Event: Daily Kos vs. Bill O’Reilly.
The Daily Kos as responded to Bill O’Reilly’s attacks via his own logic. Kind of fluffy, but good for a smile if your day is slow.
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Lauras 4, 30.
– Yesterday I played Axis and Allies with Marco and Scott. I was the U.S.S.R.,
– ALMANAC SAYS –
You may travel abroad in a carriage whose name read backward or forward is always the same.
– HAPPY BIRTHDAY –
Cody!
Body: Driveby on Newton, Evolution, and the Boston Globe.
Sam sent me this Op-Ed from the Boston Globe and this more coherent rebuttal.
Here’s what I contributed to the discussion:
… Read the restYou are 100% correct. And here’s the real irony. Newton would surely have rejected today’s creationism both with and without the benefit of today’s better science.
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Concept: Harry Potter as Great Literature.
CONTAINS NO SPOILERS.
After finishing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, I wasn’t quite ready to separate myself from the subject yet, so I went to a number of websites reading reviews and the like. Among these I came upon the AV Club’s blogged-as-read report by Genevieve Koski and Tasha Robinson.
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Diary: In July, 2001.
This was the kickoff to the gloomiest, grumbliest year of my adult life, but the summer itself wasn’t bad so much as fraught.
Throughout July I was working at the Chicago Park District’s Theatre on the Lake at Fullerton and the lakeshore.
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Lauras 3, 30.
– Last week was all rain and headaches.
– ALMANAC SAYS –
To prevent moss from forming on a roof, mix up a solution of 2 capfuls of bleach and 1 gallon of water. Apply it to the shingles with a sponge.
Diary: Looking for a friend.
I’ve lost all the contact info for my friend Katie Cawood, and other channels haven’t panned out either.
If anyone can help me get in touch with her, I would much appreciate!
Thanks.
~ Connor Coyne
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Lauras 2, 30.
– On Friday at midnight, Jess and I went out and picked up Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We stayed in pretty much all weekend, reading to each other and eating Indian food and tortilla soup. We finished up on Sunday night.
… Read the restEvent: The Pentagon vs. Senator Clinton.
You know, I think I’ve done a good job speaking my mind and separating my emotions… at least I’ve taken what provisions I’m able to. I’m as passionate as my friends and family, but I’ve always maintained that demographics and contexts have to be considered in any political discussion… that we cannot genuinely persuade someone unless we understand them.
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Body: 100 Places outside of the U.S. I’d Like to Live (2007).
I do this once a year, 99% from memory. It’s a fun exercise, and it’s interesting to see what changes from year to year. I choose 100 places outside of my country (the U.S.) that I would like to live for at least 3 months.
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