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Way To Embarrass Arizona, @GovBrewer

January 25th, 2012 | 2 Comments

Today, during President Obama’s visit to Arizona, reporters say the Governor and he exchanged some “tense words”.  The AP snapped this photo: I can almost here her say “Now you listen to me, boy!” Way to embarrass the entire state of Arizona, Governor GED. … Read entire article »

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God Is Not A Fight Fan

Interesting article, an interview with Chael Sonnen, posted by a friend of mine on Facebook: The most recent example was Edson Barboza’s profuse denials of responsibility for his spin-kick KO of Terry Etim. He repeatedly pointed at the sky to indicate that the kick had been divinely ordained. “You know, these guys want to talk about God. ‘Oh, I want to thank God. I want to thank God.’” he told MMA Fighting. “Listen, I’m a God-fearing man, go to church every Sunday and have since I was a boy. But if I ever found out that God cared one way or another about a borderline illegal fist-fight on Saturday night, I would be so greatly disappointed that it would … Read entire article »

Monday Mind Dump | More #Misbehavin

We’re now three weeks into 2012 and things are settling down into the standard rhythm after a fairly hectic holiday season.  Kids are back in school, heading towards spring break, and work has returned to somewhat normalcy. So, what could I possibly have on my mind? Well, the way my mind works, once things become somewhat automatic, it frees up brain cells to contemplate life, the universe, and everything.  In other words, it leaves plenty of time to be misbehavin’. First – This was a great weekend.  I skated out of work early on Friday to spend some QT with Charlotte.  One of my outcomes this year was to definitely spend more time dating my wife.  I truly … Read entire article »

Burger King Bringing Obesity To Your Door

Oy, are we really so lazy a nation that now going through a drive-thru for fast food is an inconvenience? Burger King thinks so.   Burger King (BKC), trying to regain its place as the nation’s second largest fast-food chain, is trying out home delivery in an effort to boost sales. This is just one of a number of unexpected experiments going on right now. Chains usually try discounts and other moves at this time of year to counter a seasonal sales slump. According to the company website, deliveries cost $2, and there is a minimum order of $8 to $10, depending on the market. Customers can order online or by phone. The restaurant is delivering meals such as 40-piece … Read entire article »

Joel Convinced Me – Don’t “Go Dark”, Go #Misbehavin Over SOPA

This morning, I had planned to take HT dark for 24 hours in protest of SOPA and PIPA, the corporate “anti-piracy” internet legislation winding its way through Congress. While I agree that piracy is an issue, I believe these two bills are draconian in nature, as they allow corporations and the government to force ISPs to censor or even completely remove websites from the internet. There are better ways to combat piracy. From the EFF: Big media and its allies in Congress are billing the Internet blacklist legislation as a new way to battle online infringement. But innovation and free speech advocates know that this initiative will do little to stop infringement online. What it will do is compromise … Read entire article »

AZ Senator @RichCrandall | Let Them Eat…..Nothing

A Senate panel led by an East Valley lawmaker agreed Tuesday to let schools opt out of the federal program to offer free and reduced-price lunches for needy students. Sen. Rich Crandall, R-Mesa, said the state should not be imposing these mandates on public schools. He said the decision whether to participate in the National School Lunch Program – and deal with the various restrictions – is best left to local school officials. “So who gets hurt the worst under this mandate is the middle income; people who don’t qualify for free and reduced-price lunch are just above it,” he said. – Via MSNBC Of course, Crandall says schools could opt-out and still continue to offer the program…. … Read entire article »

Focus On The Family – Protecting Newborns Isn’t Pro-Life

When is being pro-life not being pro-life?  When one supports environmental restrictions on the amount of mercury newborns are exposed to. Like David Barton, who has no academic training as a historian but is the Religious Right’s point person on American history, Calvin Beinser of the Cornwall Alliance has no scientific credentials but has become the go-to person for right-wing activists on questions of science, particularly climate change. While he lacks any credentials what Beisner does have is close ties to organizations financed by the energy industry and a history of attacking scientists, spreading misinformation, and fueling fears that the environmental movement is a pagan plot to destroy Christianity and kill “about 95% of the human race.” Energy industry apologist Calvin Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance appeared on Janet Parshall’s radio … Read entire article »

Does Science Make Belief In God Obsolete?

I recently found the website for the John Templeton Foundation and their “Big Question” essay series through a friend of mine’s tweet.  The big question he linked to was “Does Science Make Belief in God Obsolete?” There are a few short essays that run the gamut from yes to no to yes… if and no… but. My answer?  No. Science is simply the toolbox we use to understand and, in some instances, control the world around us. It helps us to explain the world, yet it cannot, and did not, create the world.   Related articles God need not be the enemy of science (newstatesman.com) … Read entire article »

Farewell @PastorMark

The time has come for you to give up the reins.  Despite your promise to be more cognizant of the words you use after your “effeminate worship leader” Facebook status, you continue to be as obnoxious and classless as ever.  You continue to belittle anyone who doesn’t agree with your hyper-masculine brand of …well, can’t really call it Christianity anymore. After mocking the entire Christian society within the UK, you appeared on Unbelievable, British radio show and took the opportunity to belittle, insult, and demean the host and his wife. You see, the host’s wife is the pastor of their church.  Something which evidently gets under your skin. Brierley: Well we’re not a huge church, unlike yours, but I’d … Read entire article »

Dear @ThePublicEditor Of The New York Times

I must have read your column titled “Should The Times Be a Truth Vigilante?” three or four dozen times today and only one thought comes to mind. How far has the craft of journalism fallen that you actually have to ask this question? Isn’t that the point of the 4th estate, to be the “truth tellers” in American society so that the public can be educated on the issues affecting them and the country in general? You ask in your article: I’m looking for reader input on whether and when New York Times news reporters should challenge “facts” that are asserted by newsmakers they write about. [snip] Is that the prevailing view? And if so, how can The Times do this … Read entire article »

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