The Huck Upchuck

This I wasn't aware of. I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised: The State Department confirmed that nearly every offer of equipm...

I've often wondered at the political impacts of SCOTUS hearings on the legal propensities of SCOTUS nominees. What we most often see in...

I had a wonderful trip to Guanajuato, Mexico. The city is simply beautiful. It's relatively small, very European in its design, and ha...

Off for the weekend to be a tourist in Guanajuato, Mexico . Traveling with some friends. Will be my first time there. I've heard some...

One of the best new blogs coming out of New Orleans is Veracity Stew . It is not only aesthetically pleasing in design, but it's got gr...

[UPDATE THE SECOND: Thursday, June 24, 2010: 5:45pm CST: After posting the last update, I sent an email to the blog owner explaining the si...

The State of Jalisco in Mexico is famous for being the home to Mexico's best-known libation: tequila. In fact, there is even a town nam...

In perusing the World Cup matchups and results to date, I find it interesting to note that of the 32 teams that made the World Cup, 7 teams ...

I'm not usually a soccer aficionado, though I have nothing against the game. And when I do watch it, I can get into it. But being in M...

You know, the more I read about the so-called "Mama Grizzlies," who are politicians like Sarah Palin that supposedly defend their ...

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Empire Earned imagines and determines: "Oh Sh*t"!

In Mexico, as in most places throughout the world these days, time comes to a standstill during the matches of the World Cup. I must say th...

At this very moment last week, I was getting off the plane in Guadalajara, Mexico, and beginning the process of entering the city through th...

Every so often, I send Andrew Sullivan an email commenting on a post of his or sending along a bit of information I think he would appreciat...

One of the nicest things about being in Mexico is the tradition of public art, specifically wall mural art on public buildings. It's a ...

Here is my next addition to Random NOLA, which is a blog posting category that features a photo that I've taken from places around the c...

I was relaxing in my room in Guadalajara, watching an episode of "House" on Mexican cable television, and lo and behold a voiceles...

Blech: No excuses for this boorish and illegal behavior. Dude should not only resign, but be prosecuted for criminal assault and battery. An...

First day in Guadalajara. The picture below shows all of my group in front of the place where they will be diligently learning Spanish and ...