At a recent university graduation in my city we had someone get there degree dressed as a Stormtrooper. The person had a few degrees already so decided it would be fun for a Stormtrooper to get "capped".
Love that attitude!!!
Friday, 11 June 2010
...yeah yeah I'm a bit of a geek
At a recent university graduation in my city we had someone get there degree dressed as a Stormtrooper. The person had a few degrees already so decided it would be fun for a Stormtrooper to get "capped".
Love that attitude!!!
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Federer Gone!
Wow - I was looking forward to a Rafar/Fed final match.
Anyway - the reason I'm so interested you ask? Well my ex-GF is a big fan of Federer so I know she will be disappointed. I myself have been a fan of Rafael for sometime so we used to have quite a few "discussions" about the merits of each player.
I love how Rafael is a fighter. He seems to have a lot 5 set matches where its all or nothing and he has this amazing ability to battle it out.
So, the French Open has become quite interesting now...
Anyway - the reason I'm so interested you ask? Well my ex-GF is a big fan of Federer so I know she will be disappointed. I myself have been a fan of Rafael for sometime so we used to have quite a few "discussions" about the merits of each player.
I love how Rafael is a fighter. He seems to have a lot 5 set matches where its all or nothing and he has this amazing ability to battle it out.
So, the French Open has become quite interesting now...
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Well, remind me why this "book" guides peoples lives??
Gods Law:
In her radio show, Dr Laura Schlesinger said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura, penned by a US resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative:
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination... End of debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Laws and how to follow them.
1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is, my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath.Exodus 35:2. Clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle- room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16.Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
Your adoring fan.
James M. Kauffman, Ed.D. Professor Emeritus, Dept. Of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
University of Virginia
In her radio show, Dr Laura Schlesinger said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura, penned by a US resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative:
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination... End of debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Laws and how to follow them.
1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is, my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath.Exodus 35:2. Clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle- room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16.Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
Your adoring fan.
James M. Kauffman, Ed.D. Professor Emeritus, Dept. Of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
University of Virginia
Friday, 21 May 2010
Two weeks now...
Well its two weeks since "Don't call, don't email, don't text, don't contact me"
and so I haven't. I was speechless when that was spat down the phone to me.
I love her. We had argued about why she was cross at me. I was tired, needing sleep badly, and in no mood to be conciliatory. Seems I had to meet her unspoken requirements on communication. I didn't understand why she needed to be cross about this. We were going to have a night away (yes - where hadn't been confirmed, a minor detail in my opinion given I had been busy at work and after work with kids and other stuff).
So I said I needed food (as she had said she wasn't hungry) and left saying she could track me down at my place if she cared to. I bought some comfort food (McDonalds) and headed home, watched some TV, and went to bed. And then I slept - A LONG TIME. On and off through until the next afternoon.
I didn't hear the phone or the texts. So when I got up and phoned her back, cross had become angry. And that conversation finished with the "Don't call,..."
So, I think I'm single now. We have argued before, and there have been some of those times where I have behaved badly by sulking, as if I was trying to punish her. This time feels different.
I feel like this letting her go because I love her. If she comes back then she is mine, if she stays away then she never was.
It has taken me two weeks to get this straight in my head. Could I have acted differently, probably. Could she have acted differently, probably.
and so I haven't. I was speechless when that was spat down the phone to me.
I love her. We had argued about why she was cross at me. I was tired, needing sleep badly, and in no mood to be conciliatory. Seems I had to meet her unspoken requirements on communication. I didn't understand why she needed to be cross about this. We were going to have a night away (yes - where hadn't been confirmed, a minor detail in my opinion given I had been busy at work and after work with kids and other stuff).
So I said I needed food (as she had said she wasn't hungry) and left saying she could track me down at my place if she cared to. I bought some comfort food (McDonalds) and headed home, watched some TV, and went to bed. And then I slept - A LONG TIME. On and off through until the next afternoon.
I didn't hear the phone or the texts. So when I got up and phoned her back, cross had become angry. And that conversation finished with the "Don't call,..."
So, I think I'm single now. We have argued before, and there have been some of those times where I have behaved badly by sulking, as if I was trying to punish her. This time feels different.
I feel like this letting her go because I love her. If she comes back then she is mine, if she stays away then she never was.
It has taken me two weeks to get this straight in my head. Could I have acted differently, probably. Could she have acted differently, probably.
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
NZ Budget coming...
The top top tax break is being revised down.
So now the various people who get to pay proportionately the smallest amount of tax are complaining that the "rich" are gaining too much. No matter that they have been paying more of their earnings in tax than anyone else, and they consume more therefore pay more in GST etc.
When those who earn more pay more in tax, then its an "Envy Tax" regime. The socialists amongst you consider this the redistribution of wealth.
However the social problems create an even bigger disproportionate problem. Those who pay the least in tax, usually consume the most in government services (health, education, policing, justice, prisons, welfare benefits). In other words, those who pay the most do not get a fair share of that contribution to the centralised services of the country!!!
Now I don't mind helping out our fellow "man" when they are down or invalided. And if the wealthier amongst us (btw, this isn't me, I have my own tax issues...) can afford to contribute more then fine, but not so much that they would rather live in, say, Australia. Its these wealthier people who create businesses that employ people, and spend money. WE NEED THEM, so don't piss them off too much, because they can afford to go somewhere else
So now the various people who get to pay proportionately the smallest amount of tax are complaining that the "rich" are gaining too much. No matter that they have been paying more of their earnings in tax than anyone else, and they consume more therefore pay more in GST etc.
When those who earn more pay more in tax, then its an "Envy Tax" regime. The socialists amongst you consider this the redistribution of wealth.
However the social problems create an even bigger disproportionate problem. Those who pay the least in tax, usually consume the most in government services (health, education, policing, justice, prisons, welfare benefits). In other words, those who pay the most do not get a fair share of that contribution to the centralised services of the country!!!
Now I don't mind helping out our fellow "man" when they are down or invalided. And if the wealthier amongst us (btw, this isn't me, I have my own tax issues...) can afford to contribute more then fine, but not so much that they would rather live in, say, Australia. Its these wealthier people who create businesses that employ people, and spend money. WE NEED THEM, so don't piss them off too much, because they can afford to go somewhere else
Monday, 17 May 2010
Another week begins
A quick note while I try to fire up my motivation. Pissing down with rain, just cranked up the Air con in the office, so should start feeling warmer soon
Reading Richard Dawkins - The Selfish Gene. Not used to reading stuff like this (documentary/non-fiction/knowledge style books) . Interesting stuff. I'll post some quotes from it later - things that have resonated with me.
btw: writing here is helping me cope, so...
Reading Richard Dawkins - The Selfish Gene. Not used to reading stuff like this (documentary/non-fiction/knowledge style books) . Interesting stuff. I'll post some quotes from it later - things that have resonated with me.
btw: writing here is helping me cope, so...
Saturday, 15 May 2010
Friday, 14 May 2010
TGIF
End of another week.
Tiredness seems to accumulate.
I need a big nights sleep, but will I get it.
I'm tapping away at the keyboard trying to work my way through a client job and my eyelids close and the head jerks forward, and then the sudden jolt up as the brain realises that I had just fallen asleep... so far this has happened three times in the last 30 minutes.
Maybe I should finish this job tomorrow and go home now...
Tiredness seems to accumulate.
I need a big nights sleep, but will I get it.
I'm tapping away at the keyboard trying to work my way through a client job and my eyelids close and the head jerks forward, and then the sudden jolt up as the brain realises that I had just fallen asleep... so far this has happened three times in the last 30 minutes.
Maybe I should finish this job tomorrow and go home now...
Thursday, 13 May 2010
So this is the end, ... or is it a beginning
Well, she said don't call, don't text, don't email, don't anything, it was fun but now its over.
Speechless, I was. And then the phone went dead.
Its been nearly 6 days since we fought. She was cross, I was tired, she said I didn't communicate, I said I didn't need to (it was only 2 days), she said I hadn't placed her high enough on my priorities, and around and around we went.
I feel like a huge hole exists inside me, not sure what to do to fill it. Have done some big runs. A run of over an hour immediately after. A 2.25 hour run the next day, and staying up late so that I sleep.
I suppose it will take a few weeks to find myself again
Speechless, I was. And then the phone went dead.
Its been nearly 6 days since we fought. She was cross, I was tired, she said I didn't communicate, I said I didn't need to (it was only 2 days), she said I hadn't placed her high enough on my priorities, and around and around we went.
I feel like a huge hole exists inside me, not sure what to do to fill it. Have done some big runs. A run of over an hour immediately after. A 2.25 hour run the next day, and staying up late so that I sleep.
I suppose it will take a few weeks to find myself again
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