Link Me Up, Scotty

Wednesday, October 9, 2013
In case you need another anecdote about why the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Exchange is a fine, fine idea. read this horror story by author Kameron Hurley (who also writes decent books). Civilized countries don't treat their citizens this way. My health insurance costs doubled last year as a result of the ACA, and you know what? It's totally worth it to see folks being able to get treatment when they need it. This is what first world counties do, and all things considered, I'd rather pay more and see my fellow humans get care than live in a third world shithole.
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Why are there still so few women in science? An excellent question, and speaking as a 30 year female STEM professional, the answer is both depressing and hopeful.
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You all know how I despise bullies, and standing up to them is always the right thing to do. Which is why I love Caitlin Seida's sensibility and courage so very much.
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Ezra Klein provides a thoughtful look at unintended consequences and systemic failure as it pertains to our government. Thoughtful, and fucking depressing as hell. I love my country, but I'm starting to think our political systems needs a reboot, and not as it pertains to the 2nd Amendment.
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My shippie Jim over at Stonekettle Station gave me some chuckles with his description of his hate mail and the velociraptor associated consequences. Clearly my detractors need to drink a better brand of hateraide for my personal amusement. 
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It's been a good week for music this week, what with me "discovering" Pentatonix and Peter Hollens. But here's my favorite, with a wave of the beard to Laura who pointed it out:


7 comments:

Anne C. said...

I love that song and that rendition is particularly beautiful. Thanks for posting it!

Anne C. said...

ZOMG. I went to Amazon's MP3 store and searched for Peter Hollens. I listened to a few clips and jeez, that guy has an amazing voice. (Puts me in mind of Josh Groban, who also is a stunning vocalist.)

Warner said...

Odd, my health insurance went down about 5% last year, according to the collecting agent it was because of ACA.

Insurance is very different this year, Medicare, so it is apples to aardvarks to compare

Techwiz said...

PTX is awesome. Did you watch them doing "The Dog Days Are Over" on the Sing Off?

Janiece said...

Welcome, Techwiz.

I don't watch the Sing Off. I like the music, but the blatherations of the judges makes my teeth hurt.

Techwiz said...

Hi There! Random Blogger blog day for me I guess.

I think that performance is one of their very best. I don't watch any TV because of the 'blatherations'. Found it on youtube and I hope you'll look it up.

Which performances stood out to you? They have been busy since their appearance on the Sing Off and I haven't kept up with their output.

Janiece said...

I liked the cover of "Radioactive" they did with Lindsey Stirling.