Some additional reading December 10th from 08:23 to 13:00:
- SAB, Joshua 5 – 5:2 At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time. (5:2-3)
At God's command, Joshua makes some knives and circumcises "again the children of Israel the second time" (ouch!) at the "hill of the foreskins."5:3 And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.
5:4 And this is the cause why Joshua did circumcise: All the people that came out of Egypt, that were males, even all the men of war, died in the wilderness by the way, after they came out of Egypt.
5:5 Now all the people that came out were circumcised: but all the people that were born in the wilderness by the way as they came forth out of Egypt, them they had not circumcised. - The Brick Testament – Ok, I'm not sure if this is creepy, funny, or just wacked out.
"At this time Yahweh told Joshua, 'Make flint knives and circumcise the Israelites a second time.'"
A biblical tale, told by Lego figures. - Whole Story » Blog Archive » Dr. Bronner’s Soap and Whole Trade Guarantee – I've been using Dr Bronner's Soap since at least 1987…
"Dr. Bronner’s Magical Soap was one of the first Whole Body products offered at our original Whole Foods Market store in Austin, Texas in 1980. Over the years Dr. Bronner’s and Whole Foods Market have successfully grown their business in parallel, always committed to caring for the communities and environment around them. Today Dr. Bronner’s and Whole Foods Market have taken great strides towards improving the lives of producers in Third World countries with the fair trade certification of Dr. Bronner’s ingredients and the establishment of the Whole Trade Guarantee." - Daley: Mistakes were made in snow removal | Clout Street – local political coverage – "Does this mean I'll no longer be able to celebrate the first salt storm of each winter, when salt drifts pile up around cars, people with high blood pressure stay inside to avoid raising their blood pressure, and on certain blocks on the southwest side, eastern european gather the salt harvest for the big community cabbage-pickling?
This city uses way too much salt. If we've finally conquered the weird Bilandic-inspired snow fetish, it's about time."
LOL…
- Norm Coleman Under Investigation – "Yet another politician is being investigated on corruption charges. The latest FBI investigation involves Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, who's locked in a prolonged recount battle with Democrat Al Franken."
- What Was Blagojevich Thinking? | The American Prospect – "Blago got in trouble precisely because he wanted to cut off dependency on Mell, and build his own political machine. Apparently that is why he has been shaking down campaign contributions from just about anyone looking to do business with the state.
(I first heard about Blago's backstabbing when I got a call from a couple of dissatisfied loyalists in Papa Mell's camp after the 2002 election. They said the old man was heartbroken over Blago's betrayal. I took them out to eat at an Italian restaurant, and fed them pasta, and listened while they spun a tale of treachery that rivaled Shakespeare for all of its deceit.)
By the end of Blago's first term, his feud with Mell was front-page news, as was the fact that federal prosecutors were closing in on him with their relentless investigation."
- He's the clown, but joke's on us — chicagotribune.com – "Political corruption in the state that has made corruption an art form isn't funny, like a clown. The joke is on all of us, everyone who lives in Illinois. Because Blagojevich was elected governor on the reform ticket, promising to clean up the state and end business as usual.
Chicagoans aren't really surprised. This is the state run by the Combine, with the Democratic machine on one side and the Republican insiders on the other, and the Chicago Outfit forming the base. That is the real iron triangle.
Blagojevich was supported by the machine and by the now-indicted Republican power broker Big Bill Cellini. If that's not reform, what is?"
