http://cruzweb.net Musings from the mind of John Cruz Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:19:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I came across something rather interesting online the other day, and I've now had some time to dwell on it. It's a video of Australian Professor Ian Plimer discussing what he calls a new religion in radical Environmentalism. For those interested, here's the video (about 5 minutes long). Now, professor Pilmer ... http://cruzweb.net/2008/11/15/the-rise-of-modern-paganism-through-environmentalism/ I recently had a revelation about my future, deciding that I really don't want to stare at a computer screen making websites with overpriced yuppie baby clothing for the rest of my life, so I've started exploring options for Graduate school. I went down to Wayne State yesterday to check ... http://cruzweb.net/2008/11/12/tweeting-your-way-to-grad-school/ I found this on Wayne State's calendar pulling down the information for the MBA open house today. I'll just leave it here... Is it wrong if I find this hilarious, on some level? I think not. Thank god the election is over and I can go back to posting other stuff :) http://cruzweb.net/2008/11/11/will-he-leave-you-for-a-white-girl/ Well folks, it's been one hell of a year. Since Janruary 1st I've been involved up to my eyeballs in politics, pundints, elections, supporters, and candidates. Between that and my knee injury, it's been the longest year of my life (and we still have two months to go). Even though very ... http://cruzweb.net/2008/11/09/now-that-its-over/ Ok, all this nonsesne is happening on Tuesday. Here's how I am voting and why. President of the United States Endorsement: Bob Barr, Wayne Allen Root (L)- After much deliberation, I decided on Barr over Chuck Baldwin of the Constitution Party. Explanation here. Prediction: Barrack Obama, Joe Biden. Not even close. United States Senator Endorsement: ... http://cruzweb.net/2008/11/01/election-endorsements/ There's always a few odd signs every election year. But this one takes the cake, I don't even know what to say about it. Just...here. Click for ultra high res full size. http://cruzweb.net/2008/10/31/mlk-and-the-gop/ With two different ballot proposals for Michigan this year, we are yet again faced with the decisions that will vastly change the way we do things in our state. So on November 4th, we will decide on medical marijuana and more embryonic stem cell research Proposal 1 is in dealing with ... http://cruzweb.net/2008/10/20/2008-michigan-ballot-proposals/ With less than three weeks to go now until election day, I figured it's finally time to throw in my predictions for this years democracy mindfuck. Months ago I had called an Obama victory but hadn't gotten any specifics on it. Now, I'm going to. If you're a McCain supporter, this ... http://cruzweb.net/2008/10/16/red-state-blue-state/ The Freedom movement has been torn between two people in the wake of Ron Paul losing the GOP Primary. We have been stuck between two candidates that have left many of us in a place where we aren't sure where to turn. On one hand, you have Pastor Chuck Baldwin ... http://cruzweb.net/2008/10/03/the-case-for-bob-barr/ So outside of the rally for the republic I got cornered by a youtube reporter. The interview has surfaced. I know I repeat myself a little bit, but thats ok. It came out alright. http://cruzweb.net/2008/09/28/rally-for-the-republic-interview/ These are the best of times, these are the worst of times. These are the times of highest hope, these are the times of greatest despair. These are the times of light, these are the times of infinate darkness. I've been going over this post in my head, should I ... http://cruzweb.net/2008/09/28/a-plea-to-my-friends-and-collegues-2/ Those of you who know me will know that for a while I've been questing for a dog, specifically, a daschund. I'm pleased to share that I've found one :) Just when I was about to give up I found a newly posted ad on craigslist for a mini doxie with ... http://cruzweb.net/2008/09/25/meet-pretzel/ So I got this old Time Magazine issue off ebay a couple months or so ago. It's from 1963 and is, well past its prime. But I got it anyways because it has Barry Goldwater on the cover, and since I dig it so much and wanted to hang it ... http://cruzweb.net/2008/09/17/auh2o-revitalized-2/ While bored, waiting for Amanda Davidson's trial. Courtesy of Paul Williams and a Hello Kitty Notepad. http://cruzweb.net/2008/09/17/art-from-paul-williams/ This is not out of context. Out of all the things listed, she was all "WTF, waffle cones?". IDK what to say. http://cruzweb.net/2008/09/09/waffle-cones/