The Kerry Doctrine [via Reductio]
Robert Kagan extrapolates on one of John Kerry's sound bites at the convention. If taken to its logical conclusion, Kerry would be the most isolationist and dovish president in recent memory. Kagan also explains why Kerry might feel the way he does. Ironically, if the Democratic nominee of 2000 had taken this somewhat radical position, he might have gotten my vote on that basis alone. Things change... well, some things, anyway.

Edwards' trial lawyer past raises red flags for doctors [via BrosJudd]
American Medical News takes a surprisingly objective look at John Edwards trial history. Half of Edwards's suits involved brain damage or cerebral palsy, two things that science has since demonstrated that OB doctors are not generally to blame for. I will give credit for having some interesting ideas on lowering medical malpractice insurance rates low and, as one Kerry-supporting doctor said, his background would put him in a unique Nixon-China position to get plaintiff's lawyers to accept it. Of course, it also gives him every reason not to pursue it.

'Degrees for sale' at UK universities [via Judd]
Universities in Britain make the discovery that students that have failed out won't pay tuition anymore and make adjustments accordingly.

First-Time Voters: You Never Forget Your First Presidential Election (.PDF) [via The Corner]
I've only read the quote provided by KJL, but intend to read the rest at some point. I've generally been skeptical of polls that show pro-life having parity (or better) with pro-choice Americans, but I find this one interesting because it very explicitly talks about whether or not abortion should be legal and not just moral ramifications. I wonder what other gems are in there.

Computers Weighing In On the Elements of Essay [via Susanna]
Given my... uhmm... creative structuring, I'm really glad they didn't have this when I took the SAT. Basically a computer reads your document and gives you a grade based on whether or not your essay was sufficiently formulaic. Susanna has some good thoughts on the subject.

Busting Balls in a Single Bound [via Pete]
I already wanted this game, but Sneeze Steve just gave me 100,000 ideas on how the game could be even funnier. With a bit of effort, I could be the next Blue Beetle!

More Than Million Students Attend Home Schools
Short article. About 30% are worried about the environment of public schools and another 30% wanted to provide religious instruction in addition to the basics.