http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/ Copyright 2008 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:03:25 -0400 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Roger Ebert has posted a fascinating system for anyone who wishes to attempt "read a movie" in a classroom setting. One man referred to the process as "Democracy in the dark." I'd love to try something like this in... http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000376.shtml http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000376.shtml Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:03:25 -0400 The commercial below caught my eye, ear and imagination over the weekend. I have watched it at least 50 times and continue to notice new touches every time. It's a great conversation starter for a discussion about tone and irony.... http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000375.shtml http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000375.shtml Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:41:20 -0400 Why did McCain's vice president choice remind me of this exchange from the great O Brother, Where Art Thou? [Discussing how to counter Homer Stokes' campaign for governor] Junior O'Daniel: We could hire our own midget, even shorter than... http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000374.shtml http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000374.shtml Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:25:15 -0400 I was telling a friend yesterday about the following story and remembered I had written about it the day after "it" happened (Feb. 7, 2004). It was fun rereading it. I hope you enjoy it. It's all true! Last night... http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000139.shtml http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000139.shtml Family Mon, 01 Aug 2005 04:34:03 -0400 Today I received an email from a researcher from The Newseum. The Newseum bills itself as an "interactive museum of news." The coolest thing about their website is the daily exhibit of front-pages from newspapers around the world. They also... http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000138.shtml http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000138.shtml Journalism Thu, 21 Jul 2005 17:29:59 -0400 ...would be against a one day waiting period for an abortion? Take a look at this AP story about the possible effects of such a waiting period in Minnesota. Georgia has just passed similar legislation. I look forward to similar... http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000058.shtml http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000058.shtml Politics Thu, 14 Jul 2005 19:58:10 -0400 I know it has been a while since I last posted, but camp and grad. school have taken precedence the past two weeks. I now have my priorities straight and should post in a more timely manner from now on... http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000054.shtml http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000054.shtml Journalism Fri, 08 Jul 2005 17:13:24 -0400 I read an interesting evolution article in today's New York Times. There were some very frank and candid comments from Dr. Kenneth Miller, a Brown professor and noted evolutionist. Dr. Brown and the rest of the scientific community has made... http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000052.shtml http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000052.shtml Religion Tue, 21 Jun 2005 23:26:04 -0400 That's right! My boy has climbed all the way to 4th in my fantasy baseball league. He is only 5 points away from second place which is currently held by his favorite uncle on his dad's side! Joel even... http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000050.shtml http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000050.shtml Sport Tue, 21 Jun 2005 19:00:02 -0400 You only get one chance to write your very first entry in your very first blog. I guess there are two ways to look at it: I can write a brilliant entry that I can look back at with pride,... http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000048.shtml http://www.jonmight.com/jonathan/obedientlyyours/archives/000048.shtml misc. Sat, 18 Jun 2005 22:58:13 -0400