granted it will take us at least 50 years to go anywhere in space, but i think there is enough enthusiasm about it to actually make some real progress. it is entirely probable that we will reach the limit of capacity and renewable resources on earth in the next 100 to 200 years. with the world’s [...]
so many things have happened lately, my brain is still processing it all.
the virginia tech tragedyhas been weighing heavily on academic minds lately. security measures have been increased around jcc’s campus, and a few ’suspicious’ or ‘unruly’ individuals have actually been removed from campus. again people are talking about kids in trench coats and those [...]
pearls before breakfast - gene weingarten, washington post
this is real journalism. reporting stories that affect people, that make them examine life, and maybe even change their busy routine just a little.
the most stirring portion for me was the reaction of the children. there is definitely something inherent in us when we are young that we [...]
i haven’t read much of his work, just the big sellers like breakfast of champions, but his impact on american literature and culture is undoubtedly significant. we were born in the same town, though at very different times, with similar family backgrounds. i can’t help but feel a twinge of pride when i think about [...]
so i’ve never considered myself a big buffy fan. i enjoyed the original movie, and when the series started it sort of clashed with my personal conception of the whole thing, so i didn’t really get into the show. i was in high school, watching x-files, playing music and carrying on with general misbehavior. it [...]
moveon.org is organizing a virtual town hall meeting with 2008 presidential candidates. on april 10th, moveon will connect members with hillary clinton, barack obama, john edwards, bill richardson, dennis kucinich, and joe biden to ask questions about iraq. wanna know their stance? ask them live, online.
sign up today to attend a local meeting in your [...]
