the definition of pathetic behavior

Available here.

I admit it, I’m insecure

Go here, read the comments.
A related note to newer restaurants: Don’t be afraid to carry a classic domestic brew, preferably on tap (i.e. Budweiser, MGD, etc.).  Although those of us who enjoy a smooth beer over one that smells like a Bath & Body Works product may be a dying breed, we’re not dead yet, and it [...]

the next Dick Clark

Get ready for Ryan Seacrest for the rest of your life.
He’s alright in my book.

what sort of people would spend their Saturday at a baseball hall of fame?

From the Cincinnati Enquirer:
Beth and Dave Middleton spent Saturday doing what Reds fans have done for years – listening to Joe Nuxhall’s voice.
“This is awesome,” said Dave, 55, after hearing Nuxhall audio highlights in the new Nuxhall exhibit at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.
The display, “The Ol’ Lefthander,” opened Saturday. It’s a tribute [...]

Obama will make you a believer

If Republicans had someone this charismatic, they’d be doing the same thing.

Hat tip: Instapundit.

ESPN’s Jayson Stark looks favorably upon the Reds

Stark has recently noted improvements in starting pitching and the bullpen.  Both aspects needed much improvement, so I think if Stark is anywhere close to being right, the Reds should be in good shape to play over .500 for the season.

Barney Franks supports decriminalization of marijuana

And Radley Balko has some thoughts: “If we’re down to choosing between the authoritarian socialism of today’s GOP or the socialism-with-individual liberty of Barney Frank, I’ll take the latter in a heartbeat. We could do worse to have more like him in Congress.”

guns

Eugene Volokh picks apart Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick, and Glenn Reynolds notes that  “it says a lot about modern legal thinking that a right explicitly mentioned in the Constitution can somehow be characterized as ‘new’ based solely on what the Supreme Court does.”
Indeed, the legal academy’s thoughts on the Second Amendment fit nicely with its views on [...]

story of Jesus brought to life by Democratic nominations

Contrary to Hillary Clinton’s expectations, New Mexico governor Bill Richardson has endorsed Barack Obama for president.  The New York Times got one Clinton adviser’s thoughts:
 “An act of betrayal,” said James Carville, an adviser to Mrs. Clinton and a friend of Mr. Clinton.
“Mr. Richardson’s endorsement came right around the anniversary of the day when Judas sold [...]

NCAA

I’m picking Kansas to go all the way.