The frustration of knowing that there are those who take advantage of government programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (aka food stamps) came up during a conversation with a friend the other day. For a number of my friends, that this happens is a reason to question the effectiveness and therefore the worthiness of… Continue reading Opportunity Spaces
Dear Representative Johnson, I am contacting you to express my serious concerns regarding the current budget talks. I think it is critical that any debt reductions be done carefully to assure that a circle of protection be placed over programs serving those most hurt by the economic downturn and by past and present oppressions. There… Continue reading Letter to Representative Johnson
Reverend Faith Fowler recently give a sermon to the General Board of Church and Society based on Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? This sermon has been… Continue reading Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly With Your God
The Flip camcorder revolutionized integration of video into many different activities including the classroom. But it always faced key limitations, including the lack of audio input, storage upgrades, and optical zoom. This review covers a new range of contenders to the Flip, some of which address key deficits. It’s especially interesting to… Continue reading Pocket sized camcorders
I have a number of people who I highly respect who serve or have served in the military. I believe there is an important role for the military. But I also believe we need to look towards military spending, which has almost doubled in the last decade, as we look for ways to reduce the… Continue reading Why our military is needed in Libya
