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Probability
I heard a caller on a local radio station this evening say something in praise of her 17-year-old son. The host said, “You must have a good relationship with your son.” “Well, I have three sons,” said the caller. “So I have a 33% chance of having a good relationship.” Of course, this was a…
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New Name
In deference to Nick over at Nick’s Musings (who incidentally pointed out that I had plagiarized his title), I am renaming my blog from Chip’s Musings to Chip’s Ravelings. This also brings it more in line with the blog I publish on Blogger. I have also decided to publish the same material in both places…
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New Definition
bald-er-dash, n. 1. The mad run an investment banking CEO makes for the exit, so called because in his rush he loses his toupee.
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Christian Right
Folks who know me know that I’m a fairly conservative guy. I tend toward the right on many issues. I would like to see limits on abortion rights. I oppose gay marriage (though not gay unions), and I support a strong military. However, I also oppose corporate welfare. I’d like to see a much more…
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Change, Ho!
The status quo has got to go. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the voters are in the enviable position of having, not one, but two—yes, two!—candidates promising change in Washington. Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain are both promising to put an end to politics as usual in Washington. The great news, then, is that…