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BCS Cronyism

3 Comments 07 December 2008

Cronyism is partiality to long-standing friends, especially by appointing them to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications. Hence, cronyism is contrary in practice and principle to meritocracy. Cronyism exists when the appointer and the beneficiary are in social contact; often, the appointer is inadequate to hold his or her own job or position of [...]

Politics

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

No Comments 05 December 2008

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights from Seth Brau on Vimeo. I really appreciated this creative and important video. Send to Facebook

Politics

Department of Peace

7 Comments 04 December 2008

Many of you have heard of the website change.org where citizens can post ideas for change in the government, the top 10 of which will be presented to President Obama on his first day in office. One that I am particularly hopeful about is establishing a Department of Peace and appointing a Secretary of Peace. [...]

God Stuff

Jason Castro Video

4 Comments 04 December 2008

A student in youth group sent me this video that I thought I’d pass along I thought it was so beautiful. Send to Facebook

Life

Boise State and the BCS

No Comments 01 December 2008

Well Boise State has done everything that could be asked of them. 12-0 season, WAC Champions, beat Oregon State, ranked #9 in the BCS Standings. But Utah is ranked #6 and only one Non-BCS Conference team is guarunteed a BCS bowl game if they meet the requirements… so Boise State will have to wait to [...]