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LibDem Spring Conference. (Boing)

itieknots wrote 2 months ago: I heard some libdem representative. Telling the reporter how relaxed she was about the impending con … more →

Tags: Politics, LibDems, zealots, bigot, Idiots, Party politics

Kerrville Festival

nothousebound wrote 2 months ago: Today is the deadline for new artists to submit to the Kerrville Festival.  I am so glad they take u … more →

Tags: Happenings, Kerrville festival, International Women's Day

Idealisms: And the Complacent Shall Be Greater than Jesus2 comments

truthinopenhands wrote 4 months ago: Election season is now long past almost like it never happened, and I have found myself reflecting o … more →

Tags: Election 2012?, Goodness, gun buy back, Idealism, Jesus, Jesus Followers, Theology, voter participation, Election 2012

What I Learned on my Mid-November Vacation – Part 23 comments

johnfournelle wrote 6 months ago: Oh hey!  Here’s some more stuff I reflected/ing on! 4. “Why do people talk, when they have not … more →

Tags: Excursuses, Kingdom of God, Meaning, scholars, Academy, Insecurity, Self-Talk, GLBT, Transexual

Zeitgeist and the Golden Calf of Global Warming1 comment

Wagathon wrote 6 months ago: The logic of global warming alarmism–i.e., fear of the hand of man — is a sign of the ti … more →

Tags: The Cultural Hegemony of Climate Superstition, AGW, Blame America, Blame Business, Blame Christians and Jews, Climate, climate change, collective noses, Current Events

Breaking the Peek-A-Boo Cycle9 comments

Dan Rockwell wrote 11 months ago: Fear is behind leaders who withdraw into ivory towers. Transparency terrifies; they’re peak-a- … more →

Tags: Insecurity, Taking others higher, Marks of leaders, Passion, Leading, Influence, Personal Growth, Fear, optimism

Ivory Towers

Cleaver of God wrote 11 months ago: Ivory Towers High above in our ivory towers, We sit and watch the world pass by As we sequester ours … more →

Tags: Poetry, inspirational poetry, open up the doors, reflection of Christ, Spiritual high, abandon your towers, children of God, Fling Wide

Heart like wax

Brook wrote 11 months ago:   Prophet Amos, old Russian Orthodox icon (Photo credit: Wikipedia)     This morning … more →

Tags: Amos, Bible, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Christianity, credit crisis, ethel waters, Federal Trade Commission, God, God loves the poor

Uncommon Knowledge: Thomas Sowell on the Vulgar Pride of Intellectuals [Video]1 comment

John Malcolm wrote 1 year ago: Related Articles Thomas Sowell: Federal Reserve a ‘Cancer’ (revolutionarypolitics.tv) Th … more →

Tags: Progressivism, videos, conservatism, Soviet Union, Derrick Bell, U. S. Constitution, Social Justice, Public Policy, Republicans

Here we go ...

Rozzers Blog wrote 1 year ago: So what are you reading about ? This blog will provide you with an insight into what its like to be  … more →

Tags: Work, police, manager, Home, Work 2, Village Idiot

The war on motorists is far from over

tomhmackenzie wrote 1 year ago: Few things impact on our lives more than the car. It is our friend, our refuge, almost our starship. … more →

Tags: UK, Politics, Government, Big Brother, war on motorists, speed cameras, Philip Hammond, Pen/cil Pushers

AAAAAHHHHH

Stephanie Hsieh wrote 1 year ago: I just submitted my first paper to a conference! I feel plenty nervous but also super excited; it … more →

Sodom Jock: Bring It On!

aerynpfaff wrote 1 year ago: Sodom Jock happened on Saturday November 19th, and as the host, I was there taking in everyones outf … more →

Tags: 80's, Aeryn Pfaff, Athletic, Candyland, cheerleader, clash, dino adamo stellato, drag queens, glammy lee

Gwyn Morgan: Occupy movement doesn't get it but free-market capitalism is the only road to prosperity

Editorial Pages wrote 1 year ago: My past week began with a speech at a major western Canadian university, followed by business meetin … more →

Tags: Opinion, occupy, opinion 2, Op-Ed, Column, occupy movement, EURO-CRISIS, Gwyn Morgan, montreal

Writers and Ivory Towers

fairysockmother wrote 1 year ago: Sometimes writers crave isolation – peace and quiet to work undisturbed – but I often fi … more →

Tags: Writing #2, Creative Writing, Authors, Writers, Isolation, Walk in the Woods

3 Reasons Why Blue Jeans and Brick Buildings Are Beating Out Bowties and Ivory Towers22 comments

PCC Advantage wrote 1 year ago: I was just reading this article about how many Canadian students are now switching from university d … more →

Tags: Education, College, University, Univeristy, Classes, School, university of toronto, Professor, David Naylor

Babies in Academia

Angie Albright wrote 1 year ago: The lovely ladies at Arkansas Women Bloggers have been kind enough to allow me to be a guest on thei … more →

Tags: Parenting, Teaching, Literature, writing, University of Arkansas, Arkansas Women Bloggers, babies, Academia, faculty

Getting back on the street

tommessett wrote 1 year ago: I came across this video from John Jay last week about the creative process: What really struck me a … more →

Tags: Social Media, Marketing, Wieden & Kennedy, John Jay, Creativity, Insight

Why Academics Need to Venture Out of the Ivory Tower, Part 76,1984 comments

The Analyst wrote 2 years ago: Sure, Financial services, specifically Hedge Funds, are going to feel some pain from the Rajaratnam … more →

Tags: financial regulation, Hedge Funds, Academia


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