I've been moving, so I haven't had internet access or the time to blog. Still, I took time to read "The Bookseller of Kabul" by Åsne Seierstad. It is fascinating to look at the recent history of Afghanistan, how people survive, and how families interrelate.
The "bookseller" was a rather notable man in Kabul, Shah Muhammad Rais. He has contested her version of events. It is interesting to look at both sides, especially as elections and conflicts rage on in Afghanistan.
Most 'contraband' found at Texas traffic stops results in no arrest; nearly
50k arrests for Class C misdemeanors in 2023
-
I had cause this morning to dig around in Texas' 2023 traffic-stop data, so
decided to post a few high/lowlights.
This data, published annually in a cumber...
1 day ago