Quality interweb mischief from Jared Bridges
Bears hibernate in winter; bloggers hibernate in summer. Contrary to popular belief, I have not been: competing in the Olympics as a stealth athlete attending the DNC as a superdelegate catching state record channel catfish with a Barbie rod & reel I have been: working like a dog pseudo-exploring obscure shipwrecks in the Outer Banks … Read more
Yahweh or Adonai? Charles Halton on whether or not we should speak the name of God.
Stunning panoramic view of Beijing Olympics Stadium about 30 min. before Men’s 100m final
I’m Caucasian, but does that mean I’m from South Ossetia? Derek Thompson investigates why white people are called Caucasian.
Russell Moore on fathers, security and snuggling mannequins.
Video: The perils of being an Olympic swimmer who looks like Michael Phelps
Why Being “Indie” is a Bunch of Bunk
Bored and broke? 100 Things to Do During a Money Free Weekend
Writing on the nature of our cultural mood, Marilynne Robinson contrasts a time when “meaning had a larger frame and context than this life in this world,” to what our civilization aims for today: I think the true name for what we aspire to is nonfailure. Most of those who are household names in this … Read more
If you’re web-savvy, politically pro-family, and looking for a job in the Washington, D.C. area, Family Research Council is now hiring for the position of Web Editor: The Web Editor serves as the editing and preparation channel through which all publications, papers, and communications from all FRC departments are funneled for the most effective presentation … Read more