Monthly Archives: March 2011

Mapping The History of Fantasy and Science Fiction

Posted on March 10, 2011 by nathanalbright

A fascinating map of the history of science fiction reveals a complicated history, as well as a sharp line between the genres of fantasy and science fiction [1].  Though the map is not complete (as if it could be!) it … Continue reading →

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Book Review And Musing On: Strawberry Panic

Posted on March 10, 2011 by nathanalbright

Strawberry Panic, story by Sakurako Kimino, Art by Takuminamuchi, translated by Anastasia Moreno, Yayoi Ihne, and Jason DeAngelis You might think that nothing deep and intriguing could be learned from the pages of a manga novel.  You would be wrong … Continue reading →

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An Inflation Problem

Posted on March 9, 2011 by nathanalbright

What do increasing educational standards for professions, the mania for sports leagues to expand the size of their playoffs, the worries about increased commodities prices, and the desire of quantum physicists to posit the theory of multiverses and parallel universes, … Continue reading →

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Edge Induced Cohesion In The Arabian Peninusula

Posted on March 8, 2011 by nathanalbright

From a cultural history perspective, one of the more important elements of the recent turmoil in the Middle East has been the way in which it has provided a possible avenue towards greater cooperation within the Islamist Sunni Muslim world.  … Continue reading →

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Losing Sight of Fundamentals: A Rant On Computer Programming

Posted on March 8, 2011 by nathanalbright

What is the purpose of a computer?  In my own mind, the purpose of a computer is to do what I want when I want it.  To think, to deliberate, to waste time is my prerogative, and my expectation is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Return To Bull Run

Posted on March 7, 2011 by nathanalbright

Return To Bull Run:  The Campaign And Battle of Second Manassas, by John J. Hennessy This is a fine book about an often-neglected campaign, the short and (for the North at least) inglorious Second Bull Run campaign.  The book gives … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 10:24-25: Not Forsaking The Assembling Of Ourselves Together

Posted on March 7, 2011 by nathanalbright

Why does God command us to assemble together with other believers?  One of the most often-quoted commands in the Bible concerning the necessity of church attendance is Hebrews 10:24-25.  In a day and age where anyone with a blog (myself … Continue reading →

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Reading List Suggestion Box

Posted on March 7, 2011 by nathanalbright

I’m always on the lookout for good books, so I’m going to open up this note as a “suggestion box” for good books.  So, what I’d like is for the good readers of this blog to suggest some worthwhile books … Continue reading →

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Cork Station

Posted on March 6, 2011 by nathanalbright

The name Cork Station showed up on a obscure map in an obscure book about the Civil War history of Florida [1].  Most people reading the book would not have thought a second moment about the place, which would be … Continue reading →

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Bartholomew Called Nathanael: An Israelite In Whom There Is No Guile

Posted on March 6, 2011 by nathanalbright

[Note:  This post is a continuation of a long project on the Twelve Aposltes as they are presented in scripture.] Introduction Batholomew, also called Nathanael, is one of the more obscure members of the twelve apostles, really only given one … Continue reading →

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