Archive for October, 2007

What’s your favorite bible verse?

Monday, October 15th, 2007

A few weeks ago the Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate, moderated by Tim Russert was on.

In the closing minutes Russert asked:

RUSSERT: Before we go, there’s been a lot of discussion about the Democrats and the issue of faith and values. I want to ask you a simple question.

Senator Obama, what is your favorite Bible verse?

He then gave all the candidates an opportunity to respond.

The very question disgusts and saddens me.

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Bloggers PokerStars Tournament

Friday, October 12th, 2007

I have been absolutely busy lately.

There are a few topics that I have wanted to write about, and will shortly.

In any event PokerStars is hosting their annual bloggers championship. To qualify, you must have a regularly updated blog, that must have been active for at least two months. And you must include the following link.

Online PokerI have registered to play in the PokerStars World Blogger Championship of Online Poker!

This Online Poker Tournament is a No Limit Texas Holdem event exclusive to Bloggers.

Registration code: 9819206

Let’s hope that I have something positive to write about late Sunday night, early Monday morning.

Oxi-Moronic

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

Am I the only one who found the following topic amusing.

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The guy is asking how to get started learning to program 39DLL, but his signature is advertising his 39DLL programming skills.

Better get in now, if you want him. He only has time to write three games.

Voting Dread

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Today in Ontario, are the provincial elections. Added to the ballot was a referendum on electoral reform.

The referendum was to change the current system, to a new system where the boundaries are redefined, and then after the election, members are added to ensure that the house represents the voters wishes proportionately.

This was a no-brainer for me. The very idea of politicians in office that are not elected is repulsive. There isn’t enough accountability now. We need more accountability, not less.

The MMP change was rejected soundly.

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Cranky Giraffes

Monday, October 1st, 2007

I knew that giraffes fought by swinging their heads, but never really appreciated the shear force of their attacks until seeing this video.


Absolutely, fascinating.