Archive for August 26th, 2010

Turn out the lights.

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

The peak of Western Civilization has been reached, and it has been reached by the great State of Texas.

We have figured out a way to fry salad. And beer, too! The deep-fried “frozen margarita” also sounds interesting.

(Hattip: Bill Crider.)

Number 82.

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

The EPA’s proposed lead ammo ban is being covered by pretty much everyone, including Lawrence. I don’t have a lot to add to either Lawrence or Tam’s takes, but I do want to say “I told you so.

(This in turn, for no particular reason, reminds me of the Robert Conquest story.)

Obit watch: August 26th, 2010.

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Marcel Albert, French ace, with 24 victories to his credit on the Eastern front. In his honor, I’m declaring a temporary moratorium on French military jokes.

Since this was sent to me, I’ll also note the death of  “Howdy Doody” head writer Edward Kean.