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B.A., Sociology with a minor in Science, Technology, and Society, 2010, The University of Texas at Austin
M.B.A., Business Analytics, 2024, Midwestern State University (TX)
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head’s up: the pope drops a title
It has been reported that Pope Benedict XVI has dropped the title “Patriarch of the West” from his list of official titles. I’m still reading up more on this to understand the decision but in short, it looks like he’s trying to smooth things over with the Orthodox and Eastern Rites. The use of “Patriarch”…
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are you comfortable with change?
Two years ago today, liturgically speaking that is, I attended Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in downtown Austin. During the homily, given by Bishop Aymond, there was a line that struck me. Change is always seen as a negative thing in our lives because it interferes with our level of comfortability. Might I…
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butterfly ballot
We all remember the butterfly ballot that led to so much talk about the validity of the 2000 Election. This is a very good example of poor information design. A redesign would be extremely simple. Assuming the same machine functions the same way and is the same size, I would design something based on the…
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a retirement and a promotion in gal-hou
Today, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, U.S.A., presented by Archbishop Joseph Anthony Fiorenza, upon having reached the age limit. He is succeeded by Coadjutor Archbishop Daniel N. DiNardo. I can’t comment more since I have to run to class, but assuming the calendar works out,…
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will it happen again?
Another post relating to my various and many problems with Cingular, I hope everything is working. This problem orginally started after a trip I took to Chicago/South Bend. Upon arrival back in Austin, the problems started up. I just got back from another trip to Chicago and South Bend. Hopefully history won’t repeat itself.
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we have 15 more
Pope Benedict XVI has announced 15 new cardinals, to be given their red hats in late March. This raises the total number to 193 with the maximum of 120 has electors (under the age of 80). There were no solid surprises here. Archbp. Levada, recently from San Francisco, who is currently Prefect of the CDF,…