Note: this is, from a philosophical standpoint, utter crap. Ill probably write more about it later. I still believe in a strong theory of human rights, but my thought process here needs updating. This no longer reflects my current philosophical reasoning.

December 16th, 2009, is a very sad day in...

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mood: contemplative music: George Winston - The Great Pumpkin Waltz

Clive Staples Lewis was and is certainly one of the most influential Christian writers of our time. His immense popularity has soared with the film versions of his stories being released to critical acclaim. He also wrote a num...

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current mood: medical current music: Nina Simone - Sinnerman (Remix)

(or, primum non nocere)

First, do no harm.

The guiding principal of all medicine is encapsulated in the Latin phrase “Primum non nocere” - “First, do no harm.”. This precept, which has guided physicians for centuries, is o...

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mood: blank music: Eisley - Invasion

I hate talking about politics. This is not something I would normally say. I am making an exception.

This morning I logged into Facebook to find that yet another friend had joined the "Petition to REMOVE "Soldiers are not heroes" from Facebook!" group. The...

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current mood: contemplative current music: Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy

(or, more spam for my friend's friend pages)

[update]: This article no longer reflects my current opinion of global warming - after much research, I can no longer identify with global warming skeptics. My current

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