[quote] Pascal on specialization

by havoc [ posted: 19.Jan.2012 09:24 PM ] [dura-link][Print] "Since we cannot be universal and know all that is to be known of everything, we ought to know a little about everything. For it is far better to know something about everything than to know all about one thing. This universality is the best. If we can have both, still better; but if we must choose, we ought to choose the former." - Pensees, Pascal I may adopt this as my "life quote" or whatever you want to call it.

[quote] Trying Christianity

by havoc [ posted: 19.Nov.2011 07:05 PM ] [dura-link][Print] "Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and not tried." - Gilbert K. Chesterton, What's Wrong With the World

[Quote] History

by havoc [ posted: 29.Oct.2011 10:44 PM ] [dura-link][Print] Because God rules the world by his providence, history really is His story. To misconstrue the historical record, therefore, is to falsify the works of God. Further, love for our fellow men, especially for our brothers and sisters in the faith, demands that we not bear false witness against them-regardless of when they lived. Consciously misrepresenting history is a violation of this law of love and should be regarded as a sin to be avoided. - Tom Ascol, Founders Journal, Baptist History Out of Focus

I love my job

by havoc [ posted: 29.Oct.2011 04:18 PM ] [dura-link][Print] I am really enjoying the new job. Yesterday, everything went wrong. It was awesome!

New job

by havoc [ posted: 23.Oct.2011 03:04 AM ] [dura-link][Print] I started a new job on 8.Aug.2011. I'm loving it. It's challenging and demanding. It's the job I've been wanting for 20 years. I don't have time for a lot of the optional stuff I've had time for for the last 14 years, but it's working out okay.

Justice

by havoc [ posted: 7.Jul.2011 02:01 PM ] [dura-link][Print] Man is not just, but it's good that God is. I'm so glad, though, that God is not fair!

CNN Breaking News -- Debt Ceiling

by havoc [ posted: 30.Jun.2011 02:03 PM ] [dura-link][Print] CNN Breaking News Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he's canceling July 4 recess for Senate to deal with the debt ceiling crisis. Lawmakers must raise the nation's $14.3 trillion debt ceiling by Aug. 2. Otherwise, the Treasury will run out of money to pay the nation's bills in full and on time. Republicans have demanded that any deal to raise the debt ceiling include deep spending cuts, but they have been reluctant to consider measures favored by Democrats that would increase revenue. Well, hold on a sec, "Lawmakers must raise the nation's $14.3 trillion debt ceiling by Aug. 2. Otherwise, the Treasury will run out of money to pay the nation's bills in full and on time." Otherwise, the Treasury will run out of money.... It's a Debt Ceiling... the Treasury is already out of money!

Rain! 27.Jun.2011

by havoc [ posted: 28.Jun.2011 07:56 PM ] [dura-link][Print] After ten months with no wet, a little shower is a big deal. We're thankful for what we get. It was a very special occasion -- I even shot in RAW.

CNN Breaking News -- 30 million BBL oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

by havoc [ posted: 23.Jun.2011 02:13 PM ] [dura-link][Print] CNN Breaking News The U.S. and International Energy Agency will release 60 million barrels of oil from reserves to stablize world energy markets. The U.S. will release 30 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the rest will come from the International Energy Agency, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said today. The oil will be released in the next 30 days to offset the disruption in the oil supply caused by unrest in the Middle East. I'm pretty sure this is a bad idea. It was a bad idea when pressure was put on Bush, and it's a bad idea now. Not only is it a poor "Band-Aid" solution, it's a bad and short-sighted political maneuver. 30 million barrels of oil is not enough to make an impact on the market, and it has to be replaced in the SPR at market cost, meaning that the tax payers have to pay for that oil twice. This kind of intervention in the market is bad policy, bad economics and bad politics.

Update: CNN Breaking News -- 30 million BBL oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

by havoc [ posted: 24.Jun.2011 01:43 PM ] [dura-link][Print] Oh, I misunderstood that the SPR was for -- it was established as a state interventionist tool. So, that means, it is being used for the very purpose it was created. It should be either dissolved, or rolled over into a strictly military reserve. State (economic) interventionism is always (or at least has historically always proven to be) a bad idea. Keynesian economics is awful.

Important discussions

by havoc [ posted: 23.Jun.2011 05:09 AM ] [dura-link][Print] I finally had two important discussions with two men (actually at the same setting) that I have been waiting for years for the time and the place to be right:  1) Your doctrine is all kinds of messed up, and I don't agree with you on nearly as many things as you think I do (if any).  2) The Christian doctrine of the Trinity is a key, Christian doctrine, and it is clearly supported by the text of the Bible (even though the word "Trinity" never appears in the text of the Bible). Note: The word "Bible" never appears in the Bible, either.

A favorite image

by havoc [ posted: 21.Jun.2011 05:21 AM ] [dura-link][Print] I haven't posted this one in a long time, but this image seems to provoke a strong response in some people. This is one of the early images from my Canon EOS 5D Mark II from May of 2009.

ATF Busted?

by havoc [ posted: 20.Jun.2011 07:51 PM ] [dura-link][Print] CNN Breaking News Two senior federal law enforcement sources say acting ATF director Kenneth Melson is expected to resign under pressure, perhaps in the next day or two, amid the ongoing controversy over the "Fast and Furious" operation in which straw buyers were allowed to illegally purchase large numbers of weapons, some of which ended up in the hands of cartels in Mexico.

Middle School Gym

by havoc [ posted: 20.May.2011 04:22 PM ] [dura-link][Print] May 19, 2011 640×511 pixels – 177KB Filename: IMG_0135.JPG Camera: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II ISO: 320 Exposure: 1/80 sec Aperture: 4.0 Focal Length: 70mm Flash Used: No

rediscovered

by havoc [ posted: 15.May.2011 04:17 AM ] [dura-link][Print] I just happened to stumble across this image I shot back in December 2009.

Multiverse -- a layman's explanation

by havoc [ posted: 9.May.2011 03:36 PM ] [dura-link][Print] I like this video. It points out (humorously) why the multiverse solution is unworkable. The problem with explaining things with the multiverse is that it answers every possible question, which means that in the end it can't answer any questions. Time Traveling The Multiverse by "WhatYouOughtToKnow" boohya!

Athanasius of Alexandria, Pastor and Confessor, May 2 (from the CPH Pocket Diary)

by havoc [ posted: 2.May.2011 01:28 PM ] [dura-link][Print] I proclaim that the truth is always worth fighting for. Athanasius of Alexandria is one of those who has gone before us, showing us in his life and in his suffering what "contending for the truth" really looks like. Athanasius of Alexandria, Pastor and Confessor Athanasius was born in Alexandria in Egypt in AD 295. He served as a church leader in a time of great controversy and ecclesiastical disagreements. At the Council of Nicaea in 325, he defended Christian orthodoxy against the proponents of the Arian heresy, which denied the full divinity of Jesus Christ. During his 45-year tenure as bishop of Alexandria, Athanasius wrote numerous works that defended the orthodox teaching. His enemies had him exiled five times; on two occasions he was almost murdered. Yet Athanasius remained steadfast and ended his days restored fully to his church responsibilities. The Athanasian Creed, though not composed by Athanasius, is named in his honor because it confesses the doctrinal orthodoxy he championed throughout his life. Wikipedia page on Athanasius of Alexandria Catholic Encyclopedia page on St. Athanasius

"I Manipulate," Steve Taylor [lyrics]

by havoc [ posted: 30.Apr.2011 02:27 PM ] [dura-link][Print] "I Manipulate" Steve Taylor Does your soul crave center stage? have you heard about the latest rage? read your Bible by lightning flash get ordained at the thunder crash build a kingdom with a cattle prod tell the masses it's a message from God where the innocent congregate I manipulate Take your notebooks, turn with me to the chapter on authority do you top the chain of command rule your family with an iron hand I dispense little pills of power from my hideaway ivory tower from the cover of heaven's gate I manipulate Now it's time to fill in the space where we talk about the woman's place do you want to build a happy home? have you sacrificed a mind of your own? 'cause a good wife learns to cower underneath the umbrella of power from the cover of heaven's gate I manipulate Yes, I know that parable that's the story of the prodigal if you question what I'm teaching you you rebel against the Father too if he loved him why'd he let him go? well, I guess I don't really know but I see it's getting late... sigh. The abuse of authority. Makes me cry.

Dinner out

by havoc [ posted: 30.Mar.2011 04:13 AM ] [dura-link][Print] In retrospect, I should have introduced myself to this gentleman and gotten his name. He inspired my photographic eye -- even if I was shooting just with my phone tonight....

All Abuzz

by havoc [ posted: 24.Mar.2011 04:58 PM ] [dura-link][Print] Our willow was all abuzz with Spring this morning. Busy, busy time of year!

Spring photo fever

by havoc [ posted: 24.Mar.2011 12:27 AM ] [dura-link][Print]

Spring

by havoc [ posted: 23.Mar.2011 04:12 PM ] [dura-link][Print] Chicks at Roswell Seed Company Spring comes, spring leafs.

Moon, Camera, obligatory photo

by havoc [ posted: 20.Mar.2011 02:33 AM ] [dura-link][Print] ISO 800, f/8, 1/80s

Harley: A Portrait

by havoc [ posted: 18.Mar.2011 09:52 PM ] [dura-link][Print]

Harley: Some Love

by havoc [ posted: 18.Mar.2011 04:45 PM ] [dura-link][Print] Harley

A Right to Shame

by havoc [ posted: 2.Mar.2011 03:42 PM ] [dura-link][Print] CNN Breaking News 8:20 AM (17 minutes ago): -- Supreme Court upholds Westboro Baptist Church's right to [be jerks and bring shame on the name of Christ and His followers.] (2 Peter 2)

A handful of recent photos

by havoc [ posted: 1.Mar.2011 05:35 PM ] [dura-link][Print] "The fog beat a hasty retreat back to the Pecos this morning as the sun claimed the day." 23.Feb.2011 "again" 24.Feb.2011 "empty" 24.Feb.2011

Sense

by havoc [ posted: 28.Feb.2011 08:25 PM ] [dura-link][Print] I'm wondering: If I start talking nonsense will it make sense to people with no sense?

Getting attention

by havoc [ posted: 28.Feb.2011 06:34 PM ] [dura-link][Print] I'm wondering if I used more emotion-laden, vague and intellectually vacant wording to describe my .... "spiritual experiences," if more people would read or listen to the stuff I reference.

Reflections on "Emptiness"

by havoc [ posted: 26.Feb.2011 06:39 PM ] [dura-link][Print] (This is a reflection on my earlier... "poem," "Emptiness".) ... and then we, in community, celebrate intellectual vacancy.

On Twitter

by havoc [ posted: 26.Feb.2011 05:31 PM ] [dura-link][Print] Twitter befuddles me. How can so many people say and resay so little about so little so often? It seems like it would eventually assume the density of a black hole and suck in the whole solar system....

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