Monthly Archives: April 2010
Death in the Family
This past week was a tough one in our house. We had to euthanize our 9 1/2 year old German Shepherd Dog after discovering he had an advanced case of lymphoma. Yes, the full name of the the breed is … Continue reading
Oh Arizona! You crazy!
Americans I meet that aren’t from the Southwest often seem to conflate Arizona and New Mexico and, for example, compliment me on the beauty of the Grand Canyon, when they learn I’m from New Mexico. Not surprising, they’re immediately adjacent, … Continue reading
Intelligent Apologetics?
As a proponent of Reason it is sometimes really frustrating, and thoroughly unenlightening, to watch debates with religious apologists because they continue to trot out the same lame grade school arguments. Every time I watch the Atheist Experience I’m amazed … Continue reading
Constellation Cancelled?
Unfortunately, due to the horribly managed Federal budget the Constellation program is on the chopping block. President Obama, in an effort to decrease costs by refocusing NASA and trimming fat, has proposed cutting the entire Constellation program but appears now … Continue reading
Collateral Murder
If you haven’t seen this yet you need to watch it. Very NSFW, or kids. The U.S. military claims the Apache pilots in this massacre were following the appropriate rules of engagement. Holy cow, wait…what?! I can’t see how that … Continue reading