Monthly Archive: July 2006

FMA Fails House Vote

FMA Fails House Vote

Following the rejection of the FMA in the U.S. Senate last month, the U.S. House followed in their decision to reject writing discrimination into the Constitution by a vote of 236-187 (see story).

Toobing down the Comal

Toobing down the Comal

Yesterday, Chris, myself, Bobby, Ian, Jonas and Layton trekked down to New Braunfels to tube along the Comal river. After the initial shock of the coolness of the water, the next two and a...

Dismissal Order

Dismissal Order

Today I received the court order dismissing the case which I bought against CCGLA. It seems that when you withdraw your claim, it actually is taken as a dismissal – in this case without...

Resin Codes

Resin Codes

Do you ever sit there scratching your heading wondering if the plastic item you have in your hand can be recycled? Well, thanks to the people over at the Plastics Council (yes, its a...

O, Superman

O, Superman

On June 30, our fearless crew headed to Superman Returns to find Brandon Routh flesh. Our intrepid reporters were disappointed with the brief moment where we got to see, but we took that moment...

Christian Family Values?

Christian Family Values?

Is this what Christian Family Values is all about? Pastor’s son may face jail for attack

Commitment Ceremonies

Commitment Ceremonies

As a legally ordained minister, I am able to offer my services to officiate wedding and commitment ceremonies. I believe in the freedom of religion, which also means the freedom to have no religion....

Fallen Wiccans

Fallen Wiccans

It appears that the US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is skirting the boundaries of the Constitution by not providing a religious marker on a fallen soldier’s grave marker. The soldier, Sgt. Patrick Stewart,...

Commentary: Rev. Al Sharpton

Commentary: Rev. Al Sharpton

The Reverend Al Sharpton has a commentary on CNN today relating to the focus of black church leaders on sexually-based themes, rather than social issues like race-based inequality, poverty and voting equality. Rev. Sharpton...

Marriage Good for Kids

Marriage Good for Kids

According to a new report issued by the Amercian Academy of Pediatrics, the ability of same-gender couples having the ability to marry would not harm any children within the relationship. The report goes on...