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Plus, my thoughts on the world!]]> en-us 2004-04-12T21:52:50-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001218.html I've moved, a little, and maybe only for a while. New site is still at the same address, I'm just posting this for those of you who might be reading me on an RSS feed. For the moment, all my... Housekeeping Chris 2004-04-12T21:52:50-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001217.html Just wanted to take a moment to let everyone know that I am still alive, just been working my tail off this week and to wish everyone a Happy Easter. Regular posting will be resuming as soon as I get... Personal Rants Chris 2004-04-11T10:20:40-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001216.html Solvenia went to the polls today. On the ballot, a measure to restore the rights of ethnic minorities who were "erased" from the country's records following the breakup of Yugoslavia. The measure was overwhelmingly defeated with 95% of the voters... International News Chris 2004-04-04T22:13:53-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001215.html Tonight is opening night for Major League Baseball. The Red Sox are opening at Baltimore. I watched exactly one at bat. All I had to see was Johnny Damon to know that baseball should still be considered in critical danger... Sports Chris 2004-04-04T21:15:51-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001214.html I've mentioned before my desire to see the Supreme Court look only to the US Constitution for guidance, not foreign court rulings. Apparently, Antonin Scalia feels the same way. I like that we have at least one justice who recognizes... News Chris 2004-04-04T20:56:18-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001213.html A few days back, Beth Donovan posted a list over at We The People, entitled What this convservative stands for. Jack at Random Fate has taken the list and posted his own point-counterpoint list: What this Centrist stands for. All... Personal Rants Chris 2004-04-04T16:20:41-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001212.html Spain is holding 15 people, most of them Moroccan, over the March 11 attacks. Plus, a least one of the four to partake in today's group suicide was Moroccan. And several other Moroccans are being sought in connection with 3/11.... International News Chris 2004-04-04T14:59:49-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001211.html And reap his old reward: The blame those ye better, And the hate of those ye guard- Rudyard Kipling - The White Man's Burden Is it really possible to negotiate with everyone? Think these folks would understand any sort of... Personal Rants Chris 2004-04-04T14:15:03-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001210.html I always find it interesting how over time, some things simply remain as effective today as they were thousands of years ago. Today's example is a formation the Greeks used to protect themselves from archers during the initial approach to... Military Chris 2004-04-04T13:37:53-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001209.html Main Entry: op·pres·sion Pronunciation: &-'pre-sh&n Function: noun 1 a : unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power b : something that oppresses especially in being an unjust or excessive exercise of power Main Entry: free·dom Pronunciation: 'frE-d&m Function: noun... Personal Rants Chris 2004-03-31T19:33:52-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001208.html I'm still alive, just too tired to post right now. I'm trying to work on a little something right now, but I don't know how that's going to end up. In the meantime, go over and read the comments here... Housekeeping Chris 2004-03-30T21:11:21-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001207.html Senate Democrats Take Stand on Judges When I saw the headline, I had such high hopes. Maybe they have taken a stand against activist judges usurping the proper role of Congress. Or maybe they had tired of the holes in... Politics Chris 2004-03-28T20:14:34-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001206.html I'm sure that there are a large number of people who are snickering at the collapse of the Arab League Summit. And it does have a decent "what were they thinking?" snicker factor involved. But at the same time, as... International News Chris 2004-03-28T18:49:30-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001205.html Luxor Air Banned From Flying in France Now I'd certainly be concerned if a MD-83 (which is actually a fairly small airplane - holds about 140 people and flies relatively short range routes) came flying over downtown Orlando at 660... International News Chris 2004-03-28T17:10:19-05:00 http://NOBLE.CBNOBLE.COM/archives/001204.html The AP has out a wonderful article, A Glance at State of Arab Democracy. Arab Democracy? What the.... Such an animal exists? So I decided to take a little closer look. Here's the scary thought: Algeria is the closest to... International News Chris 2004-03-28T16:13:31-05:00