Monthly Archives: August 2005

France urges UN intervention with Iran

Better titled: “If you do not come back to the negotiating table, we shall taunt you a second time!“: “If the Iranians still do not accept what the council of governors propose, then the international community must turn to the … Continue reading

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Q&O: Senator Santorum and the Christian Socialists

Jon Henke makes an excellent point regarding Senator Santorum’s recent remarks concerning his vision of American conservativism: This whole idea of personal autonomy, well I don’t think most conservatives hold that point of view. Some do. They have this idea … Continue reading

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Carrie’s Thoughts

Might be Carrie’s thoughts, but so far it looks more like my niece Catie’s website!

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‘Intelligent design’ revisited

There’s been much ballyhoo in the Opinion section of the Free Lance-Star and elsewhere over the debate between Darwinian evolutionary theory, intelligent design, and President Bush’s comments in favor of ID in the classroom. Yet for all the heartburn from … Continue reading

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SkepticalObservor: Very Sad News

The news is trickling in from a few friends. Walt Barbee passed away this morning. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has … Continue reading

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Ehh?

Why is this news? Perhaps one out of every 25 dads could unknowingly be raising another man’s child, a finding that has huge health and social implications, according to report released Wednesday. Exposing so-called paternal discrepancy — when a child … Continue reading

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On Virginia Politics Currently

Heck, I’m the VCAP challenger gone blogging! I should have more to say! Fact of the matter is that most of what you see nowadays is idle speculation. This is why I kinda like seeing Not Larry Sabato go fishing … Continue reading

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Turkey Crossing the Road

A great article on Turkey’s internal politics and how it can play not just a positive role, but a leadership role in the new Middle East.

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Spotsy School Board Goes Off the Deep End

Take a look at the Spotsylvaina School Board website recently? In a unanimous 7-0 vote, the School Board announced the following in a public session on July 28th: If the School Board Resolution passed on June 13, 2005 authorizing the … Continue reading

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Virtual gaming’s elusive exchange rates

For one reason or another, I simply find the idea of virtual economies through Multiplayer Online RPG’s fascinating. For instance, did you know that Everquest’s GDP is greater than that of India or China? Amazing stuff when you really think … Continue reading

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