Gritty NYC photos from 100 years ago tell vivid story

Never-before-seen photos from 100 years ago tell vivid story of gritty New York City 

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Moving to Ubuntu?

Well, I have been having trouble with my desktop computer in the past several weeks but have not had time to deal with it. I'm considering switching to Ubuntu 11.10. I've tried it out and see nothing wrong with it except to make sure I can take care for a few potential issues, and I'm confident I can. I just need to print wirelessly from Windows computers and keep my Squeezebox radio running. Do a Google search for Ubuntu and you'll find quite a bit of help.

Another consideration is Windows 8. I do really like Windows 7 but what I've read about Windows 8 leaves me cold. It's not intended for desktops anyway, so I might a well prepare to change operating systems.

Jon Lovitz, formerly of SNL, doesn't like Obama

You won't believe Jon Lovitz's comments about Obama.

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Insurance vs. medical care

Ann Althouse blogs about people who have insurance but still don't have access to medical care. It's an old story. Your doctor or clinic won't take Medicare, SOL. We are coming to that.

Weeping four-year-old girl accused of carrying a GUN by TSA officers after she hugged her grandmother while passing through security

Weeping four-year-old girl accused of carrying a GUN by TSA officers after she hugged her grandmother while passing through security. It's just hard for me to see how this kind of incident could happen.

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Arkansas Razorbacks get a head coach

Arkansas Razorbacks bring back coach John L. Smith with 1-year deal - ESPN:

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Will it be Rubio as vice president selection?

Romney, Rubio mum on vice presidential prospects. Sounds like a good choice to me.

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Is "stay in school" always good advice?

Education Pays—Up to a Point

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Apple iPhone 5 will have a 'Liquidmetal' case

Apple iPhone 5 'to be cased in Liquidmetal'. That's an intriguing idea but I've switch to an Android phone.

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Palin To Secret Service Agent: "Check This Out, Bodyguard -- You're Fired" | RealClearPolitics

Palin To Secret Service Agent: "Check This Out, Bodyguard -- You're Fired" | RealClearPolitics:

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When Administrations Implode

Is the Obama administration Imploding? Victor Davis Hanson ponders this question.

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Arkansas Reportedly Contacts Phil Fulmer About Head Coaching Job - From Our Editors - SBNation.com

Arkansas Reportedly Contacts Phil Fulmer About Head Coaching Job - From Our Editors - SBNation.com:

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Fantasies of Social Darwinism | The Weekly Standard

Fantasies of Social Darwinism. This article represent much of the crap that I was taught in graduate school and had to unlearn later. Richard Hofstadter, fortunately not a well-known name now, is one of the worst historians I have ever read.

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What should I be angry about?

Apparently, I'm supposed to be more angry about what Mitt Romney does with his money than what Barack Obama does with mine.

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The end of Word?

Is it time to give up on Microsoft Word? I hope not because yes I know it's faults but what is any better? Word and I have a long history. When I first saw it I said this is it, I like it! I was using WordPerfect at the time and never liked hiking up the skirts of that old girl to see what was underneath.

My health update

I am on the mend, but my health problems are not altogether behind me. I do feel better about my situation, having come around to a positive outlook on life.

But I'm still facing more treatment. I am scheduled for a stay at a world-class cancer clinic in about two weeks. That's good. I'm looking forward to it.