the game of life
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Rembering Brother Martin
Don’t have time to wade through one of Dr King’s speeches or letters? Try reading a comic book instead. You’ll get the message. Tips from Winds of Change and the Instapundit. Read more
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The Pizzafication of San Antonio, part 1
Yesterday, there was an outbreak of the Rainforest Cafe on the San Antonio Riverwalk. Whoop-de-friggin-do. I suppose I’ll have to visit it once, to confirm the impression I got when I ate at one in Phoenix: Cheesy animitronic decor, comic-book menu, mediocre food, smarmy servers, and a franken’ t-shirt shop for a lobby. This is Read more
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Good writing matters, an example
One of the major repercussions of the Jack Abramoff indictment is Congressman Tom DeLay stepping down as Speaker of the House House Majority Leader. Two congressmen have declared their interest in replacing DeLay, and both have written letters to the House Republican Conference. Read these and see what a difference good writing makes: Here’s the Read more
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Another reason I don’t have a cell phone
CNN reports that cell phones give you stress. Heck, I was grossed out the first time I saw a guy using one while standing at a urinal. Tip from the Drudge Report. Update (8 January): Apparently there are worse things than having NSA’s Echelon monitoring your cell phone calls. Tip from (you guessed it) the Read more
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If I do it, it’s Reification, if HE does it, it’s DEification
The Reverend Sensing has spotted something very interesting in a popular account of some evolutionary research. Time flies like an arrow, Fruit flies like a banana. –Old A.I. Koan Read more
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Just a bit TOO Grinchy
I suppose this is a little more stylish than wearing a t-shirt that says "I’m a sick, twisted bastard." This guy must be really popular with his neighbors. Tip from the Drudge Report. Read more
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Another Giant Passes
Peter Drucker passed away yesterday, November 11, at the age of 95. Mr. Drucker demanded that public and private organizations operate ethically and decried managers who reap bonuses by laying off employees. "This is morally and socially unforgivable, and we will pay a heavy price for it," he said. In a perfect world, guys like Read more
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Forever 21? or 12?
Ain’t this the truth? Of course when all authorities have been trashed the world doesn’t feel very secure Tip from a comment by Ed Driscoll on Roger L. Simon’s excellent weblog. Read more