Category: Random
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Linkage: Distractions, unreal suits, and leadership
The distracted life – “Kevin….chill out. When it comes to listening, really listening….you can’t be demanding.” And I immediately thought, “Oh…good lesson #1. Listening requires patience. Chill Out Kevin. Wait on God.” WIRED on why Iron Man’s suit wouldn’t work in real life (or WIRED – ruining superhero movies since 1993) A Leader’s Legacy by…
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So these three theologians walk into a …
Seminary’s a weird place. You’re learning a lot about God. Some of it’s even useful and incredibly beneficial. But you also get stuck in this “other world” with terminology and ideas that can separate you from normal, everyday life. That’s why I love this joke a buddy sent me today. It’s the only seminary joke…
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Your greatest strengths are…
I was looking at some sample job interview questions online, and in the process found a list with “suggested answers”. I love that they tell you what you should say your greatest strength is …
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Worship leader wanted
I’m looking for a worship leader for an event in May. Here’s my dream list: female, piano-driven groove-like style, kind of a Sara Bareilles sound. If you know of anyone in the Pasadena area, let me know!
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Headphones, but no music
Odd, but true – I think I use my headphones on my laptop to generate white noise more often than to listen to actual music these days. I love music when I’m working out, cleaning the house, or doing non-brain-intensive activities, but as soon as I’m trying to think at all, any words mercilessly distract…
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Wednesday Distraction: Bright idea?
If you have $28 to spend on a light bulb, you absolutely need to get this one: More here.
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Wednesday Distraction: Bringing back the musical
I’ve noticed that the longer I’m in seminary, the less “deep” this blog gets. I’m not exactly sure what that means. If you miss depth and want to read about substantive dualism and nonreductive physicalism, let me know and I’ll send you a paper I wrote…
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Major LOST secret revealed for the first time here!
So we were watching a clip from the movie The Gospel of John in my preaching class, and you’ll never guess who showed up… DESMOND IS JESUS! Now LOST makes total sense. It all fits together…
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Another simple plot of real estate
Since I linked to a big house a while back, check out this place – 7 feet wide, 25 feet deep, built by the owner of one of a neighboring house years ago to keep people out of his alley. The NYT article is here.
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Bad inventions
I saw this infomercial on another blog. I just cannot believe this is real. Take a minute and watch it: Can you IMAGINE answering phones with that thing going? “It’s really working my abs!” But it must be real, here’s Ellen trying one out… Got any other nominations for the “I can’t believe this is…
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The Oscars vs. My Big Redneck Wedding
While most people are posting their reflections on the Oscars (you culturally savvy people, you!), I have to admit I didn’t see much of them. Maybe 10 minutes. Maybe. Grete and I were over at a friend’s place tonight for a more low-key small group meeting, and we turned on the Oscars. But before too…
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Get to the point!
We could talk about Steve Jobs’ communication style or the loyalty of Apple fans (or how I’m sure I’d accidentally forget about my MacBook Air and throw it away in an interoffice envelope), but instead let’s do this. I know some of you wanted to watch Steve’s keynote, but you didn’t have the time. Here…
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Yeah, why do they?
From a review of a flash drive on newegg.com. I hadn’t ever thought of it, but you know? They’re right…
Jon Sampson 