For example, what appears to be a perfectly good spiral staircase:
I’d wonder how they are getting upstairs, except that’s a single story home! So why exactly do they have a staircase to throw away?
Tag: Las Vegas
Voucher Detente
So, recently the State of Nevada passed a law allowing vouchers for parents to send their Special Snowflakes to private school on the public’s money. I have long been opposed to school vouchers for several reasons and if you’re curious, you can read about them here and here.
But it turns out that the Nevada law has a catch: to get the money, the child must be enrolled in a public or charter school for at least 100 days. Does anybody happen to remember how long a typical school year is? It averages 180 days.
So yeah, if you honestly give it an shot and the local public school isn’t working for your kid, the State of Nevada will help you out, but they’re not going to subsidize sending your Precious Darling to Las Vegas Day School or Bishop Gorman. You want the State’s money? You play by the State’s rules.
That is detente, Comrade.
In Closing: When a traffic citation can mean a death sentence, we all have a problem regardless of gender or color; Last Words; Waaah, Uber doesn’t like following rules!; hidden near Vegas; Votesmart; skewed; no surprise.
Joan of Arc
Oddly enough, this statue of her stands in Downtown Las Vegas near the Fremont Street Experience.
No, Joan was not married to Noah.
Careful on that ramp….
This ramp goes clear out to a busy street!
Music Monday: Fun in the Sun
The Atticus Shorties
Indiana: Taken to absurdity (as if it weren’t already there).
Won’t Somebody Think of the Children: testing, 1, 2, 3….
Things People Say: to women.
I bet I know a way to create some jobs: repair some bridges.
Sobering Statistic: On average, 3 people were killed every day in March — by police.
Aw, you know I wouldn’t skip this part: a few choice NSA and privacy links for you, and one bonus TSA item.
Both ends of the spectrum: top and bottom.
A few choice words: on Christianity. Bonus track from the Pope.
I Don’t Know How I’ve Overlooked This: Sandwich Monday.
And Let’s Finish with Vegas under a Full Moon: Enjoy.
I’m going to say this again
One more time, nice and slow, since some people don’t get it.
Never put anything online that you wouldn’t read out loud or show to your mother, your boss, and a judge. And, let me add, that includes video.
In Closing: making us less safe; still true; liberal news media; the Slammer; yoga and more yoga; Summerlin.
What a Perfect Spot for a Picnic!
Music Monday: Time to Party
Vegas is apparently one of the top destinations to ring in the New Year. This year, however, we have a chance at 3 inches of snow!
In Closing: Some NSA and CIA stuff; um yeah, what were you saying about how secure biometrics are?; plastic diamonds; on income and wealth inequality; fallacies; Dave is the only guy out there warning us about the next bad deal; and the perfect site for a world traveler.
Music Monday: Oooh Shiny
In Closing: a few words on the disconnect between the economy as you know it and the economy as some others know it; banned in Vegas; a few words on the elections and what it means going forward (thanks, Doctor); walk in, walk out; she’s not pink, but she’s still blonde; showing up is important; regrettably true.