Monthly Archives: January 2010

Mystical Non-Career

Posted on January 31, 2010 by ehurst

I use the term “Christian Mysticism” to put a label on my commitment. It’s not what I am; only God really knows what I am, and He’s not telling. You can know only what part I play in your world, … Continue reading →

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Weep for America

Posted on January 30, 2010 by ehurst

Let’s review. Torture opens the pits of Hell; it serves as a demand the demons come and get involved. You can quibble all you like about what constitutes torture, but if the stuff was being done to you, you’d know … Continue reading →

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Winter Running

Posted on January 29, 2010 by ehurst

“Somebody somewhere is training in this stuff. Are we going to let them beat us?” Sure. Why not? Yesterday it rained, then the temperature dropped and it was freezing rain. Nice glaze on everything. Then it turned to sleet, leaving … Continue reading →

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The Stories Do Not Age Well

Posted on January 28, 2010 by ehurst

It’s getting old already. Several items grab my attention, but I’ve already addressed them extensively. Not that I expect anyone to pay attention to me — sometimes I don’t pay attention to me, either. 😉 While I wasn’t fully informed … Continue reading →

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Linux Failed Me

Posted on January 27, 2010 by ehurst

First off, you need to realize this is not an angry rant. I have loved Linux from the first experience, when I installed RedHat 5.0 on an old 486. Once I understood it, and some of the philosophy behind it, … Continue reading →

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National Chutzpah

Posted on January 25, 2010 by ehurst

This is not about a race or ethnic group. People still argue today what the term “Jew” should mean, and I’m not addressing that. If I were to discuss the term “American” it would hardly mean a race or ethnic … Continue reading →

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The Fiction of Control

Posted on January 24, 2010 by ehurst

There is a sense in which no man can be ruled who does not permit it. People in the aggregate prefer the results of letting governments take charge of things, and a host of cultural and contextual factors affect that, … Continue reading →

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Justified Target of Wrath: Wikipedia

Posted on January 22, 2010 by ehurst

It was a noble idea. Let everyone with an interest be allowed to add their knowledge regarding a topic, and the intelligence of the common man will shine through in creating an online encyclopedia. Let the differing opinions work out … Continue reading →

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Transcending the Law Covenants

Posted on January 21, 2010 by ehurst

If I teach the Laws of God (Noah and Moses inclusive) and don’t live by them, I’m a hypocrite. If I teach the Laws and tell you I obey them, it would probably sound arrogant. So I won’t tell you … Continue reading →

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Busted: NetBSD 5.01

Posted on January 20, 2010 by ehurst

No, there is nothing really wrong with the OS, but with me. I’m not the hobbyist any more. Back when I first dove into FreeBSD I was determined to get it. I bought a couple of books, bugged some people … Continue reading →

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