The College of the Future

The New York Times looks at Thomas Edison State College.

I Wouldn't Want John Olerud for a Neighbor

He forced some of his neighbors to cut down two trees.

Wrestlers Return Gold Medals

To protest the IOC's decision to drop wrestling>from the Olympics.

"Wild" Red Berry vs. Groucho Marx

Has Everyone in South Africa Been Charged with Murder?

First, Oscar Pistorius, then the lead detective investigating him. Now, his brother.

WWE Responds to Glenn Beck

He Had a Great Porn Collection

Jonathan Stoner had a $7,500 porn collection stolen. He's not happy.

Norwegian Wood

The hottest TV show in Norway is all about firewood.

The Ph.D Bust

Getting a doctorate is far from a guarantee of getting a job.

No, Fox News Didn't Blame Obama for the Russian Meteor

Some people are very gullible.

RIP Jerry Buss

When I lived in Los Angeles, I once thught I saw Hugh Hefner out with a bunch of Playmates, but it was Jerry Buss.

Leon Russell: Jumpin Jack Flash

Ray Edwards "Boxing"

Korstia Korchenko

He now has his own reality TV show. But this is how I prefer to remember him.

Canadian Murder Rates

Clayton Cramer says he's happy the place he lives doesn't have them.

SNL Looks at the Hagel Hearings

A few laughs but pretty accurate.

He Saved the Lives of Millions

Nevin Scrimshaw may be the most important person you've never heard of.

How Political Correctness Triumphed Over the Primoridal Sport

The IOC kept Modern pentathlon but dumped wrestling. Why? The pentathlon folks made it more appealing to women.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Responds to Critics

He did a mildly critical review of "Girls," which led some to question his qualifications to write about the show. The whole thing is good. But this is my favorite part:

How should an aging, black jock like myself know anything about pop culture? Man, I am a living part of pop culture and have been for nearly 50 years.

The 100% Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Mmm mmm. Just throw a couple of slices of bacon on this, and it would be the perfect food.

Living with the Shades Pulled Down

Merle Haggard sing's one of country's best songs about a hooker.

Killer Asteroid?

We are due for a really close shave on Friday.

TANSTAFWF

About that free Wi-Fi.

Testosterone Levels of Male Prisoners By Crime

Interesting tweet from Richard Harper.

A New Foreign Policy for America

Sen. Rand Paul outlines his vision.

I Wanna Write About Me

The Georgia Department of Edcation seems to think high school students aren't narcicisstic enoug<.

How Much Will Your Health Insurance Cost?

John C. Goodman looks at the imppact of the Affordable Care Act.

The Spy Novelist Who Knew Too Much

The New York Times has a great feature on Gérard de Villiers, a French novelist with connections to a whole bunch of different intelligenec agencies. Unfortunately, it looks like most of his novels are not available in English.

Does Stimulus Spending Work?

Not in the real world.

Not One Of Memphis Wrestling's Brightest Moments