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Translating Creationist to English
Here is a fun poem about speaking creationist. Really, it's easier than any reality-based language. You don't have to know anything about what you are talking about, in fact it is better not to since then you might accidentally let some truth into what you are saying. Just lie constantly and shamelessly ( Read more... ) -
Earth's Greatest Lawsuit
This is rather amusing, though absurd and if they are serious quixotic. Suing religion's that have misled people into giving them money. Though I do like the idea of holding them to truth in advertising laws, though it would never work.
http://www.earthsgreatestlawsuit.org/
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Domestic Partnerships
As of yesterday, domestic partnerships for gay couples are legal in Oregon. Since the judge's ruling happened late in the day, Monday will probably be the first day couples can register. Though I wish gay marriages were allowed at the federal level, this is a step in the right direction. Gay couples and their families will at least get some of ( Read more... ) -
Student teaching placement!
It has been confirmed! I have a student teaching placement and will be starting my practicum soon. I have been waiting several months for this so I am really excited ( Read more... ) -
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This is just wrong. Camoflauge nuts with a yellow support the troops ribbon on them. What is disturbing is that I am not sure if they are serious. I assumed they weren't, but they say they are donating money to the Support the troops website. So, really wrong either way ( Read more... ) -
War on drugs
The war on drugs has been an expensive failure that has filled our prisons, ruined lives and increased other types of crimes that are far from victimless, like theft in order to pay for drugs which cost far more than they would if they were legal. Now, there is a cheap, effective antidote to opioid overdose which could be given to doctors or to ( Read more... ) -
Killer bees and pareidolia
Today I saw something about some really interesting, and terrifying, bees that live in Japan. They are huge, about the size of your thumb, and have a poison that they spray on you that melts your flesh. According to the thing I read, about 40 people die each year. Normally I love bees, but those sound nasty. I don't mind bee stings, since I am ( Read more... )
