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Jungle Writers

David P. Kronmiller, Editor-In-Chief
Notes from the Jungle
Matthew Tullman, Current Events Editor
On current events.
Joyce Chen Blogging from New York.
Tharuna Devchand Blogging from South Africa.
J Lampinen
Our resident comic strip, Congo & Steve
Joanna Lord
Blogging on life, art and spirituality.
Jeremy Olsen
Director of Development emeritus and occasional commentator.
Dan Rickabus
On things musical.
Nicky Schildkraut
On poetry.

Plus guest writers and past staff, including Zach Fehst, Amy Reynolds, Aaron Vaccaro, Jae Day, Sarah Jawaid, Scott Martin, and Bronson Picket.
August 19, 2010, at 12:56 am — Blogs | Guest Blogs | Uncategorized

Government, Politics, and My Total Lack of Passion

Politics, schmolitics- why can’t people just say everything clearly so government isn’t so hard to understand! And bring me a Mai Tai while you’re at it!

August 17, 2010, at 10:19 am — Uncategorized / / / / / / / /

STIMULUS CREATES TV STUDIO

Barack Obama’s Stimulus program helped create a TV Studio – full video after the jump! Click the headline for the video!

August 6, 2010, at 1:28 am — Blogs | Guest Blogs | Uncategorized

A billionaire? yes, please!

Not only is this a fun song- which is really is- but it also sums up a desire that I think most Americans have- to be rich, and live a fabulous life. Count me in! I’m not gonna deny it, I crave wealth, like most. I’m not afraid to admit it and sound shallow and [...]

August 1, 2010, at 3:26 pm — Blogs | Uncategorized

A TEACHABLE MOMENT

When Barack Obama was campaigning in 2008 his supporters, and heck even his rivals, were impressed with his demeanor. He was calm when others were sweating, he turned attacks into a lesson, he took the high road even when his opponents were throwing kitchen sinks. And people were impressed. People were eager to sit and listen to this young candidate speak of high ideals and deliver stirring speeches about personal responsibility and change.

He won the election. And he didn’t change. Sure he stopped giving the big speeches all the time, but his idealism remained consistent. And it really peeved off the left and right of the country.

June 18, 2010, at 6:49 pm — Audio | audio podcast | Avocado Jungle Blogcast | Uncategorized

Zach Fehst – Science and the Created World

Listen to podcast There is absolutely no reason for Christians and scientists to be the enemies that many assume them to be.

April 29, 2010, at 9:16 am — Uncategorized

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

A few weeks ago I got an email from an old friend, actor and philanthropist Lukas Behnken. He wanted to get a group of his friends together to hang out. But Lukas wanted to do something more substantive than just grabbing some drinks and more permanent than say seeing a movie. He wanted to build a house – well a habitat for humanity. And how could I say no?