Archive for June, 2007

New Attraction

A new attraction opens soon in Taipei - a Cable Car!

I look forward to a new “outing” after our return to Taiwan. One of the things about living in Taiwan, progressive attractions are always in the process of being built. The amazing thing, most things are very affordable, so the cost is rarely a hindrance [...]

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Latest Book Read

During my quick trip to Taiwan I finished my second book by the author T. Davis Bunn. I had first learned about him thru reviews about this book.
Drummer In The Dark is a story that could have taken place this year. It is about the financial markets and traders in those markets. While [...]

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Fun Times in Taipei

I’ve been in Taipei for the last few days doing some work. Jet lag wasn’t too bad although I had a killer headache for two days after arrival. After a couple of days of good Chinese dishes I thought I’d have some Western food for a change. So I decided on Pizza Hut buffet for lunch.
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They Say Men Don’t Listen …

Mark, a loving husband, was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary and his wife was really ticked off with him.
She told him, “tomorrow morning I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under 6 seconds, AND IT BETTER BE THERE.”
The next morning, Mark got up really [...]

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Southern Baptists - Thank You ! ! !

It was officially announced last week – the goal was exceeded for our organization’s largest fundraising event of the year. This offering provides 53% of the International Mission Board’s total income.
The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering received just over $150 million dollars this year
Read the whole story

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US - China relations

In today’s Taipei Times there is a blistering editorial letter to the editor on how one person thinks the USA should deal with China. Strong words.
Read the editorial letter here Taipei Times - Wake Up to China, America
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Reflections

Reflections of His fullness (June 5, 2007)
Today’s devotional (Power of his Presence) described how Abraham let God choose the land for him, and, as a result – God said “look to the North, South, East, West, and know it is yours” (paraphrase). Ray Steadman helps us understand this is an OT picture of the NT [...]

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Testing other settings

Just ignore me – I’m fiddling with some settings.

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The wedding approaches

Saturday Paige’s aunts gave her a bridal shower. I’m told the ladies all had a good time.

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Testing - need tech help!

I am having a really hard time making images show up in RSS feed readers.
I can see images in Blogger posts and some others but WordPress posts (mine) have the images stripped out.
I’ve made an adjustment to a setting in the software so now I am testing.

Did it work?

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