Herman Cain: Wall Street Protests Are Un-American | ThinkProgress

Herman Cain: Wall Street Protests Are Un-American | ThinkProgress:

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I'm not sure how much of a shot Herman Cain had for the nomination, but he certainly lost any faith I had in him with his comments on the Occupy protesters. Not that I will likely vote Republican, but I had thought some of the things coming out of Cain's mouth made sense now and then.

Apparently, Wall Street throwing the country into recession, causing suffering across the nation, getting bailed out by the taxpayers, and continuing to give its employees huge bonuses while people are losing their homes is the American thing to do.

Not that I condone it, but I have a really bad feeling that if things don't turn around, there will be blood on the horizon.

On the Street…The Power of a Simple Knit and a Patterned Skirt, New York « The Sartorialist

On the Street…The Power of a Simple Knit and a Patterned Skirt, New York « The Sartorialist:

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I just wanted to post this because I like fashion and the idea of finding people on the street and photographing their fashion statements.

Tesla’s sporty Model S will accelerate faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera | VentureBeat

Tesla’s sporty Model S will accelerate faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera | VentureBeat:

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Here's another story that gets me excited.  If I had the money to buy any Tesla, I would make this my next car purchase.

Photo: Tesla Model S Alpha build, courtesy GreenCarReports.

California governor signs law preventing male circumcision ban - CNN.com

California governor signs law preventing male circumcision ban - CNN.com:

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If you know me, you probably still don't know my view on this because it's such a strange topic that most people don't even consider talking about it.

Here's my view: circumcision is genital mutilation. End of story.

We all know it's been around for a while, it's part of a few religions, and it's fairly accepted in the USA. That doesn't mean it's right.

As for Jerry Brown signing this new law, I have mixed feelings. Where I wish it could have worked out on the local level, I also think it might be more effective if it can be done on the state level. We'll see if anyone takes it there next.

Vivid Illustrations of Superheroes and Villains - My Modern Metropolis

Vivid Illustrations of Superheroes and Villains - My Modern Metropolis:

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Some pretty cool illustrations, just wanted to share.

Why should marriage last forever? - Salon.com

Why should marriage last forever? - Salon.com:

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I'm probably going to get in trouble with my wife for writing about this, but it just seems like such an interesting concept. In some ways, it seems like a really good idea. You check in every once in a while and see if things are going where you want them to. If they aren't, you'll have a less messy way out. If it's all good, you move on. Good for you.

However, considering I might not be married anymore if this were in place here in the USA, it gives me pause. We all hit rough patches, and if we had an easier end to marriage, I might be single right now. In fact, my wife may have left me at the first checkpoint if she had the chance. That would also mean my son never would have been born. It becomes one of those situations, you don't really know how it would have turned out because it didn't happen. Your entire life could be drastically different, but you'll never know.

I can't help being left with the though: plenty of people get divorced, why not make it less painful. I know some people will argue that you shouldn't get married in the first place if you aren't ready for a lifelong commitment. I also think marriage, like having children, is something you can never be prepared for, no matter how much anyone talks your ear off about it, or how much research you do.

Seems like an idea worth considering. In the mean time, we'll see how it plays out in Mexico.

Amanda Knox Leaves Italy En Route To U.S.

Amanda Knox Leaves Italy En Route To U.S. : NPR:

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"Amanda Knox flew home Tuesday after four years in an Italian prison, as the dramatic reversal of her murder conviction stunned the victim's family, angered the prosecution and left questions unanswered over who killed her British roommate."

This is more like totally worse than awful, but I wanted to post it since it's something I've been following since it happened. I can't imagine having to spend four years in prison in a foreign country for a crime I didn't commit (assuming she's innocent, which is what I lean towards). Maybe I was influenced by the press, I don't know, but I have always thought this case was a little far fetched. That doesn't change the fact that Meredith Kercher died a brutal death, but lets not turn this into a witch-hunt.

On the other side, I'm sure the amount of relief Amanda Knox feels right now must be unimaginable. I'm also going to go ahead and predict a book and possible movie coming out down the road, as unsympathetic as that sounds.

What shocks me is that Amanda Knox says she'll go back to Italy. Maybe she's just trying to keep her head held high and use a little diplomacy before she gets out of the country. I would never come back, ever. One, for fear of being jailed again. Two, a big F You for holding me in prison for four years for a crime that, at the very least, can't be proven.

I hope Amanda has a safe trip home and can someday find some peace.