Comments for Blog: Josh Lewis http://blog.joshlewis.org After hours on the miracle mic. Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:17:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Comment on Straight Pride! by sapfoundation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/sX7eGeB-PHQ/ sapfoundation Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:17:01 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/wp/?p=161#comment-3435 Hey Josh! I (founder of Straight and Proud Foundation) am just congratulating you on standing up for what is right... Keep it up! Please visit, www.straightandproudfoundation.weebly.com, Support the cause. God made it one man and one woman! God Bless! Hey Josh! I (founder of Straight and Proud Foundation) am just congratulating you on standing up for what is right… Keep it up!
Please visit, http://www.straightandproudfoundation.weebly.com, Support the cause.
God made it one man and one woman!
God Bless!

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2004/05/24/straight-pride/comment-page-2/#comment-3435 Comment on How To Not Abuse Your Twitter Followers by josh http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/U3OpAAwMOks/ josh Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:19:26 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=669#comment-3433 It might be worth noting that since Twitter <a href="http://evhead.com/2009/11/why-retweet-works-way-it-does.html" rel="nofollow">redesigned the way retweets work</a> I've changed my mind about retweets, and no longer find them nearly as offensive. I especially like the fact that if I don't like your retweets, I can silence them and only see your original content. It might be worth noting that since Twitter redesigned the way retweets work I’ve changed my mind about retweets, and no longer find them nearly as offensive.

I especially like the fact that if I don’t like your retweets, I can silence them and only see your original content.

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2009/07/25/how-to-not-abuse-your-twitter-followers/comment-page-1/#comment-3433 Comment on Saving Money on Amazon with CamelCamelCamel by Yvette http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/wcpkOmLo1e8/ Yvette Fri, 21 May 2010 17:35:55 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=796#comment-3432 Maybe you can try AmazonPriceTracker.net. It is more user friendly. And it updates the amazon price much more frequently than camel. The average time Camel updates price is a couple days, while AmazonPriceTracker.net update the price everyday. Maybe you can try AmazonPriceTracker.net. It is more user friendly. And it updates the amazon price much more frequently than camel. The average time Camel updates price is a couple days, while AmazonPriceTracker.net update the price everyday.

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2009/05/06/saving-money-on-amazon-with-camelcamelcamel/comment-page-1/#comment-3432 Comment on Straight Pride! by Michael Heningham http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/kw0Bx96QSGo/ Michael Heningham Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:28:01 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/wp/?p=161#comment-3430 The gay pride symbol is a rainbow. No originality there. On top of that, the word "gay" has been hijacked. At least you have come up with a symbol with some originality and a deeper meaning than the shallow need to wave a flag expressing one's sexual attraction to a same sex partner. Expect the howling and gnashing of teeth from the gays. The gay pride symbol is a rainbow. No originality there. On top of that, the word “gay” has been hijacked. At least you have come up with a symbol with some originality and a deeper meaning than the shallow need to wave a flag expressing one’s sexual attraction to a same sex partner. Expect the howling and gnashing of teeth from the gays.

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2004/05/24/straight-pride/comment-page-2/#comment-3430 Comment on TobyMac is Back (and Black?) by Anna http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/Cdm5wld1hGw/ Anna Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:11:50 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/wp/?p=198#comment-3421 Just to clear things up here, the three colors on tobyMac's "Welcome to Diverse City" album are the Rasta colors originating from Jamaica. Toby's wife, Amanda, is from Jamaica and Toby loves the Jamaican culture (note the reggae influence in tons of his songs...especially "Break Open the Sky" on his latest album "Tonight". He said himself in a LiveStream once that he wanted that song to be recorded like Bob Marley might've recorded songs.) If he does wish he was black, then there is nothing wrong with that! Like someone said in this discussion already, saying that someone must act according to their skin color is racist. I personally appreciate the fact that Toby is attacking racism head on...after all, he spent a huge percentage of his life with Mike Tait. I would feel the same when I saw racism after having a black friend. Just to clear things up here, the three colors on tobyMac’s “Welcome to Diverse City” album are the Rasta colors originating from Jamaica. Toby’s wife, Amanda, is from Jamaica and Toby loves the Jamaican culture (note the reggae influence in tons of his songs…especially “Break Open the Sky” on his latest album “Tonight”. He said himself in a LiveStream once that he wanted that song to be recorded like Bob Marley might’ve recorded songs.) If he does wish he was black, then there is nothing wrong with that! Like someone said in this discussion already, saying that someone must act according to their skin color is racist. I personally appreciate the fact that Toby is attacking racism head on…after all, he spent a huge percentage of his life with Mike Tait. I would feel the same when I saw racism after having a black friend.

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2004/10/28/tobymac-is-back-and-black/comment-page-1/#comment-3421 Comment on The iPad and the Importance of Focus by punditius http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/NBGyeR1Fot0/ punditius Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:49:11 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=1006#comment-3420 @OoP - even Mac laptops require more upkeep than you might think. I'm a Mac guy, but I'm the free on-call repairman for my friends with Macs & PCs. PCs aren't that hard, and Macs not always easy. My wife's powerbook lost its sound last week. No way she fixes that, even though it turned out to simply require that permissions be repaired. The iPad will be stone simple, like the iPod & iPhone. Perfect for her, except she has her Powerbook & will not want to change. But it's also perfect for me - I'm getting one to read stuff on. Not just books, but all the flotsam & jetsam floating around the internet. And sure, when I go out of town, I'll stash a couple of movies on it. The iPad is for consumption. At least, for right now... @OoP – even Mac laptops require more upkeep than you might think. I’m a Mac guy, but I’m the free on-call repairman for my friends with Macs & PCs. PCs aren’t that hard, and Macs not always easy. My wife’s powerbook lost its sound last week. No way she fixes that, even though it turned out to simply require that permissions be repaired.

The iPad will be stone simple, like the iPod & iPhone. Perfect for her, except she has her Powerbook & will not want to change. But it’s also perfect for me – I’m getting one to read stuff on. Not just books, but all the flotsam & jetsam floating around the internet. And sure, when I go out of town, I’ll stash a couple of movies on it.

The iPad is for consumption. At least, for right now…

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/27/the-ipad-and-the-importance-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-3420 Comment on Jack Edward Lewis, A Few Weeks In by eddie http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/7z_hma7SIb8/ eddie Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:37:02 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=940#comment-3419 I think this will move my heart for the rest of my life. I can't wait to get to know him! I think this will move my heart for the rest of my life. I can’t wait to get to know him!

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/24/welcome-jack/comment-page-1/#comment-3419 Comment on The iPad and the Importance of Focus by OoP http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/3mbDdXDsvAw/ OoP Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:43:26 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=1006#comment-3418 Jane still has to set up a wireless network to get her iPad up and running. Personally, I suggest Jane go and get a Mac laptop - they're secure, and designed for the computer illiterate. Jane still has to set up a wireless network to get her iPad up and running.

Personally, I suggest Jane go and get a Mac laptop – they’re secure, and designed for the computer illiterate.

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/27/the-ipad-and-the-importance-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-3418 Comment on The iPad and the Importance of Focus by Nokia asks the Internet to help design a phone « Interesting finds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/tCzmB6rWpmY/ Nokia asks the Internet to help design a phone « Interesting finds Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:30:12 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=1006#comment-3417 [...] transcends the specifics. In practice, delivering a holistically compelling user experience may be more important than conforming with a checklist of expected features. That said, there is still a lot of practical value in understanding consumer expectations. The [...] [...] transcends the specifics. In practice, delivering a holistically compelling user experience may be more important than conforming with a checklist of expected features. That said, there is still a lot of practical value in understanding consumer expectations. The [...]

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/27/the-ipad-and-the-importance-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-3417 Comment on The iPad and the Importance of Focus by Aky http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/7VZTsome9rI/ Aky Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:48:38 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=1006#comment-3407 Couldn't agree more. Only time will tell whether iPad is a huge success or not but iPad perfectly fits Jane's profile for sure. Couldn’t agree more. Only time will tell whether iPad is a huge success or not but iPad perfectly fits Jane’s profile for sure.

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/27/the-ipad-and-the-importance-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-3407 Comment on The iPad and the Importance of Focus by Max http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/rcG5v6lWxVQ/ Max Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:11:18 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=1006#comment-3405 I must say I have to agree. It's Jane that buys magazines at the newsagents and reads them on the sofa whilst watching tv at the same time. If content providers step up to create rich magazine quality content with social integration or real time tv based applications with questions and voteting features we'll soon start hearing a lot more about Jane. I must say I have to agree. It’s Jane that buys magazines at the newsagents and reads them on the sofa whilst watching tv at the same time. If content providers step up to create rich magazine quality content with social integration or real time tv based applications with questions and voteting features we’ll soon start hearing a lot more about Jane.

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/27/the-ipad-and-the-importance-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-3405 Comment on The iPad and the Importance of Focus by roger mugs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/OBV7Mbr9iEs/ roger mugs Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:51:45 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=1006#comment-3404 my point exactly. my grandma's name isn't jane, but might as well be. and she wont even have to mess with a router. my point exactly. my grandma’s name isn’t jane, but might as well be.
and she wont even have to mess with a router.

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/27/the-ipad-and-the-importance-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-3404 Comment on The iPad and the Importance of Focus by Jeremy Nicoll http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/xErDwWmVEIQ/ Jeremy Nicoll Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:11:50 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=1006#comment-3399 Yeah, I do hate Jane, but that's mostly 'cause she calls me when her computer breaks. Yay for the iPad, may it wean normal people off complex tools so that they won't bug me anymore! Yeah, I do hate Jane, but that’s mostly ’cause she calls me when her computer breaks. Yay for the iPad, may it wean normal people off complex tools so that they won’t bug me anymore!

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/27/the-ipad-and-the-importance-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-3399 Comment on The iPad and the Importance of Focus by Steve http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/hZQE4VzUQI0/ Steve Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:52:44 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=1006#comment-3398 I currently own a MacBook Air. The iPad would suit the majority of my personal computing needs. I spend all day working with Windows (with all it's frustrations). By choice I want less complexity, less interuption, and more clarity. My view is that the iPad will give me this. I currently own a MacBook Air. The iPad would suit the majority of my personal computing needs.

I spend all day working with Windows (with all it’s frustrations).

By choice I want less complexity, less interuption, and more clarity.

My view is that the iPad will give me this.

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/27/the-ipad-and-the-importance-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-3398 Comment on The iPad and the Importance of Focus by Chris Enns http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/IFAnce6H88E/ Chris Enns Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:50:25 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=1006#comment-3397 "Tonight, she’ll curse at it softly because it’s been slowing down a lot lately." I don't know of a lot of people who "curse softly" at their computers - but otherwise a great writeup. There's obviously a lot of similar sentiment among tech folks who do allow their mind to think beyond themselves. From my blog: http://www.mennoboy.com/farawaysoclose/2010/01/28/waa-waa-ipad-is-such-a-fail/ & http://www.mennoboy.com/farawaysoclose/2010/01/30/one-more-ipad-post/ “Tonight, she’ll curse at it softly because it’s been slowing down a lot lately.”

I don’t know of a lot of people who “curse softly” at their computers – but otherwise a great writeup. There’s obviously a lot of similar sentiment among tech folks who do allow their mind to think beyond themselves.

From my blog:

http://www.mennoboy.com/farawaysoclose/2010/01/28/waa-waa-ipad-is-such-a-fail/

&

http://www.mennoboy.com/farawaysoclose/2010/01/30/one-more-ipad-post/

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/27/the-ipad-and-the-importance-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-3397 Comment on The iPad and the Importance of Focus by John Sheehan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/gF4M72wII5Q/ John Sheehan Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:16:54 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=1006#comment-3355 People have a preconceived list of solutions to their problems which prevents them from trying out products like the iPad (or iPhone) and finding out that maybe they're solution wasn't the only way to solve the underlying problem. I thought I would never be able to adjust to an iPhone from a Sidekick but now my iPhone is practically glued to my hand. I have my issues with it (that stem from how it does what it does, not what it doesn't do that I thought it should do) but in general, it gets the job done and is a pleasant experience more often than it isn't. As long as I stay out of Mail. You were right on Twitter earlier, this isn't a device for geeks. Geeks know too much. But every once in awhile I don't want to fight with a device and have it just do regular ol' user stuff right. Turn off the inner geek and you'll find that the overall experience is more worthwhile than when your geek strings are pulled. Great post Josh. People have a preconceived list of solutions to their problems which prevents them from trying out products like the iPad (or iPhone) and finding out that maybe they’re solution wasn’t the only way to solve the underlying problem. I thought I would never be able to adjust to an iPhone from a Sidekick but now my iPhone is practically glued to my hand. I have my issues with it (that stem from how it does what it does, not what it doesn’t do that I thought it should do) but in general, it gets the job done and is a pleasant experience more often than it isn’t. As long as I stay out of Mail.

You were right on Twitter earlier, this isn’t a device for geeks. Geeks know too much. But every once in awhile I don’t want to fight with a device and have it just do regular ol’ user stuff right. Turn off the inner geek and you’ll find that the overall experience is more worthwhile than when your geek strings are pulled.

Great post Josh.

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/27/the-ipad-and-the-importance-of-focus/comment-page-1/#comment-3355 Comment on The Problem with Tablets by Blog: Josh Lewis » The iPad and the Importance of Focus http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/GZiObcWSvOY/ Blog: Josh Lewis » The iPad and the Importance of Focus Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:51:25 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/2009/08/11/the-problem-with-tablets/#comment-3354 [...] starts at only $499. I admit I thought Apple was going to go more in the direction of Inkling as I expressed earlier on this blog, but I suppose by releasing the iPad, Apple allowed it to happen, even if they didn’t do it [...] [...] starts at only $499. I admit I thought Apple was going to go more in the direction of Inkling as I expressed earlier on this blog, but I suppose by releasing the iPad, Apple allowed it to happen, even if they didn’t do it [...]

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2009/08/11/the-problem-with-tablets/comment-page-1/#comment-3354 Comment on Jack Edward Lewis, A Few Weeks In by Charlie and Mary Lou http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/--Zlwi5DPLI/ Charlie and Mary Lou Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:17:57 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=940#comment-3352 Josh, Please note my mistake. It was not C.S.Lewis that loved Dachshunds but rather it was E.B.White, another of my favorite writers! It is humorous to think of C.S.Lewis writing "The Death of a Pig." Charlie Josh,
Please note my mistake. It was not C.S.Lewis that loved Dachshunds but rather it was E.B.White, another of my favorite writers! It is humorous to think of C.S.Lewis writing “The Death of a Pig.”
Charlie

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/24/welcome-jack/comment-page-1/#comment-3352 Comment on Jack Edward Lewis, A Few Weeks In by Charlie and Mary Lou http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/YBgOVJUCn0U/ Charlie and Mary Lou Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:42:17 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=940#comment-3351 Josh and Steph, Congratulations on the birth of Jack Edward Lewis (I just love the name!) The C.S. Lewis connection brought a smile to me as he is one of my favorite writers. Interestingly, he loved Dachshunds too. One of them, Fred, played a wonderful role in Lewis' essay, "Death of a Pig." You are a remarkable couple. Your witness for Jesus is such an inspiration to me and I am sure many others. You are proof that God will always have a people to accomplish His purposes. Josh, you have a great sense of humor and Steph, thank you for allowing us to share the sounds of the birthing room. May the Lord continue to watch over and bless Caleb, Jack, and the both of you. Sincerely, Charlie and Mary Lou Downes Josh and Steph,
Congratulations on the birth of Jack Edward Lewis (I just love the name!) The C.S. Lewis connection brought a smile to me as he is one of my favorite writers. Interestingly, he loved Dachshunds too. One of them, Fred, played a wonderful role in Lewis’ essay, “Death of a Pig.”
You are a remarkable couple. Your witness for Jesus is such an inspiration to me and I am sure many others. You are proof that God will always have a people to accomplish His purposes.
Josh, you have a great sense of humor and Steph, thank you for allowing us to share the sounds of the birthing room.
May the Lord continue to watch over and bless Caleb, Jack, and the both of you.
Sincerely,
Charlie and Mary Lou Downes

]]> http://blog.joshlewis.org/2010/01/24/welcome-jack/comment-page-1/#comment-3351 Comment on Jack Edward Lewis, A Few Weeks In by Minda http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/joshlewis/blog/comments/~3/j658JX1Rq0Q/ Minda Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:11:05 +0000 http://blog.joshlewis.org/?p=940#comment-3347 that birth audio is powerful stuff...i can't imagine any mama could listen and not be taken back with tears in her eyes! Thanks for sharing! that birth audio is powerful stuff…i can’t imagine any mama could listen and not be taken back with tears in her eyes! Thanks for sharing!

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