The Torture Memos were released today. Appalling would sum it up properly, I think. Here's the medical angle. You know, this relates to the epiphany I had many, many years ago about the death penalty. Every financial ("it's cheaper to gas 'em"), let alone the weak deterrent argument, regarding the death penalty is rendered moot by this simple point...We are a civilized society. Or supposed to be.

The memos are here, courtesy of the ACLU. You may think the idea of future prosecution is a bunch of hot air. Personally, I don't. I think it's a must.

And when you offer an argument about letting go, it's in the past. Well, you sound like Mark McGwire or a John Demjankuk supporter.

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Time to take a look at some different photos of women.

Allure went the naked celebrity route. Standouts include Lynn Collins. Even Chelsea made the cut with her Handlers. This was airbrushing at its finest.

Conversely, French Elle went the celebrities without makeup route. This includes Monica Bellucci, Eva Herzigova and Sophie Marceau.

Both sides have their merits.

The 50 Most Brilliant Atheists of all time. Familiar names include David Gilmour, Brian Eno, Steve Wozniak and Jodie Foster.

I hadn't seen Sir Mix-a-Lot in a very long time. I always kinda liked him. But what is with BK and their recent legacy of creepy commercials? Meanwhile, Johnny Depp visits SpongeBob.

Sarah Palin is having trouble even governing Alaska these days. Let's hear the R's cite her favorable ratings as governor today.

YouTube has a page to watch full TV episodes. I didn't look, but maybe the one where Al Bundy sweated Elvis is on there.

Another thing I have to worry about. Getting crushed by the Golden Arches.

Funniest headline today.

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April 15 marked the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster. Generally regarded as the darkest day in the history of English soccer. 96 people died that day and the bottom line is you never expect to die while attending a match. Still resonates deeply over there. Fascinating reads.

Go Bruins



Seriously. Could this be the year?

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