Posted in Uncategorized on June 30, 2006 | 4 Comments »
I used to think Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism would be more appreciated in the US if translaters would use English words for every concept. At a certain level, Allah is God, dharma is teaching, and karma are deeds.
But as I study Judaism and Christianity, I’m starting to think few important words from any religion should [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on June 29, 2006 | 1 Comment »
From Review: “Who Killed the Electric Car?”: “Chevron purchased the patents of a superior battery that would have given the EV even more range, and then kept that technology from the marketplace. The pro-oil Bush administration weighed in by promoting hydrogen technology and then pressured a California regulatory agency to kill the zero emissions requirement [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on June 29, 2006 | 15 Comments »
or, Why I like God but don’t like the Lord
The discussion about “God” and “Lord” at Peacebang’s blog inspired me to expand About this work, my introduction to The Bible. Yes, it repeats things I’ve said before, but it is information everyone who is affected by the Bible should know.
Translating YHWH as “Lord” may please [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on June 28, 2006 | 1 Comment »
If you have any fondness for comics, Oz, Neverland, Wonderland, or at least one other bit of classic kid lit, take a look at Cheshire Crossing. The art’s a bit simple and the dialogue’s a bit modern, but I don’t mind; it’s clever, it’s fun, and it’s a fine example of why the public domain [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on June 28, 2006 | 2 Comments »
The Soul of Man under Socialism (via)
As you’d expect, it’s filled with simple observations like
What is needed is Individualism. If the Socialism is Authoritarian; if there are Governments armed with economic power as they are now with political power; if, in a word, we are to have Industrial Tyrannies, then the last state of man [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on June 28, 2006 | No Comments »
I love Canada, but every so often, they just do something wacky. Case in point: “Captain Copyright” is a Canadian cartoon character who loves restrictive copyright. The linking rules at Captain Copyright are amusing: “permission to link is explicitly withheld from any website the contents of which may, in the opinion of the Access Copyright, [...]
Posted in seeker, tagged wealth on June 27, 2006 | No Comments »
A friend sent a link about Warren Buffett pledging $30 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: It’s Only Just Begun.
I found one good response on the web: The philanthropy of Warren Buffett.
My take? So long as a few people control the world’s wealth, it’s nice that they’re willing to help poor people a [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on June 27, 2006 | 1 Comment »
I was amused to see how many of the things on this list I already like. And I was reminded of a couple that I’ve been neglecting: 10 Foods to raise your metabolism. (via)
Posted in Uncategorized on June 27, 2006 | No Comments »
Has anyone calculated what it costs taxpayers when Congress debates? I’m especially curious now, when our representatives are, once again, focusing on the crucial question of turning our flag into a sacred object.
Posted in Uncategorized on June 26, 2006 | 3 Comments »
St. Petersburg Times: Marijuana loses its appeal in Dutch ‘coffee shop’ culture:
According to the United Nations, 5.2 percent of Dutch 12 and older had used marijuana or hashish in the past year — less than half the 12.3 percent rate in the United States.
So few Dutch youth are trying heroin that the average age of [...]
