…and 4 other great things about the opening games of the 2010 World Cup. Let’s start with the titular moment of my list. The crying North Korean player Not much is known about what goes on in land of North Korea. Because of government restrictions on just about everything, even less is known about what [...]
Insights from Samir Selmanovic
by Zac on Mar 27, 2010 in Culture, Personal, Writers
In January, I mentioned a new author named Samir Selmanovic, here on my blog. Actually, he a Christian pastor, and this book is about his spiritual journey from Islam, Judaism, atheism, and finally to Christianity. His beliefs are not so much a progression into Christianity, but rather a synthesis of these different chapters in his [...]
Spread the Word to End the Word
by Zac on Mar 07, 2010 in Culture
Two weeks ago, I showed many of my students a PSA (public service announcement) at the beginning of class. It is surprisingly powerful and emotional. In fact, since it’s less than two minutes long, I will just let the video make it’s own point without me spoiling anything. March 3, 2010 marked the official day [...]
And another door opened…
by Zac on Dec 29, 2009 in Personal
One of the paradoxes of the curriculum at The Pacific Institute (and I mean that in a very complementary way) is the mandate to set a firm goal, and to be flexible with the process that gets you there. Maybe its more of a misnomer than a paradox, because it’s often difficult to identify what [...]
Tuesday Newsday – Jon and Kate Plus 8 finale
by Zac on Nov 24, 2009 in Celebrity, Tuesday Newsday
Yesterday was a eventful day in the world of the television shows that are important to me. First, it was announced that the final season of LOST will begin on February 2, 2010. As you know, this is Groundhog’s Day. The creator’s of this show are keenly aware of nearly detail of this show’s production. [...]
John Mayer acting 32
by Zac on Nov 22, 2009 in Celebrity, Music, Personal
I do not own a John Mayer album. I can’t say that I was tapping my toes when my brother introduced his music to me during a car ride through the New Mexico desert a few years back. I do remember his Volkswagen commercial where he just shreds his guitar while using the car’s audio system [...]
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Tuesday Newsday – Roman Polanski Arrested
Sep 29, 2009
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What’s next for Jon and Kate?
Oct 02, 2009
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Daddy, why don’t you go to church with us?
Jan 17, 2010
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Are Brad Pitt’s beliefs worth more than yours? (Or less?)
Jul 27, 2009
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Elizabeth Lambert – AKA The Dirty Female Soccer Player
Nov 18, 2009
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Summer of Love
Aug 06, 2010
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Anne Rice Outs Herself from Christianity
Jul 31, 2010
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Gaps… Gotta Love ‘em!
Jul 28, 2010
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Atheists… who needs them?
Jul 11, 2010
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Love is Blind: From an Aficionado of LOST
Jul 03, 2010
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