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I suppose I will be labeled a religious fanatic, because I gave this book one star. Oh well, one star anyway.
This book is completely misleading on the nature of God and our relationship to him. Just consider the book on its own terms. Essentially the being portrayed as God in the book tries to convince the author that he has been reincarnated a number of times, and that the 10 commandments are easy to follow if you just realize your dignity in being a god. “God” mentions John 10:34, which includes the words “ye are gods”, and twists the meaning to prove that the author is a god. Obviously this is something lots of people like to hear, but we are creatures anyway.
Much of this book is “ear-candy” because it *sounds* so good. Things like, there is no hell, only bad choices which make you feel small or bad. We can make anything happen through positive thinking. There is no right or wrong, there is no original sin, etc.
Oddly enough, at one point God says no one should drink alcohol in any form. Now keeping with the philosophy of the book, wouldn’t that be a value judgement? According to the rest of the book we are to make decisions based on our *own* experiences, not what other people, religious entities think. When the author mentions that Jesus drank wine, “God” responds that everyone makes mistakes, even Jesus. What!!? As you can see the book is not even cohesive in its own wacky world. “God” mentions the Crucifixion of Jesus, and how Jesus saves us… but what did he save us from? The only “bad” thing we can possibly do is negative or “wrong” thinking. Jesus didn’t do a very good job saving us from *that*, if all religions before Neale Donald Walsch have been wrong.
I want to leave you with one final point. If the “God” portrayed in this book is so kind and loving, and this book is really *new* information, why has God let us wallow in stupidity for thousands of years until our “savior” Neale Donald Walsch came to show us the light? The God I know
Patterns of a Network
I was looking for a bag for more than my laptop that I could trust while traveling. When I came across the Mountainsmith Network, I knew that I had a winner. I already love Mountainsmith products and have come to rely on them in the backcountry. The previously posted reviews only confirmed for me that I needed this bag. Here are some of the highlights:
1. The laptop sleeve (which is less like a sleeve and more like a pocket) is large enough to hold my old Toshiba notebook. It is also surrounded by closed-cell foam padding on both the exterior side and the center divider of the bag. The foam adds even more protection for my laptop without taking up a lot of space in the bag.
2. The two main sections of this bag are spacious! The laptop side is about 3″ and the other side is just a little less. The non-laptop side also has a zippered pocket which is 5.5″ x 9.5″.
3. The front compartment (the panel that has the Mountainsmith logo on it) unzips to reveal tons of pockets (from pens to calculators). There is a key hook. There is a fleece-lined pouch for glasses hanging from the exterior panel as well as a mesh zippered pouch that velcros to hold glasses in the pouch beneath.
4. On the exterior of the bag, there is a drink pouch on one side which isn’t large enough to hold a Nalgene 1L bottle, but is more the size of a 20oz. water bottle. On the other end, there is a velcroed pouch that could hold a cell phone or a couple of granola bars.
5. As stated below, the interior of this bag is a bright yellow which aids in locating items within the bag. The exterior is rugged and tough.
6. The shoulder strap is padded with foam and has a grippy-like material on the padded part of the strap.
7. On the back side of the bag there is a sleeve that fits over the handle of wheeled luggage and is secured with a bit of velcro. There is another pocket on this panel as well.
Mountainsmith Network Travel Shoulder
I was surprised, as a 40-year-old woman, reading this book aloud to my young daughter (skipping parts, too), to find myself consumed, sneaking off into the kitchen to read ahead under the guise of doing laundry, etc. Obviously, my position was embarrassing, plus the book was conventionally suspense-heavy and light on literary values; I thought of the middle-aged magazine editor who put it this way: Twilight..always and unapologetically.
As a middle-aged woman, I have the inner resources to analyze my entanglement, to process my response and to cool the fire of addiction. Yet, as a middle-aged woman, the book was more devastating to me than a teen girl could know. Because I know from experience that youth and beauty are irretrievably lost, that you will never find that kind of perfect, melting, life-in-death love (if only all teen boys were really 100 years old and listened to classical music in their Volvos!) but, at best, will rather muddle through humanly with a good man. That, on the other hand, you might not want a perfect love, consuming and obstructing at the same time. That no one will ever “see” you or care about your every breath in the way Edward cares for Bella, not even your mother, even if you’re lucky, and as you age you realize everyone is so consumed with survival and ego, they have no resources left. That, all things considered, there are other profound consolations that come with aging, such as the development of inner resources. But it was the longing for the numinous in an everyday world that upset me the most.
Ultimately, I’m happy that this book is so female-centric in its eros, the slow smoulder that no longer is culturally justified. Young girls should hope to build a life with someone who cherishes them. The teen wish-fulfillment and weaker aspects of the book, such as Bella’s neediness evaporate next to this positive. But I feel for the legion of teen girls who lack the ability to process their literary infatuation, who wear “I
High Performance Data Network
I just finished this audio book. It is hands down one of the best books I’ve read (or in this case, listened to) in years. As a southerner who is not proud of our civil rights heritage, this book makes you realize there were truly heroic people behind the scenes during the civil rights movement. Although this is a fictional book, the struggles were real – as were the hatred and racism. Unfortunately, I know people who are still like Hilly Holbrook (oh, how I wanted to punch her in the face), and fortunately, I know people who are like Abilene and Skeeter. It’s the spirit of the Abilene’s, Skeeter’s and Minny’s, that make me a proud southerner.
Black Ethernet Network Patch
OK….as a committed bibliophile, I held out several years before purchasing a Kindle, but when the price dropped, my curiosity got the best of me (but my back was screaming from all the books I was carrying around, because I love variety in my reading material).
Like previous Kindle owners have posted, I find I am reading a lot more; and the simplicity of the Kindle is awesome. I have to say, I love this little thing. I thought it would have to grow on me, but I take it wherever I go now!
However, I still have printed books I have to read, but I wish there was some type of exchange program. I can’t imagine getting rid of hard print books completely. Maybe I can sell or trade some of the books I want to get rid of or have read already. I’ve read many good suggestions in the Kindle forum about this dilemma. The Kindle does help me to be more “green”,and I love that! I’m on a “simplicity” life conversion and going to the Kindle has been a great decision for me.
I am definitely a Bibliophile turned into “Kindler”. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
In a few years I’ll upgrade to the DX version for my travel sabbatical. I no longer have to worry about how I’ll indulge my favorite past time while on the road.
Hubbell Network connector RJ
Setup went fine on a Windows XP PC laptop.
I have a pair of EMT scissors (like these: Smith & Wesson Heavy Duty Hand Shears ) that I use to open packages, so I did not have a problem with opening the package.
I am used to using an extension cable as the PCMCIA card slot on the laptop is not functional. The cable also allows both the easier use of the other USB port and to get better reception from the wireless.
Throughput seemed faster than using wireless g and worked OK with my existing draft-n router.
It does not have that much to recommend, it other than price, but no strikes against, either.
fyi: some other brands are more expensive: D-Link DWA-140 RangeBooster Draft 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter and NETGEAR WN111 RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter and Linksys Ultra RangePlus Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter WUSB600N – Network adapter – Hi-Speed USB – 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft)
Actiontec Wireless USB Network
Networks and Systems Management This book provides a comprehensive methodology for analysis and evaluation of technical characteristics and features of distributed networks and systems management platforms. The analysis covers …
We own atlest 3 vac cleaners.They usually die for one or another reason. When this one goes it will be replaced with one just like it..tired of throwing away good money..
Network Programming with Windows
This is our first “smart” product, we wanted to start slow, and this product has impressed us in every way. We’re not intimidated by smart technologies anymore, extremely satisfied.
LaCie 2 big Network
I have read a bunch of novels recently that kept me engrossed for the first 70-80% and then faded badly. Water for Elephants is worth reading right to the satisfying ending. It is very well paced and has interesting twists and all the characters seemed real to me.
I had never considered the 1930’s touring circus as a basis for righting a novel. Now I want to learn more about it. That’s because Gruen does such a nice job describing it. The characters (and the animals!) are very human and I think she captures the time they lived in quite well. I am impressed that there are over 1000 reviews and still more coming for a book that’s been out now for over 4 years. It speaks to some of the universal qualities that appealed to me and perhaps other readers. The lead character is interesting, he’s human and he has reflected on a life well lead while yearning for more. I see a little bit of my father in there!
One thing I am always looking for is how well a writer can give voice to a character that is so different from him or herself. Ms Gruen as a modern woman writing in the first person a man in the 1930’s does very well in making Jacob a believable character. The writing is tight, swift and it was a pleasure to read.
Tripp Lite D10B2 Network