looks like Congress may look into it. It seems that prison rape is spreading disease and a disturbing rate, and making ordinary prison sentences into death sentences for some. I think this is a flagrant stain on our civilization, and it is actually one of the rare times that I agree with Ted Kennedy, who is sponsoring a bill to try to do something about it.

posted by Nick on 7/27/2002 10:08:00 AM | [Link]

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Thursday, July 25, 2002

So I am reading a little sports blurb about the new announcers for NBA games as the league has switched networks, and I read this quote:


``With the NBA returning to ABC Sports for the first time in nearly three decades, we have assembled an announce crew that provides credibility and instant name recognition,'' ABC Sports president Howard Katz said Thursday.


Now, read the first clause -- "for the first time in nearly three decades". Does that make sense to you? Of course it is "for the first time". It wouldn't be in nearly three decades if it weren't the first time, right?

Reminds me of sports announcers who say things like "The Lions haven't won three consecutive games since 2001". I mean, big deal. A whole year. They throw out these completely content free "statistics" all the time.

Drives me crazy.

posted by Nick on 7/25/2002 11:15:00 AM | [Link]

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Monday, July 22, 2002

It's a huge double-wide. So perfect.

posted by Nick on 7/22/2002 03:57:00 PM | [Link]

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