From a Canadian News Report. The title and a subsequent line in the article presumably (?) meant that it was the first such conference in Canada. (Although I recall a very nice SBL in Toronto not so long ago that featured several, if not all, of the scholars at this […]
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ironic |īˈränik| adjective using or characterized by irony • happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this: Ikea has over 120 60 watt light-bulbs burning continuously in their display demonstrating how wasteful incandescent bulbs are.
Kevin Wilson has posted the announcement for this year’s meeting of the AABS. This year I will be able to make it so I hope to see some of you there! Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars Annual Meeting The Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars announces their annual meeting, which will […]
This week has been hectic, with the Board last week and Homecoming this week. So from my SHC blog I bring you an update: This morning we arrived at 7am to drive the float over to the staging area. The students had been up most of the night, not working […]
For Jim W. Photography has been around for a surprisingly long time. This shot was taken in 1840 and features Constanze Weber – Wolfang Amadeus Mozart’s wife – at the age of 78 (front left). Mozart died in 1791, widowing Constanze at only 29. She went on to […]
I cannot see a code for embedding this video, but I highly encourage you all to go and view it at Stereogum! Thanks JG for pointing this out! (BTW, postings will still be sporadic for a few more days. Too much to do!) stereogum: New They Might Be Giants Video […]
A while back I mentioned a new Bible-comic project called “Parable.” They have just announced that a publisher has been found! (No doubt hiding in the bushes quietly, trying to avoid detection, just like its eponym.) More information: We have a publisher! I’m excited to announce that Parable will be […]
From Smithsonian Magazine Ed Cook put me on to SS and I love his work. He is rightly recognized as a unique and important artist in this month’s Smithsonian (itself a much under-rated magazine). One Man Band The next Bob Dylan? Maybe. Sufjan Stevens’ honest sound and stark lyrics speak […]
This is the ultimate mobile geek gear. Product Features * Glowing animated shirt dynamically displays the current wi-fi signal strength. * Shows signal strength for 802.11b or 802.11g * Black 100% Cotton T-Shirt * Animated Decal is Removable (with hook and loop fasteners) for Easy Washing * Battery Pack is […]