Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention:

 
Educational Ooze ~ World Magazine’s Back-to-School issue looks at the current state of public education. Recurring theme: more money isn’t the answer.
 
Rubio: “Conservatism Is About Empowering People To Catch Up” ~ Awesome speech by Sen. Marco Rubin earlier this week at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Echoes of Reagan, the proper role of government and unalienable rights.
 
Want Stimulus? Reduce Regulation ~ Hey – how about we try what actually works? Even Boehner gets it.
 
National Weather Service Enhanced Radar Image Loop ~ Check on Irene’s progress. Radar map showing current weather patterns anywhere in the contiguous U.S.
Hat tip – Bobo
 
Irrational Behavior ~ Oliver North on the administration’s role in the deteriorating situation in Libya.