Virus poses as MSN Messenger 8 | The Register

Virus poses as MSN Messenger 8 | The Register
Why do people even download untrusted software from non-company sites in today's day and age.... you get what you deserve I guess.

FOXNews.com - Technology - Web Creator Tim Berners-Lee Starts Blogging

FOXNews.com - Technology - Web Creator Tim Berners-Lee Starts Blogging
An interesting thing, concidering he started the web as a way to share research documents.

Opera denies Microsoft takeover | CNET News.com

Opera denies Microsoft takeover | CNET News.com:

"Rumors surfaced on Friday that Microsoft is close to completing a takeover offer for the Norwegian browser vendor, having outbid Google."

A bad dream that has not come true...yet!!

IOL: Sprint to offer full-length movie downloads

IOL: Sprint to offer full-length movie downloads:

"One question facing Sprint and the wireless industry is whether handheld-device users want to watch a feature-length film on a 2-inch or 3-inch screen."

I am obviously not in the demographics they are wanting to reach, but I can tell you I have no interest in watching something that small. I have a hard enough time with my eyes as it is...

FOXNews.com - Views - Tongue Tied - Rescuing Firefighters' Prayer, Bird-Brained Bus-Bashing

FOXNews.com - Views - Tongue Tied - Rescuing Firefighters' Prayer, Bird-Brained Bus-Bashing:
Even more abuse of teaching prilidges, this time it was caught.

"Reading, Writing and Tired Hippie Politics

Teachers in Madison, Wis., had their third-graders composing and mailing letters urging a halt to the war in Iraq as part of a civics lesson — until school administrators stepped in and put a stop to it, the Wisconsin State Journal reported.

Julie Fitzpatrick, one of the 10 teachers at Allis Elementary School that dreamed up the project, said the assignment was intended to demonstrate 'citizen action,' a standard part of the district's social studies curriculum.

'We saw peace as a common good,' Fitzpatrick said. 'We were just advocating that people keep working toward peace.'

But following complaints from some parents, school officials pointed out that even in Madison teachers are discouraged from 'exploiting the institutional privileges of their professional positions to promote candidates or parties and activities.'"

FOXNews.com - U.S. & World - PETA Tells Kids to Run From Daddy

FOXNews.com - U.S. & World - PETA Tells Kids to Run From Daddy:

"The handout, titled 'Your Daddy Kills Animals,' features a grinning lunatic gutting a fish, and warns kids to keep their puppies and kittens away from Dad because he's 'hooked on killing.'"

I have said it before and I will say it again. One of those wacko PETA nutcases gets near my children and starts this stuff I will sue. They try to justify it by saying that the kids see worse on Saturday morning cartoons! My kids do not.

CNN.com - Teacher accused of giving 'liberal' quiz - Nov 25, 2005

CNN.com - Teacher accused of giving 'liberal' quiz - Nov 25, 2005:
Imagine if this had been toward the left and not toward the righ and see how much yelling there would have been:

"'I wish Bush would be (coherent, eschewed) for once during a speech, but there are theories that his everyday diction charms the below-average mind, hence insuring him Republican votes.' 'Coherent' is the right answer."

ABC News: Powerball Winner Found Days After Death

ABC News: Powerball Winner Found Days After Death
Guess this shows money cannot buy hapiness.

Art of prayer: Are we out of practice? | IndyStar.com

Art of prayer: Are we out of practice? | IndyStar.com:

"For Monty Gaither, Thanksgiving prayer is one of those issues that has been glossed right over in the grand tradition of ignoring family drama.

Gaither is the Arizona state director of American Atheists, and does not pray. Yet, at one turkey dinner, there was no getting around it.

'My oldest sister had recently converted to Pentecost,' says Gaither, 49, of Phoenix. 'She knew I was an atheist, knew that neither my wife nor I or son pray. We all sat down, and as I got ready to help myself, she said, 'Now, let's pray.' Well, while she prayed, I went ahead and filled my plate and my son's plate. She gave me a look, and then we ate.'

There was no discussion, and never another prayer."

Classic tolerance of those who do not like religious ways. Tolerance means we are tolerant of them, not them of us.

Quick fall from top by Kurt Busch - Motor Sports - MSNBC.com

Quick fall from top by Kurt Busch - Motor Sports - MSNBC.com
There is a God and he has a sense of humor. For a racer with a sponsor of Crown Royal to be pulled over and fail a breath test, I think is funny, especially since he advertises for them that people should 'Drink Responsibly'. It was right that the defending champ cannot drive the last two races. The punishment fits the crime in my thinking.

'Bot' for Sony CD software spotted online | Tech News on ZDNet

'Bot' for Sony CD software spotted online | Tech News on ZDNet:

"The first piece of malicious software written to piggyback on Sony BMG Music Entertainment CD copy protection tools has been spotted online, computer security companies said Thursday."

I wonder what the head of Sony would say now, especially if he got this virus on his machine....

Sony digital boss - rootkit ignorance is bliss | The Register

Sony digital boss - rootkit ignorance is bliss | The Register:

"'Most people, I think, don't even know what a rootkit is, so why should they care about it?' he huffed."

So Sony, tell me why I should care to listen to your music. It is ok for you to put software on my system I can not remove. Two wrongs do not make a right.

Comics and Editorial Cartoons: Doonesbury on Yahoo! News

Comics and Editorial Cartoons: Doonesbury on Yahoo! NewsToo bad the liberals resort to half truths. No one has to pay for the ID and in fact, if you can not get to the registration place they will come to your home. Try again Trudeau!!

F-Secure : News from the Lab

F-Secure : News from the LabRoot Kits on Cds that you buy. I wish I could say that since I listen to Christian artists that it would not affect me, guess again....

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | US holds four China spy suspects

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | US holds four China spy suspects:

"FBI agents in Los Angeles have arrested four people for allegedly trying to smuggle US military secrets to China."

I guess all those people saying that we do not need a strong military are right. No body wants the information that we have, we are not all that important.....

Eltolad in 3D

Eltolad in 3DCheck out the Oct. 28 entry for cute pics of my grandkid. Good looking kid with a dad that looks like me... must of got his looks from his mom!

USATODAY.com - Red Cross in critics' cross hairs

USATODAY.com - Red Cross in critics' cross hairs
One of the reasons I do not contribute to the Red Cross. Non-profit my foot!

An actor playing Chewbacca throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a... - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

It appears not even 'the force' could help my team this year!

Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise Online

Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise Online: "Rogers State University officials learned Wednesday that the schools's application for membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics was approved by the association's Council of Presidents during its meeting in Olathe, Kan."Kind of explains why we just got a new mascot at the old alma-mata - The Hillcats

Sporting News - View topic - Hot tempers make for great entertainment

Sporting News - View topic - Hot tempers make for great entertainment:

"But so what? What fun would NASCAR be if drivers behaved like deacons at a Southern Baptist Convention meeting? And isn't there something in all of us that loves such drama and wants to see transgressors go unpunished?"

Maybe some of want to see good racing like the end of the race, not the hijinks of the middle.

ABC News: Gordon Auctioning Off Helmet for Katrina

ABC News: Gordon Auctioning Off Helmet for KatrinaHope he does not think this will make what he did all better. He needs some anger management. All he is doing is putting lipstick on a pig.

PCWorld.com - Security Vendor Warns of Google-spoofing Worm

PCWorld.com - Security Vendor Warns of Google-spoofing Worm
Proof once again that there is no such thing as a free lunch....

Bob Denver Is Dead at 70; Star of 'Gilligan's Island' - New York Times

We will miss you Maynard G. Krebs

Saudi Arabia ready to help US after hurricane - Forbes.com

Saudi Arabia ready to help US after hurricane - Forbes.com:

"Amid soaring oil prices, Saudi Arabia had earlier this week said it was prepared to increase its oil production to make up for supply losses caused by Hurricane Katrina. "

How nice of them, selling us more oil to rely on them. Sorry folks, show me the money. We have helped the world out for decades, now it is our turn. Where is the outpouring of benefit for us, the telethons so that we can get help in out time of need? Do a Google News search on "foreign aid for Hurricane Katrina" and tell me what you find??? It is time for those other countries that condemn us all the time to 'put up or shut up.'

New Scientist Breaking News - Billboards beam adverts to passing cellphones

New Scientist Breaking News - Billboards beam adverts to passing cellphones:

"Ignoring adverts is about to get a lot tougher with the development of billboards and advertising posters that use Bluetooth to beam video ads direct to passing cellphones."

I finally get a bluetooth phone, which I use with the bluetooth headset, and now I have to worry about this garbarge.
And do not let them fool you. The article says:

Furthermore, there is no risk of downloading viruses or other malware to the phone, says O’Regan: “We don’t send applications or executable code.” The system uses the phone’s native download interface so they should be able to see the kind of file they are downloading before accepting it, he adds.
May be true, but what is to stop people from doing it AND sending viruses to me. It does not make me feel any better. At least with Bluetooth it has to ask you if you want to make a connection. Too bad most people give up when it keeps asking and go ahead and accept it anyway.

Ex-child actor, wife, charged in second murder - Yahoo! News

Ex-child actor, wife, charged in second murder - Yahoo! News:

"Skylar James Deleon, 26, who once appeared in the 'Power Rangers' TV series, was accused in the second case of luring a man to Mexico in December of 2003, slitting his throat and leaving the body by the side of a road."

Seems like one of the boyhood heros of my son Gabe has gotten himself in trouble.
It is better to put your trust in Jesus for sure.

FOXSports.com - MLB- Mascot hall inducts inaugural class

FOXSports.com - MLB- Mascot hall inducts inaugural classWhat is it about this story that scares me?

BBC NEWS | UK | Will police now shoot to kill?

BBC NEWS | UK | Will police now shoot to kill?:

"The Muslim Council of Britain said it was getting calls from Muslims who were 'distressed' about the incident at Stockwell Tube station."

Well, the Muslim Council of Britian, as well as Muslims everywhere have to condemn the brutal killings that are going on, otherwise you take what you get. Just my $.02 worth!

Trend glitch costs $8 million | CNET News.com

Trend glitch costs $8 million | CNET News.com: " The company has said the faulty update was only available for 90 minutes, but it still hit thousands of desktops and angered customers."

Guess who was one of the people that caught up in the update. It was on my work machine that was hooked up behind the work firewall. It took my machine down HARD. I can see where others would have been upset.

Life In The Spirit by Tim O'Malley: Surviving Cancer and Other Annoyances

Life In The Spirit by Tim O'Malley: Surviving Cancer and Other Annoyances
I do not wish his problems on me, but I wish I had his faith in the Lord that all would work well.

Will the U.N. run the Internet? | Perspectives | CNET News.com

Will the U.N. run the Internet? | Perspectives | CNET News.com:

"U.N. bureaucrats and telecommunications ministers from many less-developed nations claim the U.S. government has undue influence over how things run online. Now they want to be the ones in charge."

This from the people that brought you Sadam's Oil For Food program. When will we ever learn.

Man arrested for hopping on to home Wi-Fi network - Computerworld

Man arrested for hopping on to home Wi-Fi network - Computerworld:

"The state law under which Smith was charged prohibits accessing a computer or network knowingly, willfully and without authorization. Kajtsa said it's the first time anyone has been arrested in St. Petersburg for using someone else's Wi-Fi.

'This is a very little-used statute,' Kajtsa said.

Gartner Inc. analyst Ken Dulaney said he has no sympathy for Wi-Fi users such as Dinon.

'He should have put security on his wireless LAN system. It's the guy's fault that he left it open,' Dulaney said. 'Don't the police have anything better to do?'

Open wireless LANs are still common in many residential areas, even though Wi-Fi routers can be set not to broadcast their names, and tools for encryption have improved since the early days of the technology. Dulaney estimated that half of all wireless LANs are completely open to unauthorized users."

While I agree that people should close up their networks and make them secure, I would aslo say that the man broke the law of unauthorized access of a computer network. Because the owner of the network did not make it secure means that the person had a right to break the law. Telling us the police should find something else to do is immature at best. When do we as a people stand up and say a law is a law, break it and you get punished.
The other thing is the level of the user. I am fairly good with my computer skills since i have 25 years Computers and 15 years of that with PCs. I have a hard time setting up a secure wireless network, an amature does not have a chance.

InformationWeek > Privacy > Yahoo Chat-Room Decision Draws Fire > June 23, 2005

InformationWeek > Privacy > Yahoo Chat-Room Decision Draws Fire > June 23, 2005:

"Rather than shutdown user-created chat rooms in mass, Yahoo, based in Sunnyvale, Calif., should have targeted only those involved in the illicit behavior, said the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a free speech and privacy advocate in San Francisco.


'This is a real overreaction on the part of Yahoo,' Annalee Newitz, policy analyst for the EFF, said. 'To just unilaterally shut down chat rooms is really chilling to free speech.'"

Sorry guys, this was not "free speech". The reason they are pulling the plug is because sponsors are pulling the ad dollars they need to survive.
I do not see the EFF rushing in to put up chat rooms for all these people. If they are not going to do that, why do they have the nerve to tell Yahoo how to run their business. Yahoo cannot afford to run chat rooms without sponsors. And some sponsors were pulling company wide not just in the chats.

Secunia - Multiple Browsers Frame Injection Vulnerability Test

Secunia - Multiple Browsers Frame Injection Vulnerability Test
Check your browsers and be very aware.

Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Row as hospital Bibles linked to bug

Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Row as hospital Bibles linked to bug:

"It's political correctness gone mad."

What is it, putting Bibles in hospital rooms by the Gideon's is being halted by a hospital in England. To his quote I say AMEN!

Oddly Enough News Article | Reuters.com

Oddly Enough News Article | Reuters.com:

"Prince Edward Island, a small province on Canada's East Coast, says it is too expensive to operate the [suicide] hotline around the clock. Starting June 1, it will be open only between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday."

Reminds me of the old joke, "Incontenece hot line, please hold"

I am a light cycle?????

To those who know me, is this really true?

I am a Light Cycle. I drive fast, I turn fast, I do everything fast. I even breakfast. I tend to confuse people with my sudden changes of heart. Sometimes I even confuse myself, which tends to cause problems. What Video Game Character Are You?

WIZMO - Steve's Windows Gizmo

WIZMO - Steve's Windows Gizmo
Looks like an interesting piece of software.

PGP use ruled relevant in child abuse case | The Register

PGP use ruled relevant in child abuse case | The Register:

"The case, although never put before a jury, could establish the precendent that the use of an encryption programme might be admitted as evidence of criminal intent, as least in Minnesota. The attitude seems to be 'if you have nothing to hide why do you need secrecy tools'. ®"

HMMMMM! Maybe I have company secrets that I do not want other companies to know about. Maybe I am a government trying to hide bad news from the people.

Please do not think that what I think the man did is right, it is not. But a standard like this is unexceptable.

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Beds/Bucks/Herts | Two hurt in mock light sabre duel

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Beds/Bucks/Herts | Two hurt in mock light sabre duel
This kind of makes me so glad I am a Star Wars fan... (NOT)

reverend fun :: artchives :: cartoon display

reverend fun :: artchives :: cartoon display
If God had a Blog...

AP Wire | 05/08/2005 | Scientists draw fire for boycotting evolution hearings

AP Wire | 05/08/2005 | Scientists draw fire for boycotting evolution hearings
So why are they so worried about teaching creationism (here called intelligent design) in the schools. Is their argument so weak that they cannot take a little free discussion about things. In its place they boycott and other things. Seems that they cannot take the heat. I personally believe that teaching just evolution is teaching a bigger faith then if you teach that some intelligent being made the universe. You mean to tell me something as complicated as DNA just came into existence by accident. Seems that there is a better chance of winning the lottery 3 days in a row than that happening and we all know what the chances of winning the lottery just one day are.

New kernel of truth about the old maids - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 22, 2005

New kernel of truth about the old maids - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 22, 2005:

" It long has been known that popcorn kernels must have a precise moisture level in their starchy center -- about 15 percent -- to burst. But Purdue University researchers found that the key to a kernel's explosive success lies in the composition of its hull. "

How many goverment dollars were spent to find this out. But really, it is too bad they did not find this out ealier, before I lost all my teeth on those darn things.

Total Illusions - The Forums -> Dangerous Hacker!

Total Illusions - The Forums -> Dangerous Hacker!
Has to be the funniest stuff I have read on line in a long time.

Netdisaster.com

Netdisaster.comLooks like my home page is under attack... what should I do???

10 Laws of Computer Security

# Law #1: If a bad guy can persuade you to run his program on your computer, it's not your computer anymore.
# Law #2: If a bad guy can alter the operating system on your computer, it's not your computer anymore.
# Law #3: If a bad guy has unrestricted physical access to your computer, it's not your computer anymore.
# Law #4: If you allow a bad guy to upload programs to your Web site, it's not your Web site any more.
# Law #5: Weak passwords trump strong security.
# Law #6: A computer is only as secure as the administrator is trustworthy.
# Law #7: Encrypted data is only as secure as the decryption key.
# Law #8: An out of date virus scanner is only marginally better than no virus scanner at all.
# Law #9: Absolute anonymity isn't practical, in real life or on the Web.
# Law #10: Technology is not a panacea.

I have seen these laws around for years now, at least since the early 90's. But somehow this week they have been attributed a lot to Microsoft since they appear to be on their web site. While they are great rules to follow and I have taught them as part of computer classes that I have taught, trust me, Microsoft did not come up with them.

Remains of soldier in custody dispute

Remains of soldier in custody dispute:

"The remains of an Army soldier are the subject of a custody dispute between his father in Claremore and his mother in California."

How sad. Maybe they should bury him in Wyoming or New Mexico so they both are far enough away from his final resting place. Better they should be concerned with where his spirit is now, and if they will see them there.

Sky News : Cartoon Characters 'Sell Unhealthy Food'

Sky News : Cartoon Characters 'Sell Unhealthy Food':

"Nick Stace, of Which?, said: 'Too many characters loved by children are being used to promote foods high in fat, sugar and salt, leaving their parents feeling powerless to say no.'"

So whose fault is that. Always blame it on someone else, never yourself.

Spyware Snags Blogger Users

Spyware Snags Blogger Users
While an interesting article, untill the very end it appears that E-Week implies that Blogger is the one at fault. As always, 'Let the buyer be aware". Blogger is no more at fault for this than is the ISP for bringing you the page. The author of the sites are to blame. They do not say what type of sites they are. I wonder.

Adware maker joins federal privacy board | CNET News.com

Adware maker joins federal privacy board | CNET News.com:

"An executive from Claria, formerly called Gator, will be one of 20 members of the committee, the department said Wednesday."

This is just plain wrong.

Sunbelt EYE

Sunbelt EYE
This site scares me...

New Scientist Breaking News - Multi-player PacMan jumps between devices

New Scientist Breaking News - Multi-player PacMan jumps between devices
Why does this concept scare me?

? Microsoft's earnest efforts | Spyware Confidential | ZDNet.com

? Microsoft's earnest efforts | Spyware Confidential | ZDNet.com:

"Now, my main concern is about Microsoft's fully staffed research department for identifying new threats and keeping the definition list updated: will it be free of influence from Microsoft's business interests, such as any potential partnerships with spyware-delivery companies?"My main concern is if the make it available for nothing. They made the problem of spyware a problem with IE. Though not all of it is from IE, enough is. To be fair, MS should make it FREE, but after Beta is done it will probally cost.

BTW I have used it on a machine and liked it. We will see.

Photos: 'Hacking' the iTunes-Pepsi promo | CNET News.com

Photos: 'Hacking' the iTunes-Pepsi promo | CNET News.com
To bad I don't own an IPod

The New York Times > Washington > Conservatives Pick Soft Target: A Cartoon Sponge

The New York Times > Washington > Conservatives Pick Soft Target: A Cartoon Sponge:

While I will refrain from discussing the merits of Spoungebob and his homesexuality, I think Dr. Dobson has gone off the deep end to say that Spungebob himself is evil. They would have to tar and feather the whole bunch of charachters mentioned. Anyone who watches the show (and with kids I watch it), would know that homesexual agenda is not part of the show.
On the other hand, I found these two quotes from the people resposnible for the video mentioned telling:

"'The fact that some people may be upset with each other peoples' lifestyles, that is O.K.,' Mr. Rodgers said. 'We are just talking about respect.'

Mark Barondess, the foundation's lawyer, said the critics 'need medication.'"

OK, so we are talking about respect, but the people against them are mental retards. I guess resspect means if you agree with me it is respect, if you disagree it means you need to be sedated and taken out of society. Does anyone besides me see the weirdness of this?

Oddly Enough News Article | Reuters.com

NBC's 'Fear Factor' Sued for Rat-Eating Episode -Oddly Enough News Article | Reuters.com:

"Watching contestants eat dead rats on NBC's gross-out stunt show 'Fear Factor' so disgusted a Cleveland man that he has sued NBC for $2.5 million, saying he could not stomach what he saw. "

Last time I looked, the TV had an on/off switch that you could use to shut it off. Why didn't he use it?

In a brief telephone interview with Reuters, Aitken said, "I am not at liberty to discuss the complaint unless it is a paid-interview situation."

Sorry, if I had just read a little further I would have figured it out. BTW I have never watched Fear Factor and never intend to. I see no reason to.

I found this on Ablazenet tonight. I like it:

The Lord is my programmer, I shall not crash.
He installed his software on the hard disc of my heart.
All his commands are user friendly.
His directory guides me to the right choices for His name's sake.
Even though I scroll through the problems of life, I wll fear no bugs,
For He is my backup.
His password protects me.
He prepares a menu before me in the presences of my enemies.
His help is only a keystroke away.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.
And my file will be merged with His and saved forever.

- Author Unknown

Firm gives P2P networks adware infection | The Register

Firm gives P2P networks adware infection | The Register :

"'Remember, the people who receive something like (the ad-laden media files), in some cases, were on P-to-P, and they were trying to get illicit files,' Marc Morgenstern, a vice president at Loudeye told PC World."

While I agree with his sentiments that people are out to get illegal files, I disagree that he should be doing what he is doing and should get sued by someone for doing it.
If nothing else, Jesus said, 'Let him who is wothout sin cast the first stone." I wonder if Mr. Morgenstern is without sin.

reverend fun :: artchives :: cartoon display

reverend fun :: artchives :: cartoon display
This is realy what I feel has been done to Christmas.

Virus Threat Center - Microsoft buys anti-spyware technology firm

Virus Threat Center - Microsoft buys anti-spyware technology firm
Once again, Microsoft proves, if we cannot write software to fix it we will buy someone that will.

MSNBC - Hershey hiking price of candy bars

MSNBC - Hershey hiking price of candy bars

Prices for the company’s standard chocolate bar will go up 5.8 percent, effective immediately. An increase on packaged chocolates will be effective Feb. 14, the company said.

I wonder why they chose that day. Hmmmm..

Virus Threat Center - Desktop search tools a virus writers' best friend

Virus Threat Center - Desktop search tools a virus writers' best friend
This is not something that I had thought about with desktop search tools. I have shyed away from them since they will not work with my work machine (Lotus Notes) and that is where most information is that I need in a hurry.

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CDNeed XP SP2, and do not want to downlad it, get it free (free siping too).

BBC NEWS | Technology | Microsoft gets the blogging bug

BBC NEWS | Technology | Microsoft gets the blogging bug: Another Look at the MS Bloging.

"It now estimates that the number of blogs in existence has exceeded 4.8 million, although some speculate that less than a quarter are regularly maintained."

Intersting statistic, even with 1 million people, that is still a powerful voice.

MSN Goes to The Blogs

MSN Goes to The Blogs

Microsoft's move into consumer blogging follows its other challenges to Yahoo and Google for dominance in the hearts and minds of Web users via e-mail, search and now blogging. In early November Microsoft announced its new search beta and has been an active participant in the escalation of free Webmail space that was ignited by Google's Gmail service.

I guess it should be ok that they want to be number one in everything, but I have begun to hate the fact that MS thinks that it can control something after it has taken off. SIGH!

CNN.com - Kennedy assassination re-created in video game - Nov 21, 2004

CNN.com - Kennedy assassination re-created in video game - Nov 21, 2004:

"'It is despicable,' said David Smith, a spokesman for Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, the late president's brother. He was informed of the game on Friday but declined further comment."

Never thought I lived to see the day when Senator Kennedy's camp and I agree, but it happened. I do not care what you think of President Kennedy, to release this game is nothing but disrepectful to the man and realy is a horrible thing.

ONA HOLLYWOOD: Wonkette: 'We had to publish exit polls in order to kill them'

ONA HOLLYWOOD: Wonkette: 'We had to publish exit polls in order to kill them':

"One of the bloggers responsible for the spread of misleading exit poll data told a room full of journalists that she posted the numbers without really worrying about their accuracy.
Ana Marie Cox -- aka irreverent blogger Wonkette -- offered an after-the-fact excuse: 'My retrospective argument seems relevant: We had to publish exit polls in order to kill them.'"

Noting I could add to this would make it make sense.

Fearing Fallout, Tampa And Other ABC Stations Kill `Private Ryan' - from TBO.com

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The Florida-based American Health Association has released symptoms of what it calls "post-election selection trauma," or PEST, which include: feelings of withdrawal, feelings of isolation, emotional anger and bitterness, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, nightmares, pervasive moodiness including endless sulking, and being excessively worried about the direction of the country.[Sorry Shellshocked Supporters]

If rebuplicams acted like this we would be told to grow up(not that we would). Democrats act like this and get pampered. Time to get off the milk and get on the meat guys. Sorry state of afairs for our country.

Coming Through With the Big Hit at Fenway

Coming Through With the Big Hit at Fenway
As a Boston Red Sox fan, this is just a neat story.

Name that Candybar - Science Museum of Minnesota

Name that Candybar - Science Museum of Minnesota
Had enough Halloween Candy (or since I am a Christian it is Haleluiah Candy). See if you can name that candy bar!

JUST DO IT

JUST DO IT
Thank you Nike. If you are a Red Sox fan, Just Visit It!

TIME.com: Tearing Kerry Down

TIME.com: Tearing Kerry Down:

"I have never seen a presidential campaign in which the strategies of the two parties are so different, and so dreadful. The Republican strategy is to demolish Kerry, posit the President as a man of simple strength and do everything possible to avoid a discussion of Iraq or the effects of globalization on the American economy. The Kerry strategy is to present an 'optimistic' candidate with a 'positive plan for the future.' "

Excuse me time magazine. Where were you when during the primaries, Kerry and the gang were attacking Bush, saying that he KNEW about 9/11 before it happened, etc. There has been negative out of Kerrys mouth just not recently.

Get your facts right PLEASE.

Cheny a Jinx

dustbury.com: Dickie the jinx
This scares me. Are we doomed to have Kerry win now?

BLACKFIVE: Into The Breach - Another Friend Goes To War

BLACKFIVE: Into The Breach - Another Friend Goes To War
What a story. I can only hope that Steve comes home...

Grace Fellowship July 25 2004 am service Pastor Bob Yandian

Ps 136 1 - 26

David is not author, Hezikah is. Mercy is what God desires to do for us to pour out his love for us. And this is forever.

135 and 136 are sister Psalms by Hezikah. 120 -134 are Psalms of degrees. These are a good ending to them. They contain information about creation, Israel, wisdom of worshiping the true God.

1. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

God is a good God. He wants to show his goodness to us, not strike us down. Leave it in His hand. God can turn cursing into blessing. We do not need to know how, just that he will.

2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

We serve the God of Gods. We see terrorism in name of Islam, God is up to the challenge. He did this for Moses with Pharaoh, as well as Elijah at Mt Carmel.

3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Here we talk of Jesus. He is the Lord of Lords.

4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.

No matter what great things happen in your life, God is the one that brings it to pass. God is the one.

Phising Test

Test can you pass this test. You better if you want to keep your ID

How true

You Know You're From Massachusetts When...

The person driving in front of you is going 70 mph and you are cursing him for going too slow. When ordering a tonic, you mean a Coke...not quinine water. You actually enjoy driving around rotaries. You almost feel disappointed when someone doesn't flip you the bird when you cut them off or steal their parking space. You know how to pronounce the names of towns like Worcester, Billerica, Haverhill, Barre and Cotuit. You have driven to New Hampshire on a Sunday in order to get beer. You know that there are two Bulger brothers, and that they're both crooks. You know what they sell at a packie. You know at least one bar where you can get something to drink after last call. You can actually find your way around Boston. Evacuation Day is a recognized holiday. You know what First Night is. You know at least one guy named Sean, Pat, Whitey, Red, Bud or Seamus. You think the rest of the country owes you for Thanksgiving and Independence Day. You have never been to Cheers. When the words 'WICKED' and 'GOOD' go together. You knew that there was no chance in hell that the Pats would move to Hartford. You have gone to at least one party at UMass. The curse of the Bambino is taught in public schools. You own a "Yankees Suck" shirt or hat. You think Doug Flutie is the greatest athlete ever. You remember exactly where you were when the ball rolled through Buckner's legs. You pray for the Red Sox to win the World Series not this season, but in your lifetime. You know how to make a frappe. You know that "Big Dig" is also a kind of ice cream you can get at Brigham's. You actually know how to merge from 6 lanes of traffic down to one. You never go to "Cape Cod", you go "down the Cape". You think that Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs and Derek Jeter are more evil than Whitey Bulger. You went to Old Sturbridge Village, Plymouth Plantation, or both, on field trip in grammar school. You're aware that there is a town, somewhere in Massachusetts, named Brimfield where they have the biggest outdoor antique market in the world. You can drive to the mountains and the ocean all in one day. You know that the Mass Pike is some sort of strange weather dividing line. You know that P-Town isn't the name of a new rap group. You know that Ludlow is 90% Portuguese and that Fall River is 90% Lebanese. You do not recognize the letter "R" as a part of the English language. You've called something "wicked pissa" You have driven to either Rhode Island, New Hampshire or Vermont for a tattoo. You see people like Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Dicky Barret (The Mighty, Mighty Bosstones), and Evan Dando (The Lemonheads) in the local supermarket and it doesn't phase you. You've slammed on your brakes to deter a tailgater Know at least three Tony's, one Vinnie and a Frank(ie) Paranoia sets in if you can't see a Dunkin Donuts, ATM or CVS within eyeshot at all times. You keep an ice scraper and can of de-icer on the floor of your car...year round You still try to order curly fries from Burger King You order iced coffee in January You know what candlepin bowling is You drive 45 minutes to New Hampshire to save $5 in sales tax You've pulled out of a side street and used your car to block oncoming traffic so you can make a left. You've bragged about the money you've saved at The Christmas Tree Shop You know what a "regular" coffee is You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Massachusetts.

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MSNBC - NYC Mayor to Probe Arrest of Mike Wallace

MSNBC - NYC Mayor to Probe Arrest of Mike Wallace

The inspectors said they asked Wallace to step away from the car, but he refused, and lunged at one of them, TLC spokesman Allan Fromberg told The New York Post.

"I'm an 86-year-old man," Wallace told the Post. "For whatever reason, this guy and his buddy were intent upon telling me that I was interfering with the execution of the law."

Anyone who thinks that a 86 year old man cannot be violent in a lunge obviously did not watch Don Zimmer durring last years World Series games. I would guess that Wallace thinks he is a star and above the law, but that is just a guess on my part.

Grace fellowship 2004 07 18 Pastor Bob Yandian

Matt 24
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

We minister to them, do not let their lawlessness affect us. How do we help a Christian who needs help?

1 Cor 12
25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care, one for another.
26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it.

Everyone is a minister of the gospel, especially to fellow Christians. Others have helped us; we need to pass that on to others.

Gal 6
1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5 For every man shall bear his own burden.

1. We all have faults. This verse says not to be overtaken by then. Every believer is to grow so that they can be self sustaining.


2. The spiritually strong are to restore the spiritually weak. Restore is a medical term to put a dislocated bone in place. Put someone back in place. We are to do this in meekness, in humbleness, a teachable attitude. Not as a know it all.


3. Bear one another's burden. Burden is a heavy weight. God's burden is not heavy. If burden is heavy we are not right with God.


4. Verse three tells us to think of yourself as nothing. Others can live without us. We are not ones helping, spirit is.


5. You will be judged by your own works. People are not notches on your gun. Help others to be dependant on God, not on yourself. Your relationship with God is the most important.


6. Verse 5 burden means a light weight. You are to reach this point.


7. There are blessings attached to helping others.

James 5
19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

Your help is powerful; you can even help restore years to a person.

Stanard disclaimer: All verses are King James version. All notes are based on what I heard and are not necessarily the point that the speaker was trying to get across.

I have not kept up to dat with sermon notes and will try to fill that void since I am on vacation from work this week and schools the next 2 as well.

7/11/2004 Pastor Bob Yandian

Matt 24
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

We are to change the world not it change us.

We are to be at the work of helping restore believers

2 Tim 2
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

We can find sin in the men of ministry. Ministries have lowered the standards. Large crowds do not mean ministries are good, teaching word of God does. Everyone should live a clean character.

1 Tim 4
1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

We are in the later times. Some will depart from the faith (people). Then ministers, speakers of hypocrisies, will fall. They may not be salvageable.
If people do not follow false teachers false teachers will cease to exist. Power is in the people.

2 Tim 4
3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
4 And they shall turn away their ears from, the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

People are the ones with itching ears. People will seek those ministers who scratch them.

1 Cor 14
8 For, if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

Pastor blows the trumpet, if it is not clear people will not know what to do. Ministers must live what they preach.
Acts 20:20 and 1 Pet 5 are examples to the flock.

It is not up to people to be strong it is the leaders reasonability. Commitment comes from pastor to people, and then people will commit to pastor.
2 Cor 12:14

Standard disclaimer: All scriptures are King James version. All notes are what I heard the speaker say and may not be what he was trying to get across.

Backdoor.WinCE.Brador.a

Virus Encyclopedia - Backdoor.WinCE.Brador.a
Looks like it is no longer a prrof of concept but the real thing... sigh!

The Washington Monthly - Gillete is real sharp

The Washington Monthly
Funny story if true

Surf and Turf

InfomercialSurf the net and cook your dinner, all from one machine, what a deal...

The Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday News - 23-Jul-04 - You?re no good:
Linda Ronstadt is a bigot:

"This is an election year, and I think we're in desperate trouble and it's time for people to speak up and not pipe down. It's a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or fundamental Christian. It can cloud my enjoyment. I'd rather not know.? "

When will they understand, I want to be entertained by them not hear their views. And I am sorry Linda, since you hate Christians so much, I will make sure not to go to your concerts or buy your products. Would not want to make you upset knowing that money you make comes from me.

InfoWorld: First Windows CE virus emerges: July 19, 2004: By : APPLICATION_DEVELOPMENT : SECURITY
More info on the Pocket Windows virus. Not sure it affects me, as it only spreads on ARM Ltd. processors. Of course it is a proof of concept virus so it should not ever really get up (RIGHT).

The first PocketPC virus is now known as WinCE.Duts.1520.

This case is very similar to the Symbian Cabir worm which was found a month ago.

This is a new proof-of-concept virus. It has not been found in the wild. It's been written by a member of the 29A virus-writing group. The worm is not known to be spreading in the wild at all. It will be never become a problem in the real world.

Unlike Cabir, Duts is a traditional parasitic virus. It infects other programs in the PocketPC PDA, and spreads from one PDA to another when people exchange programs (for example, by beaming a game).

When an infected file is executed the virus asks for permission to infect:

When granted the permission, Duts attempts to infect all EXE files in the current directory.

Duts contains two messages that are not displayed:

One is a reference to the science-fiction book Permutation City by Greg Egan, where the virus got its intended name from:

As usual, virus writers don't get to name their viruses - we do. So we named it Duts instead of Dust.

The other message is:

 This is proof of concept code. Also, i wanted to make avers happy.
 The situation when Pocket PC antiviruses detect only EICAR file had to end ....

Do note that this virus would also be capable of infecting mobile phones running ARM-based version of PocketPC.

F-Secure have shipped an update for F-Secure Anti-virus for PocketPC to detect WinCE.Duts.1520.

Read eWeek's editorial on the issue.

On 17/07/04 At 09:49 AM

[F-Secure Antivirus Research Weblog]

Just my luck. I get an iPAQ with Windows CE on it, and within a month there is a virus out for it == and no, I did not do it!!

ABCNEWS.com : Democrats: Schwarzenegger Comment Sexist
So let me get this straight, if he calls them 'girlie-men' that is politicaly incorrect and insulting. If they call him homophobic, that is political correct and not insulting... why do I not see the logic in this?

A security flaw could theoretically allow attackers to crash computers or launch unauthorized programs. [CNet News.com]

I think we can safely say that the problem is not with just IE, though it is a problem, it is with Windows itself....

Sermon Notes

July 4, 2004 Grace Fellowship 11:15am

Bob Yandian

Matt 24:12
And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

Many Christians are hiding in fear of the world

2 TIM 2
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

He will keep you. God wants us to depart from Iniquity. In dealing with sin, run from it then think instead of thinking about it and then run.

22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Involvement with sin is immaturity (youthful lust). What type of companions do you have? With them that call on the Lord? Surround yourself with Christian friends.

1 Tim 3

2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

1) Be a one woman man, the same for wife.
2) Deliverance: how to get it
3) Admit it was your fault. You have control over you, not eve god can control you unless you let him.
4) Admit it is a sin. It is not a problem or a mistake.
5) Confession and repentance; to God, spouse, and ones you hurt. Time involved in healing of spouse may be longer than you
6) Remove self from sin source
7) Get involved in church, god, etc.. Get involved in prayer, and with mate.

Sin in ministry

2 Tim 4

10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world,

Your sin will find you out. There is a difference between fruit of ministry and fruit of character. Character will eventually catch up with you. Tree is known by fruit (character). Sin is self centered.

James 3

1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.


Note: All verses are King James. These are my notes on what I heard and do not reflect what was actually said by the speaker.

6 Puppies Apparently Killed by Fireworks SICK

Yahoo to Trillian: Talk to the hand | CNET News.com:

"'By making frequent protocol changes, it is our expectation that spammers will be blocked from abusing our system to spam our users,' Osako [of Yahoo] said. "

Yahoo needs to step up and finding ways of blocking people from harvesting user names. Closing the door to Trillian will not help at all.

The RSS Paradox:

"That point is where the designated deliverer of exposition calls up the Great Guiding Principle of time-travel projects, wherein the immutable laws of screwing around with time dictate that nothing can be changed in the past, lest the universe be rented because the character's dog would therefore never be born, leading to cascading series of unintended consequences such as incomprehensible run-on sentences like this one. "

I have always felt like this guy.. rest of the article deals with RSS and personal video recorers and how the technologies can be combined.

FOXNews.com - Top Stories - Missing Women Grab Headlines, but What About the Men?
Good question!

Gentle Ministries - Devotionals, Sermons, Humor and Forums - Be - Do - Have (Life's Secrets)
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
.....Eleanor Roosevelt.....
Intersting quote.. the whole article gets me thinking

Yahoo! News - City of Brotherly Love Kicks Off Gay Ad Campaign
I guess it really is the city of Brotherly Love. I do sincerely hope that no taxpayer funds were used to pay for this. I hate to think that they were supportive of one lifestyle over another...

Ind. Man Survives 69,000-Volt Shock - NWCN.com | News
Darwin was obviously wrong. I thought the most intelligent were supposed to survive.

The fence Grisham climbed is 7 feet tall and has three strands of barbed wire on top of it, and there are "clearly visible signs" saying "Danger/High Voltage," Protogere said.

Proof that the guy could not read!

Mother of Military (MOM) for President Bush :: Main Page
To the author of these cartoons THANK YOU!. Take a look, and no matter how you feel about the war in Iraq, have a laugh.

Notes from Radio Broadcast for week

Joyce Myers Ministries - Enjoying Every Day Life

NOTE: Though Mrs. Myers uses the Amplified Bible, all translations quoted here are the King James version. All notes are based on what I heard not necessarily what she preached. You may listen to the broadcast at Her web site for up to 20 days after broadcast.
Weary, Worn Out, and Overworked
May 24
If you do not have balance you will have burnout. Doing the same thing over and over is not good, we were made to have a variety in life. Some people work so hard for God that they do not have time for God.

1Pe 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

When you get out of balance, you open yourself to the devil. We are a society driven by society, but we are to be led by the Holy Spirit. Just as a plant needs to be pruned or cut back so that it can grow, we need to prune parts of our lives.

May 25
It is impossible to make everyone happy. You have to have boundaries and the boundary word that you need to use is 'NO'.

Mat 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Jesus would go off and be alone some times. He set boundaries. You need to 'come apart' before you come apart. And really, some of us need a good nights sleep.

Exo 20:1 And God spake all these words, saying,
Exo 20:2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Exo 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Exo 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
Exo 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
Exo 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Exo 20:9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
Exo 20:10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
Exo 20:11 For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

While the Sabbath may be under the law, it is the principle that needs to be followed here. (By the way, we do not throw out the other commandments cause they are under the law). You are breaking the Spiritual law of rest. What ever work is to you, you need to knock it off for one day out of the week. Part of that time spend time in worship to God, maybe also spend time with the family.

May 26
Be careful that you do not give yourself over to worldly things. People do not put time into relationships any more. How can you be a friend if you are to busy. As your body ages you change. You can not keep the pace you did at an ealier age. So do not try to. Change your habits. Your body will brake down if you try to. Even God rested. During creation He stepped back and enjoyed His creation. You stifle creativity if you are tired all the time.

May 27
When you have excess in one are you will pay for it in another area. When you get stressed out you most certainly will not want to do the things of God. BUSY is a four letter word. We need to take time to enjoy what God has given us.

May 28

1Ki 19:1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
1Ki 19:2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.
1Ki 19:3 And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.
1Ki 19:4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.

How do you go from being a mighty man of God to scared man wanting to die another day. He let himself get worn out, he needed a good night sleep. When you get over tired this will happen. How do we know he needed sleep?

1Ki 19:5 And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.
1Ki 19:6 And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again.
1Ki 19:7 And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.
1Ki 19:8 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God.

He was sleeping and eating for several days so that he could build himself up. He was over worked and spiritual dull.

Pro 24:30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
Pro 24:31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Pro 24:32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
Pro 24:33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
Pro 24:34 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

Now on the other hand, do not go the other way and get lazy. God wants us to do things. He puts into our hearts the desire to do things. Do not be lazy.

May 23, 2004 AM Service Sermon Notes

Bob Yandian

Grace Fellowship.

Ecc 11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.

Though you can chase after other things, remember that you will stand before God in the end.

Ecc 11:10 Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.

Youth is a passing thing. Without God, youth is nothing. Do not forget God to pursue worldly things when you are young.

Ecc 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

Stay with the Lord or when you reach old age you will say you have no pleasure in life. Things in life cannot substitute for a walk with God. This does not say do not have things, just do not let them get in the way of your walk with God.

This shows Solomon turning his back on God and walking after the things of the world. In the end he says it was not good. Verse 12:1 says basically, 'been there, done that, it does not satisfy, stay with God'. Solomon pursues five things in an attempt to seek the worldly things. Again, none of them are wrong in themselves, unless they cause you to put them before God.

1. Earthly Wisdom

Ecc 1:18 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
When you acquire more knowledge, it generally will not satisfy, as you find no matter how much you learn, there is still more to learn when you are done. To live to just acquire knowledge is a sad thing.

2. Pleasure
Ecc 2:10 And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour.
Ecc 2:11 Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.

He got what ever he wanted to get so he would be satisfied. In the end he was not. In fact, the more stuff you get the more responsibility you have to take care of it.

3. Possesions
Ecc 2:15 Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is vanity.
Ecc 2:16 For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool.

After you die, you will not be remembered of any more than the fool. You will both be in the ground. Pastor Bob tells the story of a preacher who God let him see his death, and they buried him, and the people there to mourn go back to the church for a dinner. Afterwards he sees some one say 'pass the potato salad.' After his death, the food was more important then he was.

Ecc 2:18 Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me.
Ecc 2:19 And who knoweth whether he shall be a wise man or a fool? yet shall he have rule over all my labour wherein I have laboured, and wherein I have shewed myself wise under the sun. This is also vanity.

It is suggested he talks of suicide here. But what it does say is the he did not know who would gain his possessions, might that person be a fool (and it was, his son Rehoboum was a fool).

4. Heritage
Ecc 2:23 For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity.

He could not sleep at night knowing that his kids could wind up being fools and getting all of his things.

Ecc 2:26 For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

Train kids in God's way. They will not have to worry about things, for God will make money come to them from the hands of the fools.

5. Philosophy he tried the philoshies of the day -

a. Person who belives in a time for everything.

Ecc 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Ecc 3:2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
Ecc 3:3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
Ecc 3:4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Ecc 3:5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
Ecc 3:6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
Ecc 3:7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Ecc 3:8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

b. Evolutionist
Ecc 3:18 I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.
Ecc 3:19 For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity.

c. Universalism - no heaven or hell to go to
Ecc 3:20 All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.

d. Agnostic
Ecc 3:21 Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?

d. Humanist
Ecc 3:22 Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?


He found no pleasure in any of these things. In the end he says, 'Been there, done that, it does not work. '

The Off By One Web Browser
Need a browser that will fit on a floppy... may be interesting to play with.