Author: Joel Gross
Classic Literature Vs. Modern Education
Stanley Fish of the NYTimes wrote an interesting article on the decline of classical education and Jeremy wrote a reply to it here and I commented on it at the bottom. I love the great classics, but I don’t necessarily think that they are the most effective means today of opening the minds and hearts of our youths.… read more “Classic Literature Vs. Modern Education”
Bailouts Continue to Grow and Spread
Government bailouts of many private companies has begun to smack of nationalization. Citigroup & Bank of America have received tens of billions of dollars and expect to receive much more. The government will end up owning significant chunks of each. Chrysler’s crappy finance arm just received a $1.5 billion to try to give better deals on leases for their awful automobiles.… read more “Bailouts Continue to Grow and Spread”
American Oktoberfest Demotivational Poster
“Christians, Castrate Yourselves”
Origen, a Founder of the Church, read the words of Matthew 19:12 literally:
“For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it.”… read more ““Christians, Castrate Yourselves””
Video of Monkeys Discussing Evolution vs Religion
Seth MacFarlane made another entertaining video starring a monkey son talking to his monkey father about religion and evolution. Freakin’ hilarious.
“Monkey Jesus could have ripped off the Romans arms and masturbated all over their heads, but he chose love instead.”… read more “Video of Monkeys Discussing Evolution vs Religion”
Michael Vick Demotivational Poster
Patron Saint of Woolcombers
St. Blaize was martyred by having his flesh torn by iron combs in 316 A.D.‚ He is now the patron saint of woolcombers.
I sure wouldn’t want to be the patron saint of ironworkers.
Mario & The Princess by Setth MacFarlane
Burger King hits another home run with this marketing campaign… they sponsored an entertaining video by Seth MacFarlane starring Mario & the Princess.
Funny Ben Schwartz’s Job Interview Video
I enjoyed the following funny Ben Schwartz job interview video. I have had a fantasy for a long time about doing something like this with a real job interview. Just go in and and act like the most ridiculous ass possible. Maybe I should get a spycam in a pair of nerd glasses first.
You guys like the Ben Schwartz interview video?… read more “Funny Ben Schwartz’s Job Interview Video”