All those topics that i wish i had time to pursue more earnestly.

But the President who says he rules at the behest of God can also tongue-lash those he perceives as disloyal, calling them ãfucking assholesä in front of other staff, berating one cabinet official in front of others and labeling anyone who disagrees with him ãunpatrioticä or ãanti-American.ä

he rules at the will of the people, not at the behest of god.

Let's Pay More, Not less, for Gasoline. What I want most of all is for us to use less energy from polluting, non-renewable sources. I want to see us invest in sensible public transportation, conservation and renewable energy.

The best way to make that happen is to raise the price of oil even higher. Then, subsidize the technologies and transportation systems that will help us in a more permanent way.

More… [Dan Gillmor's eJournal]

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i agree, something like $5.00 a gallon is reasonable. it can be less if you buy in bulk for business use of course.

Ronald Reagan, R.I.P.. Fox News is reporting that former President Ronald Reagan has died at age 93. Ronald Wilson Reagan 40th President of the United States February 6,… [Outside the Beltway]

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such is life….. people die, even people who should not have been president die.

You've got it, baby we want it. You are a nasty piece of work – a faceless, shadowy, psychiatrically challenged festival of seemingly random violence. And that just turns us on. By day, no one knows your true identity. By night, it turns out, you don't actually have one. But you can't hide from us for long.

i like the kitchen witch course, and the chaos and discord course….

according to the department of social scrutiny's self-assessment.

Revolutions and Social Change. The other day, I passed one of my high school teachers on the street. As she passed me I said her name & she turned around. Indeed, it was she! I was really excited to see her because several times in recent years I've referred to the … By Julia (mailto:julia@dicum.com). [Flailing in the Surf!]

Structured Procrastination. Brad DeLong points to an essay by John Perry called structured procrastination. Who would have imagined there was such a nice name for one of the organizing principles of my life…. [Discourse.net]

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i wish i was structured as such, i just tend to do nothing or do something that will seem like nothing in the near future.

this one is perfect, if a bit 'spensive.

The World's Most Versatile Wine. Riesling keeps its balance. Riesling is the world's most versatile wine. Its riveting acidity cuts through spicy Asian cuisine as easily as it balances meaty olives, cheese, and anchovies in this pasta salad. Riesling gets a bad rap because consumers think it is a sweet wine. Many, especially from Germany, are a touch sweet, but even with those wines, their sweetness is balanced by … [Boston Globe -- Living / Arts News] [The Mediaburn Radio Weblog]