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Daily Quote for Freethinkers
Kind of a mix of stuff. Thoughts on politics in Massachusetts, the US, and the world. Thoughts on being an atheist in a country that somehow bridges 21st century technology and 19th century-style theocracy. Food...mmm, food. Oh, and I teach, so fun stuff about education.
Blogs to Read when Reading Blogs
- Blue Mass Group (mainly Mass. politics)
- MyDD (mainly nat'l politics)
- Pharyngula (science and freethought)
- Lance Mannion (culture and more)
- Blue News Tribune (Mass. politics)
- Awful Announcing (Sports broadcasting and divers)
- Ryan's Take (mainly Mass. politics)
- Someday I will (good stuff!)
- Granby 01033 (Granby & Mass. politics, education)
- Strange Maps (weird cartography)
- James Wolcott (culture and politics)
- DailyKos (mainly nat'l politics)
- Opinions You Should Have (Tom Burka -- humor)
- Rate Your Students (whiny but sometime funny profs)
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Quriltai: A meeting of Mongol chieftains, usually to choose a new leader, similar to the Afghan Loya Jirga. The greatest "near miss" of European history was the calling of a quriltai in 1242 after the death of Ogodei Khan (son of Genghis). The greatest Mongol general, Sabutai and his "hordes" turned away from the gates of Vienna and the vulnerable riches of Europe to elect Ogodei's successor. After the quriltai elected Guyuk Khan, the armies never returned to Europe in strength.
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