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Bkumm
Ex-Navy, degrees in History and Marketing and Management.
Socially liberal, fiscal conservative.
Just following my own brand of atheistic spiritualism.
" [T]he only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant. He cannot rightfully be compelled to do or forbear because it will be better for him to do so, because it will make him happier, because, in the opinion of others, to do so would be wise, or even right... The only part of the conduct of anyone, for which he is amenable to society, is that which concerns others. In the part which merely concerns himself, his independence is, of right, absolute. Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign."
John Stuart Mill's "On Liberty"
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Merging bacteria species reverse evolution »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in Science & Technology
Two bacterial species have apparently been caught in the act of merging back into one. This case of de-speciation may be a consequence of the ...
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UK wrong to halt Saudi arms probe »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in Business & Finance
The High Court has ruled that the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) acted unlawfully by dropping a corruption inquiry into a Ã;£43bn Saudi arms ...
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Iraq's oil surplus fuels criticism in war hearings »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in News
Though Iraq's oil exports have yet to top prewar levels, the price rise has meant a $6.4 billion surplus for the Iraqi government ...
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Clinton's lead down to 4 points in Pennsylvania »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in News
Sen. Hilary Clinton's lead over Sen. Barack Obama in the crucial primary state of Pennsylvania has dwindled to 4 points, a CNN average of ...
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SOTD: Fed Up At Propeller? Just Relax. »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in Science & Technology
So, here we are again thinking about Propeller and why so many people are upset. Despite my own considerable frustration, I've come to the ...
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An Evangelical at Armageddon »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in News
Armageddon (Tel Meggido) was a brief stopover a few days ago for a contingent of Christians led by the Texas televangelist Pastor John Hagee, who ...
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The No-Incision Appendectomy »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in Style
Over the past year, U.S. doctors have made strides in the use of a technique called "natural orifice" surgery, an approach they hope will ...
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Landing gear mishap nearly catastrophic, pilot says »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in News
Capt. Sam Mayer says he knew he was in trouble when he heard a noise minutes after takeoff from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on ...
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Helpful Cleaning Tip: Vinegar and Lemon Juice »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in Business & Finance
Fresh-smelling lemon cleaners are expensive; you can get the same fresh smell with vinegar and lemon juice.
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Powerful laser is 'brightest light in the universe' »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in Science & Technology
Physicists have turned on the world's most powerful laser, whose pulses are more intense than any known light source in the universe.
(read more)Read (69) | Share | Discuss (0) | Read Full Story at space.newscientist.com
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Bush may skip opening ceremonies of Olympics »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in News
For the first time, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino Tuesday left the door open to President Bush skipping the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in ...
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Publisher creates 'green' books »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in Arts & Entertainment
Publisher Dorling Kindersley claims to have printed the most environmentally conscious series of books in the world.
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Depression linked to Alzheimer's »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in Style
People who have had depression may be more prone to Alzheimer's disease, two studies suggest.
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Brazilians shun 'American Dream' »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in Business & Finance
Faced with a falling US dollar and a tougher climate for immigrants generally, Francisco Silva says many Brazilians are finding it harder to make a ...
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UN expert stands by Nazi comments »
Posted by: 1 year, 8 months ago in News
The next UN investigator into Israel conduct in the occupied territories has stood by comments comparing Israeli actions in Gaza to those of the Nazis.
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