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Dear 16-year-old me…

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Jim Cota

I got a message from my mother this morning with a link to this video. Just five minutes and three seconds, it was a short investment to make me think about this issue from a completely different perspective. Malignant Melanoma … Continue reading →

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Bill Maher insults, well… everyone

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jim Cota

Bill Maher’s appearance on the George Lopez show last night was interesting for two reasons: First, he called Republicans the “ignorant, hillbilly half of America” to the loud cheers of the audience Then, he basically insulted everyone in the audience … Continue reading →

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Be true to your principles, or solve the problem?

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Jim Cota

I really enjoy reading Malcolm Gladwell‘s work. His approach to looking at problems is fresh and interesting, and he’s able to draw correlations that are not only unusual, but incredibly insightful. I find I’m often struck by the obvious relationship … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Arrogance

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Jim Cota

I’ve long thought that taking a basic food staple and turning it into fuel for our cars was the ultimate arrogance. The nose-thumbing equivalent, say, of turning down a friend needing a $4 loan and then using that $4 to … Continue reading →

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Immigration Issue "Fixed"?

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Jim Cota

Kris W. Kobach, D.Phil., J.D. and Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.have written an article about the current immigration bill that is making it’s way through the Senate. Though it certainly uses some inflammatory language, it’s well worth the read. Personally, this seems … Continue reading →

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