Monthly Archives: April 2009

I try to be optimistic, I just don’t think it helps any…

By thecodepounder | Published April 15, 2009

Steve Salerno, writing in eSkeptic of Wednesday, April 15th, 2009, Positively Misguided: The Myths & Mistakes of the Positive Thinking Movement:
The irony is this: The notion that the riddle of success is more easily solved by attitude than aptitude may be one of the more subtly destructive forces in American society. Not only is it [...]

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Just discovered a new blog: TN-Atheist.com

By thecodepounder | Published April 10, 2009

I just came across an excellent new blog: tn-atheist.com.  While it’s pretty new, the author is off to a great start. And, it’s always nice to find another resource for atheists and non-believers in middle Tennessee.  Don’t get me wrong, there are several–but it’s always nice to find another.
From what I’ve read, ‘The TN Atheist’ [...]

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Nashville loses a trusted friend: Dan Miller

By thecodepounder | Published April 9, 2009

Dan Miller, longtime anchorman at WSMV-TV Nashville, died last night of a heart attack in Augusta, Georgia–his hometown–where he had returned to attend The Masters golf tournament.  He was 64 years old.

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Vermont overrides Governor’s veto; legalizes same-sex marriage

By thecodepounder | Published April 8, 2009

And in so doing, Vermont becomes the fourth (4th) state to legalize same-sex marriage:
Vermont on Tuesday became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage — and the first to do so with a legislature’s vote.
The House recorded a dramatic 100-49 vote — the minimum needed — to override Gov. Jim Douglas’ veto. Its vote followed [...]

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President Obama: Time for Iraqis to take responsiblity

By thecodepounder | Published April 8, 2009

You know, I’ve been hearing this for years.  The difference is I think President Obama may actually mean it when he says it.
NBC News:
BAGHDAD – Cheered wildly by U.S. troops, President Barack Obama flew unannounced into Iraq on Tuesday and promptly declared it is time for Iraqis “take responsibility for their country” after America’s commitment [...]

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Redmond, WA getting stimulus money to build a bridge for Microsoft

By thecodepounder | Published April 7, 2009

CBS News:
(CBS) Millions of your stimulus tax dollars are already going to work in affluent Redmond, Wash., the home of Microsoft, where unemployment is among the lowest in the nation.
The stimulus money will help build a bridge over Redmond’s only freeway, reports CBS News investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson. It’s at a spot that happens [...]

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Iowa Supreme Court: Same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional

By thecodepounder | Published April 4, 2009

Bravo. The court in it’s unanimous ruling stated:
Iowa Code section 595.2 is unconstitutional because the County has been unable to identify a constitutionally adequate justification for excluding plaintiffs from the institution of civil marriage.
The court’s summary of the ruling reads in part:
The court reaffirmed that a statute inconsistent with the Iowa constitution must be declared [...]

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Tony Dungy is a hell of a football coach, not much of a civil libertarian

By thecodepounder | Published April 1, 2009

Americans United for Separation of Church and State:
Americans United for Separation of Church and State today expressed disappointment at the Obama administration’s decision to ask former football coach Tony Dungy to serve on the president’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
Said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Americans United’s executive director, “I am surprised and [...]

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