February 2008

  • Friday 29 | When will I receive my next payment?

    You are scheduled to be sent a payment within 30 days of the end of this month, unless a payment hold exists or unless otherwise agreed to in writing (including electronic mail). Thanks to the various random visitors I receive looking for leopard images, bloons tower defense game and Corinthian leather, I have earned enough [...]

  • Tuesday 26 | Does the Church Replace Israel

    Does the Church Replace Israel This is the covenantal view (our position) so, no doubt, there will be some not-so-happy Ryrie and Scofield fans who read this, grind their teeth, and give it a one-star rating. But the truth must be told. Jesus is the True Israel and all those in Him (both Jew and [...]

  • Thursday 21 | List of scandals with “-gate” suffix

    “Since the Watergate scandal, the media has on occasion [*cough*] referred to social or political scandals by adding the suffix “-gate” to one of the key words used to describe the scandal. This new label has sometimes stuck but often a new name is used. The process is known as -gate construction.” Has everyone in [...]

  • Thursday 21 | Upgrades a’comin

    Upgrades are coming for my webhost. No, I’m not moving hosting companies again. This time they are doing the moving. or rather, changing my hosting platform… It is essential that we upgrade our platform regularly in order to maintain a state-of-the-art infrastructure and provide you with the best hosting performance and security. Please be advised [...]

  • Tuesday 19 | Corbin is sick

    Last Thursday Corbin started coughing, but we thought it was just a cold and didn’t think much of it. That night, however, Corbin started coughing more often and he seemed uncomfortable. we were concerned that he was coming down with something right before we were going out of town, so Julia called to get an [...]

  • Tuesday 19 | Sports Illustrated

    Starting today, Amazon Unbox has the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Video exclusively, for free download through February 25 leading up to the release date of the printed issue. This is the only issue some of you “read” So to make it easier, here’s a free video of the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Video Amazon.com Widgets [...]

  • Thursday 14 | Happy Valentine’s Day

    Three years ago today, we signed the papers for our first home. Two years ago on tax day (April 15th) we bought our Toyota Camry. This year, we bought a Honda Odyssey. It’s used but has a lot to offer. It’s a 2005 EX-L with Charcoal exterior and tan interior. 3213 Honda updated its minivan [...]

  • Tuesday 12 | 1943 Guide to Hiring Women

    The following is an excerpt from the July 1943 issue of Transportation Magazine. This was written for male supervisors of women in the work force during World War II. As you read through them, try to honestly think if these suggestions are all that far off… Eleven Tips on Getting More Efficiency Out of Women [...]

  • Monday 11 | Stairway to Heaven

    Half of Foo Fighters Perform Stairway to Heaven. The best rendition of the classic song and proof that Dave Grohl is the King of Awesomeness. (Wait for the guitar solo.) Stairway to Heaven – Lyrics…

  • Saturday 9 | Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

    Some of my other posts about Intelligent Design include Dilbert and Intelligent Design and this one where someone argues against a creator, Heartless Goo Why did God create this complexity? If God designed the universe and designed the rules governing the universe, he would have been free to design anything he wanted to. Why create [...]

  • Thursday 7 | Tips for a Successful Exam

    On Tuesday, I received my Application for Supplemental Examination packet and quickly filled out the application (and fee) and placed it in the mail. The tentative dates for the CSE are… May 19 – 20, 2008 Southern California July 21 – 22, 2008 Northern California September 22 -23, 2008 Southern California November 17 – 18, [...]

  • Wednesday 6 | World’s fastest growing baby returns

    World’s fastest growing baby returns. 3177 Last Monday was Corbin’s 8 week check up where he was examined, measured, weighed and shot – four times. First off, the stats. Born 21-inches long and 8lbs-4ozs Corbin is now 24-1/2-inches at 13lbs-7ozs. He’s nearly doubled his birth weight in 8 weeks – that’s my boy. As for [...]

  • Wednesday 6 | Here Come the 123s

    This Amazon.com exclusive version of Here Come the 123s includes 3 bonus CD tracks (“One Two Three Four”, “John Lee Supertaster (Live)”, “Bed, Bed, Bed (Live)” and a bonus DVD video (“One Two Three Four”). You know them from their hit theme songs on Playhouse Disney’s top-rated shows Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Higgly Town Heroes, [...]

  • Tuesday 5 | Wookin’ Pa Nub

    It’s Super Tuesday and it looks like the canidates are “Wookin’ Pa Nub” all over California. We vote by mail so it’s too late to woo our votes but I’ll be glad when it’s over. Even worse is the fact that my condo’s rec center is a polling location so I can expect to see [...]

  • Tuesday 5 | WordPress 2.3.3

    WordPress › Blog » WordPress 2.3.3 Yep, it’s time to upgrade WordPress again. This is a security fix and is highly recommended. Follow the link for more information or simply download the latest version here. A flaw was found in our XML-RPC implementation such that a specially crafted request would allow any valid user to [...]