The United States is a unique country in many ways. For one, we have supported many countries in times of need, by providing support in fighting wars or by furnishing funds in floundering economies. We’re now spending billions of dollars
Month: November 2007
Are the Ivory Towers Losing Their Luster?
Every time I visit a major University, I continue to have these doubts about their value. I can see a University as providing a community experience where young adults get the opportunity to experience a more independent lifestyle in a relatively safe environment.
Blue Jackets Beat Black Hawks
I went with my buddy, Walt Wood, to the Blue Jackets NHL game in Columbus last night. The Jackets beat the Chicago Black Hawks 4-2 in an up-tempo game that was completed in last than 2.5 hours. The Jackets goalie,
A Human Mascot?
An interesting story entitled “Jewish boy became Nazi mascot to survive” hit the AP newswire yesterday… Hat tip to Steve Weiss
Smoothie Anyone?
Another contribution from John Tavardian… I found this site in my various travels across the web. Being such a fan of hockey I thought you would enjoy this little video: http://www.willitblend.com/videos.aspx?type=unsafe&video=pucks BlendTec makes blenders and to show how tough they
Power Vacation in Cancun
We just returned from a 4-day vacation in Cancun (actually the Mayan Riviera an hour south of the city). We went with our friends, Mike and Kelly Belcher, and we all enjoyed snorkeling near Cozumel and visiting the archaeological ruins
Amish Humor
An Amish lady is trotting down the road in her horse and buggy when she is pulled over by a cop. “Ma’am, I’m not going to ticket you, but I do have to issue you a warning. You have a
USS Ohio
After four years of work, the newly converted USS Ohio nuclear submarine has begun operating in the Pacific. The Ohio used to be a submarine carrying ballistic nuclear missiles. It was recently converted to carry 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, and provide
A Logical Thinker at the Washington Post?
This is great input from John Tavardian where he references Charles Krauthammer’s op ed column at the Washington Post. Tarvar comments that the WaPo is left-leaning and the fact that Krauthammer is a breath of fresh air and reason. He cites one of
The Stupid Left vs. the Satanic Left
Aaron Berkovich passed along an interesting article about “progressives”… The author categories Leftists as Stupid or Satanic: The Stupid Left denounces capitalism and globalization and supports communism because it really believes that people are poor and oppressed under capitalism but