The Midnight Hour

This weekend I had the chance to partake in a unique experience: shooting a television episode. Several weeks ago I was contacted by the producer of the Showtime seriesPenn and Teller: Bullshit! about an episode they planned to film on the subject of video games and their connection to violence. The producer had read a […]

As I walked Decatur Street this evening in New Orleans I ran into one of the many artists that sell paintings along the side of the road. Discussing art with her led into several conversations on the nature of existence, life, death, etc. She brought up a few points that I had never deeply considered […]

My next article on Primer is now live. You can read my thoughts on the best weapons for home defense and what factors you should consider when selecting a home defense weapon.

Received this in a newsletter from Marine Corps Mobilization Command:
On Monday, following a parade on a freshly paved street, American commanders formally returned responsibility for keeping order in Anbar Province, once the heartland of the Sunni insurgency, to the Iraqi Army and police force. The ceremony capped one of the starkest turnabouts in the country […]

To make sure I’m not misunderstood I will first disclose that I think Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska is an excellent choice of running mate for John McCain. I think her conservative ideology and executive experience make for an excellent elected official at any level. Furthermore, I think voting for (or refusing to vote for) […]

Kudos on an overall rousing speech. Much of it sounds great. I’d actually agree with much of it if I didn’t understand the tactics that will accompany the rhetoric. Random snippets and commentary below.
“It’s a promise that says the market should reward drive and innovation and generate growth, but that businesses should live up to […]

As I was researching information for a paper I discovered a study published by Florida International University in 2007 on the difference in lifetime after-tax incomes for high school graduates and college graduates. Below is a snippet from the abstract that absolutely floored me:
To provide the high-school graduate with equal lifetime probable savings and consumption…he/she […]

I recently crafted a short article for Primer on various financial tips for spending, saving, and using credit to your advantage. Check it out and leave feedback in the comments.

Profit is inherently moral. Yes, you read that correctly. The shock and confusion you may be experiencing from that statement stems from our society’s consistent demonization of profiting. One congressman recently proposed that the government create a “Reasonable Profits Board” to determine when oil companies’ profits are “in excess.” Hillary Clinton recently said, “The other […]

MARPAT = Marine Pattern = the digital camouflage worn by the US Marines
I noticed in a New York Times Pictorial that a Russian soldier and a Russian paramilitary fighter are wearing MARPAT camo, or at least commercial copies of MARPAT. The Russian soldier in slide five is wearing a MARPAT blouse while the paramilitary fighter […]