Category Archives: Opinion Pieces

English Spelling Reform

Posted on 2010/07/05 by lost

I’m sure almost everyone has encountered some gag related to spelling reform in English. I will not bother to reproduce any of those here as one can simply apply any reasonable search engine to the task and discover many dozens … Continue reading →

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Global Warming again

Posted on 2009/12/16 by lost

I previously discussed global warming. I have since encountered a write-up by James Randi which articulates a similar position to my own. Learn more about James Randi and the James Randi Educational Foundation at www.randi.org. I strongly encourage anyone who … Continue reading →

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Global Warming

Posted on 2009/12/04 by lost

The ongoing furore over global warming has me both amused and dismayed. Advocates on all sides of the issue express an insane degree of fanaticism. Indeed, the fanatics on all sides are shouting so loudly that more moderate voices are … Continue reading →

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The Dubious Art of Writing

Posted on 2009/09/21 by lost

Today, I was reading an article on how cursive writing is dying out. Many of the comments lament this fact while others take a “so what?” attitude. This got me thinking about the subject. The first question that springs to … Continue reading →

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Prohibition

Posted on 2008/05/23 by lost

Recently, I heard a discussion about legalization of marijuana. The debate was quite heated although it did remain civil. It did get me thinking, however, about just what I think about the issue. Let me start by stating my position. … Continue reading →

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What is an adjective anyway?

Posted on 2007/09/06 by lost

I was watching Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? on which we were asked to count the adjectives in the sentence “Spencer takes good care of his hairy dog.” I’ll hold the answer they gave until later. Obviously “hairy” … Continue reading →

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On Movies and Critics

Posted on 2003/09/09 by lost

I was watching one of the ridiculous movie critic shows the other day. I listened to them consistently slamming just about every movie I have ever found entertaining. This got me to thinking. What makes a good film? Obviously, what … Continue reading →

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Stupid Grammar Rules

Posted on 2003/08/26 by lost

I was pondering English grammar today. Actually, I quite regularly ponder English grammar. I’m strange that way I guess. But what came to my mind today was not a rant on how nobody gets it right or how complex it … Continue reading →

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Privacy Policies

Posted on 2003/08/22 by lost

Why is it that so many organizations feel that it is morally right for them to assume they can use my personal information (possibly collected without my knowledge) for any purpose they can think of without first asking permission? I … Continue reading →

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Brain Damaged Walk Lights

Posted on 2003/08/20 by lost

Have you ever wondered why so many people end up getting clobbered because they ignore traffic signals? Well, I think I have a partial explanation. Does the following scenario seem familiar to anyone? You are walking along a major road. … Continue reading →

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