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Social Commentary

Why So Angry?

By Steve on October 11, 2008

I talked to a friend the other day who is not American but living in America. He mentioned how crazy people were getting with the election. A friend of his had an outburst against him…

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Christianity

The New Sacraments: Authenticity

By Steve on September 29, 2008

Authenticity is pretty much in vogue with the church these days, especially those embracing a “postmodern” slant. In previous generations the sacraments of the church- that is, those aspects of church life that were generally…

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Film / In Memorium

Paul Newman: 1925-2008

By Steve on September 28, 2008

I was saddened to hear of the passing of actor Paul Newman. Mr. Newman was an icon for a number of generations starring in such classics as Cool Hand Luke, The Sting, and my personal…

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Foreign Affairs / Space Program

Chinese Space Walk

By Steve on September 27, 2008

In the last 24 hours, two notable events occured. Senators John McCain & Barak Obama squared off for their first televised debate for the U.S. Presidency. On the other side of the world, astronaut Zhai…

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Film / Television

Addicted to I Tunes

By Steve on September 25, 2008

Since moving to China, the availability of English speaking TV shows have taken a bit of a nose dive. I always knew people that watched TV on their computer either by streaming or download, but…

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Politics / Television

Tina Fey or Sarah Palin???

By Steve on September 18, 2008

Last Saturday the 34th season of Saturday Night Live premiered. After hearing the buzz of Tina Fey’s performance portraying vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, I decided to download it and see for myself. I watched it…

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Social Commentary

Stuff White People Like

By Steve on September 12, 2008

Ok, first book review! In the closing days of my tenure at Barnes & Noble I was asked by a customer if we had a particular book. I asked the book’s title and the lady…

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Obama / Politics

The Obama Question

By Steve on September 6, 2008

My biggest facination this political season has been listening to people (and particularly Christians) talk on why they will, or will not, be voting for Barak Obama. Sometimes they mention his strong points, such as…

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