Unexpected (at least by me).

Sentences to ponder

Location matters for online education: most students enroll in institutions within 100 miles from home. The link is here, the source is here. 

How have I not heard of this? This seems like a basic fact to know.

Jeffrey Sachs on Obama and discretionary spending

…the surprising truth is that from the start of his presidency Mr Obama has planned a steep decrease in discretionary spending as a share of national income. Each year he has put a budget on the table… 

The level to which opponents of same-sex marriage are misunderstood (and thereby misrepresented) on this issue (and a host of others) is staggering. 

WPost: Yes, we fear and loathe religious traditionalistsWPost: Yes, we fear and loathe religious traditionalists

mollie | Catholicism, Evangelicals, Marriage & family, Politics, Religion, Same-sex marriage, Social Issues, Uncategorized 

I love Brust’s novels, but I usually find his philosophizing to be unpersuasive. Every once in a while, though, he drops a gem. I think his point here is indeed disputable (there is a difference between falsifiable in principle and falsifiable at the moment), but I also think that there is more philosophy in science than some would like to think. We still call them Ph.D.s for a reason.

So, What IS Science, Anyway?

I know science–both the discoveries and method of–are important to me. I know that I believe we ought to deduce natural laws from the facts, as opposed to imposing them on the facts. I know tha.….. 

Huh. Neat observation.

Jesus did what he taught his disciples to do.

Here is a great post by Steve Addision, the author of a great new book “What Jesus Started”. Check out his blog, It is awesome! Finding “persons of peace” is an important element in most disciple m.….. 

What a fabulous way to think about this.

WHEN I WALK IN THINKING MY SERMON IS TERRIBLE, AND THE CONGREGATION LOVES IT

WHEN I WALK IN THINKING MY SERMON IS TERRIBLE, AND THE CONGREGATION LOVES IT 

I am pleased by this finding, although I would not have predicted it.

Americans Far More Connected to Local Church than Any Other Institution

Rasmussen finds local religious institutions rank first (54%), making local charities and recreational groups (12%) a distant second. 

This is crazy awesome rambling/musing. I could read Scott Adams all day.

Scott Adams Blog: Market Manipulators — Clarification 03/04/2013

The Official Dilbert Website featuring Scott Adams Dilbert strips, animation, mashups and more starring Dilbert, Dogbert, Wally, The Pointy Haired Boss, Alice, Asok, Dogbert’s New Ruling Class and mor… 

Truer than college students imagine.

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This. 🙂

I am not sure how to blurb this article. I will simply say this: I thought this was common knowledge, but apparently it is not.

What You Should Know About ‘Monogamish’ Relationships

What you should know about the redefinition of monogamy and same-sex relationships.What you should know about the redefinition of monogamy and same-sex relationships.