WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU THINKING BEN STEIN?
I've been wondering how a bright guy like Ben Stein could have gotten himself involved in something like a "documentary" about Creationism - oops, I mean "Intelligent design. I ran into THIS NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE surrounding the making of the movie and also a reference to this Expelled/Exposed a site which is an attack on the movie. According to the site's promo they "show you why this movie is not a documentary at all, but anti-science propaganda aimed at creating the appearance of controversy where there is none."
(NEW YORK TIMES & EXPELLED EXPOSED)
Domingo Soto's Personal Blog https://domsoto.blogspot.com/
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
MCCAIN'S INTEGRITY
In a rather oblique way, my son Carlos is named after Eugene Debs (CLICK HERE FOR THAT STORY), a historical personage I hold in high regard. I came to admire him after reading the biography The Bending Cross not only because of his supposed great oratorical skills and principled positions but because he managed to avoid becoming the thing he was fighting. He treated an antithetical opposition with respect and dignity, even after the point of being incarcerated for his beliefs.
I was reminded of his example in this Slate article about John McCain that was sent to me by John Furman. It's worth a read and might fill you with hope that no matter who wins we might get someone in the White House who is worth a damn.
Here's a passage from that article:
In a rather oblique way, my son Carlos is named after Eugene Debs (CLICK HERE FOR THAT STORY), a historical personage I hold in high regard. I came to admire him after reading the biography The Bending Cross not only because of his supposed great oratorical skills and principled positions but because he managed to avoid becoming the thing he was fighting. He treated an antithetical opposition with respect and dignity, even after the point of being incarcerated for his beliefs.
I was reminded of his example in this Slate article about John McCain that was sent to me by John Furman. It's worth a read and might fill you with hope that no matter who wins we might get someone in the White House who is worth a damn.
Here's a passage from that article:
And then, for maybe the third time that morning, McCain spoke of how it affected him when Udall took him in hand. It was a simple act of affection and admiration, and for that reason it meant all the more to McCain. It was one man saying to another, We disagree in politics but not in life. It was one man saying to another, party political differences cut only so deep. Having made that step, they found much to agree upon and many useful ways to work together. This is the reason McCain keeps coming to see Udall even after Udall has lost his last shred of political influence. The politics were never all that important.
(SLATE, unearthed by John Furman)
mediabistro.com: TVNewser
FIRST LADY TO GUEST HOST
Laura Bush will co-host the 9am hour of the Today Show next Tuesday, April 22, joined by her daughter, Jenna Bush during the program. According to the program's spokesperson, Bush will be involved in all aspects of the show, from interviewing guests to participating in segments. She will also give a special look at her new children's book, Read All About It!
(MEDIA BISTRO)
Laura Bush will co-host the 9am hour of the Today Show next Tuesday, April 22, joined by her daughter, Jenna Bush during the program. According to the program's spokesperson, Bush will be involved in all aspects of the show, from interviewing guests to participating in segments. She will also give a special look at her new children's book, Read All About It!
(MEDIA BISTRO)
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Car Audio/Stereo at SoundDomain: Spring Break Nationals: The DLS Demo Car
ANOTHER APPLE
When I was a kid my step-father would be up at the crack of dawn to go to work. But on weekends you could find him outside polishing his latest love and joy. He was in love with gadgets in general and automobiles in particular and we all get that from him. This blog highlights my brother Eddie's car which he exhibited at the Spring Break Nationals in Daytona.
When I was a kid my step-father would be up at the crack of dawn to go to work. But on weekends you could find him outside polishing his latest love and joy. He was in love with gadgets in general and automobiles in particular and we all get that from him. This blog highlights my brother Eddie's car which he exhibited at the Spring Break Nationals in Daytona.
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