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Vacation Plans
I think I have vacations for the next three years worked out. April 2009 – My wife is hoping to be picked for a team that’s attending a conference in Waikiki. I will have to miss school if I join her but I’ve managed before so I think it could work out. I’ll need $800 … Continue reading
Lactose Intolerant Doesn’t Mean Stupid
I was rather surprised by the following news bite from the Washington Post: A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that called for milk sold in the District to carry a warning label for people who are lactose intolerant. The suit, filed by an organization that promotes vegetarian diets, asserted that Giant, Safeway and other … Continue reading
Flight 93 Phone Calls
I was participating in a forum thread about the phone calls that were made from Flight 93 on 9/11, and I had the opportunity to give my opinion on the conspiracy theories relating to those calls. I figured I’d share on my own site, too. The “fascinating link” is one that I presented following a … Continue reading
The Christian Closet
I am a little surprised by the furor over the Afghani man who is facing the death penalty for converting to Christianity. His situation reminds me a lot of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the opposition for which is the belief that individuals should be able to be themselves. The Afghani man could certainly say “okay, … Continue reading
Brainwashed Karla Homolka
There was a thread in the CourtTV.com Karla Homolka section called Question for D.V survivors. The vitriol in that thread really shocked me. This topic might be kind of sensitive for some people, so I’m going to hide part of this post.
Red State Pornography
He shouldn’t have to wonder how to explain to his granddaughters what goes on next door. Continue reading
A Different Type of Murder-Suicide
I heard on the radio this morning that the man who caused the train wreck in California will be charged with murder. I can’t help but wonder if this is appropriate – murder indicates premeditation, and he almost certainly couldn’t have known that another train would be passing, the freight car would be there, etc. … Continue reading
Marine Shooting of Iraqi
We cannot put ourselves in his shoes; we simply do not know his situation. So what right do we have to judge him? Continue reading
Seven Election
As unscientific as the 7-Election is, I would get a Kerry cup if I had the opportunity. Just because it’s silly. Continue reading
Devastation in Grenada
They’re back to square one now, though, with reports of an island in ruins and 90% of homes destroyed. Continue reading