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Category Archives: Current Affairs

Why separation of church and state is a good thing

Dear Senator Santorum: On ABC’s “This Week,” you said, “I don’t believe in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute” and that President Kennedy’s 1960 campaign speech about this subject made you want to “throw up.” What you may not realize is that the establishment clause is designed to protect you …

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Your Google controversy of the day

Want to spice up your Valentine’s Day? Add some controversy! Go to Google.com and check out Google’s charming doodle for Valentine’s Day. Click the button to play and watch the doodle all the way to the end. At the last scene, the doodle shows happy couples in love. I, for one, am outraged that Google …

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What is good technology? — Part II

Some big technology news came out over the past few weeks. First, the gadget-fest known as the Consumer Electronics Show. Second, Apple’s iBook announcements. And finally, the collapse of Congressional support for SOPA after the Internet’s show of force on Wednesday. What do all these tell us about good technology? Good technology is useful technology. …

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No on SOPA/PIPA!

With all the protests going on throughout the Internet today, I wondered who would support legislation like SOPA/PIPA? These people. I was surprised and disappointed to see both of my state’s senators in favor of this legislation, especially since technology is one of our state’s key industries. So, write your congressional representatives and tell them you …

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Tebow! So?

Why is everyone making such a big deal about Tim Tebow? Sure, he wins football games. Sure, he’s exciting to watch. So what if he wants to kneel and pray after a great play?