Monthly Archives: November 2012

Let Thy Chastening Be In Measure

Posted on November 4, 2012 by nathanalbright

If someone is relatively reflective about themselves, a great many experiences can lead to prayer and repentance. Since none of us is perfect, and because we all err often, the need to remain in an attitude of humility, showing mercy … Continue reading →

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Busloads Of Somalians

Posted on November 4, 2012 by nathanalbright

One of the funnier stories to me this year in a rather grim and nasty year for politics have been a lot of complaining about “busloads of Somalians” being loaded up to vote in Columbus, Ohio. Now, I have some … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 3, 2012 by nathanalbright

As someone who is a fan of pop music, as well as someone who is interested in the music industry, I have long been a fan of American Idol. In being in Thailand, I have not been able to keep … Continue reading →

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The Upside Of Bounded Rationality

Posted on November 2, 2012 by nathanalbright

Most people are at least somewhat familiar with the battle between head and heart. Thomas Jefferson wrote a celebrated internal dialogue between his head and heart over the matter of pursuing an adulterous relationship with the wife of a British … Continue reading →

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A Month Of Gratitude

Posted on November 2, 2012 by nathanalbright

Like many others, I have been unhappy about the gradual disappearance of Thanksgiving from the cultural consciousness between the candy sales and casual demonism of Halloween and the corporate hype of Christmas. But rather than complaining I have seen quite … Continue reading →

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I’m In No Hurry

Posted on November 1, 2012 by nathanalbright

This morning I had the opportunity to wait for a barber shop to open, only to have a roommate get a text update about the barber shop being open only in the afternoon, after my scheduled interview, so that I … Continue reading →

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Rape And The Military Culture: Part Three

Posted on November 1, 2012 by nathanalbright

Rape is among the most horrible experience someone can endure, and being a crime of power, it is little surprise that rape and the military is connected in powerful ways. Having previously examined the difficult matter of rape complicating civil-military … Continue reading →

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