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Every day millions of children pledge allegiance to the United States of America. It was not until 1954 though that the phrase "under God" was incorporated with the intent of distinguishing a dominantly Christian America from an officially atheistic Soviet Union in the midst of the Cold War. Just 50 years later via a lawsuit attacking the "under God" clause atheism became not … [Read more...] about 'There's probably no God. Stop worrying.'

The curve of history bends toward justice as Martin Luther King Jr. asserted many times. Echoing him our new President Barack Obama has used this idea on several occasions to talk about the role he intends to play in shaping the future of the United States.No doubt many of you - particularly those who did not support Obama and those who are fashionably apathetic - have grown … [Read more...] about Obama expands arc of justice

In their first and only dual meet of the season Pepperdine swimmers and divers earned a commanding 207-57 victory against Cal State Northridge on Saturday afternoon at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. Senior Haley Wilson led the way with four first-place finishes as the Waves collectively won 13 of 14 swimming events. Wilson's first victory came in the 200-yard medley relay in … [Read more...] about Waves crush Matadors

Unrealistic expectations from a hopeful electorate and an adoring media will burden President Barack Obama's first term. Left unfulfilled these expectations will hinder Obama's re-election chances in 2012 but what will really decide the next election is the country's economic performance over the next four years. Should the economy show signs of recovery during Obama's first … [Read more...] about High hopes: America sets bar

Forget about protecting the economy protecting the drunks from themselves is the newest form of defense. Thanks to Gmail's new service called Mail Goggles those who make fools of themselves by sending e-mails while inebriated can now feel free to live in peace or debauchery. If enabled this new feature made public on October 6th2008 will serve as a safeguard against drunk … [Read more...] about Mail Goggles innovative lack integrity