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The Android Story - History of Android OS [Infographic]
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
bethinking.org - Bible + Jesus - New Evidence the Gospels were Based on Eyewitness Accounts
bethinking.org - Bible + Jesus - New Evidence the Gospels were Based on Eyewitness Accounts
Economist Paul Krugman Endorses 'Watchmen' Alien Invasion Plan for Fiscal Recovery - ComicsAlliance | Comic book culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
Every Watchmen fan remembers the plot of Adrian Veidt a.k.a. Ozymandias: Save the world from the imminent threat of nuclear war by creating the even bigger threat of an alien invasion, and forcing the people of the world to unite against a greater enemy. Yesterday, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman sounded very similar to a modern-day Ozymandias during his appearance on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS show, where he suggested that a fake alien invasion -- and the government spending it would create -- would fix the economic slump within 18 months.
Think about World War II -- that was actually negative social product spending and yet it brought us out... If we discovered that space aliens were planning to attack and we needed a massive build-up to counter the space alien threat, and inflation and budget deficits took secondary place to that, this slump would be over in 18 months. And then if we discovered, "whoops, we made a mistake," we'd [still] be better... There was a Twilight Zone episode like this, in which scientists fake an alien threat in order to achieve world peace. Well, this time we need it to get some fiscal stimulus.
Economist Paul Krugman Endorses 'Watchmen' Alien Invasion Plan for Fiscal Recovery - ComicsAlliance | Comic book culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
FDR as a Michael Bay 'Transformers' Hero Offers You a 'New Deal You Can't Refuse' - ComicsAlliance | Comic book culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
Image via WikipediaWhat if Frankin Delano Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Andrew Jackson were cast in this summer's biggest movies? Wheelchair user Franklin Delano Roosevelt gets reinvented as a Transformers hero in a poster series by Jason Heuser that explores... alternative views of famous American presidents that appear strongly influenced by the absurdly bombastic style of filmmaker Michael Bay. Check out George Washington vs. Zombies, Teddy Roosevelt vs. Bigfoot, Thomas Jefferson vs. Gorillas, Andrew Jackson Alien Slayer and Grizzly Tamer Abe Lincoln below. Each poster is available via Heuser for $25.
FDR as a Michael Bay 'Transformers' Hero Offers You a 'New Deal You Can't Refuse' - ComicsAlliance | Comic book culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
Shifting Bike Gears with Your Mind [Video]
Toyota reached out to Parlee Cycles and Deeplocal to build an aero-road bike imbued with the same forward-thinking that went into the design of the Prius. Benefitting from a monocoque carbon-fiber frame, built-in smartphone dock, countless wind-tunnel-tested aerodynamic tweaks and its unprecedented mind-powered shifter, the PXP concept bike has emerged as a purpose-built machine that blends the simple with the complex to become a better and more efficient version of itself. To get a look at John Watson's coverage of the build, go to http://www.toyotapriusprojects.com/#/011
Shifting Bike Gears with Your Mind [Video]
The SDCC Files: In Memoriam – The Black Panel Pays Tribute To Dwayne McDuffie | Racialicious - the intersection of race and pop culture
Image via WikipediaI've been on a look out for any information on the Dwayne McDuffie tribute during the Black Panel at the San Diego Comic Con 2011 for the past few weeks! At least there was this following post describing what occurred during the event! I totally agree with the following: Those testimonials underscored McDuffie’s legacy to both of the industries he worked in – one Cowan exhorted the audience to continue on his behalf.
“Bury the man, but not the plan,” Cowan said. “The revolution goes on.”
The SDCC Files: In Memoriam – The Black Panel Pays Tribute To Dwayne McDuffie | Racialicious - the intersection of race and pop culture
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Iron Man-Like Exoskeleton Nears Production - Technology Review
Here is an article about the Raytheon Sarcos robot exoskeleton. The article states that they are just 5 years from production. I posted a blog post about two years ago on their work. So this means that they have come pretty far in terms of progress. Raytheon's second-generation exoskeleton (XOS 2), essentially a wearable robotics suit, was unveiled for the first time recently during an event at the company's Salt Lake City research facility. XOS 2 is lighter, stronger and faster than its predecessor, yet it uses 50 percent less power, and its new design makes it more resistant to the environment.
The wearable robotics suit is being designed to help with the many logistics challenges faced by the military both in and out of theater. Repetitive heavy lifting can lead to injuries, orthopedic injuries in particular. The XOS 2 does the lifting for its operator, reducing both strain and exertion. It also does the work faster. One operator in an exoskeleton suit can do the work of two to three soldiers. Deploying exoskeletons would allow military personnel to be reassigned to more strategic tasks. The suit is built from a combination of structures, sensors, actuators and controllers, and it is powered by high pressure hydraulics.
Representatives from Paramount Home Entertainment, including the actor Clark Gregg (aka Agent Phil Coulson of the Marvel® Movie franchise) were in attendance to capture footage of XOS 2 to include in a video that's being produced to support the release of Iron Man® 2 on DVD and Blu ray.
Iron Man-Like Exoskeleton Nears Production - Technology Review
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Does atheism lead to cult of personality hero worship? | True Freethinker
Does atheism lead to cult of personality hero worship? | True Freethinker
Friday, August 12, 2011
What Really Happened at Nicea?
What Really Happened at Nicea?
Faithful Thinkers: Video: Death Before Age of Accountability
Faithful Thinkers: Video: Death Before Age of Accountability
Answering Muslims: Teenage Apostate Susan Ithungu Tortured and Starved by Her Muslim Father
In March 2010 an evangelist from Bwera Full Gospel Church spoke at Susan’s school, and she decided to trust Christ for her salvation.
“I heard the message of Christ’s great love of him dying for us to get everlasting peace, and there and then I decided to believe in Christ,” she said from her hospital bed. “After a month, news reached my father that I had converted to Christianity, and that was the beginning of my troubles with him. Our father warned us not to attend church or listen to the gospel message. He even threatened us with a sharp knife that he was ready to kill us in broad daylight in case we converted to Christianity.”
There have been many discussions on this blog about what a true Christian is and Susan is a living example In the face of profound persecution, she holds on to the faith that God gives her. She doesn't run away. She doesn't recant. She does not "put her hand to the plow and look back." She does not console her self of her inability to know Jesus by saying no one does. She does know Jesus. It's the only way to explain how she is able to endure as she has. We need to pray for people like Susan because she isn't the only one suffering because she refuses to back down from Jesus. There are many people all over the world who don't have it as cushy as we have it in the United States.
Answering Muslims: Teenage Apostate Susan Ithungu Tortured and Starved by Her Muslim Father
The Bible and a Just Society | Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament
The Bible and a Just Society | Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament
Response to William Lane Craig’s Question 225: “The ‘Slaughter’ of the Canaanites Re-visited” Part II | MandM
Response to William Lane Craig’s Question 225: “The ‘Slaughter’ of the Canaanites Re-visited” Part II | MandM
Thursday, August 11, 2011
MILES MORALES & ME: Why the new biracial Spider-Man matters - Comic Riffs - The Washington Post
Black superheroes, of course, have made their mark on the comic book industry — including not only Black Panther but also Storm and Spawn, for example — but this is different. This is Marvel taking the mantle of their flagship character — one of the most important comic-book characters in history — and placing the characters in the hands of a kid who reflects a more accurate portrayal of the diversity of where we are in the world right now.This is a great article, check it outl
MILES MORALES & ME: Why the new biracial Spider-Man matters - Comic Riffs - The Washington Post
FacePalm of the Day #118 - Bart Ehrman and the Epistle to the Laodiceans
Last Saturday, Dr Darrell Bock faced off with Dr Bart Ehrman on the Unbelievable? radio broadcast. They discussed Ehrman's latest book Forged in which Dr Ehrman contends that the majority of the writers of the New Testament were liars because they claimed to be people that they weren't. During the course of the discussion Ehrman said that this was a wide-spread practice by Christians and offered up the Epistle to the Laodiceans as an example of a letter that could not have been written by Paul even though it claims to be, has nothing that can be consider heretical, and was considered to be canon by many Christians over many centuries. This intrigued me. And like Dr Ehrman often does, he says some true things but neglects to tell everything that would be relevant to know.1. There are no copies or definitive mention of the letter before the 4th century
2. There are no Greek copies of the letter - they are all Latin.
3. It doesn't contain heresy because it also contains nothing that you cannot get the canonical epistles.
4. The Wikipedia article states: " Jerome wrote in the 4th century, "it is rejected by everyone."[12]"
5. Some people think that this may be the letter referred to Colosians 4:16. I don't think so because we should be able to trace it back to the first century if it were authentic.
Here is the problem. There is no possible way knowing what we know can we say that Paul wrote this. As for the other Epistles like Ephesians, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, and the other canonical books, it's not nearly as slam dunk as Ehrman makes it sound. The Epistle of Laodiceans is no where in their league. I mean just look at this thing and see if it's "God-breathed" or merely copied.
Translation from the Vulgate
| Latin | English |
|---|---|
| 1. Paulus apostolus non ab hominibus neque per hominem sed per Iesum Christum, fratribus qui sunt Laodiciae. | 1. Paul, an apostle, not of men or because of men, but because of Jesus Christ, to the brothers at Laodicea. |
| 2. gratia vobis et pax a Deo Patre et Domino Iesu Christo. | 2. Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 3. gratias ago Christo per omnem orationem meam, quod permanentes estis in eo et perseverantes in operibus eius, promissum expectantes in diem iudicii. | 3. I thank Christ in my every prayer, that you are enduring in Him and persevering in His good works, looking ahead to the promise of the Day of Judgment |
| 4. neque destituant vos quorundam vaniloquia insinuantium, ut vos evertant a veritate evangelii quod a me praedicatur. | 4. Don't let the vain speech of anyone trouble you—speech that tries to lead you away from the truth of the gospel I have preached. |
| 5. et nunc faciet Deus, ut qui sunt ex me ad profectum veritatis evangelii deservientes et facientes benignitatem operum quae salutis vitae aeternae | 5. And now may God allow my people to (continue to increase in?) the truth of the Gospel and do good (for greeting?) eternal life. |
| 6. et nunc palam sunt vincula mea quae patior in Christo; quibus laetor et gaudeo. | 6. And now my bonds are seen, which I suffer in Christ, and so I rejoice and I am glad. |
| 7. et hoc mihi est ad salutem perpetuam; quod ipsum factum orationibus vestris et administrantem Spiritum Sanctum, sive per vitam sive per mortem. | 7. And this is for my eternal salvation, which comes through your prayers and the help of the Holy Spirit, by life or by death. |
| 8. est enim mihi vere vita in Christo et mori gaudium. | 8. Truly to me, to live is in Christ, and to die is a joy. |
| 9. et in ipsum in vobis faciet misericordiam suam, ut eandem dilectionem habeatis et sitis unianimes. | 9. And he will work his mercy in you, so that you will have the same love and be of one mind. |
| 10. ergo, dilectissimi, ut audistis praesentia mei, ita retinete et facite in timore Dei, et erit vobis vita in aeternum; | 10. So, beloved, as you have heard in my presence, so hold fast and work in the fear of God, and eternal life will be yours. |
| 11. est enim Deus qui operatur in vos. | 11. Since it is God that works in you, |
| 12. et facite sine retractu quaecumque facitis. | 12. do whatever you do without inhibition. |
| 13. et quod est, dilectissimi, gaudete in Christo. et praecavete sordidos in lucro. | 13. and (as it is?), beloved, rejoice in Christ, and avoid those dirtied with wealth. |
| 14. omnes sint petitiones vestrae palam apud Deum. et estote firmi in sensu Christi. | 14. Let all your petitions be (made?) before God, and be steadfast in the (way?) of Christ. |
| 15. et quae integra et vera et pudica et iusta et amabilia facite. | 15. And what is sound and true and sensible and just and lovable, do these things. |
| 16. et quae audistis et accepistis, in corde retinete, et erit vobis pax. | 16. And what you have heard and accepted, hold it in your heart, peace will be yours. |
| 17. salutate omnes fratres in osculo sancto. | 17. Salute all the brothers with a holy kiss. |
| 18. salutant vos sancti. | 18. The saints salute you. |
| 19. gratia Domini Iesu cum spiritu vestro. | 19. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with your spirit. |
| 20. et facite legi Colosensium vobis. | 20. And let this be read to the Colossians. |
Epistle to the Laodiceans (Wikisource translation) - Wikisource
The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Laodiceans
Wikipedia - Epistle to the Laodiceans
Petition Asks Bert And Ernie To Get Married On Sesame Street
Response to William Lane Craig’s Question 225: “The ‘Slaughter’ of the Canaanites Re-visited” Part I | MandM
Response to William Lane Craig’s Question 225: “The ‘Slaughter’ of the Canaanites Re-visited” Part I | MandM
Debunking Christianity: Debunking the Kalam Cosmological Argument
Gee...I wonder why he didn't also post the response?
Debunking Christianity: Debunking the Kalam Cosmological Argument
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