NBC's Beijing Olympics ratings fall below Athens for first time... Aug 15, 2008
I hope to see an apology tonight from Collinsworth, but I'd prefer to never see him on U.S. television again after the disrespect he showed our gold medalist. Posted by: Paul. (The Drudge Report)
Colbert apologizes for 'crappy Canton' comment Aug 2, 2008
Stephen Colbert has issued what he termed a rare apology for last week s crappy Canton comment that puzzled mayor Gene Hobgood ... I called up Mayor Hobgood this morning and asked him, Do you think Colbert s apology was sincere ... Are you happy with his apology. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Philosophy of Socrates Jul 8, 2008
Socrates In "The Apology". In the Apology, Plato paints a portrait of Socrates being put on trial charged with the undermining of state religion as well as the corruption of Greek youth ... The Apology shows the ironic modesty, questioning habits, devotion to truth and dispassionate reasoning that is commonly associated with the thinking of Socrates instead of the thinking of Plato which is reflected in the later dialogues. (Suite101.com)
CNN's Yellin: Network execs killed critical White House stories May 30, 2008
Receive Daily Updates. May 29, 2008 Categories. (Yahoo News -- Bush Administration)
Andrew Anthony on the IQ test May 12, 2008
He later issued an apology when it was pointed out that he had based much of his research on the work of J Philippe Rushton, a psychologist who speaks at conferences held by an American segregationist organisation and whose work on what he terms the 'Negroid' brain involves measuring the length of the 'Negroid' penis. Murray and Watson are what might be called genetic determinists. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Church Columnists: March 5, 2008 Mar 4, 2008
Then the congregation would listen to readings from the Old Testament prophets and the "memoirs of the Apostles" (First Apology of Justin). The priest or bishop presiding would then explain the readings, urging the faithful to imitate the truths found in the Word of God. (Catoosa County News, GA)
O'Brien's beat blog Feb 25, 2008
I recommend Socrates Apology from The Great Dialogues of Plato. It will help you learn how to formulate an argument that might garner some good discussion and perhaps make your entries to this blog valid. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Do we expect too much from political spouses? Nov 3, 2007
NPR: Should We Just Leave Presidential Spouses Alone. Should We Just Leave Presidential Spouses Alone. (NPR)
REPORT: Woman forced to remove bra to go through courthouse metal detector... Oct 5, 2007
When Plato contacted the Marshal's Service office seeking an apology, Plato said she was told the guards could have been more sensitive, but no apology was offered. She also said the Marshal's Service told her that other women had been asked to remove their bras in the past and some simply left the courthouse. (The Drudge Report)
Teen hits city with $5M suit Sep 30, 2007
"They didn't take that into consideration. Mayor Priebe sent him a birthday (greeting to his home) while he was incarcerated. "He wanted an apology; they won't do that. He wanted them to admit it was a mistake. (The News-Herald)
Powerful pitching this way comes Jun 19, 2007
Carroll, please accept my apology for my snippy remark this afternoon. On to other things - the fact that we can score 9 runs off a top flight pitcher with nary a hit from Andruw is a strong hint to me that our playoff hopes dont live and die with Andruw. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
God vs. Evolution in Kansas Again Feb 15, 2007
In all seriousness, I think an apology is due to the citizens of Kansas. The ignorance of the folks posting here about the people and culture of Kansas is distressing. (New York Times)
Kenyon College Offers Straussian Oasis Aug 15, 2006
In Classical Quest, students read Plato s Apology and the Republic, and Aristotle s Ethics and Politics. In Modern Quest, students are required to read Machivelli s The Prince, Locke s The Leviathan and Second Treatise of Government, Rousseau s The Social Contract and Nietzsche s On the Uses and Abuses of History for Life. (Human Events Online)
