Geneva Garner is 108 years old. On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. She “hasn’t missed a presidential election since, and she wasn’t about to miss her 22nd — her wheelchair and the touch-screen computer be damned.” “For the first time in her life, Garner did not vote for a…Continue Reading…
I voted before class this morning by dropping off my completed mail-in ballot at my assigned polling place. Got my “I Voted” sticker. Technically, I can drop the ballot off at any polling place in Los Angeles County. But I chose to go to my assigned polling place just in case. It’s only 0.8 mi…Continue Reading…
Today Nintendo released a new handheld gaming system– but only in Japan. It should be released elsewhere (U.S., hopefully?) around Spring 2009. It’s called the Nintendo DSi. Here’s a rundown: The two displays are 0.25″ larger (3.25″ instead of 3″) Clearer sound quality Ability to play MP3s Two 0.3 MP digital cameras (640×480): one in…Continue Reading…
I learned of this song from Vicky Sun. I wasn’t sure what I thought of it the first time I listened, but I liked it a lot more the second time. Now I think it’s great. It was hard to find the lyrics, so I’ll repost them below. Owl City – The Christmas Song It’s…Continue Reading…
Barack Hussein Obama is going to win California. Your vote is not going to change the outcome. However, voting for Chuck Baldwin will make a difference because each vote for him makes a serious difference. Though he’s a write-in candidate, every vote will be counted. He’s an official write-in candidate, confirmed by the CA Secretary…Continue Reading…
I’m glad the economy is a top issue because it provides an opportunity for people to learn more about it. I suggest the resources on economics provided by the Campaign for Liberty. Was the bailout a good idea? No. The bailout selected “$700 billion” because it’s a “really big number.” It failed the first time, and…Continue Reading…