Just finished up Glenn Beck’s new book Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine

I consider this a must read for anyone interested in the direction of our country.  It is short and to the point.  And it includes a copy of Thomas Paine’s original “Common Sense” from 1776.

It certainly highlights several things that are not taught anymore as to what the United States is about.  There are some great references and quotes by the founding fathers as to their intentions with regard to the constitution.

Have you ever had something that you understood what it was and thought you understood how it worked, but couldn’t quite wrap your mind around how to use it affectively.  This has been the case for me for some time with regards to inheritance in regards to development.  Because of my background I develop in VB.Net.  Up until just the other night I thought I had got a pretty good feel for OOP.  Then I saw something and realized I had been missing a major part of it all along.

I am using DevExpress (DX) tools for my development including their eXpress Persistent Objects (XPO) ORM product.  At home, in the evenings, I am in need of an application to track info about a collection I have.  So I thought that this would be a good opportunity to play with the trial version of their eXpressApp Framework (XAF) that comes with my Enterprise subscription.

My background is from the Database side of things.  I love dealing with relational database models and laying everything out.  So over the past...

John Tantillo is, I think, the only one that gets it right in his article on FOX News.com - “Palin 1, Pundits 0”.  The political commentators wouldn’t recognize morality or convictions if it hit them in the face.  She is resigning for the right reasons instead of the political reasons.  We need a few more public figures like this.

I had a brief conversation today with someone I work with whose husband and mother are ministers.  It got me thinking about a couple of things.

I believe that the Bible is the TRUE word of God.  Yes there are several translations, but in general, from the ones I have read from, they are mostly in agreement and the differences are not significant (remember I said in general).  Se here are a couple of questions:

If you don’t believe in the literal reading of the Bible, can you truly believe in God?  Are you saying you don’t believe it is God’s word?  Are you just trying to justify your own spin on things?  If you don’t believe God made the world in seven days as the Bible states, why?  Is it because you don’t think it is possible?  Or is it because you believe the evolutionist theories?  Remember, these are theories only and NOT fact.  And I would argue, that there is plenty of evidence to refute the theories.  I am not a great scholar who knows all of the references to quote for this argument, but...

A friend of ours is a great photographer and took some pictures of our 4 1/2 month old earlier this week.  She did a GREAT job.  Check them out.

Little Nicholas « Alicia Welcome Photography

Most of my sites use DNN including this one.  I have been swamped at work and home and haven’t been logging on much lately so haven’t been posting.  I use Live Writer at work for my internal status updates blog on our SharePoint, and wanted to see if I could use it for DNN.  A quick search and sure enough, it will work.  This is my first attempt at a post with Live Writer.  If it works, maybe I will actually post more often.

Haven't had much time to do anything other than read a few articles and my email.  Here are a couple more links that I thought were good reading in regards to the financial crap that is going on.

Can't beleive it, but there was actually something worthwhile on CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/29/miron.bailout/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

This one is very good and has a LOT of info: http://www.reason.com/news/show/129158.html

Now onto McCain.  I get the email blasts from the McCain campaign and on Tuesday (9/30), I got one with the subject of "It's time for action" about the "Bail Out" and why it is so "Necessary".  I tend to dissagree and so even though I seriously doubt that it will be read, I hit the reply button and typed the following and sent it off. I support you because you had the forsight to choose a conservative running mate.  Now have have the courage to let the free market work like it is supposed to.  DO NOT SUPPORT a bail out of ANY nature!!!! FreddieMac and...

 

 

 

Here is a good piece in the Wall Street Journal that highlights some issues.

Blame Fannie Mae and Congress For the Credit Mess

I have lots of opinions on the financial mess that the US is in right now, but unfortunately don't have enough time to put them in words.  Have too much programming to do.  In the mean time, here is an article that highlights some specific issues.

How the Democrats Created the Financial Crisis: Kevin Hassett

 

Read this article.  Especially the second paragraph.  This is amazing.  These senators should be voted out of the senate NOW!!

http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/574iglgp.asp

This is outragous and has harmed the US immeserably!