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Transforminators

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:49:20 CDT

Here's a funny mashup of Transformers and Terminator. I saw both of this year's movies and liked them both.

What is a Browser?

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:43:19 CDT

An interesting video. I don't usually put a lot of stock in 'man on the street' interviews, but this one comes with statistics from the questioner. Fewer than 8% of those asked knew what a browser is.

What makes this interesting for me (besides the obvious, being a web designer) is the fact that virtually everybody who was asked 'what is a browser?' didn't know...despite using a browser on a regular basis. Computers used to be the sort of thing that only technically-inclined people could use, and most people had no reason to have a computer. Now, most people in the US are online...and they're able to use a browser fairly efficiently without even knowing they're doing it. Technology has indeed come a long way.

A browser, by the way, is simply a computer program that lets you look at web pages. If you don't have a browser, you can't browse (or surf) the internet. The most common browsers include Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari. Chrome, which is Google's new browser, is still too new to have gained many followers. Which browser do I use? All of them. As a web designer, I have to make sure my websites look right and work properly for everybody, which means I have to see those pages like others do.

Pantheism Contradicts Science

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:50:25 CDT

The Greek word PAN means "all", and THEOS means "god". Simply put, Pantheism is the view that everything is God. Another way a pantheist might explain it is that nature and God are the same thing. That includes people, planets, and your neighborhood platypus...and everything else.

As I wrote in Materialism Contradicts Science, the universe had a beginning. Something caused it to come into existence. If you're not up to speed on how the concept of entropy proves that the universe had a beginning, you might want to read that article.

Because the universe had a beginning, Pantheism must be false. Like Materialism, Pantheism presupposes that the universe is all that exists. Because the universe couldn't create itself, something outside the universe had to do the creating. If the universe is divine, what do we call the being that created the universe? Should we worship the creature, or the creator?

One would think that a Pantheist would welcome the opportunity to readjust their thinking, and to worship the One who created our amazing universe...rather than worshipping the universe itself.

Toy Story 3 Trailer

Sat, 30 May 2009 15:16:00 CDT

It's finally here!

No, it's not...but we have a trailer for it. I love Toy Story. It's clever, creative, and good clean fun. My son is 9, so the timing for the first two movies was just right. I can't wait for number three! It's over a year away, but - based on Disney/Pixar's track record, I'm sure it's going to be awesome.

Eddie Van Halen plays Cathedral

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:40:00 CDT

Speaking of Eddie Van Halen and his amazing guitar solos (and I just was), here's my all-time favorite: Cathedral. I could listen to it dozens of times in a row (and, believe me: I have). If you're not familiar with it, enjoy. If you are, you already know what I mean.

Van Halen's Eruption on Cello

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:27:53 CDT

When I listen to music, I usually prefer the original artist's version of a song to anybody's cover. Sometimes, the original is so good that I don't want to hear anybody else play it. Some of Eddie Van Halen's guitar solos fall into that category.

Below is a video of Eddie's Eruption played on a CELLO. Color me very impressed. I wonder if anybody's redone my favorite Van Halen solo, Cathedral? Rest assured I'll post it if and when I find it!

Eddie Van Halen's Eruption Solo - Backwards

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:24:45 CDT

I find music fascinating...and good music especially so. Here's Eddie Van Halen's Eruption solo (the album version) played backwards. You know, in case you were wondering what it sounds like backwards. I know I wasn't, but I'm glad I found it anyway.

Eddie Van Halen's Eruption Solo

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:22:39 CDT

I like Van Halen. I especially like most of their stuff, and Eruption is no exception. Here's a nice 11-minute solo by Eddie, beginning with Eruption. Enjoy!

A Wolf Loves Pork

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:05:20 CDT

Wow. I'm always amazed and impressed when someone does something frivolous and a little silly in a way that takes an immense amount of time and dedication. Here's a stop-motion video proving that the author has a great imagination and a large photo processing bill. Enjoy!

Abortion is a Blessing?

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:28:33 CDT

Reasonable people - on both sides of the abortion issue - believe that the number of abortions needs to be reduced. Whether by adoption, education, or abstinence, almost everyone thinks that abortion is a negative. Unfortunately, there are also a bunch of unreasonable people out there who think otherwise.

The most radical among us (including those who understand the real reason for the creation of Planned Parenthood) believe that abortion is a good thing. Yes, some of them consider pregnancy a form of male tyranny, and abortion is their cure. Some have much more 'noble' reasons for thinking abortion is good. You might be surprised to find that one of these people is an Episcopal minister.

The ability to enjoy God's good gift of sexuality without compromising one's education, life's work, or ability to put to use God's gifts and call is simply blessing. These are the two things I want you, please, to remember - abortion is a blessing and our work is not done. Let me hear you say it: abortion is a blessing and our work is not done. Abortion is a blessing and our work is not done. Abortion is a blessing and our work is not done.
The Rev. Dr. Katherine Ragsdale

Of course, those of you familiar with the Episcopal church might not be surprised that one of their priests is an openly gay woman who's served on the board of NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. What's surprising is that she was recently elected as the newest president of Episcopal Divinity School and was the unanimous choice of their Board of Trustees.

Please for pray for those in the Episcopal church, and for those influenced by such godlessness. Please pray for this woman.