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Eric Scheske

The Smartest and Most Violent People?

> A United Nations report has labelled Scotland the most violent country in the developed world, with people three times more likely to be assaulted than in America. > England and Wales recorded the second highest number of violent assaults while Northern Ireland recorded the fewest. > The study, based

Sanctifying the F Word

I have long been interested in off-color language. I have no intellectual problem with the Second Commandment prohibitions. When it comes to mere vulgarity, I find it distasteful and low-class, often substituting for better forms of thought and communication. Yet to deem it sinful or malum in se,

JPII's Final Words

> Six hours before his death on April 2, Pope John Paul uttered, in Polish, his final words: “Let me go to the house of the Father.” They were “mumbled . . . in a faint voice” to Sister Tobiana, one of the Polish nuns who ran his household. > A meticulously detailed

Bloggers' Motivation

A recent survey revealed the following about bloggers' motivation: > Nearly 50% of respondents say they write a blog because it serves as a form of self-therapy. > One-third of bloggers write about self-help and self-esteem topics. > Fifty-four percent like to share their

"New" Blog Aggregator

> "On September 19, 2005 blogs4God.com [http://www.blogs4god.com/pressrelease/19spe05] will rise from the dead and re-open its doors as the 'Semi-definitive list of Christians who Blogs.' The site will offer a variety of user-friendly features such as daily-aggregations, moderated

Havana?

I promised generous excerpts from Dalrymple's new book of essays, Our Culture, What's Left of It [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1566636434/thedailyeudem-20]. I haven't delivered the goods, mostly because my typist hasn't gotten around to keying-in the

"I Go There for the Chicken Wings"

For its male patrons who claim they go there for the food, The Smoking Gun has reproduced the Hooters Employee Handbook. Maybe a few patrons do go there for the quality of the meat, but the franchise's mission concentrates on the salacity. Link [http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/

March of the Penguins, Redux

I hadn't visited Andrew Sullivan's blog since late last year, when he soaked my screen with tears following the 2004 anti-gay marriage referendum outcomes. He is a smart guy and good writer, though, even if everything he sees is tainted with his pink-colored glasses.

Another Pro-Condom Teacher

School's back in session, so we should start seeing more of these: > A Hammonton High School physical education/health teacher was arrested last Wednesday evening and charged with official misconduct and sexual crimes involving three male students, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jeffrey S. Blitz said. > Traci J.

Failing?

The NYT ran a piece yesterday about the decline in hunting and a movement to revitalize the sport by encouraging participation by children. Link [http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/18/national/18hunting.html?ex=1284696000&en=7de1def5fb917829&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss] . Excerpt: >