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\"fax\"1. A fun and often funny look at the fax machine<\/a> from Culture 11 (great site to check often<\/a>\u2013photo is its own).\u00a0 Many true points here, especially on the matter of how uncertain actual reception of a fax can be.<\/p>\n

On this point, I remember the strange and frustrating experience of sending faxes to the Green Zone in Baghdad when I worked at the State Department.\u00a0 I had to send documents to an office working nearly half a mile away from the one machine accessible to my contact.\u00a0 Needless to say, it was memorable.<\/p>\n

2. A deeply revealing and even moving story of one boy\u2019s dream to be a pro basketball player<\/a>.\u00a0 In contrast to the needlessly and harmfully professional taint of much of this boy\u2019s life, the last page has an affecting story that shows that he is just a boy, a sweet child, one who should not have to handle the things he does on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

3. At one American high school, there are no more As and Bs, but 4s and 3s<\/a>.\u00a0 Hilarious and telling.<\/p>\n

4. Some think the White House is flailing as it tries to handle its problems<\/a>.\u00a0 It may be, but one is reminded to pray for our president and our country\u2013stakes are high these days.<\/p>\n

5. Drew Dixon, a buddy of mine, recommends Trip Lee, a talented Christian rapper<\/a>.\u00a0 You\u2019ve got a hipster\u2019s style, Drew, but a hip-hop soul.<\/p>\n

\u2013Have a great weekend, all.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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