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k.d. lang does the Olympic Games

k.d. lang’s performance of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” was probably the highlight of the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Snowpocalypse!

Is Snowpocalypse coming to a close? Well, it’s definitely tapering off, but still snowing.

Schneier on Terrorism & Aviation Security

Bruce Schneier, one of the foremost experts on Network & Information Security, dares to point out the glaringly obvious truths about our government’s current anti-terror strategy.

Cute Levi, Again

So after a few more of the shots of Levi Johnston’s Playgirl shoot leaked, I had changed my mind about the shoot – but not about Levi. Levi’s still a cute country kid that I wouldn’t say no to on a cool evening (hell, who am I kidding, it could be a blindingly hot evening). [...]

Emergency Services & Law Enforcement May Get Radar To See Through Walls

The FCC has approved L-3 CyTerra’s application to sell their radar that can see through walls.

Use Your Cell Phone Worry-Free

Scandinavian study says cell phones almost certainly don’t cause cancer.

Adam Lambert Takes Giant Step for Equality; Gays Flip Over Vocals

So Adam Lambert performed at the AMA’s last night, and completely ignored the cardinal rule for gay artists: don’t let them see you acting gay.

 
The quality of his vocals and music aside, the same performance by Madonna, Britney or Christina wouldn’t have raised many eyebrows. Given the double standard for gay artists, however, the backlash [...]

Well, Well, Levi…

Well, I have to say that – at first glance – I’m not even remotely as disgusted as I anticipated…

Will Phillips for President

This kid is a gem, a hero and as brave a human being as I’ve read about in many years.

The Lion Roars No Longer..

Ted Kennedy, the Liberal Lion of the Senate, one of the world’s greatest voices for Human Rights, a man who demonstrated for all the capacity for any person to reach beyond their baser nature and better themselves, is gone.