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The Disgusting Side of War in Syria...
I am not a religious person. In fact, I don't believe in the Christian God. I do acknowledge there is a power higher (and a whole lot smarter) than myself. Over the years, I've had the chance to read, (not study in depth, just read), various religious texts. The Bible, the Koran and the Talmud, to name just three. I've spoken at length with both ( Read more... ) -
Victims Names and Ages...
Here is the names and ages of all those killed in the most recent school shooting.
Children (8 boys and 12 girls)
Charlotte Bacon, 6
Daniel Barden, 7
Olivia Engel, 6
Josephine Gay, 7
Ana Marquez-Greene, 6
Dylan Hockley, 6
Madeline Hsu, 6
Catherine Hubbard, 6
Chase Kowalski, 7
Jesse Lewis, 6
James Mattioli, 6
Grace McDonnell, 7
Emilie Parker, 6
Jack Pinto, 6
Noah ( Read more... ) -
Morgan Freeman's Statement about these random shootings...
Morgan Freeman's statement about these random shootings....
"You want to know why. This may sound cynical, but here's why.
It's because of the way the media reports it. Flip on the news and watch how we treat the Batman theater shooter and the Oregon mall shooter like celebrities. Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris are household names, but do you know ( Read more... ) -
Sorry...
Sorry, but there won't be an opinion piece today. I was sick again over the weekend. So, wondering about the world has been reduced to wondering how long I am going to be sick this time, or if I can hold down my coffee.
Jad...Out. -
The Current State of Television.
Last night, as I watched TV, I saw an ad for the latest foray into reality programming. My immediate reaction was to think I wouldn't be watching such ****. Then I paused and wondered at the sheer amount of reality programming there seems to be now. Why would so many people watch this nonsense when the truth of it is, they are already 'Reality ( Read more... ) -
I Wonder if We Can Really Fix...
Over on The Age, an Australian newspaper website, (http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/confused-so-was-kristen-neel-20121108-28zhi.html), I came across this little gem. It was reposted on ONTD political, ( http://ontd-political.livejournal.com/10188133.html), where I read through an interesting array of comments.Once again, I am ( Read more... ) -
Random Thoughts on a Wednesday.
I have an online journal, and I never do seem to keep up with it. But as I've been recovering from a nasty bout of tummy problems which took 20 pounds off me, I did have more than a little time to think about things and wonder if, perhaps, I should be writing some of it down...Somewhere.
Another con season has passed since I last put my thoughts ( Read more... ) -
Con Blues...
Con blues; a malady almost anyone who works for a convention of any type suffers from in the immediate weeks after their convention is over. In my case, (at least this time), it is remarkably mild and hopefully doesn't last long. Overall, it is that general sense of wanting to do something, but not having all that much to do...at least anything ( Read more... ) -
The Off-Season Begins...
A-Kon 2011 is now in my rear view mirror. Overall, A-Kon was a success, with many of the attendees and guests complimenting the sheer level of organization required to run a convention of this size. I can't divulge the exact numbers yet, (because we've not added them all up), but it was more than our original estimates of 18K+. What I can say is; ( Read more... ) -
The Usual for a Sunday in April.
Lots of storms blew through last night, leaving me feeling a tad washed out today. Always happens. I'm actually a better predictor of bad weather than my local TV station. So, while everyone else is off to a staff head meeting for A-Kon this afternoon, I'm getting to stay home and nurse my fragile head. And speaking of A-Kon, there is still an ( Read more... )