Monthly Archives: June 2013

Acts 27:28...soundings...

I thought they were so advanced as to use the speed of sound as to measure the depth. However, the term βολίσαντες means to heave the lead. That's to drop a long enough line with a plummet at the bottom, … Continue reading

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Sunday Service Sermon

The last sermon was given by Rev. David Bisgrove, lead pastor of 83rd, entitled the Lord in the Storm, passage: Acts 27:13-32. Reading a few past newsletters prefaced by Bisgrove, and now the sermons, I'm beginning to wonder about his … Continue reading

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Mencius Quote Yesterday

During 11:15am Sunday service at Redeemer 83rd, I was surprised to find Mencius' quote, one that I know very well, at the reflection page of the program. Presumably it is prepared by Rev. Omari Hill, whom I'm indeed impressed. The … Continue reading

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Birding at Van Cortlandt Park

Today marks the third time (week) I went with the bird watcher group of Van Cortlandt Park. VanCortLandtPark Birds Checklist was given to everyone. With this list, one is supposed to find all the birds, which are a lot, in … Continue reading

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And He did not answer him

Matthew 27:14...and He did not answer him with regard to even a single charge...(NASB). Many suggest this justify cold war. It does not. He answers not, because he already answered. He answers not, because Pilate believed not. This cold war, … Continue reading

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Vocab: BCO (PCA's Book of Church Order)

The heat of firing of Pastor Mark Robinson from Redeemer led me to reading Scott Sauls' mistake in ordaining deaconess, which is against BCO. Now I have a list of PCA related Manuals: The Apostle’s Creed The Athanasian Creed The … Continue reading

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Vocab: Cockle

Or blood cockle. My favorite clam. Used to be exported to U.S. but I believe is now banned, at least for the imports in NYC. Reason of ban is due to Hepatitis C. Scientific term: Anadara granosa It is said … Continue reading

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Knowing My Secrets - Why my journal is public - Yet another reason

There are many things of myself I do not wish others to know. However, unlike most, I do not let them know because these do them more harm than good, not because I wish to leave myself some room of … Continue reading

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Logmein Rescue Alternative (free)

Teamviewer seems promising. Just have the client download and run (no need to opt "install") and random ID & password will be generated on client's screen for remote control. Run the same software on remote station to enter ID & … Continue reading

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Van Cortlandt Park plants/weeds

Long Bristled Smartweed (Polygonum caespitosum - Oriental Lady's Thumb): Found along the fence between park and forest. Pink flowers are obvious. Resembles Lady's Thumb (in Wildman Steve Brill's edible plants book), minus the "thumb print" on the leaves. I couldn't … Continue reading

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