From TUAW: Apple rewards college-bound seniors Dave Caolo Attention, college-bound high school seniors: Apple is currently looking for 10 recipients of its scholarship program. The students who demonstrate the most innovative use of technology in academics will receive $2,000 (which should just about cover your books, actually), plus a MacBook […]
George Barisich, president of the United Commercial Fisherman’s Association, has been selling anti-FEMA T-shirts since last fall, a reflection of his frustration with the federal government’s response to the storm that left him homeless and unemployed. But on Feb. 1, when he handed a shirt to a fellow Katrina victim […]
It isn’t just Bush. LONDON, March 3 — Prime Minister Tony Blair has indicated that God influenced his deliberations when he committed British troops to fight alongside American forces in Iraq. But the quotes included in the article aren’t clear about what Blair said or might have meant (or at […]
With God on Our Side? Lead in: The right-wing hijacking of the role of religion in our political discourse is as undeniable as it is inappropriate. Eric Alterman explains the media’s willful ignorance on the subject and why the disconnect on religion is one of liberalism’s most serious problems. Actually, […]
David sent me an email to tell me of his blogBalashon. It looks as if it has been around for a while, but it is new to me!
I have not yet figured out how to get it in the banner, so for now it is my Profile picture. Here, in all its glory, is Targuman! Thanks again to The Man, Len Ford for the logo!
Mark, Howie, and Donald please do this ! On his very interesting blog (quite eclectic) Mark Cuban makes the following offer: “Of course, being the fun loving guy that I am, and as someone who is always trying to look out for the best interests of Donald Trump, I have […]
Spiritual, but not in the Classroom A life of the mind does not prevent professors from having a spiritual life as well, according to a study released Tuesday. More than 80 percent of faculty members consider themselves spiritual at least to some extent, and a majority of faculty members consider […]
I have put up some pictures of Mardi Gras Costumes on the Targuman domain. Feel free to take a look. The costumes showed that Katrina did not wash away our sense of humor. It was a great day for a great parade (but Rex needs to give more throws! my […]