The Journal
Thoughts
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I Like Trains
This story about the ernormous cost (over $1,000 per taxpayer) of the US’ proposed fast rail system is a few days old. And I like trains. Oh, I said that. But even so, it is more…
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Frank Devine
Frank Devine, Christian and journalist, is dead at age 77. Frank was born in New Zealand (as I was) but was a genuine Australian. Like his adopted country, he was dry, beautiful (for his character and his writing), harsh (sometimes)…
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Fascinating And Sad
That could be the headline for a story about Michael Jackson, but it isn’t. There is an interesting and moving story here of the women’s orchestra at Auschwitz. In August 1943, the Austrian musician Alma Rose…
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Trading Stocks
Some tips from someone who has never made any money out of shares. But I bet it is as good as any advice you will get from a broker or multi-thousand dollar charting package. 1. Unless…
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Farah Fawcett And Eternal Life
I never paid much attention to Farah Fawcett. I wasn’t fond of Charlie’s Angels, and when I did watch it, enjoyed Kate Jackson more. Farah was indeed beautiful, and was an actress of considerable ability. But those are not…
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Work From Home
You’ve seen the ads. Invest a few dollars on our easy guide, and you’ll be making more money from home in a few hours a week than you ever did in your boring office /factory /farm…
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Google Thinks Tetris Is More Important Than D-Day
Google often changes its logo to match the day – public holidays, festivals, even sports get their own logo de jour. On June 6th 2008 Google remembered the birthday of Spanish painter Diego Velasquez. I like Velasquez. Las…
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Is Your Wink Pink?
One of my friends is a dizzy blonde beauty therapist. She spends a considerable amount of time ripping hair off people’s private parts. Last night she showed me a brochure for a new product – lightening…
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For Love Or Money
The Tragedy of The Diocese Of The Murray. You have never cared about me. Nobody likes me. But I am still your bishop, so do what I say. Or give me $1 million and I will leave. That was the…
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Late Term Abortionist Murdered
Late term abortionist George Tiller has been murdered outside his church in Wichita, Kansas. The suspect may be a member of the right to life movement. Left wing blogs have already begun to claim that Christians are delighted,…
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Dumb Or Greedy
How to avoid being ripped off by scammers. Don’t be greedy. Don’t be dumb. That pretty much covers it. If an arabian princess emails you telling you she got your name from a friend, and needs you…
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Arguing On The Internet
I have some simple rules I apply to any argument I undertake, whether in person, in print, or on this site. Tackle the ideas, not the person. If you can only win an argument by denigrating your…
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Sexting – Just Say No
A couple of days ago I posted a story about a 14 year old girl who had been charged with possession of child pornography because she had some nude photos of herself on her mobile phone.…
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Church And Fishing
Just home from church, and about to go out fishing with a friend, so posting will be light to non-existent for the rest of the day. Happy Mothers’ Day!
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The Whole Torture Thing
I have been meaning to say something about this for a while. I have studied ethics, both in secular university classes and in seminary, and those classes and more recent reading have been a useful background. But I have…
