For the scientists:
Just what was the Star of Bethlehem? Was it really a star? Was it the Halley Comet, or some nova? Was it a UFO of some sort? Anyone else besides the wise men from the East saw it?
For the middle-eastern historian:
Did the wise men record anything about their visit to Bethelhem when they return to the East?
The census: what data about Joseph and Mary was gathered?
For the theologists:
Why can't Herod himself find Jesus by following the star?
What is the significance of the wisemen? They don't appear anywhere else after Jesus' baby times.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
"Be Part of the Equation"
While walking in a department store, I saw some clothesline with the word "equation" on it. So I must take a look.
It says "Be Part of the Equation". Ok, but what equation is it? Ah, I found it, it is "1 > 0".
So it is a non-profit One is Greater Than None organization created by teenagers to help the needy in Africa.
It is great to have a heart for the needy!
But sorry, I'd like to point out that "1 > 0" is not an equation. It is an inequality. Equations have the equal sign (=) and both sides must be equal.
But "Be Part of the Inequality" sounds terrible on a T-shirt?
Besides this clothesline, there are plenty of merchandise that claims to help Africa by donating a certain amount... Although it is good thing, but doesn't fix the root of the problems.
Why are people genociding each other over there? Until there is a PEACE in there it is hard to help by donating small amounts... How do we give them fresh water and solve their food crisis and other problems? Until there is solution to those it is hard to help.
But some help is better than nothing.
It says "Be Part of the Equation". Ok, but what equation is it? Ah, I found it, it is "1 > 0".
So it is a non-profit One is Greater Than None organization created by teenagers to help the needy in Africa.
It is great to have a heart for the needy!
But sorry, I'd like to point out that "1 > 0" is not an equation. It is an inequality. Equations have the equal sign (=) and both sides must be equal.
But "Be Part of the Inequality" sounds terrible on a T-shirt?
Besides this clothesline, there are plenty of merchandise that claims to help Africa by donating a certain amount... Although it is good thing, but doesn't fix the root of the problems.
Why are people genociding each other over there? Until there is a PEACE in there it is hard to help by donating small amounts... How do we give them fresh water and solve their food crisis and other problems? Until there is solution to those it is hard to help.
But some help is better than nothing.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Shoes thrown at Bush!
This video is remarkable. It is such great symbolism at how popular is Bush and the war in Iraq.
I wish there will be interactive books in the future, much like little icons of sounds that children's books have. This shoe video will be a great addition to such interactive books.
Bush's reactions is amazingly fast!
I suppose this will be used as basis of video games, probably flash games on the internet. I am sure late night talk shows will play with this.
I wish there will be interactive books in the future, much like little icons of sounds that children's books have. This shoe video will be a great addition to such interactive books.
Bush's reactions is amazingly fast!
I suppose this will be used as basis of video games, probably flash games on the internet. I am sure late night talk shows will play with this.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Tribune and Bankruptcy
Chicago Tribune filed for bankruptcy. See this link on the Tribune itself. Perhaps it is painful to layout and print that story for the newspaper workers.
Will that be the last story that they publish? Not really. Bankruptcy doesn't mean it is no longer in business... I still see the newspaper on sale today.
I first learned about the word "bankrupt" when watching Wheel of Fortune as a kid. (Ok, why does this show last for SO LONG?! is another topic.) Contestants who get it gets a cartoon-style sound and the $ for the current round goes to 0. Now that's a visual demonstration of the word! The unfortunate contestants usually keep clapping to pretend to cheer for the next contestant.
Well in real life the meaning of bankruptcy is different...
Bankruptcy just protects itself from collectors collecting its debt... Ok, bankruptcy is a fairly complex concept, this howstuffworks page gives a good introduction.
The fact that Tribune goes bankrupt and other bad economy news say it is some tough times.
The newspaper industry is destined to decline! People get FREE newspapers, such as the Red Eye, from Tribune itself... who needs to pay $0.75? People get news from internet. Who needs bulky paper copy?
* * *
So the Auto industry bailout plan died in Senate. The Big 3 (or ONLY 3) may have to go bankrupt! Perhaps... let it be! Is there anyone in the country willing to BUY one of the failed business and make it work better? (Hire back the best workers of the failed Big 3) I suppose America can use a new, better run auto company.
Will that be the last story that they publish? Not really. Bankruptcy doesn't mean it is no longer in business... I still see the newspaper on sale today.
I first learned about the word "bankrupt" when watching Wheel of Fortune as a kid. (Ok, why does this show last for SO LONG?! is another topic.) Contestants who get it gets a cartoon-style sound and the $ for the current round goes to 0. Now that's a visual demonstration of the word! The unfortunate contestants usually keep clapping to pretend to cheer for the next contestant.
Well in real life the meaning of bankruptcy is different...
Bankruptcy just protects itself from collectors collecting its debt... Ok, bankruptcy is a fairly complex concept, this howstuffworks page gives a good introduction.
The fact that Tribune goes bankrupt and other bad economy news say it is some tough times.
The newspaper industry is destined to decline! People get FREE newspapers, such as the Red Eye, from Tribune itself... who needs to pay $0.75? People get news from internet. Who needs bulky paper copy?
* * *
So the Auto industry bailout plan died in Senate. The Big 3 (or ONLY 3) may have to go bankrupt! Perhaps... let it be! Is there anyone in the country willing to BUY one of the failed business and make it work better? (Hire back the best workers of the failed Big 3) I suppose America can use a new, better run auto company.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
"Sad Day for Illinois"
Politics in Illinois is once in spotlight again. The last time it was Obama: we have another president from Illinois since Lincoln! And he is of course the nation's first African-American president... Martin Lurther King's dream fulfilled.... etc.
Obama is currently a senator from Illinois, when he becomes president we need a replacement Illinois senator!
Ok, no special election needs to take place. The governor appoints one... and whoa! corruption has allegedly occured: the post would go to the highest bidder. He was arrested and released on bond, of course, denying wrong doing.
The previous governor Ryan is already in jail. Blagojevich is elected to clean up that mess. Chances are: Blagojevich may end up in jail too if proven guilty! How about in the same cell and call it the Governor's Mansion.
These politicans have lost Americans' trust. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says: "it is a sad day for Illinois."
Ok, is it a tip of iceberg? If everything that all the government officials do are revealed. Do you think there will be more corruptions all over?
Be aware, history lessons say corrption, economic depression and all that leads to revolts and revolutions.
Some people, including Obama, urge Blagojevich to resign. What I don't understand is this: how come no one talks impeachment? Well, governors from both Republician and Democrat parties are not so trustworthy, what's next for Illinois?
Obama is currently a senator from Illinois, when he becomes president we need a replacement Illinois senator!
Ok, no special election needs to take place. The governor appoints one... and whoa! corruption has allegedly occured: the post would go to the highest bidder. He was arrested and released on bond, of course, denying wrong doing.
The previous governor Ryan is already in jail. Blagojevich is elected to clean up that mess. Chances are: Blagojevich may end up in jail too if proven guilty! How about in the same cell and call it the Governor's Mansion.
These politicans have lost Americans' trust. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says: "it is a sad day for Illinois."
Ok, is it a tip of iceberg? If everything that all the government officials do are revealed. Do you think there will be more corruptions all over?
Be aware, history lessons say corrption, economic depression and all that leads to revolts and revolutions.
Some people, including Obama, urge Blagojevich to resign. What I don't understand is this: how come no one talks impeachment? Well, governors from both Republician and Democrat parties are not so trustworthy, what's next for Illinois?
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)