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Conspiracy not group think (or) Journolist and news media bias

Posted on July 20, 2010 by admin

This is huge. If it turns out to be legit. I sort of followed the whole David Weigel on Journolist brouhaha that led to his being let go by the Washington Post. But leftist bias in the news media is … Continue reading →

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Ross Douthat’s must read article – It’s about class and urban versus rural

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

Looking at the comments – before they were closed – one wonders how many New York Times readers need help with basic reading comprehension. Ross Douthat nails it. With facts rather than speculation or supposition. He discusses a recent study … Continue reading →

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China and (blocked) websites

Posted on June 13, 2010 by admin

Quick note. During my trip to China sometimes I have had easy fast access to Internet and sometimes not. Depends on the hotel/location. Generally the bandwidth is much slower than in the States – even though the connection is supposed … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on February 15, 2010 by admin

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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Metropolitan Opera's performance of "Carmen" by Bizet (or) What *is* Carmen?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Rick

Last time took eight to see “Turandot” by Puccini. Fairly full theater. People came up to us with tears in their eyes (I am not making that up) to express how much they appreciate young people coming to see the … Continue reading →

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Falling from space (or) The ultimate loneliness?

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Rick

Not sure why this has been getting so much attention lately – except perhaps because someone is trying to do this again but from an even higher altitude. On August 16 1960 (then) Captain Joe Kittinger flew in a helium … Continue reading →

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Defending Senator Henry Reid (but not what he said)

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Rick

That Senator Harry Reid said some rather bizarre things – about then Candidate Senator Obama being “light skinned” and not speaking with a “Negro dialect” – does not especially upset me. Of course what he said was inappropriate ridiculous and … Continue reading →

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Corporal punishment as "intrinsically sinful" (or) How ancient church uses Web 2.0 brilliantly

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Rick

NPR and Ancient Faith Radio are what I listen to 90% of the time. Ancient Faith Radio is brilliant. Funny how the “ancient church” – the Orthodox church(es) – perhaps best exemplify how to use Web 2.0 and modern media. … Continue reading →

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Unwashed angels in the passenger seat of my car (or) The challenge of strangers who ask for help

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Rick

During the last few weeks I have emptied my wallet 3 times for strangers who ask for help. Last month getting ready for a Church of the Nations planning meeting in the chapel. Raining hard outside. Bible Study Fellowship is … Continue reading →

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Memory eternal – two friends in two days

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Rick

What the heart and the soul can bear. Yesterday got back to the church and was met at the door. “Did you hear the news? L was killed in a car accident”. One of those much loved people who does … Continue reading →

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