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Joshua Bell

A sermon today brought up the case of Joshua Bell, a famous young violinist whom the Washington Post arranged to play in the metro station as an experiment on social perception. It got me thinking...we know a lot of answers … Continue reading

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Adopted boy returned to Russia due to psychiatric problem

I had criticized Americans adopting children from other countries, I needed no proves nor expected one. Yet, inevitable consequences such as this reveals American hypocrisy before my lifetime. In matters of adoption, Americans have "made" so much money they don't … Continue reading

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Respect for John Piper?

Great evangelist John Piper has decided to take time off for 8 months, to do some self-reflection. What others see as respect,  I see as escaping from responsibility. If a leader of faith could take a vacation for mortification of … Continue reading

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Playing Violin without Right Hand

With what Adrian Anantawan can do, I guess those wrist-bow control movements I've disciplined myself all these years could just go right out of the window.

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Pirate Bay Triumphs Again

Though rebelious as they can be, The Pirate Bay has once again brought the spirit of the French revolution to life. A dangerous move indeed. But I can only say, when greed and law are mixed in one, balance will … Continue reading

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New Plan for Immigration Bill

First it was the British, I think, now, the Americans are getting funnier too with their ID system. If this is levied, I wonder if it's  a show of technological superiority or how big a wallet the Americans can carry. … Continue reading

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Lottery Winner Died at Celebration

That's some way to celebrate.

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Is Mahathir Crazy?

An entry in his log exhibited that Mahathir actually bought into the 9/11 conspiracy theory. I could come up with two reasons: 1. He's trying to gain popularity on a global scale with his Muslim brethren. 2. He's forgotten how … Continue reading

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Vatican dissing on film Avatar

This is one of those few moments I commend the Roman Catholic church. "Nature is no longer a creation to defend, but a divinity to worship" by Vatican Radio. The last one was on homosexuality. Once again, the Vatican sobers … Continue reading

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CA pastor raised 2.4 Mil Donation

For someone like Rick Warren, getting 260% in return from a $900,000 budget is not a big deal. I would like to see him do this for USA's deficit. The tactics are similar among today's prominent preachers, even 遠志明, etc. … Continue reading

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