KFC is yummy, I can not think of another thing that the state of Kentucky has contributed to for the betterment of mankind. The Colonel surely had a place set aside for him at the pearly gates.
Can you tell I am on lunch?
KFC is the only thing Kentucky has contributed for the betterment of mankind?
But, what about Maker's Mark?
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While we're talking about it, what is this "godless" thing you're talking about. I must have missed something earlier.Godless is a book written by Dan Barker, a former evangelist preacher who has become an atheist radio show host on the Air America I think it is. Its the story of his "unconversion"... its different.So now he's an evangelical atheist? I'll have to check it out.
By the way...
If "its" is possesive,
it's only i t s,
but if "it's" is a contraction,
it's i t ' s.
Jesus, now I know how a biblical author feels today... </tongue in cheek>
I assume he's not human. (?) Otherwise, what is that kid being fed? Triplets?Hello to all...
Just got back from Atlantis where I worked with some friends on making Anima: Beyond Fantasy characters.
My character, Gage, is a 13 year old, seven foot tall, 300 pound, mute that beats people with a double katana.
...and good night to all.
He is human.
In the game, your size is dependent upon the sum of your constitution and strength. In this case he has a 10 strength and 10 constitution (with 10 being the normal human maximum, 11 being an exception allowed in specific circumstances...he has an 11 dexterity: superhuman in that regard) which gives him a 20 size. The size range for 20 is height from 6'-6" to 7'-9" and weight from 245 lb to 705 lb.
So, I chose a height and weight in the middle and thought it would be really funny for people to get tossed around and beaten silly by this giant ox who takes off his great helm, allowing everyone to discover he is just a very young kid.
This system has advantages and disadvantages and I chose mute as a disadvantage because I thought it might be kind of fun to play that way in an ongoing campaign with a heavy dose of roleplaying as opposed to roll playing.
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LOL, both! It's just meant to be a joke though.
I loves me some StrongBad though. MR gets a +2 for the Homestar reference.
With the book -- I do like to look at other viewpoints. I find that it helps me figure out exactly what I believe.
With SB reference -- you're typically pretty good with grammar. And I figured that you could handle it. Of course it is one of my biggest pet peeves -- I just have to force myself to put the teaching hat down and let it go. But it doesn't mean I can't make a jab every now and then. We all make mistakes. I caught Sebastian in a few and then turned right around and spelled "grammer" wrong.
And I love that Strong Bad song.
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LOL, both! It's just meant to be a joke though.
I loves me some StrongBad though. MR gets a +2 for the Homestar reference.
With the book -- I do like to look at other viewpoints. I find that it helps me figure out exactly what I believe.
With SB reference -- you're typically pretty good with grammar. And I figured that you could handle it. Of course it is one of my biggest pet peeves -- I just have to force myself to put the teaching hat down and let it go. But it doesn't mean I can't make a jab every now and then. We all make mistakes. I caught Sebastian in a few and then turned right around and spelled "grammer" wrong.
And I love that Strong Bad song.
We all make typos... but we blame them on the keyboard manufacturers! ;)
I think a lot of people have groups of common grammatical mistakes they make. I've heard Urizen often mistakenly uses strait when he means straight, for example. Just kidding guys!
:p
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Of course it is one of my biggest pet peeves -- I just have to force myself to put the teaching hat down and let it go. But it doesn't mean I can't make a jab every now and then.
Like this post.
There are times when it's difficult to figure out if YD is serious or not or how much, etc. But VP's post was talking about higher IQ of all things when he used only one apostrophe correctly, doesn't know the difference between your/you're and its/it's and some of the sentences were difficult to even comprehend. I made my "save" then -- I guess maybe I just postponed it until now.
LOL, both! It's just meant to be a joke though.
I loves me some StrongBad though. MR gets a +2 for the Homestar reference.
With the book -- I do like to look at other viewpoints. I find that it helps me figure out exactly what I believe.
With SB reference -- you're typically pretty good with grammar. And I figured that you could handle it. Of course it is one of my biggest pet peeves -- I just have to force myself to put the teaching hat down and let it go. But it doesn't mean I can't make a jab every now and then. We all make mistakes. I caught Sebastian in a few and then turned right around and spelled "grammer" wrong.
And I love that Strong Bad song.
We all make typos... but we blame them on the keyboard manufacturers! ;)
I think a lot of people have groups of common grammatical mistakes they make. I've heard Urizen often mistakenly uses strait when he means straight, for example. Just kidding guys!
:p
I find myself often making mistakes despite knowing the difference between the correct and incorrect way. I think that it has a lot to do with the fact that I often type sentences while simultaneously composing them by "speaking" them in my head. I tend to type the simplest form (closest to the sound) when I do that: omit apostrophes, use "your" instead of "you're", "to" instead of "two" and "too", and a few other words where although I know what I typed is not what I wanted to say but I also know that I pronounce the correct word as the incorrect word is supposed to be pronounced.
Of course it is one of my biggest pet peeves -- I just have to force myself to put the teaching hat down and let it go. But it doesn't mean I can't make a jab every now and then.Like this post.
And I thought I overused commas.
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Of course it is one of my biggest pet peeves -- I just have to force myself to put the teaching hat down and let it go. But it doesn't mean I can't make a jab every now and then.Like this post.
There are times when it's difficult to figure out if YD is serious or not or how much, etc. But VP's post was talking about higher IQ of all things when he used only one apostrophe correctly, doesn't know the difference between your/you're and its/it's and some of the sentences were difficult to even comprehend. I made my "save" then -- I guess maybe I just postponed it until now.
A lot of people use commas whenever they would take a breath during their writing of said paragraph. Phono-grammar versus docu-grammar.
Commas are a huge source of contention in the language community. I believe James Thurber and his editor nearly came to blows over their use.
And I find "godless" (the book) to be glib and shallow. I have no problem with either reason or religion, but to say that one precludes the other is ridiculous. The author's contention that he is an atheist because he values reason reeks. There are several religious traditions with strong dedication to reason, rationality, science, and faith. And to say that rationalists are necessarily faithless is equally ridiculous. Many scientists find their exploration of the natural world reinforces their faith. Science and faith are not mutually exclusive. [/rant]
Commas are a huge source of contention in the language community. I believe James Thurber and his editor nearly came to blows over their use.
And I find "godless" (the book) to be glib and shallow. I have no problem with either reason or religion, but to say that one precludes the other is ridiculous. The author's contention that he is an atheist because he values reason reeks. There are several religious traditions with strong dedication to reason, rationality, science, and faith. And to say that rationalists are necessarily faithless is equally ridiculous. Many scientists find their exploration of the natural world reinforces their faith. Science and faith are not mutually exclusive. [/rant]
It's just because he came from an anti-intellectual religious tradition and discovered his intellect one day. If he'd have been raised in an intellectual religious tradition, he wouldn't have had his crisis.
PS If you don't use the Oxford Comma, you hate God and you made the baby Jesus cry.
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It's just because he came from an anti-intellectual religious tradition and discovered his intellect one day. If he'd have been raised in an intellectual religious tradition, he wouldn't have had his crisis.Commas are a huge source of contention in the language community. I believe James Thurber and his editor nearly came to blows over their use.
And I find "godless" (the book) to be glib and shallow. I have no problem with either reason or religion, but to say that one precludes the other is ridiculous. The author's contention that he is an atheist because he values reason reeks. There are several religious traditions with strong dedication to reason, rationality, science, and faith. And to say that rationalists are necessarily faithless is equally ridiculous. Many scientists find their exploration of the natural world reinforces their faith. Science and faith are not mutually exclusive. [/rant]
Have you read his book Mairkurion? If you haven't I bet you'd find it pretty interesting. It is one of those books that as you're reading you cannot help but think that he's not telling you the whole story. Whether its a willing ommission or not, it has so far left me pondering about him. I'll try to finish it soon, but there is much else to be done before that'll happen.
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Have you read his book Mairkurion? If you haven't I bet you'd find it pretty interesting. It is one of those books that as you're reading you cannot help but think that he's not telling you the whole story. Whether its a willing ommission or not, it has so far left me pondering about him. I'll try to finish it soon, but there is much else to be done before that'll happen.It's just because he came from an anti-intellectual religious tradition and discovered his intellect one day. If he'd have been raised in an intellectual religious tradition, he wouldn't have had his crisis.Commas are a huge source of contention in the language community. I believe James Thurber and his editor nearly came to blows over their use.
And I find "godless" (the book) to be glib and shallow. I have no problem with either reason or religion, but to say that one precludes the other is ridiculous. The author's contention that he is an atheist because he values reason reeks. There are several religious traditions with strong dedication to reason, rationality, science, and faith. And to say that rationalists are necessarily faithless is equally ridiculous. Many scientists find their exploration of the natural world reinforces their faith. Science and faith are not mutually exclusive. [/rant]
I skimmed it and I found it quite ............ Wanting.
It's just because he came from an anti-intellectual religious tradition and discovered his intellect one day. If he'd have been raised in an intellectual religious tradition, he wouldn't have had his crisis.Commas are a huge source of contention in the language community. I believe James Thurber and his editor nearly came to blows over their use.
And I find "godless" (the book) to be glib and shallow. I have no problem with either reason or religion, but to say that one precludes the other is ridiculous. The author's contention that he is an atheist because he values reason reeks. There are several religious traditions with strong dedication to reason, rationality, science, and faith. And to say that rationalists are necessarily faithless is equally ridiculous. Many scientists find their exploration of the natural world reinforces their faith. Science and faith are not mutually exclusive. [/rant]
I thought of this, but was afraid to say that the evangelical sects are anti-intellectual. Thanks for doing it for me! As far as I can tell, the author worships only himself.
Since we're loosely talking about religion here...
Anyone here read Good Omens? Are they ever going to make that into a movie?
I picked up the book at HPB a month ago ... will get to it someday. =)
Have you read his book Mairkurion? If you haven't I bet you'd find it pretty interesting. It is one of those books that as you're reading you cannot help but think that he's not telling you the whole story. Whether its a willing ommission or not, it has so far left me pondering about him. I'll try to finish it soon, but there is much else to be done before that'll happen.
Not at all... I was just opening my big mouth and banking on the fact that I know the type.
Good Omens is a great book! I so wish it was made into a movie. But then again I am a big Gaiman fan.Since we're loosely talking about religion here...
Anyone here read Good Omens? Are they ever going to make that into a movie?
Love that Gaiman. Still haven't gotten to Good Omens.
Have you read his book Mairkurion? If you haven't I bet you'd find it pretty interesting. It is one of those books that as you're reading you cannot help but think that he's not telling you the whole story. Whether its a willing ommission or not, it has so far left me pondering about him. I'll try to finish it soon, but there is much else to be done before that'll happen.Not at all... I was just opening my big mouth and banking on the fact that I know the type.
You are dead on.
I picked up the book at HPB a month ago ... will get to it someday. =)Since we're loosely talking about religion here...
Anyone here read Good Omens? Are they ever going to make that into a movie?
Do you need an invitation to that FB bookshelf app?
as far as reason and belief go. I am a fan of the [yrl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Templeton_Prize] Templeton Prize [/url] which goes to show many people do not feel that we have to ignore one part of humanity to embrace the other.
Templeton prize is great. So are the Gifford Lectures.
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I picked up the book at HPB a month ago ... will get to it someday. =)Since we're loosely talking about religion here...
Anyone here read Good Omens? Are they ever going to make that into a movie?
"Someday" should be sooner rather than later. Terry Pratchett and Gaiman -- how can you go wrong with that?
My advisor just got an August to May fellow$hip to go to Notre Dame and stay, he just has to show up for Friday morning colloquies. First Harvard, now Notre Dame. The man is a leprechaun.
That is something I never tried. I think I'll skip it.
And now for something completely different...
Tartan festival tonight! I plan to stroll the riverfront with my sweetie, check out all the dudes in kilts, munch on charred cow on a stick, listen to music, browse the overpriced faux-Celtic merchandise, and avoid buying shortbread because I can make better. It's 65 and sunny here, perfect for a spring evening on the river! Woo-hoo!
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A few minor changes and it describes my evening.
Tartan festival tonight! I plan to stroll the riverfront with my sweetie, avoid making eye contact with all the dudes in kilts, munch on charred cow on a stick, listen to music, browse the overpriced faux-Celtic merchandise, and avoid buying shortbread because Treppa can make better. It's 65 and sunny here, perfect for a spring evening on the river! Woo-hoo!
A few minor changes and it describes my evening.
Tartan festival tonight! I plan to stroll the riverfront with my sweetie, avoid making eye contact with all the dudes in kilts, munch on charred cow on a stick, listen to music, browse the overpriced faux-Celtic merchandise, and avoid buying shortbread because Treppa can make better. It's 65 and sunny here, perfect for a spring evening on the river! Woo-hoo!
What a koinkidink! If I buy you a kilt, will you wear it?
What a koinkidink! If I buy you a kilt, will you wear it?
Hey, we don't want to hear about your foreplay. ;)
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... avoid making eye contact with all the dudes in kilts, ...
Reminds me...
We went to the Ren Fair with some really good friends of ours. One of my best friends is gay. (Have to preface that...) We're walking along and I hear him tell me "Check out that guy's @ss!". I give him this really weird look since (I thought) he knows me. After we're a little ways away he's still wondering why I didn't look at the guy and am still giving him looks. Turns out he said "ax".
I'm sorry, but classy Celts of today always have boxers on underneath. I REALLY want a Scott tartan.
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I'm sorry, but classy Celts of today always have boxers on underneath. I REALLY want a Scott tartan.
Come down to main street St. Charles... we got a place right down the street that makes tartan and period clothes.
@Moff Rimmer
Ha, yeah its always funny when that happens. Its odd being the straight guy in a group of gals and gay friends... of course they give you odd looks when you see an attractive gal, so it swings both ways so to speak. :P
I took a nap. Now I'm wired.
I picked up the book at HPB a month ago ... will get to it someday. =)Do you need an invitation to that FB bookshelf app?
I haven't actually gone there to retrieve it yet...saw it mentioned in a magazine I picked up off the newsstands. I'll let you know if/when I get it in the next several days. I'm in the procrastination stage at the moment. Paranoia sets in when I install it. :P
"Someday" should be sooner rather than later. Terry Pratchett and Gaiman -- how can you go wrong with that?I picked up the book at HPB a month ago ... will get to it someday. =)Since we're loosely talking about religion here...
Anyone here read Good Omens? Are they ever going to make that into a movie?
I have never read either of their works ... and I usually read a lot more 'non-fiction' than I do fiction ... so it takes me some time to get around to novel reading. Hence, it's on the to-read-someday list. =)
I haven't actually gone there to retrieve it yet...saw it mentioned in a magazine I picked up off the newsstands. I'll let you know if/when I get it in the next several days. I'm in the procrastination stage at the moment. Paranoia sets in when I install it. :PI picked up the book at HPB a month ago ... will get to it someday. =)Do you need an invitation to that FB bookshelf app?
Visual bookshelf?