From National Geographic : The recent decoding of a cryptic cup, the excavation of ancient Jerusalemtunnels, and other archaeological detective work may help solve one of the great biblical mysteries: Who wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? The new clues hint that the scrolls, which include some of the . . . . Continue Reading »
The NYT sure is in defensive mode about the apparent likelihood that the voters of Missouri will pass a non binding referendum rejecting Obamacare. From the story:For all its symbolic import, the first plebiscite on the Obama health care law, to be held Tuesday in Missouri, seems likely to be . . . . Continue Reading »
1. The difference between knickers and capris.2. Why chocolate chip cookies are made with morsels instead of chips.3. That I still consider myself intelligent while voting.4. How anyone can think the jerkiness and pixelation of digital images is superior to film.5. Is there a role that cannot be . . . . Continue Reading »
Finally remembered is the brave and multi-talented Garland of Arabia , a mentor to Lawrence of Arabia, who said Garland was “much more use than I could be” in blowing up railroads and teaching the Bedouin to do it, and thereby aiding England during World War I. The . . . . Continue Reading »
I just got back from a week at the ISI Honors Program in Annapolis. The real reason I had the lame post on Hilton Head was to make that trip tax deductible. The reason I’m saying a few things about the ISI week is to dispel the impression that I’m against liberal education and all that. . . . . Continue Reading »
I will be on the syndicated radio show, the John Batchelor Show, tonight, Jeff Bliss substitute hosting. Our subject is the Final Exit Network billboard campaign in specific, and the dangers of euthanasia/assisted suicide, in general. This is my first appearance on the show, Jeff Bliss substitute . . . . Continue Reading »
Radical environmentalism—as distinct from conservationism and advocacy for proper environmental practices—is often expressed as a neo earth religion. Having lost belief in human exceptionalism—and perhaps theistic faith, although that is less pronounced—true believers . . . . Continue Reading »
Illustrating the power of the abortion issue in an election year—and keeping a promise to Rep. Stupak whose vote guaranteed passage of Obamacare—HHS Secretary Sebelius banned coverage for elective abortions in the new high risk insurance pools. Pro choice groups are not amused. . . . . Continue Reading »
1. Jonathan Mitchican on the cassock : The cassock was once the standard article of dress for Christian priests. Long after the Great Schism divided the east from the west, the cassock remained a symbol of priesthood that was acknowledged by Catholic and Orthodox alike. Cassocks have been worn by . . . . Continue Reading »
There’s a bit of shooting fish in a barrel to this, but it’s delicious anyway: Deepak Chopra Gets Owned . Thanks for the link to Steve Hayward of NoLeftTurns , who refers to Chopra as “one of those self-levitating frauds so common in our age.” In another Youtube . . . . Continue Reading »
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