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May27
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Bruce Charlton is an evolutionary psychiatrist and possible living proof of devolution. The Newcastle University researcher claims "that the greater proportion of students from higher social classes at highly selective universities is not a sign of admissions prejudice but rather the result of simple meritocracy."
blah...blah...blah... "Evidence to support the allegation of systematic unfairness has never been presented. Nevertheless, the accusation has been used to fuel a populist 'class war' agenda. Yet in all this debate a simple and vital
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May26
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Tobacco money is huge, gigantic, enormous, ginormous...And, it can buy people and universities, too.The Virginia Commonwealth University has been bought.Philip Morris has a contract with researchers at the University that:1. bars professors from publishing the results of their studies2. bar...
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May25
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Oscar Pistorius is a 21-year old university student at the University of Pretoria.He is also likely to be a member of the 1,600-meter relay squad for the South African team.And, if Oscar has his way, he will be competing in...
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May24
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I was reminded of one of the great pleasures of life today...on my bicycle.Because of circumstances, I don't have a car these days. (But, Friday is on the way. More on that in future posts.)So, I need to get about...
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May23
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It's a different Belew on the title. Micah Belew, not Bill Belew.Gotta love that last name though.And gotta say, WoW! Great job - excelling at academics AND athletics. Weidert, Belew Named First Team Academic All-District by ESPN The Magazine First...
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So, why are there so many people in China?Mao's policies probably had something to do with it.But, I am thinking of something else.Before that, answer me this, why is a giraffe's neck so long?Answer - so the giraffe can keep...
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May22
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Stupid people die younger. No mystery there. More often than not it's their stupidity that takes them to their grade.Perhaps it is inappropriate to call people stupid. Less educated is the PC way of addressing this group.Less educated people die...
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May21
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I before E except after C.Remember all those phonetics classes? I do. I can usually spell pretty good, too.I can't type worth a hoot, but that's a different matter.A new ice cream shop in Japan is in desperate need of...
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May20
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As a friend of mine used to say "Good googey moogey."In a world where anything is possible, some people will do anything.And, just as soon as you think you have seen everything, there is still more.See it! Smell it! Touch...
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May19
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Test stress will do some students in.What to do when the stress gets too much.Chinese students in Shenyang have some ideas. Not that I'd want to do this at home. ...
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May18
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Top reasons people don't attend their High School Reunions.1. "I'm fat!" - Who cares I am fat too! I haven't seen anyone that hasn'tput on some weight. No one cares!(But, what about when you are really fat?)2. "I'm single, separated...
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May17
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I am pretty sure this is something everyone will want to know.Where you don't want to drive naked in your car or even live nearby for that matter.Shenzhen has some 'peeping' cameras. It was learned that in 1997 a traffic camera...
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May16
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There's a woman in Dalian, China, (beautiful city up north on the coast) who has a dog that has learned some new tricks.Changing channels on the remote.Reading the newspaper.The dog can also turn the TV off and on.But, can she...
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May15
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Sometimes life demands of us to make a decision.Would we prefer to sleep with a snake or a rat is one of them.Yeah, I hear ya. You've slept with both of them. And sometimes, your sleeping partner was both of...
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May14
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Memorial Day is coming up. For me, it's not just about those who died. What about those who are still living?Veteran's Day maybe?Everyday is a day to remember those who lost their lives, those who lost arms and legs, those...
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May13
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Rambo died. Killed. Not in the jungle or with a missile or even starved to death in a prison.Rambo died on a bus.Rambo died after publishing more than 2,500 songs, gospel songs.Rambo was even inducted into the Gospel Music Hall...
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May 9
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I love my students. They teach me so much.Just today I learned about Murderous Mary.Seems Mary the elephant, yeah, she was an elephant, trampled a guy during a parade. The city decided that Mary had to pay for the crime.Eye...
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May 8
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I have a good friend. He's a top rate scientist, astronomer (worked on the Hubble), works for a huge space firm, and is also a Christian.He sent an email to some friends, and I was fortunate to get it too. I...
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May 7
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I hang out with a lot of smart people. It doesn't make me any smarter. Kind of like having my office in my garage for a year and I am still no closer to being a car than when I...
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May 6
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Hannah Montana Star Miley Cyrus is planning to tell her life story.I can't wait. I love to read about the lessons learned, by the stars or otherwise.There's wisdom in them there experiences.I mean, they've been around the block. The school...
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May 4
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The debate is NOT over. Global warming is not forgone conclusion. Human caused global warming is NOT happening. And humanity is wasting its efforts trying to fight the natural course of things.But, then we have to be alarmed about something,...
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May 3
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Apocalyptic? Maybe.It has become vogue for female students in China's Guangzhou and Shanghai to have nude portraits taken.Why?Who knows, um, I mean 1. to record the beauty of their youth - "See, I used to be pretty and have firm, well...
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May 2
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The debate is not over.Al Gore is a fool.Human caused global warming is not a forgone conclusion.We do NOT need to continue wasting trillions of dollars fighting a losing battle.What goes around, comes around - including the temperatures.How about we...
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May 1
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In order to advance in Academia, it seems there are requirements, one of which according to Rob at www.procrustes.townhall.com is throwing your brain over the battlement with the babies.There are more foolish requirements:1. Believe in Darwinism. The key word is...
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