FP Passport | U.S. General: Gay Dutch Soldiers Responsible for Bosnian Massacre
Retired General John Sheehan claims that the presence of gay Dutch servicemen in the peacekeeping force in Srebrenica contributed to the massacre that occurred there. I’m curious about what causal mechanism he devised to make the absurd connection. Maybe the gay servicemen were too busy polishing their blue helmets?
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Being able to speak your mind freely is one of the perks of retirement, I suppose. Whether it’s one that should always be exercised, however, is an entirely different matter.
It’s spring time in Colorado! The temperature and weather fluctuations are just crazy.
Xander’s favorite song these days. When he sees water spouts, he looks for a spider. (via Abstract City Blog)
“Generic Movie Based on the Movie They’ve Been Releasing Every Single Week Since the 1980s” This is very, very good. Deserves an Oscar. (via Scanners Blog)
“Rusted” — This one is from the “archives” originally taken back in December. It’s currently the desktop background on my laptop and is the cross-sectional shot of this. Not only do I like the rusted subject in the foreground but the nice bokeh in the background as well.
“A Dream Sequence” @dailyshoot assignment #ds116 was to break a typical photography rule. I shot completely out of focus for this. I like the colors.
“It’s Not Delivery” — Pizza and beer for dinner—very bachelor…. @dailyshoot #ds110
iPad Available in US on April 3
Funny: The two Apple press contacts for the iPad are both named Natalie.
I know I have the name, but I despise being stereotyped as someone who researches and teaches about Korean politics….
How Grad School is Just Like Kindergarten. Xander will be well-prepared.
I would like the writers of Sesame Street to start writing a sitcom for adults.
“Negative Vase” — I thought about putting a flower in the vase created by the negative space between two mugs but didn’t have one handy. @dailyshoot #ds102 for negative space.
I’ve been watching a lot of Sesame Street lately online with Xander. In addition to the usual pedagogical/educational content, I’ve been enjoying the angles directed at parents. This is Patrick Stewart saying “Make it so, Number One!” clearly alluding to his role as Captain Pickard. Then there is Sarah Jessica Parker, “Waiting for Big.” Various singers’—Feist, Jason Mraz, Norah Jones—modified versions of their popular songs are quite creative too. I’m glad that the good people at Sesame Street take the time to make the show enjoyable for parents, who inevitable sit through it with their kids.
“Blue Snow” — Of course snow is never quite white. I could have played with the white balance a bit but didn’t. #ds100 for monochrome @dailyshoot
“Moose” — This is a lawn ornament outside a house on Pearl. No post-processing other than straightening and cropping. #ds98 tricky backgrounds for @dailyshoot
