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A La Carte (1/23)

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Tuesday January 23, 2007

Business: Forbes lists the 10 riskiest businesses to start. I’m guessing starting a church would prove more difficult than any of these!

Interview: Timmy Brister has begun posting a five part interview with David Dockery, President of Union University in Jackson, TN.

Blogspotting: Fill Up shares in movie format what he feels is one of Canada’s most glaring deficiencies.

Politics: A California lawmaker wants to outlaw spanking. The legislation would make the violation a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a fine of up to $1,000.

Humor: Would you want to learn to fly at this place?


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