Meeting in Canterbury at the beginning of Lent 2010, the first meeting of the Steering Group of TEAC2, established by ACC 14 in Jamaica in May 2009, has been nourished and undergirded by the Scripture-soaked worship of this Cathedral in which we have been privileged to share. […]
Faithful Reader reviews ANKoCy here. Mike Clawson's last installment of our interview is available here. I'll reply to a follow-up question about Plato and Aristotle after the jump. The Jazztheologian offers an interview about the book here, and here. Bishop Alan Wilson from England reviews the book here. Nic Paton from South Africa focuses on the […]
I recently became re-addicted to Tab, the first popular diet cola drink. Did you know they even still made Tab? Made by Coke, Diet Coke has pretty much blown it out of the fizzy, brown, too-sweet water since it was introduced in 1982, but Tab still has a hardcore fanbase that keeps it in production. (Less than 1 percent of all soda sold today is Tab.) Tweet […]
Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsNow that the freeze that grips New England is easing up, the region's becoming dirty, sticky and sweet. "Mud and maple season" is upon us says the New England Inn and Resorts Association, and its members are offering some delectable deals to lure you up to its small corner of […]
As mobile gaming takes off, developers will need in-depth analysis to determine consumer behavior with their games and adjust their games accordingly. Motally, which provides user-action tracking services for the mobile web and apps, is expanding its product base today offering a targeted analytics service aimed towards mobile games on the iPhone, Android an […]
I handle a lot of mice in this job (right now I'm using the Mionix Naos 5000) and I have to say that if a mouse were, like the Magic Mouse, shaped completely wrong for human hands, I would throw it away and never speak of it again. Others, while perhaps more crafty, are far less principled, and will go so far as to fabricate a silicone crutch to rest th […]
The Round of the Saintly Sixteen begins with a smackdown of saintly contrasts: Aelred (who advanced against Anskar)vs. John the Baptist (who defeated Martin of Tours). Clean shaven vs. wild beard matted with locusts and wild honey. English monk vs. Biblical ascetic. Click for the full tournament bracket: Lent Madness 2010 In his writing on Spiritual Friendsh […]
If I were a spit takin' man, I'd do a spit take right now. Motorola, stalwart of freedom, will work with Chinese carriers to add Bing to Chinese Android-based phones, ousting Google Search and Maps from the scene. Now this isn't meanness on Motorola's part although Reuters notes that this move could have something to do with that whole Gr […]
Filed under: Asia, North America, Oceania, Japan, Russian Federation, Thailand, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Belize, Canada, United States, Australia, BrazilOnce upon a time, the world's food capitals were a mere few well-known locales like Paris, New York, and Bangkok. All the action (and the eyes, and the forks) were focused there. Recently, […]
A new patent application from Apple describes an exercise motivation feature that presents a "virtual competitor," providing an "interactive and engaging experience" for fitness enthusiasts. […]
The Core i7-980X-equipped Maingear Shift gaming desktop combines blazing benchmark scores with a design that intelligently manages the copious heat that gaming desktops generate. […]
Photo: John Perivolaris / DrJohn2005 Recently out of Virginia's public school system, youngster James Stephenson writes in to say that being a kid sucks. So what's new? A gauntlet of cameras, invasive searches and authoritarian security theatrics that don't make schools feel safer—but do tempt administrators into privacy abuses such as Lower M […]
If you have a good amount of LEGO is differing colors, I imagine you can do something pretty spectacular with these step by step instructions for building a Light Cycle out of LEGO. The Intruction were posted by twitter user -2×4- who has many other amazing LEGO creations that are worth checking out. How to Build a TRON Light Cycle out of LEGO [@] Flickr Twe […]
There may be slightly better sounding or feature-rich PA systems in this price range, but nothing comes close to the outstanding portability of Fender’s Passport. It’s barely 30 pounds, and when it’s packed up and put together in its slick integral case no moving or delicate parts are exposed to scraping or damage. And since the case tapers at each end, it’s […]
Everyone from Malcolm McLaren to Paul Simon heard something in South Africa's Boyoyo Boys that they wanted to appropriate. Their '80s records are lively and surprising, both original and emblematic of their time. You can hear where whole chunks of popular American music, from Graceland to Vampire Weekend, were born and raised. After listening to […]
Things have been heating up lately. More on this in a few days. For now, thanks to VP Biden for speaking out against expanding settlements. Much more action is needed. […]
Analog TV was shut off in Barcelona yesterday, so today seems a perfect time to mention the new miniature Elgato’s EyeTV Hybrid. The USB-stick is essentially a shrunken-down version of the old Hybrid, and will let you tune into both analog and digital TV channels. We reviewed the original Hybrid almost exactly a year ago. It plugs into your computer and pair […]
The case of Colleen R. LaRose – also known as “Jihad Jane” and “Fatima Rose” – raises troubling questions about the ability of Al Qaeda to attract US-born women to terrorism.... US counterterrorism officials long have been concerned about the possibility of Islamic radicalization of US natives. But generally speaking, they have focused on potential terrorist […]
Google has added an iPad-friendly version of its RSS aggregator, called Google Reader Play. According to the Official Google Reader Blog, the new full-screen slide-show is for people who “aren’t interested in taking the time to get Reader set up”. It is also perfect for viewing on tablet PCs, including the upcoming iPad. Navigate to the new page (part of Goo […]