Author: Tom Faranda
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Interview with Archbishop soon-to-be-Cardinal O’Malley of Boston
Here’s a Boston Globe interview published this past weekend with Archbishop Sean O’Malley, who was put into the Boston mess after the resignation of Cardinal Law. O’Malley Transcript – The Boston Globe. Archbishop O’Malley is a Capuchin Franciscan, who is well thought of by people who know him. The Boston Globe is owned by the…
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Third anniversary of Iraq
Depending on your position/perspective, tomorrow is the third anniversary of the Iraqi incursion – or – liberation – or – invasion. Here’s what some Iraqis think: Iraqis see long road to recovery – World – insider.washingtontimes.com . Here’s what the NY Times editorial page has to say: The Stuff That Happened – New York Times…
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“Wired” hospital rooms
Some of my journal commentary recently made it into a medical newsletter. You can see it here, under "Wired" Hospital Rooms. Innovation: It’s Not Just a Paper Saver – by Susan Konig – The Heartland Institute It got in because my neighbor and friend Sue Konig (author of "Why Animals Live so Close to the…
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News on U.S. action regarding Darfur
I posted a while ago about the horrible genocidal war going on in Darfur, Sudan. It is mentioned in the NRO article I linked to in the previous post. My friend John Lally, who has been very involved in Save Darfur efforts, sent me an email which I reproduce below. Re: my Republican Congressional representative…
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State Department Human Rights report and Congressional Review
Here is an interesting article from National Review Online Nina Shea on Human Rights on National Review Online Here’s a quote: "This annual exercise — the State Department’s issuance of the "Country Reports," and the congressional hearings that review them — is uniquely American. No other nation produces anything comparable." Ahhh, you say! Isn’t this…
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Interesting piece on John Paul II and his health
It seems like JP 2 didn’t have too much time for Dr.’s! International News Article | Reuters.com "ROME (Reuters) – Pope John Paul II often played down his ailments and was reluctant to receive medical treatment, according to a book by some of his closest aides, including his personal physician."