March 2007
The Archives
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Browbeating lowbrow Unitarians
03.29.07 | Permalink | 25 CommentsKinsi asks if you’re a “pop-UU,” a Unitarian who watches American Idol and Jerry Springer. Be not afraid, lowbrow Unitarians. You are not alone. Not to turn this into a discussion about eyebrows—I’ll let Peacebang get that one—but let’s turn this into a conversation about eyebrows. Well, brows, anyhow. Whatever a non-eye brow is. There […]
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christianity, constantine, mormons, unitarianism
Ron’s 300-year plan for Unitarianism
03.29.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on Ron’s 300-year plan for UnitarianismDid you know that when Christianity got the nod from Emperor Constantine in 325 or so, Christians were less than a third of folks in the Roman Empire? Or that in 300 they were only 10%? And in 200 less than one percent? Though the Mormons are likely the ones who will cover this tune, […]
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parenting, the-onion
Dear god, my cousin is in The Onion
03.28.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on Dear god, my cousin is in The OnionSure, he sold pot and the social worker found an open bottle of Jack under the crib, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a good father. Article here.
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300: Fact vs. fiction
03.22.07 | Permalink | 6 CommentsNeil Miller tries to set the record straight on evil Persians, funding conspiracies, and other exaggerations. But sadly, nothing on Spartan homosexuality versus Athenian pederasty. I also feel like I owe all my fellow Unitarians an apology: I liked 300. Sorry. And so did all the other Unitarians I saw it with. I’d even like […]
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bipolar, genes, sleep
No more manic Mondays?
03.20.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on No more manic Mondays?New studies on a gene associated with circadian rhythms suggest that a genetic disposition to irregular sleep patterns may contribute to or cause bipolar disorder. It’s just mice so far, and a preliminary study, but it’s encouraging news all the same.
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How to make an Atlanta street
03.18.07 | Permalink | 6 CommentsAtlanta has streets like no other. Unlike most cities, Atlanta is a city that never planned to grow. It still hasn’t planned. But why plan when you can have Atlanta streets? The first trick to making an Atlanta street is to make the lanes only fifteen inches wider than the average car. This helps drivers […]
