Weblog
Monday, 24 August 2009
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http://jopan.tumblr.com for now. short blog-y things, lots of articles, musings, and interesting finds.
Sunday, 14 June 2009
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Last post
Apologies to my readers for my last post -- money is a sensitive thing and I'm sorry if I sounded flippant about the matter.
On the topic of last posts -- one last xanga post is coming. I think I'm going to comb through and make an archive of some of the significant posts from these past 7 years. I think that my time with xanga is done. Hello wordpress.
Friday, 12 June 2009
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Notes on ministry & giving
Unabashed when it comes to talking about money:- The downfall of Detroit (gm, chrysler) also meant that many staff / people in ministry are taking drastic paycuts or leaving staff. Southeast Michigan is getting wiped out with the economic downturn. This doesn't just affect SE Michigan, but also the surrounding region (including Ohio).
- The yearly budget for a campus staff in Cairo (Egypt) is $2,000. There are many people currently existing in the world that could cover this budget in one fell swoop.
- 85-90% of my donors don't come from local churches in Cleveland. They come from NY, CA, Michigan alum, and home church. I would really love to see people come on board to support and pray for the work at Case.
- Overall, it seems that non-profit orgs in general are still doing ok.
- Some of my colleagues in the region (though rare) have deficits in the order of $10-20k.
- I love sharing fellowship with my donors (who really are my friends). It's one of the most wonderful things to see them and pray with them because I really long to! I will definitely treasure my most recent trip back to Rochester.
- The downfall of Detroit (gm, chrysler) also meant that many staff / people in ministry are taking drastic paycuts or leaving staff. Southeast Michigan is getting wiped out with the economic downturn. This doesn't just affect SE Michigan, but also the surrounding region (including Ohio).
Tuesday, 09 June 2009
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Brittany (dog)
If my dog could have a myers-briggs temperament, it would be ENTJ. hehehe.Temperament
A liver and white BrittanyThe breed was originally bred as a hunting dog and noted for being easy to train, sensitive, and sweet-natured. Brittanies are all around sound dogs, as they are excellent family pets as well as working dogs in the field. The dogs are active and require frequent exercise and room to run, and a fenced yard is essential. The breed sometimes gets a reputation for being crazy or uncontrollable, but these problems are almost invariably due to lack of exercise and training, and are not commonly seen in well cared-for dogs. If not given sufficient exercise, love, and socialization, Brittanies can become destructive or develop compulsive or neurotic behaviors. The Brittany makes a good house pet as long as it receives daily mental and physical exercise, as well as superb socialization on a regular basis.
Brittanies can become very shy if not thoroughly socialized, and even among well-socialized dogs there is significant variation in levels of friendliness. Some are highly gregarious and actively seek companionship, others are more aloof.
All in all, Brittanies are a good family and companion pet, while still maintaining their original purpose as a fur and feather hunting companion.
via wikipedia
Friday, 05 June 2009
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alex song is a clever dan
"king james version"
