bar exam: terminated

I passed the California bar exam. I don’t wish that experience upon anyone.
Time to move on with the rest of my life. From now on, you can find me at http://brandonmiddleton.typepad.com.
Peace.

links for a late Monday afternoon

Ahead of legislative and executive discussion of global warming, the Washington Times notes the following:
Brian Kennedy, spokesman for the Institute for Energy Research, said Mr. Bush should realize that the U.S. is already ahead of the Europeans.
“U.S. taxpayers are already spending more than $40 billion a year to address climate change, and to date we’re achieving better [...]

hello again

Things are busy right now.  Combine that with the fact I’m becoming less of a fan of my own blog – the format is dull and its title is just stupid (maybe a third try at a blog is in order) — and you get a lack of posts.
Nonetheless, here are a few things I’ve come [...]

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.”