And, not surprisingly, it's all geeky stuff.
Courtesy of an article over at Blastr, I learn about this:
Excuse the drool, if you would, please.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Kentucky Supreme Court takes a stand
The town of Liberty, KY decided that all residents and individuals that work within the city should purchase a sticker and have it displayed in the window. A number of people, apparently mostly teachers, opted not to comply with the ordinance.
The city council, outraged that someone would flout their authority, ordered the police to set up roadblocks in order to issue citations for non-compliance. During the course of a stop, an individual's car was searched and marijuana was found. He moved to have the evidence suppressed, arguing that the search was illegal.
The Kentucky Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, held that the searches were in fact illegal and the police had no basis for performing them.
ETA: I can't believe I missed this the first time around.
Alternate headline: "Kentucky Supreme Court says 'May the 4th be with you'"
The city council, outraged that someone would flout their authority, ordered the police to set up roadblocks in order to issue citations for non-compliance. During the course of a stop, an individual's car was searched and marijuana was found. He moved to have the evidence suppressed, arguing that the search was illegal.
The Kentucky Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, held that the searches were in fact illegal and the police had no basis for performing them.
ETA: I can't believe I missed this the first time around.
Alternate headline: "Kentucky Supreme Court says 'May the 4th be with you'"
The 20 most convicting, but most important, statements you'll read today.
20 Quotes from The Explicit Gospel
These are all quotes taken from Matt Chandler's new book, The Explicit Gospel
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These are all quotes taken from Matt Chandler's new book, The Explicit Gospel
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What are they putting in the water in Indiana?
Tam over at View From the Porch has written several times about the IMPD and other law enforcement officers and their proclivity for LEWD1 activities.
Well, it turns out that it's not just limited to the IMPD. County coroners are now getting in on the act as well.
Maybe she thinks she can do a self-autopsy or something.
1Law Enforcing While Drunk
Well, it turns out that it's not just limited to the IMPD. County coroners are now getting in on the act as well.
Maybe she thinks she can do a self-autopsy or something.
1Law Enforcing While Drunk
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Another entry for the wish list
I'm a geek. I like Star Wars, and Lego. Especially Star Wars Lego.
Well, now it looks like I have another itch to scratch:
Yes, Virginia, it's a Firefly Serenity Lego playset. It's not an official project yet, it still has a ways to go to get that official blessing. That being said, the official Lego response is encouraging, and if this achieves enough support, I imagine it would see the light of day.
I would definitely have to think about getting one.
Well, now it looks like I have another itch to scratch:
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I would definitely have to think about getting one.
Lunchtime walkabout prayabout
As part of my weight loss and dieting efforts, I've added somewhat regular exercise to the mix. I'm trying to walk at least three times a week on my lunch break, and my current course clocks in around 2.25 miles.
Seeing as how Cincinnati is in the Ohio River valley, I get some wonderful hill work too, whether I want it or not. In fact, my route takes me straight down to the river, across one of the bridges to the Kentucky shore, whereupon I immediately turn around and retrace my path. It's easy to remember, convenient, and about a perfect distance for a quick 30 minute workout.
Late last week, a snippet of verse came to mind as I was in a quiet time. All I could remember was "fervent prayer of a righteous man". Looking it up, I found James 5:16:
So now my walks are more than just a physical exercise. I'm trying to make them a spiritual exercise as well. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to "pray without ceasing."
What do you do when you're taking a break, or vegging out, or engaged in some mind numbing drudgery? Do you crank up the music? Perhaps you turn on the TV to catch the latest news. Maybe, like me, you fire up your web browser and catch the latest blog posts or sports scores.
What if, instead, rejoiced always, prayed without ceasing and gave thanks in all circumstances instead? Imagine what could happen.
This Thursday is the National Day of Prayer, but we shouldn't need a specific call to action to do that which we are already called to do.
So, what will you be doing do your downtimes? I know what I'm going to try and do instead.
Seeing as how Cincinnati is in the Ohio River valley, I get some wonderful hill work too, whether I want it or not. In fact, my route takes me straight down to the river, across one of the bridges to the Kentucky shore, whereupon I immediately turn around and retrace my path. It's easy to remember, convenient, and about a perfect distance for a quick 30 minute workout.
Late last week, a snippet of verse came to mind as I was in a quiet time. All I could remember was "fervent prayer of a righteous man". Looking it up, I found James 5:16:
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.I realized I wasn't doing anything on these walks other than listening to my music and zoning out. So this week, I decided to change it up. I still put in my ear buds, but now I turn the music down low. It's just loud enough to cloak most of the sounds around me, but not loud enough that I can't hear myself think, or in this case, pray.
So now my walks are more than just a physical exercise. I'm trying to make them a spiritual exercise as well. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to "pray without ceasing."
What do you do when you're taking a break, or vegging out, or engaged in some mind numbing drudgery? Do you crank up the music? Perhaps you turn on the TV to catch the latest news. Maybe, like me, you fire up your web browser and catch the latest blog posts or sports scores.
What if, instead, rejoiced always, prayed without ceasing and gave thanks in all circumstances instead? Imagine what could happen.
This Thursday is the National Day of Prayer, but we shouldn't need a specific call to action to do that which we are already called to do.
So, what will you be doing do your downtimes? I know what I'm going to try and do instead.
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