Proposed rule changes by the Labor Department may be bad for farmers, but they are worse for kids. We never owned a farm when I was growing up, but I knew plenty of people who did. Having the opportunity to do farm work at a young age is one of the single biggest advantages I’ve had in life, second only to being as handsome as ten movie stars. That was   Read More ...

I’ve been crazy busy with work for the past few weeks, and a lot has happened. Obviously, I haven’t been reading very much, but here’s a small sample. An Outsider’s Guide to a Triathlon – Love Todd’s approach. Justice is Not an Excuse for Jubilation – Pretty much how I feel about it all. Gas Pump Activism – This. Is. Awsum. Surprise! Woman finds 7-foot gator in bathroom – Had   Read More ...

Fight Club: The Musical – I am Jack’s feeling that Tyler Durden would not approve. HT to @raowen! 10 Reasons Why Socrates is Still Relevant Today – I’m glad the title of this article isn’t “10 Reasons Why Socrates is Still Alive and Kicking”. Someone would assuredly be shocked that he’s still walking among us. Saw someone make that mistake regarding Shakespeare. True story. General Knowledge on Oil and Gas   Read More ...

Higher Ed Bubble Dwarfs Housing Bubble – There's an even bigger bubble in the amount actually learned. Not casting stones or anything, just sayin'. Provide 30,000 rugby balls to youth&high school players – A Ball for All! Does Stretching Before Running Prevent Injuries? – Short answer–no. The only thing I stretch is my running clothes. Inspiration and Chai – "Health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no longer   Read More ...

Disney Princesses, Deconstructed – All you can really do to fight it is to push a fascination with ocean dwelling killing machines instead of Princesses. But it’s an uphill battle. Muscles Remember Past Glory – I strongly suspect fat bellies have the same memory ability. Thanks No For Skipping Your Immunizations! Whooping CoughIs Back – I wouldn’t let Jenny McCarthy give me dating advice when I was 19. Why would   Read More ...

Oh yeah, this is going to go over really well… First, it was kegs, then couches. Now, Cocoa Beach will consider banning booze on the beach. It’s a sad day when a man can’t sit on his couch and drink a coldbeer (on the beach). Why don’t they just ban “acting-like-a-drunk-idiot”. That would give them the ability to not only persecute the intoxicated, but also the people who are stupid   Read More ...

And I didn’t speak up…because I don’t own a truck. Senate lawmakers in Florida have voted to ban the fake bull testicles that dangle from the trailer hitches of many trucks and cars throughout the state. No word on whether or not it will remain legal to dangle real bull testicles from a trailer hitch. I, for one, will not complain. These are the things lawmakers should concern themselves with,   Read More ...

Calendar Reform – I’m all for it. But can we please keep Congress away from it? I like the idea of WorldDay, which would fall outside the calendar and not be a marked day at all (Friday, Saturday, WorldDay, Sunday) once a year. That should help it get bilateral acceptance, right? Go to Nashvegas with Gavin Baker – That’s not an insult, it’s for real. He’s heading to Social Fresh.   Read More ...