March 2009

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I’m trying to talk my pal Thomas Whitley into heading down to Florida to see the launch of STS 125 on Tuesday May 12, 2009. The shuttle program is rapidly coming to a close, but this one is especially important since we are performing the final servicing to the greatest science experiment of all time: …

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I have no idea where this came from or who put it together (I’ll source it if I find out), but this is hilarious for us weirdos who still relish in the great writers of our species’ past. And if you enjoy this, read the full story…it’ll make you a better person: The Aeneid . …

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http://blip.fm/~3itzn i miss the sun!

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Tremendous piece from Geoff Mulgan in Prospect Magazine detailing a possible future for capitalism as a tool, rather than a master, in the US and around the world: Cover story: ‘After capitalism’ by Geoff Mulgan | Prospect Magazine April 2009 issue 157: “It’s an irony that so many of the measures taken to deal with …

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Cosmos , my favorite TV series and book of all time, is now on Hulu. Hulu – Cosmos: “In 1980, the landmark series Cosmos premiered on public television. Since then, it is estimated that more than a billion people around the planet have seen it. Cosmos chronicles the evolution of the planet and efforts to …

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Good to read… Baptists and Muslim Scholars Meet in Jordan on EthicsDaily.com: “(BWA) A number of Christian and religious groups were convened by the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) at the Kempinski Hotel in Amman, Jordan, on the morning of Thursday, March 19, to discuss common interests and to review plans surrounding the official opening and …

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This is a post a little out of the ordinary, but I really have been infatuated with how well this product works… A few weeks ago, I was running low on deodorant and decided to look around for a less-commercial option that would deliver the same results. I came across Rock Salt Thai Crystal Deodorant …

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During the holidays, before the Avett Brothers show here in Asheville, I got to catch a set by Jessica Lea Mayfield as she opened for the Avetts. If you haven’t heard of her, you will. Her music is tremendous. Jessica Lea Mayfield on MySpace Music I can’t recommend “We’ve Never Lied” enough (you can listen …

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The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina is having its General Assembly this weekend in scenic (?) Fayetteville, NC. My pal Thomas Whitley and I are planning to attend and, of course, we’ll be sending out Twitter updates. Interestingly enough, the CBFNC has caught wind of the Twitter phenomenon and its power for bringing groups …

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