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Archive for December, 2006

The Richest of the Rich

Posted by Connor on December 7th, 2006

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Reuters has a story titled “Richest 2 pct own more than half the world: study”.
Two percent of adults have more than half of the world’s wealth, including property and financial assets, according to a study by the U.N. development [...]

Can You Hear Me Now?

Posted by Connor on December 6th, 2006

This is ridiculous.
Ridiculous.
Yes, ridiculous.
The FBI appears to have begun using a novel form of electronic surveillance in criminal investigations: remotely activating a mobile phone’s microphone and using it to eavesdrop on nearby conversations.

A “Terrorist” Who Wasn’t

Posted by Connor on December 5th, 2006

The Christian Science Monitor is carrying a story about the FBI shelling out $2 million to Oregon lawyer Brandon Mayfield “as part of a settlement for wrongfully arresting him in connection with the 2004 Madrid terror attacks.”
Mayfield is a convert to Islam, born here in America. He describes the ordeal he was put through:
The [...]

Tipping

Posted by Connor on December 5th, 2006

I dislike tipping. I have never understood its necessity, nor comprehended why some industries implement (and encourage) it, and others do not.
When I arrived in Las Vegas and boarded a shuttle at the airport, the driver was visibly upset with me, because rather than allowing him to put my bag in the back of [...]

Wise Words from Ben Stein

Posted by Connor on December 4th, 2006

The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary, Sunday, 12/18/05.

Herewith at this happy time of year, a few confessions from my beating heart: I have no freaking clue who Nick and Jessica are. I see them on the cover of People and Us constantly when I am [...]

Viva Las Vegas

Posted by Connor on December 4th, 2006

I’m in Vegas for the next couple days for an industry conference. While I’m excited for the things I’ll be learning about at the conference, I think it’s safe to say that there’s no place I’d rather not be.
Upon checking in at the hotel, I walked around the strip for a little [...]

Immolating Iraqis

Posted by Connor on December 3rd, 2006

Bam! Well said. I bet a lot of you didn’t know how much we supported Saddaam in the ol’ days. The media paints a picture of Iraq much different than it really is, and the vast majority of Americans, spoon-fed by the often-conspiratorial mass media, take the bait—hook, line, and sinker. [...]

Pope Prays to Mecca

Posted by Connor on December 2nd, 2006

Seeking to heal wounds he apparently caused a few months ago, the Pope prayed to Mecca on his knees during a recent trip to Istanbul.
His first visit to a mostly Muslim country, held under tight security for fear of protests by nationalists and Islamists, was highlighted by a series of conciliatory gestures culminating in a [...]

Thinly Disguised War on Christianity Thrives

Posted by Connor on December 1st, 2006

Thinly Disguised War on Christianity Thrives
By David Limbaugh
Friday, December 1, 2006
In this self-congratulatory age of multiculturalism and hyper-tolerance, what religion other than Christianity is treated as inherently offensive? In fact, haven’t our cultural high priests instructed that we dare not find other religions offensive, but must even enthusiastically embrace them for contributing to our diversity [...]

Keith Ellison and the Koran

Posted by Connor on December 1st, 2006

Dennis Pranger has an article on Townhall.com titled “America, Not Keith Ellison, decides what book a congressman takes his oath on”. The article is about Ellison, the first Muslim ever elected to congress, wanting to be sworn in using the Koran instead of the Bible.
First, it is an act of hubris that perfectly exemplifies [...]

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