Monthly Archives: February 2010

The true hockey stick (Micheal Mann, come on down!)

This is so cool. It may not be accurate, but it is soooo cool. AGW_hockey_stick_graph_big.gif (GIF Image, 1102×742 pixels).

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This is not a holiness text. This is a Catholic one.

For many years I lived with being told that each time I fell that I was some form of secondary (and Katholic) Christian because I could not be holy. The implication was that Good Christians should not sin, and I … Continue reading

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A decline in Prius envy

Good article about Congress as the home of show trials. But this quote is a gem. Don’t get me wrong. I am all for saving the earth; it’s the only planet known to have bourbon via A decline in Prius … Continue reading

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Liar,Lunatic, or who he says he is.

Most people don’t think that Jesus was confrontational. This is unbiblical Jesus overtly claimed to  forgive sins. This is the perogative of G_d. He is either mad, blaspheming, or what he said he is. 5When Jesus saw their faith, he … Continue reading

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PC(USA) – Devotions – Daily readings for Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Some small thoughts. Jesus told this man to do what the Law commanded and get his cure for leprosy ritrually cleansed so he could rejoin society and corporate worship. Jesus said no publicity. This is unlike a lot of modern … Continue reading

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On security & travel

Charles Stross is a good Scot. He writes science fiction, he used to be able to hack, and he travels. He also understands principles. Since he writes better than me… Go and read it, I can wait. Here’s the rub: … Continue reading

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We are not chosen because we are great.

We are chosen because we are weak, broken, foolish, without power, and our reclamation brings God glory. 1 Corinthians 1:20-31 20Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not … Continue reading

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Zotero

Bibliography issues are difficult. Particularly when working with others who do not use openoffice. Zotero 2.0 is now out, and useful. I’ve installed it today on the work ‘puter and the home ‘puter. What’s good. 1. Plugins to open office … Continue reading

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Change theme and update

Have moved to a glass-like theme with one border for widgets and a clean text look. Allows for insertion of pictures. The teenagers think it is cool, which is probably a bad thing. Oh, and I have updated to WordPress … Continue reading

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Folks, let’s skip Blu-ray.

This is the second post today about the idiocy of hollywood. In addition to annoying DVD ads, if this is right. we will not be able to use analog to watch blu-ray using component audio. Which is another reason not … Continue reading

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