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The Sleep of Reason

Something in my soul has always been disappointed with the political, religious, and popular arguments of our culture. In high school, college and seminary we always talked of the Age of Reason, and named the many shortcomings of reason, but never to disregard it; simply to open new vistas as to where the limits of reason lie.

I found Yinka Shonibare's recent art exhibit online today, and one painting struck me in particular. I thought it fitting to share as discussions about healthcare, the appointment of a new Supreme Court Justice, and a possible renewal of arms reductions have all appeared in the public radar these days.

Take a look. Comment. Or don't.

The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters (America)

Today's Random Linkage

A Note from David Lamotte's sister, entitled Now What?  A Note to my Co-Liberals is worth reading.

(I wonder if the Lamotte family is adopting?  If you could have more than one family, I think I'd want to join theirs, too.)

Our Tax Dollars At Work

Sens. Hutchison and Cornyn Pass Senate Resolution Honoring Spurs’ NBA Championship

It's not that I mind so much that we honor our sports teams. But do we have to do so with an $8 trillion debt? Is this the best use of our government's time and energy (and, therefore, money)?

Wednesday Already?!

Because I am somewhat less of a computer geek than two of my fellow writers...

Because my Tuesday was stolen from me by a last-minute hospital shift and a basketball goal that needed removal...

And because I don't send forwards...

I thought I would share this:

Fantasy Keyboards and Mice for a Perfect World

Thanks to Wired Magazine Online and Gmail RSS!

Indexed

I'm a fan of nerdy things.  This should be no surprise.

Check this out.

Boxes, boxes, and boxes

This may qualify as one of those "you just had to be there" moments, but last night was quite fun, and ended up to be quite hilarious.

The account is on HH's blog.

वन्दे मातरम्

Who says that the US is the only place where church/state issues are of significance.

(hat tip to Mr. Ginsberg for the link)
Language Log: Vande Maataram and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Get your lederhosen!

Do you think that they sell a Gestapodog?  A SS-Shake? ....hehe.  I kill me.

Link: A "memorable" name is not necessarily a good one - Slashfood.

The owner of a restaurant in Mumbai has, in what appears to be a case of very poor judgment, opened a restaurant called Hitler's Cross. It is covered with large portraits of Hitler, as well as the red, white and black swastika of the Nazis. The owner claims that he simply wanted the restaurant to be memorable. "This is the one name that will say in [peoples'] minds," said owner Punit Shablok. "We are not promoting Hitler. But we want to tell people we are different in the way he was different."

"Different in the way he was different"? Does that mean that the restaurant owner wants to lead a fascist nation? That he is a Nazi? Or did Hitler have some previously unknown passion for "continental food" - presumably vegetaraian food, at that - served in small restaurants in India?

Needless to say, many people in the community (and in the rest of the world) are angry about the name choice, which is offensive to many. It remains to be seen whether public outcry will be strong enough for the restaurant to change its name. Both the owner and the manager have already expressed a desire to turn the restaurant into a chain.

Matt's Dangerous Suggestion for the Week!

Great for children!

How To: Q-Tip Gun.

No Limits

Read it.  No, really, I'm serious.  Read it.  now.

Link: A Karaoke Supernova: No Limits.