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Very interesting. I heard a similar story from a former pastor. Back in the 80s, in upstate/upscale NY. He was in his office at his church when a man came to the door asking for money. Pastor Bob said they had none to give the man, and he started shooting. Bob took at least one .22 to the head, and several to the body; the shooter ran off. Bob blacked out most of the next several ...

I'm not so sure what to think of this. I mean, yes, I think the soldier doing tweeting during somthing like that is incorrect. I think it's a violation of her position. And yes, I think she gave no thought what so ever to the friends and family members outside. The reporting on Iran, while it didn't 'change' anything, it did make sure that people knew what was going on in the country. It ...

If had bought only one island he would probably be OK.

Best book evah!!!

He's definitely got a point with Peanuts.

Podcast: The Brain, Behaviour and Politics A fascinating 30-some minute podcast of a talk held by the UK Royal Society, on the topic of how the brain works, how people make decisions, and how knowledge of this science is being used in politics and government policy debate. http://www.thersa.org/__data/assets/...ture291009. mp3...

I agree with the segment. Beck is spot on, IMO.

Heard Droid launch didn't help things down there.