Greetings from Motown
Dear Readers, I am currently spending a week in the Detroit area for new job training. This is consuming a…
Iran Needs More Babies
There are some things in Iran that are not in short supply. You need natural gas? No problem. Looking…
The Mountain No One Can Climb
Many of us are familiar with the stirring tune “Climb Every Mountain” from the musical The Sound of Music and…
The Ukraine Crisis Explained in a Series of Maps
Ukraine has been in the news quite a bit lately. What began as a series of protests against President Viktor Yanukovych…
Update: ’12 Years a Slave’ Wins Best Picture at the Oscars
I wish to extend my hearty congratulations to those involved with the film 12 Years a Slave after its…
2014 Oscars Best Dressed List
If it's the Oscars, you know that I have to be putting together a best dressed list for the ten…
The Egyptian Government Cures Aids!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1fdHT5PfcA On a related note, I have a bridge for sale on the East River in New York City.…
Scatter Plot: When Sheep are separated from their Shepherds
One of the metaphors that tends to be used over and over again in scripture is that of a shepherd…
Record Breaking Month for Church & State
It seems only appropriate that in this month when we are seeing records shattered at the Olympic games, Church &…
Update: Olympic Figure Skating Analysis
Please note: This article discusses the results of the ladies' event, which some American readers may be waiting until tonight…