Monthly Archives: January 2017

Keeping it Real

Posted on January 7, 2017 by ehurst

I’m hoping I can draw a rather complete image for you in terms of moral implications. It’s too easy to be drawn off course by propaganda. Let me recall to your mind The Cult. Let’s remind ourselves that it’s a … Continue reading →

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Down Time Today

Posted on January 6, 2017 by ehurst

Okies don’t do snow. That is, just a little bit of snow can bring everything to a halt because there is precious little infrastructure designed with snow in mind, not a lot of resources for dealing with snow once it … Continue reading →

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Cut-off Warning

Posted on January 5, 2017 by ehurst

I find quite plausible this story projecting Internet disruptions. Indeed, the linked article is merely one of the easiest to read, as the warnings are all over the tech sites I read. The problem is that consumers have a bunch … Continue reading →

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Stop Being Nice

Posted on January 4, 2017 by ehurst

Some years ago I walked into the local Sam’s Club warehouse store and was confronted by rolling racks filled with heavy winter parkas. Digging through this display, I found one that fit, a big old puffy down-filled thing and the … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Yesterday’s Hills

Posted on January 3, 2017 by ehurst

Last night the cold front moved into our area; this morning it was high winds from the north, mist and drizzle and it felt cold. No ride today, but yesterday I had a beautiful workout in the northern hills. It … Continue reading →

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Befuddling AI

Posted on January 2, 2017 by ehurst

Anything that humans design by their intellect and talents cannot possibly rise above that level. It will never be more than what is theoretically possible for humans. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be quicker and more precise, certainly more consistent, but … Continue reading →

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Not Really

Posted on January 1, 2017 by ehurst

If we were paying more attention to God’s revelation, we would know better than to choose some random spot on a calendar created by mathematicians for our “New Years’ Day.” If we imagine that winter is the time, then it … Continue reading →

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