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Monthly Archives: August 2007
On Global Warming
To see the media reports, one would think that only crazy people don’t believe in man-made global warming; “everyone” thinks it’s true. But to read this blog posted on the US Senate website, consensus among scientists is actually closer to … Continue reading
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such excitement
I was practically skipping this morning. Why, you ask? I went piano shopping!! With someone else’s money!!! And I will get to use BOTH of the pianos that were purchased!!!!! I went to music street with a few folks this … Continue reading
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Obama’s Hermeneutic
As seen on CNN’s political ticker, Senator Obama recently spoke at a New Orleans church and quoted the finishing words of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount regarding the men who built their houses on the rock or the sand. He … Continue reading
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Leadership Conference
School’s began, and the first week has been completed! Our first assembly this year happened on the track, as there was a small fire in our auditorium and has yet to be cleaned and repaired. We started Student Government quickly this year, … Continue reading
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You know you’re in China when…
A recently overheard comment reminded me that I’m in China: ”We’re going to buy a new pet: a bunny! And if we don’t like it, it’s okay – it’s cheap and we can eat it.”
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On the new Atheism
An interesting post about the wave of new books regarding Atheism and the destructiveness of religion can be found here. These new books would be good to read if they didn’t rehash old arguments already defeated. http://www.firstthings.com/onthesquare/?p=825
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For all you Star Trek fans out there…
Apparently some German physicists broke the speed of light. So I guess this means that warp speed does exist now. Unless you are a Star Wars fan, in which case it’s hyperspeed. I think. Personally I’m waiting until something larger … Continue reading
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Back to school
School started back today! I was much more excited about it than the kids were. Which, I suppose, is to be expected.
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we’re home
We made it back to Chengdu without any major issues. Our luggage came through and Bingo (wonderful guy) was at the airport to pick us up at midnight last night. After a few short hours of sleep, we jumped back … Continue reading
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Final USA Post
This is it – tomorrow morning Sarah and I start our 30 hours of travelling (hopefully only that!) to get ourselves back to Chengdu! It’s been great spending time in the US of A. The trip out to Indianapolis for … Continue reading
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