Completely off topic, but interesting in itself -- and as a reminder that the US is a federal republic, where states often pursue rather different policies: "Mississippi went from being ranked t… (View Post)

FPT: If we accept laying debits on ourselves for what distant* ancestors did, we ought to also accept credits for what distant ancestors did. For example, I think anyone who has an ancestor who serve… (View Post)

kinabalu - Since you asked for a prediction, here's one: Next month, the US State Department will make a report on PEPFAR, a program that has saved, so far, more than 20 million lives. (Bill Gates re… (View Post)

geoffw asked: "But what does it mean to get carded?" Sorry, I should have explained that bit of slang. In the US one "gets carded" if they are asked to show an ID card to prove th… (View Post)

For those like Leon who are looking for travel adventures, let me recommend this annual event: " Donna Kalil was creeping toward the end of the levee, heading out of the swampy wilderness and ba… (View Post)