What's your security IQ?
BTY LifeHacker is extremely cool.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Book of the Month
How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas, David Bornstein
Some people take action, sustained over time, and change the way everyone thinks. We can learn a great deal from these people.
Some people take action, sustained over time, and change the way everyone thinks. We can learn a great deal from these people.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
More Joshua Neil
Meet the new family member.
Carol brought back 580 digital photos from the birth visit, consisting of 4 collections: Ben & Lori's, Trina's, Christy's, and Ray & Linda's. These are my very favorites.
Carol brought back 580 digital photos from the birth visit, consisting of 4 collections: Ben & Lori's, Trina's, Christy's, and Ray & Linda's. These are my very favorites.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Bringing Hope to Niger
Pray for the Danja Fistula Center
The Danja Health Center is a sister medical center two hours East of Galmi, just South of Maradi.
See more information on obstetric fistula here.
The Danja Health Center is a sister medical center two hours East of Galmi, just South of Maradi.
See more information on obstetric fistula here.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
"The Giant Pool of Money"
This American Life explains the housing crisis
Extremely informative and helpful in understanding a complex subject that impacts us all.
Extremely informative and helpful in understanding a complex subject that impacts us all.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
He's here!
I just got the call!
At 10:43 pm on October 27, 2008, Joshua Neil, son of Ben and Lori, entered the world!
Grandma says, "He's gorgeous!" which I take to mean splendidly magnificent.
He measures 7 pounds 13.6 ounces, 20 1/4" long.
Carol says Lori was fantastic. Everyone is doing fine, and very, very happy.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Study shows gap growing between rich and poor
Associated Press article reported in BusinessWeek:
A few quotes:
Economic inequality is growing in the world's richest countries, particularly in the United States, jeopardizing the American Dream of social mobility just as the world tilts toward recession...
The United States has the highest inequality and poverty rates in the OECD after Mexico and Turkey, and the gap has increased rapidly since 2000, the report said.
Rising inequality threatens social mobility -- children doing better than their parents, the poor improving their lot through hard work -- which is lower in countries like the U.S., Great Britain and Italy, where inequality is high, than countries with less inequality such as Denmark, Sweden and Australia, the report said.
"Greater income inequality stifles upward mobility between generations, making it harder for talented and hardworking people to get the rewards they deserve," [Oxford University economist Anthony Atkinson] said in a statement. "It polarizes societies, it divides regions within countries, and it carves up the world between rich and poor."
In the United States, the richest 10 percent earn an average of $93,000 -- the highest level in the OECD. The poorest 10 percent earn an average of $5,800 -- about 20 percent lower than the OECD average.
A few quotes:
Economic inequality is growing in the world's richest countries, particularly in the United States, jeopardizing the American Dream of social mobility just as the world tilts toward recession...
The United States has the highest inequality and poverty rates in the OECD after Mexico and Turkey, and the gap has increased rapidly since 2000, the report said.
Rising inequality threatens social mobility -- children doing better than their parents, the poor improving their lot through hard work -- which is lower in countries like the U.S., Great Britain and Italy, where inequality is high, than countries with less inequality such as Denmark, Sweden and Australia, the report said.
"Greater income inequality stifles upward mobility between generations, making it harder for talented and hardworking people to get the rewards they deserve," [Oxford University economist Anthony Atkinson] said in a statement. "It polarizes societies, it divides regions within countries, and it carves up the world between rich and poor."
In the United States, the richest 10 percent earn an average of $93,000 -- the highest level in the OECD. The poorest 10 percent earn an average of $5,800 -- about 20 percent lower than the OECD average.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Our Intercontinental Gang Reunited
On August 11, 2008
Sus & Jon, Lori & Ben & ?, Seth, Kezi & Vince, Gram & Gramp, Princess Kailey Alana, Abi & Jon, Princess Lara Brooks, Master Owen (the Only) John.
A wild rush of joy and gratitude rises up from within when I survey these dear faces. How did this happen?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
FactCheck.org
FactCheck.org: Sanity maintenance for the thoughful political observer in 2008
See also http://wire.factcheck.org/
and http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/
Dig out the hip boots; it's getting really deep.
See also http://wire.factcheck.org/
and http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/
Dig out the hip boots; it's getting really deep.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Who is the patriot?
Here's an article from the Chicago Tribune with some historical information and ideas on national service and patriotism that are worth considering.
Factor military duty into criticism
Factor military duty into criticism
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Evangelical Politics: Three Generations
This is a fascinating conversation between three Christian leaders on how faith and politics interect, both theologically and practically.
The Entire, Unedited Interview is well worth listening to.
Evangelical Politics on Speaking of Faith
The Entire, Unedited Interview is well worth listening to.
Evangelical Politics on Speaking of Faith
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Anne Lamott Interview
from the Washington Times: "I didn't mean to go to church. I went in because I didn't have any more good ideas, which I think is where spirituality really begins."
Monday, February 18, 2008
Kezi n Vince have stepped it up a big step
We are delighted!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Galmi: No Regrets
On Google Video at last. Galmi: No Regrets
We finally have some ready-for-prime-time footage from the July 2007 Galmi PR Team. Check it out! Let me know if you need the DVD version.
Update: as of March 6, sim.org has a link to it on their front page!
We finally have some ready-for-prime-time footage from the July 2007 Galmi PR Team. Check it out! Let me know if you need the DVD version.
Update: as of March 6, sim.org has a link to it on their front page!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Principles for Helpers
by Bob Lupton
It starts like this:
Hippocrates (460 – 377 B.C.), the father of modern medicine, recognized the power of the healing profession to effect great good as well as its potential to do much harm. The oath that he instituted, a pledge taken by doctors to this day, established ethical standards for physician conduct which included: patient confidentiality, referral for specialized treatment, sharing of medical knowledge, and valuing prevention above cure. The Hippocratic Oath requires that physicians be personal and caring, put the interests of patients first in medical decisions, strive always to preserve life and never play God by taking life. And above all, do no harm.
Read it all
It starts like this:
Hippocrates (460 – 377 B.C.), the father of modern medicine, recognized the power of the healing profession to effect great good as well as its potential to do much harm. The oath that he instituted, a pledge taken by doctors to this day, established ethical standards for physician conduct which included: patient confidentiality, referral for specialized treatment, sharing of medical knowledge, and valuing prevention above cure. The Hippocratic Oath requires that physicians be personal and caring, put the interests of patients first in medical decisions, strive always to preserve life and never play God by taking life. And above all, do no harm.
Read it all
Monday, January 21, 2008
TED Talks is Tops
TED Talks: My favorite site for 2008 so far.
"Hans Rosling reveals new insights on poverty" is extraordinary.
"Hans Rosling reveals new insights on poverty" is extraordinary.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
sputniks: A Fairytale Winter In Chicago
sputniks: A Fairytale Winter In Chicago
Son Jon Sputters nailed the breadth and richness of our Christmas/New Year family experience in this music video. The man has a gift. I keep wanting to watch it again.
sputniks: A Fairytale Winter In Chicago
Son Jon Sputters nailed the breadth and richness of our Christmas/New Year family experience in this music video. The man has a gift. I keep wanting to watch it again.
sputniks: A Fairytale Winter In Chicago
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Full Family Member
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