Josh's Weblinks

The Milgram Experiment

2010-09-15T21:33:00.001-05:00

Social experiments help us understand human behavior. This one, from the early 1960s, was designed to understand authoritarian command and obedience in situations of moral conflict, particularly Nazi war crimes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experiment

China populating Africa: It's a two way partnership

2010-03-17T14:07:00.000-05:00

Sir Francis Galton, pioneer of eugenics, the theory that Hitler embraced in his thoughts of a supreme German race, wrote in 1873, that China should send people to populate Africa. While the idea didn’t get immediate traction, 750,000 Chinese settled in Africa in 10 years. A strong presence has been developed and an infrastructure is being established.

It seems that this was a very strategic move on China’s part because mutual supply and demand now exist between the two and a strong business connection has been developed, in the face of significant international displeasure. China needs resources and Africa needs someone with which to trade, but that doesn’t mean that everyone is happy.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1036105/How-Chinas-taking-Africa-West-VERY-worried.html

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2010-03-03T07:33:00.002-06:00

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The Data Deluge

2010-02-26T13:30:00.001-06:00

This is an article by The Economist that describes the incredible increase in data that we're experiencing in the 21st century. I think we'll be faced with some big issues and opportunities in the future. Actually the opportunities are right now. I wish I could figure out what they are.

Sawyer® Complete 4L Water Purifier System

2009-08-11T20:05:00.004-05:00

http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer®-Complete-Water-Purifier-System/dp/B001CA9PQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=A3B0A59B9NMAX8&s=generic&qid=1250039183&sr=1-1

http://www.deeperroots.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_67/products_id/687?osCsid=f4dd3500bfc0ae1c67672efa89a112eb

Will your Grandkids be Christians? Barna Update

2009-03-12T12:12:00.002-05:00

Excerpts from http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/12-faithspirituality/252-barna-survey-examines-changes-in-worldview-among-christians-over-the-past-13-years

"...The research data showed that one pattern emerged loud and clear: young adults rarely possess a biblical worldview. The current study found that less than one-half of one percent of adults in the Mosaic generation – i.e., those aged 18 to 23 – have a biblical worldview, compared to about one out of every nine older adults."

"George Barna, who has directed this tracking research since the early Nineties, pointed out, “There are a several troubling patterns to take notice. First, although most Americans consider themselves to be Christian and say they know the content of the Bible, less than one out of ten Americans demonstrate such knowledge through their actions. Second, the generational pattern suggests that parents are not focused on guiding their children to have a biblical worldview. One of the challenges for parents, though, is that you cannot give what you do not have, and most parents do not possess such a perspective on life. That raises a third challenge, which relates to the job that Christian churches, schools and parachurch ministries are doing in Christian education. Finally, even though a central element of being a Christian is to embrace basic biblical principles and incorporate them into one’s worldview, there has been no change in the percentage of adults or even born again adults in the past 13 years regarding the possession of a biblical worldview.”
To find out which Christian teachings are most helpful in developing a biblical worldview, read Think Like Jesus. For more information, click here.
Barna concluded by noting that the lack of movement in the worldview status of adults reflects the fact that children are not provided with the basic ability to think in ways that correspond to foundational biblical teachings. He noted that Christian families, Christian schools, and Christian churches would be wise to invest more effort and tangible resources into helping young people understand and adopt the core ideas of Christianity, and to reinforce those concepts through their own lives. His pointed out that without such an investment, the current generational patterns indicate that the future Christian Church is likely to be one that has even less of a connection to biblical principles than is evident today."

Learning resources and free online classes

2009-01-30T18:10:00.002-06:00

Recently I've been studying to test out of some of the general education courses in my degree. Along the way I've found some great resources to peruse or maybe for use in homeschooling.

The Man Who Lost His Body

2009-01-09T14:54:00.001-06:00

25 years ago, Ian Waterman caught a virus that destroyed half his nervous system. He was left like a rag doll, with no sense of touch below the neck and no idea of where his limbs were unless he could see them. The doctors told him that he would never walk, feed himself or dress himself again. Yet, against all the odds, he has made an apparently miraculous recovery. How has he managed it? What does his story reveal about the extraordinary capacities of the human brain?

Watch The Man Who Lost His Body [Part 1] in How to Videos, Entertainment Videos, and Travel Videos | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Gyroball

2008-11-29T17:35:00.001-06:00

http://www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=34651

Brain to Machine Interface

2008-11-29T13:17:00.002-06:00

KRON - Bionic Hand

Surveillance of Skype Messages Found in China

2008-11-29T12:56:00.003-06:00

"A group of Canadian human-rights activists and computer security researchers has discovered a huge surveillance system in China that monitors and archives certain Internet text conversations that include politically charged words..."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/02/technology/internet/02skype.html?_r=1&pagew

Skateboarder Extraordinaire

2008-11-22T17:35:00.005-06:00

Okay, I guess I've always been amazed by these sorts things. Incredible coordination and skill.

http://www.shredordie.com/videos/8c452408ad/rodney-mullen-almost-round-3-from-goin-skating
http://www.shredordie.com/videos/d4376f0675/mikemo-fully-flared-from-goin-skating

Brain implant allows mute man to speak

2008-11-22T16:24:00.003-06:00

http://www.nature.com/news/2008/081121/full/news.2008.1247.html?s=news_rss

The Modesty Survey

2008-09-10T20:59:00.002-05:00

Fireproof Trailer

2008-09-07T02:46:00.003-05:00

If you liked Flywheel and Facing the Giants you'll probably like Fireproof!

Prayer/Missions story - Jack Popjes

2008-09-07T01:07:00.002-05:00

...We were dumfounded when we realized he started praying for the Canela of Brazil, when our parents were still teenagers!
http://www.thewordman.ca/look/look207.html

TwinCitiesFreeMarket.org

2008-08-17T01:35:00.002-05:00

The Free Market is a listing service for residents who want to give or get free reusable goods for the home, garage and garden. It is part of an effort to reduce the amount of reusable goods being thrown away.

Ten Leadership Lessons From Ronald Reagan

2008-08-16T22:40:00.002-05:00

http://greatleadershipbydan.blogspot.com/2008/02/ten-leadership-lessons-from-ronald.html

They didn't have a clue...

2008-08-11T21:23:00.002-05:00

World famous violinist Joshua Bell donned the average clothing of a street musician and performed as people hurried by in Washington D.C. This experiment reminded me how blind we can be to the reality of God's wonders all around us. Article and videos... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/04/AR2007040401721.html

Email your future self

2008-07-26T02:01:00.002-05:00

http://yourli.st/

Reminders CALL Your Phone

2008-07-25T22:53:00.001-05:00

http://www.wakerupper.com/
http://blog.wakerupper.com/

Views of Jupiter

2008-07-25T20:10:00.004-05:00

Hope Academy Promo Video

2008-05-26T21:55:00.000-05:00

Here's a great video on Hope Academy in South Minneapolis, 2 blocks from Straitgate. I'd love to be able to create video just like this.

Somebody who believes in a real hell...

2008-04-19T13:24:00.000-05:00

This is a little intense, but it sure is a good reminder. How would you answer this man on his deathbed? (Brought to you by Ray Comfort and Living Waters Ministries)

Check out the fall foliage

2007-09-13T12:38:00.002-05:00

http://www.foliagenetwork.com/default.php
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/fallcolor/updates.html

Great Deals Newsletter - Techbargains.com

2007-09-03T11:02:00.003-05:00

Hold onto your wallet. There's always a good deal out there to spend money on. If you need something electronic, here's a great resource!

http://techbargains.com

New Unmanned Fighter Plane

2007-08-29T12:34:00.003-05:00

How'd you like to be the Taliban with a couple of these circling over your house?

USA Today article

AirForceTimes.com Article

Unlocked iPhones

2007-08-27T13:13:00.002-05:00

A college student has successfully unlocked an iPhone. It's interesting technically and also highlights some interesting ethical and economic questions.
George Hotz's Blog
KARE11 article

Free Directory Assistance 800 Number!

2007-08-26T23:23:00.001-05:00

http://imagingbuffet.com/2006/11/24/tip-free-directory-assistance-800-number/

Dramatic Firefighter Escape

2007-08-07T07:15:00.002-05:00

Those of you who have ever trained in any sort of technical rescue will especially appreciate this story...
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=255617

Simple Truths Movies

2007-07-18T12:53:00.000-05:00

http://www.simpletruths.com/movies.html

Straitgate Sunday School lessons - Summer '07

2007-06-27T23:44:00.001-05:00

http://wagnerwebsites.com/getp/summerlessons07.doc