Saute chopped tomatoes and garlic in olive oil for a minute or two.  Toss in a couple spoonfuls of sliced black olives and a spoonful of capers and cook another minute or so. Mix in (cooked) angel hair pasta and a bunch of parmesan.  The end.

The current Iraqi government, which we put in charge, is brutally murdering people and stealing money. Radhi recounted how one staff member “was gunned down with his seven-month-pregnant wife,” his security chief’s father was found dead on a meat hook and how the body of the father of another staff member was riddled with holes […]

I was recently nominated by two faculty at my university for a rather prestigious scholarship. I was initially very excited. This scholarship is for quite a bit of money – enough for me to afford to go to school full time. Today, however, I was informed that I was not eligible for this award because […]

A video on copyright law via jackflaps.net.

I have been asked why I don’t do more blogging about my life.  I have a real paper and pencil journal for that.  Usually, after I finish an entry and read over it, I think “Well, it’s a good thing no one else can read this!” or “Thank god I didn’t really say that!”  I’d […]

This is a terrible story. An injured Iraqi vet was forced out of the military for admitting he was gay. Not only did they kick him out before taking care of his severe knee injuries, he now owes them money: With his two-year anniversary in the Army coming up, marking a promotion and pay raise, […]