I now own both a guitar(cheap) and a keyboard(professional). I am looking forward to teaching myself both, and wonder if there are any other musical players out there? The ones that play for no other reason than the beauty of the music?

Given the light shed by the current political atmosphere, I was reminded of something I once questioned back in High school Government class.

Do we really elect the president?

I seem to recall something about an electoral college, whose members actually elect the president by placing their electoral votes for the president. Hence why a president can be elected without a majority vote.

Some states have laws that require the elecorate to vote the direction of their states majority, but how many states require this? What portion of the population has no direct affect on the election?

I am currently reading Darwin's On the Origin of Species, (Punctuation errors are completley of my own design) and I am finding it to be a fascinating subject.

If you are familiar with the book, or the theory of natural selection in general...even if you know French, there are some passages I can't translate...let me know!

Well, I want to apologize and, at the same time, warn anyone who might feel like reading this.

I am in training to become a Navy Nuclear Electronics Technician. As cool as I think that is, I have this problem with the school where it requires me to stay there from about 7 in the morning to 10 at night. This leaves me little time here, but I hope to keep somewhat active. :-)

Please, cut me some slack with response time.

I have heard my brother talk about slashdot for so long. I used to think he was in love, with a wild and passionate relationship with the site.

Now, having gone through a recent breakup with my fiance...I feel the need to have something to cling to...something to love...something to be loved by...

I need a hug Slashdot...