Monthly Archives: January 2009

Purpose Driven Whacking

Like the busy critters in a whack-a-mole game, Rick Warren bobs up faster than his critics can bop him down again. Just since this summer, Warren popped up with his church-based candidates' forum, pre-election support for Proposition 8 capped by … Continue reading

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Obama Meets Adama

Most of the time I look to TV for diversion. When I'm weary of war, bank failures and Bernie Madoff, there's always something to give me hope. Hiro saves the cheerleader, Derek saves Meredith, and House saves almost everyone at … Continue reading

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Biased, Balanced or Benighted?

What do people want from the news? The question struck me when a friend, recently returned from Israel, complained about the biased coverage of events in Gaza. I'd asked her what it was like to be caught up in the … Continue reading

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And a Happy New Year to You!

The gifts are all gone and 2008's best list lists are, well, so last year. Well, maybe not this one mention  (and he's right, dear readers, we do need a new name). What's new and noteworthy—or, better yet, what's not … Continue reading

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