Monthly Archives: March 2012

Today In History: On March 19, 1536, Anne Boleyn Was Executed

Posted on March 19, 2012 by nathanalbright

It’s time to get your Anne Boleyn undearwear [1] on and ponder the importance of the life and death of Anne Boleyn. It certainly seems strange to us, but nearly 500 years ago a young woman, the second wife of … Continue reading →

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Passover And The Pattern Of Religious Revival

Posted on March 19, 2012 by nathanalbright

It is a deep shame that so few people pay attention to the books of 1st and 2nd Chronicles, because they provide a very worthwhile comparison with 1st and 2nd Kings. While 1st and 2nd Kings focus mainly on kings … Continue reading →

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2012 Legacy Institute Graduation Ceremony

Posted on March 18, 2012 by nathanalbright

I was pleased at how well the graduation ceremony worked today, all the way through, despite the fact that the food didn’t agree with me, unfortunately. At any rate, I thought it would be worthwhile to give a bit of … Continue reading →

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Blood Money

Posted on March 17, 2012 by nathanalbright

I know it’s only a game, but it still bothers me anyway that I received a million credits in fake money because my testimony led someone’s character to be executed for high treason. As it happens, I had been an … Continue reading →

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The Graduates

Posted on March 17, 2012 by nathanalbright

Tomorrow we will celebrate the graduation of six students from Legacy Institute with speeches and ceremony and good food at the Empress Hotel. Today, though, I would like to look a little bit about what the Bible talks about schooling. … Continue reading →

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Jacob’s Ladder

Posted on March 16, 2012 by nathanalbright

I’m a big fan of the songs of Bruce Hornsby, most famous for his work with The Range. Less famously, he was a notable songwriter who wrote massive hits for other artists, like Don Henley and Huey Lewis & The … Continue reading →

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KuKu

Posted on March 16, 2012 by nathanalbright

People in Thailand have a large amount of names. This may not be true for Thais in general, but it is certainly true for the people that I am around. I’m not sure why this is true, but I have … Continue reading →

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Graduation Speeches

Posted on March 15, 2012 by nathanalbright

It doesn’t really feel like it’s time for graduation here at Legacy Institute, but it is. Perhaps my many years of American education with a late summer starting time and a late spring or early summer finish has conditioned certain … Continue reading →

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Carrot And Stick

Posted on March 15, 2012 by nathanalbright

I often puzzle over what sort of things motivate others. During my time as a graduate student at USF, I had the good fortunate to have to study the management theory of a fellow called Victor Vroom, whose main interests … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Anti-Semite And Jew

Posted on March 14, 2012 by nathanalbright

Anti-Semite And Jew: An Exploration Of The Etiology Of Hate, by Jean-Paul Sartre Yesterday, a friend of mine who shares my passionate interest in anti-Semitism sent me the e-book for this most excellent translation, with a useful preface by Michael … Continue reading →

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