Friday, August 29, 2008
McCain for the win
So "McCain chooses Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for V.P. "
I love everything about this pick. Palin has bona fide conservative credentials. She's smart, pretty (something McCain is sorely lacking), and threatens to take some dissatisfied Hillary supporter votes away from the Democrats.
On top of it all, McCain stole Obama's thunder after last night's DNC acceptance speech. This should be a day where all the news sites are talking about Obama. But looking at those sites today, you wouldn't even know Obama gave his most important speech of the campaign last night. Oba-who?
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I love everything about this pick. Palin has bona fide conservative credentials. She's smart, pretty (something McCain is sorely lacking), and threatens to take some dissatisfied Hillary supporter votes away from the Democrats.
On top of it all, McCain stole Obama's thunder after last night's DNC acceptance speech. This should be a day where all the news sites are talking about Obama. But looking at those sites today, you wouldn't even know Obama gave his most important speech of the campaign last night. Oba-who?
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Some parents don't get it
And neither does some news writers. A 16-year-old girl was driving and lost control of her vehicle. Her injuries were fatal.
Yesterday's headline:
Girl in Fatal Wreck Sent Text Message Moments Before Crash
At first glance, it seems this is sad case of not watching the road. The girls mother even she hopes the accident will make other people think before texting and driving. Yes, a common sense lesson for all of us. But wait, if you read the story, there was an even bigger law violation here.
"Authorities say [the girl] had been driving drunk and was speeding."
That's what you call burying the lead. Instead, we get a morality lesson on the dangers of texting and driving. Admittedly, not too smart. But don't you think the bigger cause of her death was the her drinking drunk and speeding?
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Yesterday's headline:
Girl in Fatal Wreck Sent Text Message Moments Before Crash
At first glance, it seems this is sad case of not watching the road. The girls mother even she hopes the accident will make other people think before texting and driving. Yes, a common sense lesson for all of us. But wait, if you read the story, there was an even bigger law violation here.
"Authorities say [the girl] had been driving drunk and was speeding."
That's what you call burying the lead. Instead, we get a morality lesson on the dangers of texting and driving. Admittedly, not too smart. But don't you think the bigger cause of her death was the her drinking drunk and speeding?
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
Football=Marriage?
Last week I posted about the annoying comparison of a football contract to a marriage. The AP continued that yesterday:
Our media culture can't tell the difference between a sports contract and a marriage. No wonder the institution of marriage is in trouble. I think this comes from an emerging idea that marriage is nothing more than a civil contract to be dissolved when at least one party finds the continuation of the contract to be inconvenient.
So the question, is our society's outlook of marriage to low, or our view of sports too high?
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Favre retired in March, but then decided he still wanted to play. After a messy divorce with Green Bay, the Packers traded him to New York, where he's going through his 18th training camp.
Our media culture can't tell the difference between a sports contract and a marriage. No wonder the institution of marriage is in trouble. I think this comes from an emerging idea that marriage is nothing more than a civil contract to be dissolved when at least one party finds the continuation of the contract to be inconvenient.
So the question, is our society's outlook of marriage to low, or our view of sports too high?
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Thursday, August 07, 2008
Football isn't like marriage
This summer's sports soap opera has finally ended with the Green Bay Packers trading their un-retiring and future hall of fame quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets.
Packers president Mark Murphy said, "It's like a marriage that ends. It happens. Neither party is at fault."
Now I'm a guy who views Superbowl Sunday as a holiday (albeit a secular one - like Labor Day). But even I do not confuse a business negotiation with a marriage.
Uh, Mr. Murphy? Football is not like marriage. Divorce is never no one's fault. In marriage, two people take vows. These vows normally involve a lifetime commitment, unlike a football contract. Marriages the end in divorce are because one or both spouses don't live up to those vows.
Marriage is in trouble when so casually dismiss one of the greatest tragedies in society.
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Packers president Mark Murphy said, "It's like a marriage that ends. It happens. Neither party is at fault."
Now I'm a guy who views Superbowl Sunday as a holiday (albeit a secular one - like Labor Day). But even I do not confuse a business negotiation with a marriage.
Uh, Mr. Murphy? Football is not like marriage. Divorce is never no one's fault. In marriage, two people take vows. These vows normally involve a lifetime commitment, unlike a football contract. Marriages the end in divorce are because one or both spouses don't live up to those vows.
Marriage is in trouble when so casually dismiss one of the greatest tragedies in society.
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Do you remember?
Someday I'll be able to tell my grandchildren that I remember where I was when I learned that Brett Favre got traded to the New York Jets... (continue reading &aquo;)
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Friday, February 10, 2006
Search engine blindness
Yahoo! has been accused of releasing information to the Chinese government which led to the a Chinese dissident being imprisoned for eight years.
Google is releasing a Chinese version of their site that will censor search results (in spite of their "don't be evil" motto).
Today, Google produced a video commenting on Michelle Malkin. Michelle Malkin pointed out that Danish Imams had fabricated some offensive cartoons about the Muslim prophet Muhammed and blamed the cartoons on the Danish newspaper that previously printed a series of 12 cartoons. In the video, Google said it is not clear how much of Malkin's theory is true.
What? Michelle Malkin provided links to news organizations to back up her statement. How does Google not know how to verify this information? Do the people at Google not know how to click on links? First, the three pictures did not run in the original Danish newspaper; they should be able to verify that through their own search engine. Second, there is absolutely no doubt that one of the fabricated pictures taken from a French newspaper story about a pig calling contest and had nothing to do with Islam or Muhammed until the Imams claimed it did.
I'm sick of both Yahoo! and Google at this point. (Yes, I know Google owns blogger who hosts this blog. I'm working on it.)
Update:
By the way, if you are concerned about Yahoo! helping to jail Chinese citizens, you can call their media relations at (408) 349-3300.
Google is releasing a Chinese version of their site that will censor search results (in spite of their "don't be evil" motto).
Today, Google produced a video commenting on Michelle Malkin. Michelle Malkin pointed out that Danish Imams had fabricated some offensive cartoons about the Muslim prophet Muhammed and blamed the cartoons on the Danish newspaper that previously printed a series of 12 cartoons. In the video, Google said it is not clear how much of Malkin's theory is true.
What? Michelle Malkin provided links to news organizations to back up her statement. How does Google not know how to verify this information? Do the people at Google not know how to click on links? First, the three pictures did not run in the original Danish newspaper; they should be able to verify that through their own search engine. Second, there is absolutely no doubt that one of the fabricated pictures taken from a French newspaper story about a pig calling contest and had nothing to do with Islam or Muhammed until the Imams claimed it did.
I'm sick of both Yahoo! and Google at this point. (Yes, I know Google owns blogger who hosts this blog. I'm working on it.)
Update:
By the way, if you are concerned about Yahoo! helping to jail Chinese citizens, you can call their media relations at (408) 349-3300.
Monday, February 06, 2006
Carolyn remembered
Carolyn Frances Whitaker was born February 21, 1948 in Denver, CO. Her parents were John Ward and Violet Marie Hitchell Ward. Early in her life Carolyn lived in Chula Vista, CA, Platte, SD, and Orange, CA. She was the fourth child of five. The year that she spent in Platte with her grandmother was especially significant in her life.
Carolyn graduated from Orange (CA) High School in 1966. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Irvine in 1973, specializing in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Carolyn was employed by Rockwell International on the Space Shuttle program in the 1970's in Environmental control and Life Support Systems.
Carolyn also did environmental airport noise consulting for J.J. Van Houten and Associates, and thermal engineering for TRW Systems. She became a registered Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering in 1978.
Carolyn married Will in 1975. They have one daughter, Bonnie, who was born in 1978. The Whitakers Lived in Diamond Bar, CA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA between 1975 and 1994.
In 1985, Carolyn made a career change. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from Chapman University. She was licensed as a Marriage, Family, and Child counselor in California. She also was a Certified Trauma Counselor. Carolyn worked as a counselor in several clinics and also established a private practice.
With a move to Tucson, AZ in 1994 Carolyn became a Certified Professional Counselor and Certified Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona. She worked as a Mental Health Counselor for Palo Verde Hospital, and was also in private practice. Later she did substitute teaching in the Marana Unified School District.
Carolyn's varied interests have included Making clothes, painting, and writing. She taught sewing classes at Stretch & Sew in the 1980's.
Carolyn became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1990. Her callings in the church included ward librarian, in-service teacher where she trained other teachers, stake missionary, and primary teacher. Recently, she served a mission at the Tucson West Family History Center assisting members of the Church as well as many who are not members of the church who were interested in searching their genealogical roots.
Carolyn was diagnosed with cancer in the lower abdomen in late 2005. After a short struggle with the cancer, she passed away on January 31, 2006. Carolyn is survived by her husband Will Whitaker. She is also survived by three siblings: James Ward of San Diego, Alice Nelson of Redding, CA, and John Ward of Centennial, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Thomas Matthew Ward. Other survivors include her daughter Bonnie Harper and son-in-law Kevin Harper, and their children Margaret, Matthew and Andrew.
Carolyn graduated from Orange (CA) High School in 1966. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Irvine in 1973, specializing in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Carolyn was employed by Rockwell International on the Space Shuttle program in the 1970's in Environmental control and Life Support Systems.
Carolyn also did environmental airport noise consulting for J.J. Van Houten and Associates, and thermal engineering for TRW Systems. She became a registered Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering in 1978.
Carolyn married Will in 1975. They have one daughter, Bonnie, who was born in 1978. The Whitakers Lived in Diamond Bar, CA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA between 1975 and 1994.
In 1985, Carolyn made a career change. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from Chapman University. She was licensed as a Marriage, Family, and Child counselor in California. She also was a Certified Trauma Counselor. Carolyn worked as a counselor in several clinics and also established a private practice.
With a move to Tucson, AZ in 1994 Carolyn became a Certified Professional Counselor and Certified Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona. She worked as a Mental Health Counselor for Palo Verde Hospital, and was also in private practice. Later she did substitute teaching in the Marana Unified School District.
Carolyn's varied interests have included Making clothes, painting, and writing. She taught sewing classes at Stretch & Sew in the 1980's.
Carolyn became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1990. Her callings in the church included ward librarian, in-service teacher where she trained other teachers, stake missionary, and primary teacher. Recently, she served a mission at the Tucson West Family History Center assisting members of the Church as well as many who are not members of the church who were interested in searching their genealogical roots.
Carolyn was diagnosed with cancer in the lower abdomen in late 2005. After a short struggle with the cancer, she passed away on January 31, 2006. Carolyn is survived by her husband Will Whitaker. She is also survived by three siblings: James Ward of San Diego, Alice Nelson of Redding, CA, and John Ward of Centennial, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Thomas Matthew Ward. Other survivors include her daughter Bonnie Harper and son-in-law Kevin Harper, and their children Margaret, Matthew and Andrew.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Road Trip!
My brother and I are driving to Tucson for our Aunt Carolyn's funeral. Someone told me that sounds like a plot for an indie film.
(overdub in a deep husky voice)"Two brothers on a journey of discovery. All they have is a car, an iPod - and each other..."
(overdub in a deep husky voice)"Two brothers on a journey of discovery. All they have is a car, an iPod - and each other..."
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Mourning
My aunt Carolyn died this morning of complications of colon cancer. The news shocked me; I didn't even know she was sick.
When I was growing up, we would visit her family in California a couple of times every year. I still associate her with Disneyland and Knott's Berry farm.
She is survived by her husband, daughter and grandchildren. May God bless you Carolyn.
When I was growing up, we would visit her family in California a couple of times every year. I still associate her with Disneyland and Knott's Berry farm.
She is survived by her husband, daughter and grandchildren. May God bless you Carolyn.
Sucking the joy out of life.
An environmental group is now claiming that "new car smell" is toxic. According to them new car interiors have dangerous levels of chemicals.
We know their claim is true from all the new car owners who are vearing off the road after being overcome by toxins and collapsing behind the wheel. Wait, that isn't happening. Somehow our society has survived decades with new car smell - this silent killer (insert scary music here: da da da dum!). Thankfully these people warned me before I drove my new Elantra any more. At least I'll take precautions now, like sticking my head out the window whenever I'm driving. Or maybe not.
I feel sorry for these people. They go through life looking for hidden dangers and can't even enjoy one of the smaller pleasures in life - that new car smell.
Update:
An EPA advisory group thinks Teflon causes cancer now.
We know their claim is true from all the new car owners who are vearing off the road after being overcome by toxins and collapsing behind the wheel. Wait, that isn't happening. Somehow our society has survived decades with new car smell - this silent killer (insert scary music here: da da da dum!). Thankfully these people warned me before I drove my new Elantra any more. At least I'll take precautions now, like sticking my head out the window whenever I'm driving. Or maybe not.
I feel sorry for these people. They go through life looking for hidden dangers and can't even enjoy one of the smaller pleasures in life - that new car smell.
Update:
An EPA advisory group thinks Teflon causes cancer now.
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Why are they scared?
Blogging is getting more and more influential. Each side of the blogosphere has had an impact. Senator Trent Lott had to resign as majority leader when he made a comment in support of Strom Thurmond that sounded as if he was supporting segregation. Had not blogs on the the left made a stink, it would have died down.
CBS was made to look foolish when memos it used in a news story criticial of President Bush were proven to be false within hours of the story airing thanks to the guys at Powerline Blog.
Most recently (and perhaps most dramatically) the liberal government in Canada was ousted in the last election thanks to Captain's Quarters, an American blogger, who exposed political corruption in the Great White North.
So what happens when people become influential and others feel threatened. The threatened people insult them. Makes you wonder, if three successful lawyers like the guys at Powerline are "afraid of dealing with people in real life", what does that make people who draw cartoons for a living?
CBS was made to look foolish when memos it used in a news story criticial of President Bush were proven to be false within hours of the story airing thanks to the guys at Powerline Blog.
Most recently (and perhaps most dramatically) the liberal government in Canada was ousted in the last election thanks to Captain's Quarters, an American blogger, who exposed political corruption in the Great White North.
So what happens when people become influential and others feel threatened. The threatened people insult them. Makes you wonder, if three successful lawyers like the guys at Powerline are "afraid of dealing with people in real life", what does that make people who draw cartoons for a living?
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Which sports car are you?
I'm a Mazda Miata!
You like to soak up the sun, but your tastes are down to earth. Everyone thinks you're cute. Life is a winding road, and you like to take the curves in stride. Let other people compete in the rat race - you're just here to enjoy the ride.
Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.
Honeybun is a Lamborghini Murcielago!
You're not subtle, but you don't want to be. Fast, loud, and dramatic, you want people to notice you, and then get out of the way. In a world full of sheep, you're a raging bull.
Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.
OK, that isn't embarrassing for me.
Liberals are anti-democracy.
Despite liberal claims that republicans and President Bush are fascists, it turns out that liberals are anti-democracy.
The biggest example is the abortion issues. Liberals frequently refer to polls they claim show that Americans want abortion to remain legal. Yet they are afraid to let people vote on it. Liberals rely on the Supreme Court to keep abortion legal.
Liberals are also against freedom of speech. That is, they are against freedom of speech for people with whom they disagree. University of North Carolina at Greensboro recently tried to punish a libertarian campus group for ,ironically, protesting the university's restrictions on free speech. The university dropped all charges only after wide attention was drawn to their unconstitutional actions. TheFire.org documents case after case of colleges trying to silence conservative students. The motto of too many universities is "free speech for me but not for thee."
Need another example? Check out Zombietime's photo essay about the Walk For Life demonstration in San Francisco on January 21. He documents an organized effort of leftist groups that were trying to disrupt the march to silence the conservative march.
Now there were a few extreme right protestors - both sides have their wackos. But they extreme rightists weren't the ones trying to keep a liberals from stating their message. It was liberals who were trying to prevent conservatives from exercising their right to demonstrate. My favorite photo is the one where the police officer is explaining to an anacharist why exactly Christians are allowed to display their messages. Clearly he doesn't understand the freedom of speech protects the expression of other view points.
The biggest example is the abortion issues. Liberals frequently refer to polls they claim show that Americans want abortion to remain legal. Yet they are afraid to let people vote on it. Liberals rely on the Supreme Court to keep abortion legal.
Liberals are also against freedom of speech. That is, they are against freedom of speech for people with whom they disagree. University of North Carolina at Greensboro recently tried to punish a libertarian campus group for ,ironically, protesting the university's restrictions on free speech. The university dropped all charges only after wide attention was drawn to their unconstitutional actions. TheFire.org documents case after case of colleges trying to silence conservative students. The motto of too many universities is "free speech for me but not for thee."
Need another example? Check out Zombietime's photo essay about the Walk For Life demonstration in San Francisco on January 21. He documents an organized effort of leftist groups that were trying to disrupt the march to silence the conservative march.
Now there were a few extreme right protestors - both sides have their wackos. But they extreme rightists weren't the ones trying to keep a liberals from stating their message. It was liberals who were trying to prevent conservatives from exercising their right to demonstrate. My favorite photo is the one where the police officer is explaining to an anacharist why exactly Christians are allowed to display their messages. Clearly he doesn't understand the freedom of speech protects the expression of other view points.
Canceling Daniel
NBC has cancelled "The Book of Daniel", the TV show about a drug addicted Episcopal priest whose family includes a drug dealing daughter and promiscuous son. The show also characterizes Jesus as a sidekick to Daniel.
Do you think there are producers working for NBC that are scratching their heads and wondering why a show that addresses "spiritual issues" isn't being watched?
It amazes me how these networks completely misunderstand their audience.
Do you think there are producers working for NBC that are scratching their heads and wondering why a show that addresses "spiritual issues" isn't being watched?
It amazes me how these networks completely misunderstand their audience.
Disney and Pixar
Steve Jobs became even richer yesterday when Disney announced it is buying Pixar (Jobs is founder and CEO) for $7.4 billion. Yes, with a "B".
I suppose it had to. The only Disney's own animated studios haven't put out a hit movie since "The Lion King". The days of "Little Mermaid" and "Beauty and the Beast" are long gone. Anyone remember the debacle that was "Brother Bear"?
In the mean time Pixar has had hit after hit. They ignore the PC pandering and put out hits like "Toy Story", "Monsters Inc." and "The Incredibles".
The only way this will be successful is if Disney stays away from Pixar's creative decisions. If day Disney pushes a Pixar movie with an environmental message is the day we see Pixar's first flop.
I suppose it had to. The only Disney's own animated studios haven't put out a hit movie since "The Lion King". The days of "Little Mermaid" and "Beauty and the Beast" are long gone. Anyone remember the debacle that was "Brother Bear"?
In the mean time Pixar has had hit after hit. They ignore the PC pandering and put out hits like "Toy Story", "Monsters Inc." and "The Incredibles".
The only way this will be successful is if Disney stays away from Pixar's creative decisions. If day Disney pushes a Pixar movie with an environmental message is the day we see Pixar's first flop.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Jerks in Italy
Why is "protesting" now a synonym for jerk? Yesterday, anti-globalization protestors took the Olympic torch from an athlete running the torch in Italy.
In the past, protesting meant drawing people's attention to your cause. Now it seems to mean demonstrating how much of an ass you are. Why do these people think that will change anyone's mind. The only thing it proves is that anti-globalization is the position of selfish people. Who wants to join that movement?
In the past, protesting meant drawing people's attention to your cause. Now it seems to mean demonstrating how much of an ass you are. Why do these people think that will change anyone's mind. The only thing it proves is that anti-globalization is the position of selfish people. Who wants to join that movement?
Monday, January 23, 2006
Keep your loved ones close
I flipping stations on the way home from work tonight and landed on Art Bell. If you don't know, Bell hosts a late night show that focuses on the paranormal. I'm not a fan of the show but this one caught my attention.
Art was describing the events that led to the death of his wife, Romona, earlier this month on January 5th. They were travelling in their RV and Romona began having problems with her athsma. In Laughlin Neveda, they stopped at an RV park. Art stayed up with his wife through the night while they waited for the medication she took to work. Finally, Romona told him she was feeling better and they went to bed early in the morning.
They went to bed and he put his arm around her and said "I love you." She said "I love you too." I'm sure you've guessed those were the last words they said to each other.
Art woke up at about 1:30 PM alone in the bed. He went out into the living room part of the RV and found his wife's body on the couch. The best guess is that shortly after Art fell asleep, Romona got up and went into the living room to use a nebulizer treatment. The coroner said she either fell asleep or passed out before dying. She was 47.
Art said the coroner sent him a letter with some advice for people on how to treat their loved ones. The coroner said that he sees many people who wish for one more minute with their loved one to say the "I love you" that they didn't say the last time they parted. This is why I never leave the house or let Honeybun leave without giving her a kiss saying those words. I'm serious - every time.
Art was describing the events that led to the death of his wife, Romona, earlier this month on January 5th. They were travelling in their RV and Romona began having problems with her athsma. In Laughlin Neveda, they stopped at an RV park. Art stayed up with his wife through the night while they waited for the medication she took to work. Finally, Romona told him she was feeling better and they went to bed early in the morning.
They went to bed and he put his arm around her and said "I love you." She said "I love you too." I'm sure you've guessed those were the last words they said to each other.
Art woke up at about 1:30 PM alone in the bed. He went out into the living room part of the RV and found his wife's body on the couch. The best guess is that shortly after Art fell asleep, Romona got up and went into the living room to use a nebulizer treatment. The coroner said she either fell asleep or passed out before dying. She was 47.
Art said the coroner sent him a letter with some advice for people on how to treat their loved ones. The coroner said that he sees many people who wish for one more minute with their loved one to say the "I love you" that they didn't say the last time they parted. This is why I never leave the house or let Honeybun leave without giving her a kiss saying those words. I'm serious - every time.
No more Sixpence
I found out tonight that Sixpence None the Richer is apparently sixpence not together anymore. The good news is that lead singer Leigh Nash is going solo and will have an album out this year. Woohoo!
She even has a blog where you can hear a demo of a song that will be on the album.
She even has a blog where you can hear a demo of a song that will be on the album.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
iPod additions
Just updated the iPod with Death Cab for Cutie, Mazzy Star, and Steve Taylor.
Death Cab for Cutie is one of those 10-year overnight sensations. That is, they've been putting out indie releases for years and have just had their first release on a major label.
The Mazzy Star album is "So Tonight That I Might See" released in 1993 - easily their best. If you like a psychadelic style, you need to check them out. I had the cassette tape when it first came out but never got around to buying the CD. Well, thanks to an iTunes gift card for Christmas, it was time.
The gift card also got me the Steve Taylor "Meltdown" album from 1983. Steve Taylor was a "Christian" act. He had a long solo career spanning into the late 90's. He is certainly a Christian but he never was an evangelizer. His music was generally social commentary from a Christian perspective with a lot of humor thrown in. His biting wit frequently targeted so-called Christian beliefs he disagreed with. For instance his "I Blew Up the Clinic Real Good" from the album I Predict 1990 mocked abortion clinic bombers. (If you know where I can get a copy of that one on CD, let me know.)
Meltdown was his first full length album. Taylor was "alternative" before alternative was cool. Probably why I'm such a fan of the genre.
Death Cab for Cutie is one of those 10-year overnight sensations. That is, they've been putting out indie releases for years and have just had their first release on a major label.
The Mazzy Star album is "So Tonight That I Might See" released in 1993 - easily their best. If you like a psychadelic style, you need to check them out. I had the cassette tape when it first came out but never got around to buying the CD. Well, thanks to an iTunes gift card for Christmas, it was time.
The gift card also got me the Steve Taylor "Meltdown" album from 1983. Steve Taylor was a "Christian" act. He had a long solo career spanning into the late 90's. He is certainly a Christian but he never was an evangelizer. His music was generally social commentary from a Christian perspective with a lot of humor thrown in. His biting wit frequently targeted so-called Christian beliefs he disagreed with. For instance his "I Blew Up the Clinic Real Good" from the album I Predict 1990 mocked abortion clinic bombers. (If you know where I can get a copy of that one on CD, let me know.)
Meltdown was his first full length album. Taylor was "alternative" before alternative was cool. Probably why I'm such a fan of the genre.
Great idea that will never happen
DownsizeDC.org wants to pass legislation requiring legislators to know actually read the bills they vote on. They call it the "Read the Bills Act".
It is a great idea doomed to failure. No one in congress is going to pass a law creating more work for themselves.
Then again, this group is against the Patriot Act so maybe the idea isn't that good after all.
It is a great idea doomed to failure. No one in congress is going to pass a law creating more work for themselves.
Then again, this group is against the Patriot Act so maybe the idea isn't that good after all.
Friday, January 20, 2006
Testosterone deficiency
Thursday night was my first class of the new semester. The class is technical editing. Many people in the program warned me to not take any other classes while I'm in this one. Supposedly it is challenging and time consuming.
There are only seven students in the class. I am the only man. Yep, six other women. I'm not sure why the technical communications program has so many more women than men. Yes, there is a writing component but this program is also heavy in technological courses like html and xml coding, mulitmedia authoring - things that women generally aren't known to flock to.
Then there is the problem that men are outnumbered by women in college these days. It sure is evident in my program. Where did all the men go?
There are only seven students in the class. I am the only man. Yep, six other women. I'm not sure why the technical communications program has so many more women than men. Yes, there is a writing component but this program is also heavy in technological courses like html and xml coding, mulitmedia authoring - things that women generally aren't known to flock to.
Then there is the problem that men are outnumbered by women in college these days. It sure is evident in my program. Where did all the men go?
Monday, January 16, 2006
Unexplained mysteries
I actually spell checked my last post using Blogger's spell check before I sent it. Yes, amazing I know.
My question is how does a spell checker on a blogging site not know the words "blog" and "blogging"? That would be like MS Word not knowing how to spell "word processor."
My question is how does a spell checker on a blogging site not know the words "blog" and "blogging"? That would be like MS Word not knowing how to spell "word processor."
The best stories are the ones you make up
I think I brought the flu back from New Mexico with me. What to do when you're sick?
A. Watch daytime TV.
B. Blog.
C. Drink IBC.
Since A is worse than being sick, I'm going with B & C. I'm pretty sure medical experts agree that IBC rootbeer shortens the duration of the flu by at least 3 to 4 minutes.
As for blogging, I see the New York Times published a fake photo today (hat tip Powerline Blog). The caption claims to show the remains of a missile that destroyed from a home in Pakistan. This is supposedly the result of an airstrike from a Predator Drone the happened on January 13th that is getting protests from Pakistani citizens. Yahoo News changed their caption to claim it is "unexploded ordinance". The catch here is that the attack was from a predator drone which doesn't carry ordinance. American Thinker has a through debunking of claim.
Is this another case of "fake but accurate" reporting that CBS news invented with the forged Air National Guard memo?
A. Watch daytime TV.
B. Blog.
C. Drink IBC.
Since A is worse than being sick, I'm going with B & C. I'm pretty sure medical experts agree that IBC rootbeer shortens the duration of the flu by at least 3 to 4 minutes.
As for blogging, I see the New York Times published a fake photo today (hat tip Powerline Blog). The caption claims to show the remains of a missile that destroyed from a home in Pakistan. This is supposedly the result of an airstrike from a Predator Drone the happened on January 13th that is getting protests from Pakistani citizens. Yahoo News changed their caption to claim it is "unexploded ordinance". The catch here is that the attack was from a predator drone which doesn't carry ordinance. American Thinker has a through debunking of claim.
Is this another case of "fake but accurate" reporting that CBS news invented with the forged Air National Guard memo?
Friday, January 13, 2006
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
On the road.
I made it to the sprawling metropolis of Walsenburg. Watch out for the traffic jams here.
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At the terminal
On the bus now. Words you won't hear at a Greyhound terminal - 'Now boarding business class.'
I'm at the Greyhound station.
I'm at the Greyhound station. Doesn't give me much confidence that a sign over the door to the loading area says 'Las Cuces'
The Odessey Begins
So last week our Saturn blew its engine and we need to get a new car. Honeybun was still in Las Cruces, NM with my in-laws helping her sister with our new nephew. Of course she has our Envoy there. I've been without a car for a week now. Thankfully Honeybun found a great deal on a new Hyundai Elantra down there (she's a great deal maker).
So this morning I'm taking a Greyhound bus down to Las Cruces and Honeybun and I will drive both vehicles back on Friday. I'll see if I can blog a bit by cell-phone with a few pics to document my trials and tribulations. I believe Dante designated a 14-hour bus ride as the third circle of hell...
So this morning I'm taking a Greyhound bus down to Las Cruces and Honeybun and I will drive both vehicles back on Friday. I'll see if I can blog a bit by cell-phone with a few pics to document my trials and tribulations. I believe Dante designated a 14-hour bus ride as the third circle of hell...
Friday, January 06, 2006
Kicked off Vick
Today, college star Marcus Vick was kicked off the Virginia Tech football team he led to the Gator Bowl this past season. The time cited his repeated legal (i.e. criminal) problems and his unsportmanslike conduct during the Gator Bowl when he stomped on an opposing player's calf.
This story quickly follows the news the another former college star Maurice Clarett has been arrested for armed robbery.
I find stories like this fascinating. Marcus Vick is a young man who is following in his older brother's footsteps - seemingly on a guaranteed track to a lucrative NFL contract. Yet he is self destructing similar to Terrell Owens. Maurice Clarett was a hot prospect who also seemed assured of a profitable NFL contract yet couldn't keep himself out of trouble.
They have the ability, their failings can only be the result of flaws in their character. Shakespeare could have written plays about these guys.
This story quickly follows the news the another former college star Maurice Clarett has been arrested for armed robbery.
I find stories like this fascinating. Marcus Vick is a young man who is following in his older brother's footsteps - seemingly on a guaranteed track to a lucrative NFL contract. Yet he is self destructing similar to Terrell Owens. Maurice Clarett was a hot prospect who also seemed assured of a profitable NFL contract yet couldn't keep himself out of trouble.
They have the ability, their failings can only be the result of flaws in their character. Shakespeare could have written plays about these guys.
It's all Bush's fault
Now that the unemployment rate is down to 4.9%, I wonder if President Bush will keep getting blamed for a horrible economy?
Saturday, December 31, 2005
2006 Predictions
So once again my predictions for the last year were off. Although I would say I did about as well as Sylvia Browne who makes predictions for a living - most of which don't happen (Hussein dying before his trial began? Not).
Of course inaccurate predications never stop any fake seer worth his salt from making more. So here are my predictions for 2006.
1. Pink will become the new pink. The number 5 will be the new 9.
2. Moveon.org will claim that all citizens are entitled to iPods. Democrats will submit a bill to subsidize iPod purchases for the homeless. The homeless will then use their iPods as hammers to fix the wobbly wheels on their shopping carts.
3. PETA will continue to kill 80% of the animals it receives while claiming to advocate for animal rights. (I guess that means they have the right to be killed in the backs of vans and thrown into garbage dumpsters.)
4. Church critics will be appalled that Pope Benedict XVI continues to be catholic.
5. Democrats will continue to be appalled that George W. Bush wants to nominate conservative leaning judges to the Courts. (I know, some of these predictions are like shooting fish in a barrel).
6. A pharmaceutical company will find a cure for cancer. The previously undiscovered side effect that the drug increases flatulence will allow lawyers to sue the company into bankruptcy while claiming they are protecting consumers from the increased threat of global warning.
7. Michael Jackson will leave the music business and invest heavily in movie theaters. He will henceforth be known as “the King of Popcorn”.
8. Google will index everything in your house. Activists will complain about invasions of privacy, but most people will cheer when they learn you can google “car keys” and find you left them in the den.
9. Iran will be eliminated in the first round of the soccer World Cup after loosing all its games to Mexico, Portugal, and Angola. Iran will call on all Muslim countries to attack Israel after blaming the losses on a Zionist conspiracy.
10. Another country will win the soccer World Cup. Americans won’t notice.
Of course inaccurate predications never stop any fake seer worth his salt from making more. So here are my predictions for 2006.
1. Pink will become the new pink. The number 5 will be the new 9.
2. Moveon.org will claim that all citizens are entitled to iPods. Democrats will submit a bill to subsidize iPod purchases for the homeless. The homeless will then use their iPods as hammers to fix the wobbly wheels on their shopping carts.
3. PETA will continue to kill 80% of the animals it receives while claiming to advocate for animal rights. (I guess that means they have the right to be killed in the backs of vans and thrown into garbage dumpsters.)
4. Church critics will be appalled that Pope Benedict XVI continues to be catholic.
5. Democrats will continue to be appalled that George W. Bush wants to nominate conservative leaning judges to the Courts. (I know, some of these predictions are like shooting fish in a barrel).
6. A pharmaceutical company will find a cure for cancer. The previously undiscovered side effect that the drug increases flatulence will allow lawyers to sue the company into bankruptcy while claiming they are protecting consumers from the increased threat of global warning.
7. Michael Jackson will leave the music business and invest heavily in movie theaters. He will henceforth be known as “the King of Popcorn”.
8. Google will index everything in your house. Activists will complain about invasions of privacy, but most people will cheer when they learn you can google “car keys” and find you left them in the den.
9. Iran will be eliminated in the first round of the soccer World Cup after loosing all its games to Mexico, Portugal, and Angola. Iran will call on all Muslim countries to attack Israel after blaming the losses on a Zionist conspiracy.
10. Another country will win the soccer World Cup. Americans won’t notice.
Friday, December 30, 2005
Florida isn't the "show me" state
A Florida teenager who flew to Iraq without his parents knowledge is headed back to the U.S. He apparently wanted to see the Iraqi elections firsthand.
According to the AP, the teenager recently studied immersion journalism and wanted to see what the Iraqi's are living through. If you haven't heard of "immersion journalism", that is where you learn about journalism by having all of your common sense removed. Apparently he was an excellent student.
Then again, he is a teenager. Common sense is removed from kids at about age 12 before being returned randomly sometime after 20.
According to the AP, the teenager recently studied immersion journalism and wanted to see what the Iraqi's are living through. If you haven't heard of "immersion journalism", that is where you learn about journalism by having all of your common sense removed. Apparently he was an excellent student.
Then again, he is a teenager. Common sense is removed from kids at about age 12 before being returned randomly sometime after 20.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
At least they weren't criminals
Susanne Ostraff was taken hostage in Iraq by terrorists. The German government paid a ransom to free her. Her take on her captors? "I was so happy to know that I had not fallen into the hands of criminals,"
So let's get this right. She thinks the goons who kidnapped her aren't criminals. Okaaayyy.
So let's get this right. She thinks the goons who kidnapped her aren't criminals. Okaaayyy.
Saddam didn't do it?
I think there is a special place in hell for mass murders. I think that place has an adjoining room for the lawyers who defend their attrocities.
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Another nephew
My sister-in-law and her husband welcomed their second son into the world today. Happy birthday Tyler John.
Friday, December 16, 2005
Now here's a corny idea*
The high cost of natural gas is encouraging people to look for other ways to heat their homes. One Colorado company is cashing in by selling stoves that burn shelled corn. The corn is about half the cost of natural gas and it burns so clean there are no restrictions on burning it.Now that is cool.
You know they say that the U.S. is the Saudi Arabia of corn.
*(I know that is a horrible pun. Please don't report me to the blog police.)
You know they say that the U.S. is the Saudi Arabia of corn.
*(I know that is a horrible pun. Please don't report me to the blog police.)
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Most ridiculous iPod accessory
Anyone who has an iPod knows you need a case for it. The problem with the new iPod is that none of the cases from the previous generation iPods fit it because they moved the headphone jack from the center to the right side.
So Apple's solution? A sock. Yep a sock which they call "stylish" and "fun". Really, it is half a sock. They do come in packs of six though. You have your choice of various colors too!
So what do you pay for this innovation in iPod protection?
29 fricken bucks! Yep, that's $29 for six half-socks. What a bargain. I think that breaks down to $2 for the six half-socks and $27 for the Apple logo sewed on to each one.
So Apple's solution? A sock. Yep a sock which they call "stylish" and "fun". Really, it is half a sock. They do come in packs of six though. You have your choice of various colors too!
So what do you pay for this innovation in iPod protection?
29 fricken bucks! Yep, that's $29 for six half-socks. What a bargain. I think that breaks down to $2 for the six half-socks and $27 for the Apple logo sewed on to each one.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Happy Birthday...to me
I'll not dwell on how bad I've been feeling the last couple of days. (Wait, was that dwelling right there?)
The good news is that I was able to enjoy a quiet birthday celebration this evening with Honeybun and my mom and brother. This was number 36 for those of you keeping score.
Honeybun gave me the 60 GB video iPod. The black one. Together, we have about 500 CDs that I had already copied to our computer. Tonight I transferred them to the iPod - all 5022 songs and I only reached about 18 GB. Cool. I'm going to have to download one of the Pixar shorts next. Just because I can ya know?
Oh, and this is the only time I can ever having a "white birthday". Isn't living in Colorado great?
The good news is that I was able to enjoy a quiet birthday celebration this evening with Honeybun and my mom and brother. This was number 36 for those of you keeping score.
Honeybun gave me the 60 GB video iPod. The black one. Together, we have about 500 CDs that I had already copied to our computer. Tonight I transferred them to the iPod - all 5022 songs and I only reached about 18 GB. Cool. I'm going to have to download one of the Pixar shorts next. Just because I can ya know?
Oh, and this is the only time I can ever having a "white birthday". Isn't living in Colorado great?
Saturday, November 12, 2005
I'm an elf?
Elvish
To which race of Middle Earth do you belong?
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Not sure how this came out, especially since I chose Eomer (not an elf) as the leader I'd most like to follow.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Happy Birthday Marines!
Today is the 230th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Eat a piece of cake for the USMC.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
How to self-destruct
Terrell Owens is arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL. Even so, the team he plays for suspended him indefinitely today because he just can't help himself. His talent on the field is undeniable. Sadly, he just can't keep his mouth shut off the field.
During the last off season, he criticized his teammate Donovan McNabb for the way he played in their Superbowl loss last season. Then he did not report to training camp in pre-season to try and get his contract re-negotiated. This past week he said his team would be undefeated if Brett Favre were the starting quarterback instead of McNabb.
It's amazing watching someone like this. He seems to have everything going for him in talent and skill. His performance on the field is amazing, yet he just cannot control himself to be a team player. He alienates everyone around him. Why did the 49ers so willingly let him go to the Eagles? It seems now we know.
What will happen to T.O. now? He wanted more money. That dream is gone. He's damaged goods now. One thing is sure, he won't be with the Eagles much longer. He has pretty much secured the legacy of a problem player rather than a Hall of Fame contender.
I just find it strangely fascinating to watch a someone self-destruct. There aren't many Shakespearean characters with more tragic flaws.
During the last off season, he criticized his teammate Donovan McNabb for the way he played in their Superbowl loss last season. Then he did not report to training camp in pre-season to try and get his contract re-negotiated. This past week he said his team would be undefeated if Brett Favre were the starting quarterback instead of McNabb.
It's amazing watching someone like this. He seems to have everything going for him in talent and skill. His performance on the field is amazing, yet he just cannot control himself to be a team player. He alienates everyone around him. Why did the 49ers so willingly let him go to the Eagles? It seems now we know.
What will happen to T.O. now? He wanted more money. That dream is gone. He's damaged goods now. One thing is sure, he won't be with the Eagles much longer. He has pretty much secured the legacy of a problem player rather than a Hall of Fame contender.
I just find it strangely fascinating to watch a someone self-destruct. There aren't many Shakespearean characters with more tragic flaws.
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Doom - movie review
Movie fact: When entering a building inhabited by monsters, military tactics call for splitting the unit up so that soldiers can be picked off one by one.
Doom exploits this tactic to the fullest. A science station on Mars is being over run by monsters. Marines are sent in to search for and destroy the threat.
This is easily the best video game movie adaption. Of course that doesn't make it good. The monsters are sufficiently scary. The special effects are good. The best part was how they incorporated an important game element. On second thought, Rosamund Pike might have been the best part.
There are some plot holes. Like why do they keep splitting up after a few of their buddies have died that way? Why do the keep referring to marines as "soldiers"? (OK, so Hollywood doesn't know the difference.)
Be prepared for a gory, "f" bomb laden, not suitable for children flick.
2 stars (Slightly more fun that a complete game of Monopoly.)
Doom exploits this tactic to the fullest. A science station on Mars is being over run by monsters. Marines are sent in to search for and destroy the threat.
This is easily the best video game movie adaption. Of course that doesn't make it good. The monsters are sufficiently scary. The special effects are good. The best part was how they incorporated an important game element. On second thought, Rosamund Pike might have been the best part.
There are some plot holes. Like why do they keep splitting up after a few of their buddies have died that way? Why do the keep referring to marines as "soldiers"? (OK, so Hollywood doesn't know the difference.)
Be prepared for a gory, "f" bomb laden, not suitable for children flick.
2 stars (Slightly more fun that a complete game of Monopoly.)
Semi-annual insanity
It is once again time to move your clocks back an hour. Why, because the government thinks we need to somehow save daylight. Except since it is fall, we apparently don't need to save it anymore. Doesn't really make any sense, does it?
When will we stop this foolishness and end daylight savings time?
When will we stop this foolishness and end daylight savings time?
Friday, October 28, 2005
Dishonoring the troops
Michelle Malkin points out how the New York Times misquotes dead soldiers. Cpl. Jeffrey B. Starr wrote a letter prior to his death in Iraq. Here is what the Times printed:
Here is what he wrote:
When you see it in whole, it doesn't sound as much as someone who regretted his duty.
"I kind of predicted this," Corporal Starr wrote of his own death. "A third time just seemed like I'm pushing my chances."
Here is what he wrote:
"Obviously if you are reading this then I have died in Iraq. I kind of predicted this, that is why I'm writing this in November. A third time just seemed like I'm pushing my chances. I don't regret going, everybody dies but few get to do it for something as important as freedom. It may seem confusing why we are in Iraq, it's not to me. I'm here helping these people, so that they can live the way we live. Not have to worry about tyrants or vicious dictators. To do what they want with their lives. To me that is why I died. Others have died for my freedom, now this is my mark."
When you see it in whole, it doesn't sound as much as someone who regretted his duty.
Rough week for the President.
Harriet Miers withdrew her Supreme Court nomination yesterday. Acting according to plan, Democrats immediately mischaracterize it as the "extreme right-wing" (read religious right) controlling the party. Of course it was the so-called extreme right like James Dobson that were actually supporting her.
Now New York Senator Chuck Schumer says he hopes President Bush consults with the President this time. He conveniently forgot that Harry Reid, the Democrat minority leader, suggested Miers' name prior to her nomination. How much more consulting can the president do?
Then today the vice president's chief of staff is indicted for obstruction of justice and perjury. Ho hum. There is noticably no charge of revealing the identity of CIA employee Valerie Plame, the whole point of the grand jury investigation. It looks like Libby probably did lie to the grand jury. Unfortunate since if he did lie, he lied about something that wasn't a crime.
Now New York Senator Chuck Schumer says he hopes President Bush consults with the President this time. He conveniently forgot that Harry Reid, the Democrat minority leader, suggested Miers' name prior to her nomination. How much more consulting can the president do?
Then today the vice president's chief of staff is indicted for obstruction of justice and perjury. Ho hum. There is noticably no charge of revealing the identity of CIA employee Valerie Plame, the whole point of the grand jury investigation. It looks like Libby probably did lie to the grand jury. Unfortunate since if he did lie, he lied about something that wasn't a crime.
What kind of catholic am I?
The results from Quizfarm.com:
Hmmm, seems pretty accurate. I've even mentioned in conversations with others how the faith of American Christians in general is shaped by American culture. I don't see that as all bad as this is the greatest nation on God's green earth. Yet it is something to be aware of.
I do disagree that I uncritically accept theories that are harmful to myself. I suspect they are talking about thing like "tax cuts for the rich". In Colorado, we are voting on referrenda C & D in November. The referrenda are state tax hikes. My voting against it (which some would say is against my immediate self-interest) doesn't mean I did so uncritically.
| You scored as Neo-Conservative Catholic. You see that the government of the United States was originally founded on recognizably Catholic natural law principles and reason in the tradition of Saint Thomas Aquinas, and the freedom of religion acknowledged in the Constitution has allowed Catholicism to flourish in this largely Protestant country. You recognize that the American system of government, even with its faults, is the most moral social order developed in history. You are committed to being a Catholic active in society. Like the Liberal Catholic, your views might be too determined by American culture, and you may uncritically accept many theories that may be harmful to yourself and society; instead you may need rediscover traditional Catholic teaching. You should emphasize the love of your neighbor, especially love for the poor, in your everyday business dealings.
What is your style of American Catholicism? created with QuizFarm.com |
Hmmm, seems pretty accurate. I've even mentioned in conversations with others how the faith of American Christians in general is shaped by American culture. I don't see that as all bad as this is the greatest nation on God's green earth. Yet it is something to be aware of.
I do disagree that I uncritically accept theories that are harmful to myself. I suspect they are talking about thing like "tax cuts for the rich". In Colorado, we are voting on referrenda C & D in November. The referrenda are state tax hikes. My voting against it (which some would say is against my immediate self-interest) doesn't mean I did so uncritically.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Check out Angela
I happened across Angela Catherine's new blog about her journey (which she is still on) to catholocism. Raised evangelical, searching for a deeper faith and a grad student. Where have we seen this theme before?
Been there, done that, have the t-shirt. Good luck Angela.
Been there, done that, have the t-shirt. Good luck Angela.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Remembering Beirut
Twenty two years ago today a muslim terrorist drove a truck full of explosives into the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. 220 Marines, 18 sailors, and 3 soldiers died.
Here is an excerpt from President Reagan's televised address responding to the bombing:
Semper Fi
Here is an excerpt from President Reagan's televised address responding to the bombing:
May I share something with you I think you'd like to know? It's something that happened to the Commandant of our Marine Corps, General Paul Kelley, while he was visiting our critically injured Marines in an Air Force hospital. It says more than any of us could ever hope to say about the gallantry and heroism of these young men, young men who serve so willingly so that others might have a chance at peace and freedom in their own lives and in the life of their country.
I'll let General Kelley's words describe the incident. He spoke of a "young Marine with more tubes going in and out of his body than I have ever seen in one body."
"He couldn't see very well. He reached up and grabbed my four stars, just to make sure I was who I said I was. He held my hand with a firm grip. He was making signals, and we realized he wanted to tell me something. We put a pad of paper in his hand - and he wrote 'Semper Fi.' "
Well, if you've been a Marine or if, like myself, you're an admirer of the Marines, you know those words are a battle cry, a greeting, and a legend in the Marine Corps. They're Marine shorthand for the motto of the Corps - "Semper Fidelis" - "always faithful."
General Kelley has a reputation for being a very sophisticated general and a very tough Marine. But he cried when he saw those words, and who can blame him? That Marine and all those others like him living and dead, have been faithful to their ideals. They've given willingly of them selves so that a nearly defenseless people in a region of great strategic importance to the free world will have a chance someday to live lives free of murder and mayhem and terrorism. I think that young Marine and all of his comrades have given every one of us something to live up to.
They were not afraid to stand up for their country or, no matter how difficult and slow the journey might be, to give to others that last, best hope of a better future. We cannot and will not dishonor them now and the sacrifices they've made by failing to remain as faithful to the cause of freedom and the pursuit of peace as they have been.
I will not ask you to pray for the dead, because they're safe in God's loving arms and beyond need of our prayers. I would like to ask you all - wherever you may be in this blessed land - to pray for these wounded young men and to pray for the bereaved families of those who gave their lives for our freedom.
God bless you, and God bless America."
Semper Fi
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