Targuman » News http://targuman.org/blog Translating my thoughts into words. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:29:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Translating my thoughts into words. Christian Brady no Christian Brady cbrady@targuman.org cbrady@targuman.org (Christian Brady) Translating my thoughts into words. Targuman » News http://targuman.org/blog/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://targuman.org/blog/category/news/ Joseph Vincent Paterno, 1926-2012 http://targuman.org/blog/2012/01/22/joseph-vincent-paterno-1926-2012/ http://targuman.org/blog/2012/01/22/joseph-vincent-paterno-1926-2012/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:47:59 +0000 Christian Brady http://targuman.org/blog/?p=6041 Today I was going to reflect on the fact January 22, 2012 is the one year anniversary of the passing of Mr. William Schreyer. Sadly instead we remember one of his closest friends, Coach Paterno. It is a truly sad coincidence that these two great men who transformed their respective fields and each of whom left such an indelible mark on Penn State should share this anniversary.

The circumstances of the last few months are not what anyone would have wanted, but I do not believe they will define his career and certainly not his life. Coach often said he lived a full, happy life doing what he loved best with a wonderful family and friends. He transformed the lives of thousands of young men for the better. He reminded us all to be gracious in defeat and when we are successful, to act like we have been there before and will be there again. That, I am convinced, will be his legacy.

At Mr. Schreyer’s funeral Joe said Bill was like a brother to him and that his passing marked the end of a great era. I am sure Mr. Schreyer would say the same.

This evening’s 9 pm mass in the worship hall at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center will be offered for Mr. Schreyer and I am sure Coach Paterno will be remembered as well.

“May light perpetual shine upon him.”

Joe Paterno 1926-2012

 

 
]]> http://targuman.org/blog/2012/01/22/joseph-vincent-paterno-1926-2012/feed/ 0 SacredTechs.com – a competition http://targuman.org/blog/2011/10/17/sacredtechs-com-a-competition/ http://targuman.org/blog/2011/10/17/sacredtechs-com-a-competition/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:25:46 +0000 Christian Brady http://targuman.org/blog/?p=5733 Why don’t we have a bit of fun with this? Dr. Robert Cargill and I are getting ready to launch a collaboration that we think will be of interest to the Biblioblogging world and beyond. The project is called:

Sacred Techs

So here is the competition. What do you think this will be? I will give a lovely Penn State – Schreyer Honors College mug to the first person who is the most correct. Only one caveat, we will not announce the winner until we launch the project. But don’t worry! You won’t have long to wait!

A lovely SHC Mug

 

 
]]> http://targuman.org/blog/2011/10/17/sacredtechs-com-a-competition/feed/ 5 No duh: Drinking doesn’t help with studies http://targuman.org/blog/2009/11/25/no-duh-drinking-doesnt-help-with-studies/ http://targuman.org/blog/2009/11/25/no-duh-drinking-doesnt-help-with-studies/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:07:12 +0000 Christian Brady http://targuman.org/blog/?p=3690 Just back from SBL and getting ready to be descended upon by 10 relatives, but I caught this in the Penn State Newswire. How would have thought that engaging in excessive use of alcohol could effect your grades?

College students who engage in binge drinking tend to earn lower grades than students who don’t abuse alcohol, according to a newly released report. The Center for the Study of Collegiate Mental Health at Penn State conducted a study that shows a clear link between alcohol abuse, mental health symptoms,
and academic performance. The study’s data illustrate a strong inverse correlation between grade-point average and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Read the full story on Live: http://live.psu.edu/story/42960/nw5

 
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I realize that children have to be protected and Jim W’s Total Depravity posts all too often feature failed parents, but there must be better solutions.

 
]]> http://targuman.org/blog/2009/11/16/british-child-trade/feed/ 0 The NCHC conference heats up! http://targuman.org/blog/2009/10/30/the-nchc-conference-heats-up/ http://targuman.org/blog/2009/10/30/the-nchc-conference-heats-up/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:17:50 +0000 Christian Brady http://targuman.org/blog/?p=3554 j0qThis is more excitement than I really need. The situation is this, I was immersed in researching for my paper on Ezra-Nehemiah for SBL (ok, napping) when I heard all these firetrucks and sirens. Well, it is DC a big city with a lot going on in it. Then I realize I smell acrid smoke. I pay a little more attention. I look out the window. Sure enough! There are the firetrucks.

Well, no alarms in the hotel so I proceed to pack up my computer and camera and, since I had been taking the stairs for my health anyway (true!), I head down six flights. Then I meet these gentlemen headed the 10th floor. Apparently the only injury was the wifi which has since been restored.

I have better pictures from my D-SLR but I forgot to bring the card reader. I will post some tomorrow when I return home. Heh! This gives me an idea for a Halloween costume…

And in case you would like to see a few more pictures, you can find them at my flickr account.

 
]]> http://targuman.org/blog/2009/10/30/the-nchc-conference-heats-up/feed/ 0 Must we always forgive? Must they repent? http://targuman.org/blog/2009/10/14/must-we-always-forgive-must-they-repent/ http://targuman.org/blog/2009/10/14/must-we-always-forgive-must-they-repent/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:49:37 +0000 Christian Brady http://targuman.org/blog/?p=3482 I am in Princeton for a couple of days and quite busy, so just a brief post. Driving down late last night I was listening to this past week’s BBC Broadcasting House, a weekly news summary. The first 20 minutes are fascinating reflections by victims of past terrorist attacks, the 1984 Brighton Hotel bombing by the IRA and the 2005 London Underground bombing. The question each addresses, and one person is a vicar, is whether or not they can ever forgive the attackers. I am thankful that I have never been in their positions and I cannot honestly tell you what my response would be. I know what it should be…

Well worth the 20 minutes or so. Direct link to the MP3 file.

 
]]> http://targuman.org/blog/2009/10/14/must-we-always-forgive-must-they-repent/feed/ 0 Forgiveness I am in Princeton for a couple of days and quite busy, so just a brief post. Driving down late last night I was listening to this past week's BBC Broadcasting House, a weekly news summary. The first 20 minutes are fascinating reflections by victims of ... I am in Princeton for a couple of days and quite busy, so just a brief post. Driving down late last night I was listening to this past week's BBC Broadcasting House, a weekly news summary. The first 20 minutes are fascinating reflections by victims of past terrorist attacks, the 1984 Brighton Hotel bombing by the IRA and the 2005 London Underground bombing. The question each addresses, and one person is a vicar, is whether or not they can ever forgive the attackers. I am thankful that I have never been in their positions and I cannot honestly tell you what my response would be. I know what it should be... Well worth the 20 minutes or so. Direct link to the MP3 file. Christian Brady no Why I love England http://targuman.org/blog/2009/10/12/why-i-love-england/ http://targuman.org/blog/2009/10/12/why-i-love-england/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:08:51 +0000 Christian Brady http://targuman.org/blog/?p=3470 For stories like this. Two drunk thugs thought they would attack what they thought were two transvestites. Oops. Best part of the story? The couture commentary.

Dean Gardener, 19, and Jason Fender, 22, singled out the two men walking along a street in wigs, short skirts and high heels.

Bare-chested Gardener was caught on CCTV confronting one of the men in a pink wig, black skirt and boob tube – then seen swinging a punch, a court heard.

Taunts: Dean Gardener, 19, and Jason Fender, 22, are punched to the ground after attacking two cross-dressing cage fighters

But the other cage fighter, wearing a sparkling black dress and matching long wig, sprang to his friend’s help, delivering two lightning-quick punches to the two stunned yobs.

The cage fighters were then seen teetering away in their high heels, stopping only to pick up a clutch bag they dropped during the melee.

Gardener and Fender were left dazed and seen staggering to their feet after their failed attack.

Read more at The Daily Mail.

 
]]> http://targuman.org/blog/2009/10/12/why-i-love-england/feed/ 0 “The real reason famous people die in threes” http://targuman.org/blog/2009/07/01/the-real-reason-famous-people-die-in-threes/ http://targuman.org/blog/2009/07/01/the-real-reason-famous-people-die-in-threes/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:07:31 +0000 Christian Brady http://targuman.org/blog/?p=3088

Far Left

 
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]]> http://targuman.org/blog/2009/06/04/recession-or-depression/feed/ 0 Scotland prepares for war. http://targuman.org/blog/2009/03/22/scotland-prepares-for-war/ http://targuman.org/blog/2009/03/22/scotland-prepares-for-war/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:03:18 +0000 Christian Brady http://targuman.org/blog/?p=2745 BBC News is reporting that a zoo in Scotland has breed super-deadly frogs. The NOW Show wants to know why. Could it be war?

A frog so poisonous that it can kill up to 200 people has been successfully bred at a Fife aquarium.

The golden arrow poison dart frog secretes toxin from its skin, which is used by south American tribesmen to poison their blow-gun darts.

At least one person is certain that the war is coming.

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Sheldon by Dave Kellett

 
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