Monthly Archives: May 2009

Baby Boy!

My wife gave birth to our son this morning. Things got a little hectic but she and the baby are fine. I will write more later.

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Hiatus

OK, I’m signing off for a while. The baby is due any day now so I need to get focused. Feel free to look around and peep some of my old posts. I’ll be back in a couple of weeks.

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A 90s Hip-Hop Post Pt. II: West Coast

As promised here is my West Coast selection. Heavy on the gangsta tip, I know. What can I say? That was mostly what was poppin’ in Cali at the time. But there were some exceptions, Aceyalone, Freestyle Fellowship, the Nonce, … Continue reading

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A 90s Hip-Hop Post Pt. I: East Coast

Some call it “The Golden Era.” This is not a definitive list, just a sample. West Coast post to follow. Lord Finesse: You Know What I’m About (1992) and Shorties Kaught in the System (1994). Probably my favorite MC. He … Continue reading

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Two Interfaith Events: Europe and U.S.A.

The first excerpt is from Arutz Sheva: (IsraelNN.com) A European rabbinical umbrella organization boycotted an interfaith conference on Monday after it was determined that Muslim delegates included members of the Muslim Brotherhood movement. The meeting, co-hosted by the European Commission … Continue reading

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Jesusita Fire Pics

A few pics forwarded by a friend. More pics here and here.

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Monday Miscellany

The non-Zionist Bob from Brockley debates the anti-Zionists at Anarkismo. Contentious Centrist on Holocaust Denial and Free Speech Elder of Ziyon: Casualties of Truth Kellie Strom (Airforce Amazons) discusses Afghanistan and Pakistan Martin in the Margins on Michael Savage and … Continue reading

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Jesusita Fire in Santa Barbara

[Photo by Ray Ford] Santa Barbara cannot seem to get a break from wildfires. In 2008, there was the Gap Fire followed by the Tea Fire and now they are dealing with the Jesusita Fire. I know the area well. … Continue reading

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Done for the Semester

I am officially done teaching for the semester. All that is left is grading and I should be able to finish that by Sunday. The main event occupying my brain space is the rapidly approaching due date of our baby. … Continue reading

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May Day Mayhem in San Francisco

The forces of social revolution attacked luxury stores in San Francisco’s Union Square to celebrate International Workers Day. This is from SF-IMC: This action carried no demands. Its choice of geography and timing speak for themselves. It is safe to … Continue reading

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