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My Newest Addition

Global Warming: Where's the Heat?

I read a new article recently entitled, The Mystery of Global Warming's Missing Heat. The basis of the article is that scientists have been expecting to see a rise in the oceans average temperature but that rise hasn't happened. Here is the first paragraph of the article:

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Tom Waits - Montreal Jazz Fest (7-3-1981) pt 2

Part 2. "I Wish I was in New Orleans," and "$29.00 and an Alligator Purse."

Tom Waits - Montreal Jazz Fest (7-3-1981) pt 1

New Job…No More Mortgages!

OK, in the rough and tumble world that Grand Weepers lives in jobs are like underwear, they need to be changed often and for the same reason.

That’s a bit of a joke. I actually don’t like changing jobs. In fact I’m not a job hopper at all. Neccesity has dictated that I change jobs so often. But, God willing, all of that is going to change tommorrow. Thats when I start my new job.

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Joe Gibbs: Coach of the Year?

In 2006 the Washington Redskins ended the season with a 5-11 record. An uncharacteristically slow offseason netted them very few additions to that same 5-11 squad. They lost a talented Left Guard in Derrick Dockery in free agency as well as a few other veteran players. The starting Quarterback in 2007 was to be Jason Campbell who had only 7 previous starts. Adding insult to injury the Redskins 2007 schedule pitted them against a league high 9 playoff teams from 2006. It is safe to say that the Redskins 2007 team was not expected to do very well. Most projections had them winning from five to seven games in 2007.

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Attacks on Aid Workers and Foreigners in Sudan

Are those countries most in need driving away those who want to help?

A few days ago I read the “Muhammad Bear,” story on Confessions of a Closet Republican. Then this morning I read this CNN article indicating that the teacher in question was convicted of the crime of “insulting Islam.” The Sudanese Government sentenced her to 15 days in a women’s prison followed by deportation. But that wasn’t enough for the protesters outside the Sudanese President’s home who brandished swords and sticks and chanted “No Tolerance, Execute her!”

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Confessions of A Closet Republican v.s. The Golden Compass

My dear friend Incognito has written an excellent post on her blog regarding the prevailing influence of Secularism in our society, and specifically the Disney movie The Golden Compass. This movie is based on Philip Pullman's novel Northern Lights which is the first part of the trilogy, "His Dark Materials." Pullman is an avowed and passionate atheist. In his books God is represented as a fumbling and feeble old man who is eventually killed by the children in the novel.

I have no issues with Pullman's theology. I do have issue with Disney's attempt to hide the secularist overtones in this film. Disney would like you to think that this is an exciting, fun ride for the whole family. They fail to mention that after your kids become interested in the plot they intend to sucker punch you with thier athiest agenda.

Sean Taylor Tribute....you'll be missed!!!

Sean Taylor Dies

At 5:30am this morning Sean Taylor's father announced that Sean passed away. Taylor leaves behind an 18 month old daughter and millions of fans.

God rest your soul, Sean!

Redskin's Sean Taylor Shot at Home

I just received news that Sean Taylor, the starting Free Safety for the Washington Redskins was shot at his home today. Word is that this was the result of an attempted burglary. Taylor was shot in the leg and is in critical condition, presumably from loss of blood.

Information from this horrible article and from The Hogs.net.

Why do I say that the Yahoo article above is horrible? Because, after giving a brief description of the event the author precedes to state, "Taylor has been in trouble numerous times since he was drafted as the No. 5 overall pick in 2004." The majority of the article is a statement about how much trouble Taylor has been in. It's as though the author is trying to insinuate that Taylor himself is somehow to blame in this. Or, as though he is saying that Taylor is somehow a menace, and these things happen to people "like that." Perhaps I'm overreacting?

My prayers and thoughts go to him, his family, and his new baby girl. May God Bless You!

For the latest updates go to this post on my wordpress blog which is more frequently updated.

Monkey Sparkets

Don't look now but Mrs. Grand Weepers has a new blog. Check out Of Mums and Monkey Sparkets.

Blazing Saddles - Mongo

Starting with the Left Hand, Part 2

Now that you have a better understanding of how your left hand should hold the guitar, what do you do with your actual fingers? That's what we will discuss is this section.

One of the key things to remember is that only your fingertips and the pad of your thumb should touch the guitar. The rest of your hand should be clear of the guitar. Of course, some chords (i.e. barre chords) will prohibit this, but it should be your goal in the majority of situations.

Now notice that I said fingertips. You need to make sure that the very tips of your fingers are touching the strings and not the pads of your fingers.

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