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From Justin at Thirsty comes this Matrix inspired IM conversation. I’m sure Justin didn’t create it, and I don’t know where it came from, but here it is…
Morpheus: Microsoft is our enemy, Firefox, but when you’re on the internet, you look around. What do you see? Business men, teachers, lawyers, carpenters. The very […]

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Heard on Fox News at lunch (local Fox affiliate in Chicago) that Director of Home Security Tom Ridge has resigned. No news on possible replacements as yet. This is a developing story, and news portal sites should be carrying write-ups shortly.
Despite my mistrust for the government, and this administration in particular, Ridge has […]

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The Chicago Tribune reports that there is a suspected link between *gasp* Botox and Botulism!*gasp*
Really, is this much of a surprise? Botox IS botulism bacteria! You would think people would be a little more nervous about shooting it into their face. Then, they act surprised when it turns out to be harmful?!? […]

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Slashdot is carrying an article about a paralysed woman who walks again courtesy of Adult stem cells.
This is a GREAT achievement, if it is scientifically verified. It also tends to open an avenue of discussion of embryonic stem cells, and government funding of research into the use of those cells.
I’ve made no bones on […]

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When I read an article like CNN is carrying about a mother cutting off her infants arms.
I guess i don’t understand Postpartum depression and the like. Its times like these that i can understand the emotion behind an argument against the existence of a good God. It doesn’t change what I think, but […]

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Dean Esmay has a good piece on which touches on the politarity we currently face in our country.
So at any rate, its a good read, and worth your time. It might give you some interesting perspective.
Dean’s World - Good Beliefnet Piece

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I just noticed I used Double-entendre twice today in posts….well now three times! What a fun word!

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I think this is hilarious. I’d never heard of The Bad Ass Coffee Company before today. But the people in Antioch, Illinois have. In fact, they are “outraged” at the name of the gourmet coffee chain, in particular with the fact one is going in in their small town. The Chicago […]

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I’ll admit, this headline caught me off guard at first, as it definately smells of double-entendre. However, the Yahoo! News story about a principle taking a beating as a way of disciplining his students is quite interesting.
Despite my….reluctance…..to support religion, and its various teachings, I think what the principle did was very interesting, and […]

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Thank, men and women who have bravely served in our armed forces. I salute your effort and your sacrifice. Know that the American people always support you, and that is independent of the nations support of the war you may be forced to fight.

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