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Stem Cell Research
California voters approved a $3 billion bond measure for stem cell research despite the state deficit, prompting the argument that nationally beneficial medical research should be funded federally or through private money rather than state bonds.
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What This Country Needs
A note about neighbor John Kimberling and his book making the case that both major parties have failed Americans and that a new third party is needed, with a promise to share thoughts on the argument after reading it.
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Jeff Cheney's take
A reflection on a civil email debate with a friend about 2004 election issues, along with frustration at bloggers who parrot political talking points without independent thought.
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Mission San Juan Capistrano
A family visit to Mission San Juan Capistrano, prompted by a fourth-grade school project, proves well worth the trip, with a tip to arrive at opening time to beat the crowds and get better photos.
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Folder Action
An experiment using an OS X Folder Action to automate blog upstreaming reveals it only fires on direct file additions or deletions in the watched folder, not in subfolders, making its practical value questionable.
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Off to the Islands
Vacation is finally here, and the greatest anticipation is reuniting with a wife and kids who have been away for nearly five weeks.
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Rearranging the office
The practice is expanding into a new suite, and while one office battle was lost, new space was secured for both the author and his mother -- with a move of the general surgery practice under consideration once the current lease expires.
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Birthday Boy
Son Jonathan is turning eight and has been given a motivating challenge: reach reading and writing fluency and earn a new iMac connected to the home wireless network.
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Sophie Talk
At just over two years old, a daughter is forming multi-word sentences and speaking with great seriousness -- even if the actual words remain largely undecipherable to her captivated parents.
