Monthly Archives: February 2006

In 1938 Orson Wells won fame and infamy when his radio play “War of the Worlds,” an adaptation of H.G. Wells’ book (written 40 years earlier) caused mass panic. Fast forward to 2006. February. The US marketing machine in full mode. A fake website. … Continue reading →

This is an interesting story of a South Carolina minister who has refused to continue to perform civil marriages for his state. Rev. Joe Hoffman says: When I sign that piece of paper for marriage, as an agent of the … Continue reading →

Focus on the Family Canada has opened an Ottawa think tank – Institute of Marriage and Family Canada. (lobby group?) Are we going to see Canadian equivlalents of Justice Sundays? According to ChristianWeek this group will not be lobbying. I wonder … Continue reading →

Apparently in April 2005 in the Indiana State Legislature: On April 5, 2005, Reverend Clarence Brown delivered the invocation.2 The prayer included the thanks: “Father we are so gracious [sic - grateful?] to You for Your grace and mercy that You have … Continue reading →

Pillagers in Purple by Father Jake There’s an invasion of pastoral boundaries going on in these situations as well. Proposed plans for alternative oversight in situations in which the relationship between the bishop and a congregation becomes strained always includes … Continue reading →

via bloggedy blog – The Clueless Manifesto – Creating Passionate Users  (take off on the Cluetrain Manifesto) Mathematician/philosopher Alfred North Whitehead said, “The ‘silly question’ is the first intimation of some totally new development.” The clueful need us. We’re the … Continue reading →

I think it sends a terrible signal to friends around the world that it’s okay for a company from one country to manage the port, but not a country that plays by the rules and has got a good track … Continue reading →

Warren Kinsella: Mark Bourrie and I have reached a settlement. At his web site, and here, Bourrie has agreed that the following should be published: “The manner in which my January 14, 2006 blog entry was worded made it seem … Continue reading →