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- Neighborhood Walk (2)
Gen X Revert: "My brother lives in Pittsburgh (Mt. Lebanon) and whenever I visit I realize how out of shape I am. Just walking the neighborhood with the large hills…"
- Gay Marriage in California (14)
Peter: "gbm3: Weekends are usually when I have the time to participate in blogs. But my office is moving this weekend and I may not have time to respond to…"
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Peter: "Introduction to Christianity.…"
- Engaged Encounter Part I: House of God? (8)
whizkidforte: ""Sing of the Lord's Goodness" actually kinda reminds me of "Take Five" by the late, great jazz saxophonist Dave Brubeck. . . Not that that's a good…"
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A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog
random thought of the moment:
Tu ne cede malis sed contra audentior ito.
— , Aeneid, Book VI
education
Fight the REAL ID Act in PA
A new Meetup group dedicated to carrying out Ron Paul's principles apart from the presidential election (and there's plenty do on other levels and branches of gov't!) has organized a rally against the REAL ID Act in Pittsburgh:
Suffer the Children
This is a follow-up to an article I'm fairly certain I blogged (but can't seem to
find). I usually attend masses performed by fathers of the Oratorian Community (of
Saint Philip Neri). This particular oratory caters mostly to college students. When
I go to a parish for mass, I'm appalled […]
Beautiful Choice Needs a Web Developer
Beautiful Choice, the student pro-life group at the University of Pittsburgh, needs
a web page. The problem is, nobody in the organization knows how to make one. If
you'd like to donate your time and talents to help them, please email
them.
Update: BC still lacks a web presense, so I've […]
One of America's Great Student Newspapers
The Pitt News bills itself as "one of Amercia's great student newspapers". If only it were. Then again, maybe it is. *shudder*
In the 11 years I've been in Pittsburgh, I've watched the quality of writing and journalistic integrity of the Pitt News wax and wane with the arrival and graduation of classes. When it's good, […]
As(s)ine Legislation
Spanking is not ipso facto physical abuse. Furthermore, abusus non tollit usus - the abuse of a thing does not destroy it's right use.
CALIFORNIA TO CONSIDER OUTLAWING SPANKING
The story notes “it would be a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail or a fine up to $1,000, although a legal expert advising […]
