Friday, February 27, 2009
We covered my covetousness over the Calfskin ESV yesterday. Today I just want to point out that
this Bible edition is even more drool-worthy. If you have never handled or used a loose leaf bible before, you really have no idea what it means to have a real "note taker's" Bible. Wide margins are nice, I guess, but not hardly beefy enough to take real notes on a perpetual basis. You get one of these bad boys and a ream of acid-free, pre-drilled white 8.5x11 paper, and a set of accounting binders, and you have what I would call the top shelf of self-study Bible tools which does not require electricity.
When mine arrives, I'll do a series of blog posts on how to make your copious-note-taker's bible.
In more serious, real-faith news, my brother John sent me
this link, and he has requested prayer for this young lady from his church.
You people remember how to do that, right?
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
... a large-print ESV with 6 years of study notes in it, an ESV Study Bible for which I am lifting weights so I can carry it around, and now
I found this Bible, which Boomer in the Pew is giving away from free.
I want it. It's nice.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
I'm looking for someone who knows something about the history of law in the west, particularly law in the United States.
QUESTION: when, if ever, was adultery illegal in the US? If you have an answer, link me to relevant supporting data.
It's for a follow-up on the Gay marriage post I did at TeamPyro, and I could use some research help with that question. If you don't have links but do have appropriately-cited PDFs, e-mail me.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Charles Turk Honored by Cambridge Who’s Who for Excellence in Education Administration cent notes: that's my dadPHILADELPHIA, PA, February 5, 2009 -- Charles Turk, Retired Teacher, author and Priority Consultant with the College Board, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of education administration.
Mr. Turk has an unprecedented 41 years of professional experience in the education field. Prior to retiring from his teaching post, he specialized in teaching students in grades nine through 12. He proudly served as chairman of the English department at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, New York and was honored with the Teacher of the Year Award. Additionally, he was included in Who is Who Among America’s Teachers in 1996, 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2007. Mr. Turk was named as a keynote speaker from the Middle States branch of the College Board on teaching Advanced Placement English at the AP Conference in the summer of 2009. Mr. Turk came to the United states in 1957 with a third grader’s education.
Currently serving as a priority consultant with the College Board, Mr. Turk is responsible for developing curriculum and syllabi for high schools in the New York City school system. He notes that he became involved in his profession due to an innate desire to educate others and considers mentoring for the College Board to be the most rewarding aspect of his career.
A published author, Mr. Turk wrote his autobiography Mt Father’s Words in 1997. The book details his struggles to keep clear of Bolshevik brainwashing while forced to serve in the interior branch of the communist Rakosi regime. A Member of the State Evaluation Committee, Mr. Turk received his Master’s Degree from Canisius College and his Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He is presently working on two books which he aspires to have published in the future.
For what it's worth, he is also the guy who taught me critical reading and critical writing, so if you are looking for someone to blame ...
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Alert reader Curtis Sheidler sent me
this link to Artic Ice levels and the way NSIDC measures it. Turns out their reading this year were off by about 193,000 square miles.
Just for reference, You can look at
this chart here and create your own punchline for the size of this error. For example, the error is along the lines of suddenly claiming that the United States is now missing OH, WV, PA, NJ and NY.
Like this:
I would call that a material error in data. Ridiculous.
BTW, I know this blog has sort of digressed from its actual life's blood of preaching the Gospel and thinking about the limits of orthodoxy. You faithful readers are to blame for enjoying the global warming stuff so much.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Global warming "scientists"
admit that they were wrong. Unfortunately, it's not because it was colder this winter than any of the last 10.
UPDATED:
Moonwalker denies holocaust, or at least the moral equivalent.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
It's a 1-hour video.
"Silencing Christians".
HT: Kevin D. Johnson via Facebook
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Oh brother -- after Justin Taylor's week of riling up the masses over the brave new world of eBooks,
apparently it turns out that the Kindle 2 violates a pretty serious piece of copyright law.
Suddenly an eBook is going to have to cost as much as a book plus the audiobook, which is a huge boon to the author and a huge fork in the eye to the consumer.
As a budding author myself, I say, "lay it on, baby!" As a fan of technology and gadgets, and a covetous man at heart, I say, "kill all the lawyers -- especially the ones who are doing this."
I'm going to lock myself in a room alone and battle it out until only one opinion remains.
Because Phil Perkins is claiming I "don't want to debate", and there's no sense posting to his meta as he will pick and choose what he will allow to show up there, here's all the e-mails he and I have traded on this subject since he emerged from silence. The point, for those who need a point here and can't receive this in the humorous light it comes wrapped in, is to avoid any misunderstandings regarding what Phil & I have discussed so far -- becuase I think Phil has misunderstood it pretty significantly, and it would behoove his wifre, his elders, or his parole officer to talk to him about his interpretation of the facts.
Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 3:40 PM
FROM: Phil Perkins
To: Frank Turk
Cc: Jim Largent
Frank, How are you? Sorry for the delay. Very busy. We ought to get that debate going. I accept your terms last stated. My thesis is three-part. 1. Frank Turk was wrong to defend so-called gender neutral translations. 2. Frank Turk knew better when he did so. 3. Frank Turk's deception about the issue was probably because he and others don't wish to practice the doctrine of biblical separation as given in the New Testament. I might tweak that a bit, but that's pretty much the sense. We ought to get started next week or the week following. I think it ought to be open ended, ending only when one fails to respond. Once that happens the last to write gets one more response. I'll post soon. Sincerely, Phil Perkins.
Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 8:02 PM
FROM: Frank Turk
To: Phil Perkins
Cc: Frank Turk , Jim Largent
Pick one thesis. Three is too many.
Sent from my iPod
Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 8:53 PM
FROM: Frank Turk
To: Phil Perkins
Cc: Jim Largent
Also, open-ended is not a debate: it's a feud. I have no intention of spending the rest of my life responding to you in order to prevent you from having the last word so that you can't declare yourself the victor.
My offer to you was to have an exchange in D-blog format up to 10 questions -- even if you sent up your own blog and got your own moderator to referee. You can even have the opening statement and the last word.
One thesis, 10 questions each, 10 answers each. Word limits to answers and questions. That's a debate rather than mere bickering.
-- Grace and Peace to you,
~Frank
Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 10:24 AM
FROM: Phil Perkins
To: Frank Turk
Frank, Okay, here's my thesis: Frank Turk wrongly defended the practice of so-called gender-neutral translation while knowing better, probably becaue he doens't want to practice biblical holiness. The offer you mentioned wasn't your last one. I can produce quotes. Again if you want out, just be honest and say that. I'll announce that if it's the case. It's been a long time. Phil Perkins.
Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 10:56 AM
FROM: Frank Turk
To: Phil Perkins
Jim:
No open-ended exchanges. Q&A format, word limits -- you can choose the # of questions and the word limits. That's how I always engage with people, and for you to ask for an open-ended exchange demonstrates only two things: [1] you think having the last word makes you right, and [2] you think wanting structure in the exchange is cowardice. My opinion is that you can have the first and last word, and the reader can decide from a structured exchange that follows a clear method of give and take who has the better grasp of the facts and the stronger conclusion.
As for any "announcements" you want to make, publish this e-mail chain as the substance of what we're talking about. Of all the people on the internet today, Phil, who are even semi-reputable, you have picked the one person who is well known for taking all comers in structured debate.
I welcome debating your factually-challenged thesis with your choice of moderator and your choice of debate forum; I will publish every word of the exchange at my Debate Blog so someone other than your wife and your parole officer will read it. You deserve every minute of your grab for attention, and I plan on giving it to you when we have resolved these preliminaries.
Not if: when. It's not any kind of debate if there's no structure for the readers to follow.
