Monthly Archives: May 2009

Legalize Weed?

Marijuana. An Illegal Drug Such an emotive subject. Alcohol. A Legal Drug Also an emotive subject. And so I ask myself why it is that one is legal and available and the other illegal. They are sort of similar. I … Continue reading

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Heal the Victims. Prosecute the Perpetrators!

Knowing how many Irish came to New Zealand, hearing stories of catholic children in New Zealand, Australia and America, then seeing the hidden monastries in Jemez, New Mexico where priests and nuns were sent to ‘dry’ out, I am not … Continue reading

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The New Technology, love it!

HomeExamplesAboutFAQSBlogCommunityDownloadsMore »New to Wolfram|Alpha?Make Wolfram|Alpha Your Home PageAdd Wolfram|Alpha to Your SiteProfessional VersionsFor DevelopersCustom Wolfram|Alpha SolutionsParticipate in the ProjectSponsorship OpportunitiesA Wolfram Web Resource Enter something to compute or figure outCalculate New to Wolfram|Alpha?A few things to try:enter any date (e.g. … Continue reading

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Don’t Cry For Me Guatemala!

“Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” – Benjamin Franklin

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The Romance of Rail

Trains make a noise, lots of noise. Trains come in all shapes and all sizes. Trains, real trains, coal powered, steam driven, make smoke, lots of smoke. It’s what makes kids love them. There is a romance to them. And, … Continue reading

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New York, New York . . . . 22 years to the Day!

. . . and here I am, the 1st of May 2009, down under down under.22 years to the day, it was a Friday afternoon in New York that I arrived, JFK, taxi to Mid Town, booked into Morgans Hotel … Continue reading

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