Posted on January 31, 2008 by thestateofblog
“Every evil and suffering in this world is the result of ignorance. People can end suffering by seeking knowledge but those that refuse to learn and know more are those that continue to be unhappy, powerless and trapped. The truly intelligent seek knowledge and understanding to break free from the illusions of this world and [...]
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Posted on January 31, 2008 by thestateofblog
Mike Tyson was to be “honored” at a charity fund raising banquet in South Africa. He was there to auction off some of his memorabilia for the benefit of children’s organization. The keynote speaker was to be ANC leader Jacob Zuma. But Zuma backed out because of protest from several women’s groups [...]
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Posted on January 31, 2008 by thestateofblog
“The New England Patriots stand 60 minutes from the first 19-0 season in NFL history, with the New York Giants, their Super Bowl XLII counterpart, seeking to ruin that run at perfection with a monumental upset on Sunday.
“University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ will be the site of the conflict, which takes place roughly [...]
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Posted on January 31, 2008 by thestateofblog
“President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, at right around 12:31 P.M, as he rode in an open limousine in a motorcade. President Kennedy was accompanied by his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy. Texas governor John Connally and his wife were seated in front of the Kennedys, with [...]
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Posted on January 30, 2008 by thestateofblog
Gratuitous pic of Kerry Washington.
About a year ago, a friend of a friend told me (J) that he was “in love with two women at the same time.” I have heard other men say this too. Do you believe it’s possible for a man to be in love with two women at the same time?
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Posted on January 30, 2008 by thestateofblog
A fifth place finish last night in the Florida Republican primary! He vows to fight on!
In other news: Edwards and Giuliani are calling it quits. Giuliani was all in on Florida and lost big time. He will throw his support to McCain, probably, in hopes of getting some good business out of it if [...]
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Posted on January 30, 2008 by thestateofblog
The Nat’l Org. for Women has declared Sen. Kennedy’s endorsement a “betrayal.”
“Women have just experienced the ultimate betrayal. Senator Kennedy’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton’s opponent in the Democratic presidential primary campaign has really hit women hard. Women have forgiven Kennedy, stuck up for him, stood by him, hushed the fact that he was late in [...]
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Posted on January 30, 2008 by thestateofblog
Overweight and obese patients have long complained that doctors treat them insensitively and are too quick to attribute health problems to their weight. But their claims of bias were often met with skepticism — until recently. Now research from such academic powerhouses as Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania is adding to evidence that [...]
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Posted on January 30, 2008 by thestateofblog
In 1984, The Night Stalker terrorized the City of Los Angeles, brutally killing at least 17 people. I (J) remember my brother and I slept in bed with our parents for a month because we were all scared to death! They found his car and arrested him quite close to our house.
“On June [...]
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Posted on January 29, 2008 by thestateofblog
” Maxi and the Motorbike,” by Lee Vanderwalker, pictured. Click here to view (or buy) more of his Belizean art. (Big J inadvertently failed to credit Lee in an earlier post.)
“The best of God’s servants are those who when seen remind you of God;and the worst of God’s servants are those who spread [...]
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