2 Dead in Colo. Shootings 65 Miles Apart
By GEORGE MERRITT (Associated Press Writer)
From Associated Press

December 09, 2007 6:33 PM EST

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At Sudan's insistence, the U.N. Security Council agreed the force would be predominantly African. But the Sudanese government has refused to approve non-African units from Thailand, Nepal and Nordic countries ( Read more... )

You know, you can blame Christians for a lot, generally up to about the 1600s. Since then, we've evolved. Also, we've come to the understanding that Christ is strong enough to take a few jests, even a few insults, much like the "christ in the urine" of Mapplethorpe fame.

But this story is nuts ( Read more... )

I am watching "Beyond the Gates" and I am fuming. For all the good the UN has done, it is undoubtedly a partner in the genocides of the world if only by being unwilling to make a stand. I seek peace, but I believe that peace must be guarded well by force; in fact, it is the only thing that truly ensures peace ( Read more... )

Environmental Rant ( Read more... )

Last night, I went to Taco Bell to fetch some taco-y goodness for the bride and myself. I waited in the drive-thru line for 15 minutes. When I noticed that it had yet to move, I parked the truck and headed into the dining room. I was one of two customers present there ( Read more... )

Finally saw "Running with Scissors" last night.

I'd give anything to have those two hours of my life back.

Wow, it's been forever since I was on here. A lot has happened. Most of it mundane. For those of you who kept me on your friends lists during various Spring Cleaning events, I thank you ( Read more... )

It's been a long time since I posted anything. It's odd that I choose this as a return.

Thoughts on Abstinence and PromiscuityIn light of the latest book in the Atheist genre, “God is Not Great,” I thought it would be good to address one of the main thrusts of the book, which is sexual activity. The author claims that one of the primary motives of ( Read more... )

"It is outrageous, in a post 9/11 world, that a company would use this type of marketing scheme," said Mayor Thomas Menino. "I am prepared to take any and all legal action against Turner Broadcasting and its affiliates for all expenses incurred during the response to today's incidents ( Read more... )