I just wanted you guys to see my versatile posing ability.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Monday, March 26, 2007
Yet another...
Link. This one, to a bunch of online lectures from big universities. It's awesome, you can basically take a whole class on these subjects. I've been watching the buddhism one.
Wearing my flight suit tomorrow, so I'll take some pictures at some point. I look like a freakin astronaut, hot stuff.
Wearing my flight suit tomorrow, so I'll take some pictures at some point. I look like a freakin astronaut, hot stuff.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Its seems...
all I do these days is post interesting stuff I found elsewhere. My life is much the same day to day.
Well this is a countdown of the world's 10 most famous trees. I know that sounds dull, but it's actually really interesting, check it out.
Well this is a countdown of the world's 10 most famous trees. I know that sounds dull, but it's actually really interesting, check it out.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Beware
This will be pretty offensive, to some of you - which is fitting considering it's a 20 minute speech about freedom of speech given in Canada in reaction to a proposed bill to limit hate speech. It's pretty powerful stuff.
Apparently this guys a drunk and maybe a druggie, which is how the people that are commenting on this video are criticizing him. But what he says has to stand on it's own whether it's said by Buddha, or Charles Manson, and I think it does.
Apparently this guys a drunk and maybe a druggie, which is how the people that are commenting on this video are criticizing him. But what he says has to stand on it's own whether it's said by Buddha, or Charles Manson, and I think it does.
Monday, March 12, 2007
I have a man crush on Eddie
Which is weird because he's a transvestite, and a he...so I don't know how it'd really work. I just watched his new show "The Riches." It wasn't really a comedy, though it started out as one, but Eddie Izzard was awesome as a serious actor.
It's on while I'm writing this, so turn on FX if you're reading this and it's still before like 11:30 pm. Otherwise check it out next week.
It's on while I'm writing this, so turn on FX if you're reading this and it's still before like 11:30 pm. Otherwise check it out next week.
Round Ball
Played some basketball today. It was one of those experiences where you can remember how you used to be so good at this, and now you're not so much - and you're getting it stolen and blocked and throwing horrible passes and air balling it. If my freshman self could play my now self, my freshman self would be so ashamed now.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
For anyone that didn't have my email, it's kevin.hann@gmail.com
That's me. Oh, and I forgot to take pictures of the midnight showing of 300...sooo...act like this picture is from it. That's totally me watching the movie.
That's me. Oh, and I forgot to take pictures of the midnight showing of 300...sooo...act like this picture is from it. That's totally me watching the movie.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
This is Sparta
Going to see the midnight show of 300 tonight. I'll take some pics. Don't worry.
To tide you over, there are some pretty cool pictures of some stuff here.
Also, You, my friend, would be da bell of da ball.
To tide you over, there are some pretty cool pictures of some stuff here.
Also, You, my friend, would be da bell of da ball.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Galaxies
I love this stuff. This picture had 50,000 galaxies in it, you can zoom in and see the shape of some of the closer ones - spirals and stuff. 80 years ago, we didn't even know that other galaxies existed outside our own. We have only observed a few other planetary systems in our own galaxy so far - there are billions more to be observed in the Milky Way alone - plus billions of other galaxies that have billions of stars thatmay have systems, if we ever progress that far technologically.
Monday, March 5, 2007
In Response
I apologize for any offense I might have caused by my statement about Christianity and decision making. Of course I figured I'd get backlash considering I don't know anyone that reads this that isn't Christian - but I think the problem is that I may have been unclear. I will grant that members of the 44% can have good policies for the environment or toward progress. This must be true, as long as all presidents aren't lying to us because, unless I'm mistaken, every president in at least the last 100 years have been "avowed" christians, and yet we've had progress. That being said I still hold that a true belief, not a hope, a belief that Jesus will in fact return in the next 50 or so years is not compatible with coming to good, lasting solutions for present or future problems. I would argue that when someone attests to truly hold such a belief as that, and yet does propose constructive solutions, this is because of a disconnect in belief or them being in fact less sure of this idea than they're claiming.
For one, according to a literal reading of Revelation, the world has to break down and slip into chaos in so many areas in order for Jesus's return to happen. I can only speak for myself, but I do in fact remember telling someone several years ago, when a suicide bomber drove a boat full of bombs into a US Ship anchored...somewhere in the Middle East...that yes it's sad, but in a way it's exciting because it is setting up for the end times and Jesus's return, with everything going on over there in the "sand box." At that time I would have considered myself a fundamentalist, not quite an extremist. Among fundamentalists at the very least I really don't think I was alone in this sentiment. So to some people the collapse of civilization is in fact cause for celebration. These people are on the fringe, of course, but I don't think that everyday Christians can help but see at least some silver lining in similar, especially Middle-eastern, events. At the very least, I don't think we want these fringe individuals making world decisions - or environmental decisions for that matter, seeing as the worst for those of us on earth, could very well be the best to get Jesus back here.
Secondly, if you are truly positive that Jesus will return in the next 50 years(which is the situation of 22 of the 44%, the other 22 being "reasonably convinced") what motivation could you possibly have for fixing the world's problems? If I knew my house was being bulldozed next week, my vaccum would be one of the first things I'd pack. I may make provisional solutions - but ozone depletion, overfishing, oil spills, global warming - there will be no my children's children's children to suffer from these things anyway. So I will grant that it is a generalization for me to say that none should have a say in the future, and I will again reiterate that I don't think any of you who are reading this truly believe Jesus will - not may or I hope he will - come in the next 50 years. I'm guessing this is the case with many people (otherwise what could their reason possibly be for wanting to improve anything if it's all gonna burn inside 50 years anyway). So people in that 44% could make decent decisions regarding the future - However, that is due to being unsecure in the belief of Jesus's imminent return, not because of a possible harmony between the belief and good decision making.
Regarding atheists: I think it's important to learn more than propaganda regarding what atheists really think. This is a good general article about what atheists position regarding a lot of the things I see brought up. Obviously it doesn't represent ALL atheists points of view but it's fairly representative. In regards to an atheist getting elected (I'm responding specifically to my dad's comment now), at this point that seems almost impossible. So no worries.
For one, according to a literal reading of Revelation, the world has to break down and slip into chaos in so many areas in order for Jesus's return to happen. I can only speak for myself, but I do in fact remember telling someone several years ago, when a suicide bomber drove a boat full of bombs into a US Ship anchored...somewhere in the Middle East...that yes it's sad, but in a way it's exciting because it is setting up for the end times and Jesus's return, with everything going on over there in the "sand box." At that time I would have considered myself a fundamentalist, not quite an extremist. Among fundamentalists at the very least I really don't think I was alone in this sentiment. So to some people the collapse of civilization is in fact cause for celebration. These people are on the fringe, of course, but I don't think that everyday Christians can help but see at least some silver lining in similar, especially Middle-eastern, events. At the very least, I don't think we want these fringe individuals making world decisions - or environmental decisions for that matter, seeing as the worst for those of us on earth, could very well be the best to get Jesus back here.
Secondly, if you are truly positive that Jesus will return in the next 50 years(which is the situation of 22 of the 44%, the other 22 being "reasonably convinced") what motivation could you possibly have for fixing the world's problems? If I knew my house was being bulldozed next week, my vaccum would be one of the first things I'd pack. I may make provisional solutions - but ozone depletion, overfishing, oil spills, global warming - there will be no my children's children's children to suffer from these things anyway. So I will grant that it is a generalization for me to say that none should have a say in the future, and I will again reiterate that I don't think any of you who are reading this truly believe Jesus will - not may or I hope he will - come in the next 50 years. I'm guessing this is the case with many people (otherwise what could their reason possibly be for wanting to improve anything if it's all gonna burn inside 50 years anyway). So people in that 44% could make decent decisions regarding the future - However, that is due to being unsecure in the belief of Jesus's imminent return, not because of a possible harmony between the belief and good decision making.
Regarding atheists: I think it's important to learn more than propaganda regarding what atheists really think. This is a good general article about what atheists position regarding a lot of the things I see brought up. Obviously it doesn't represent ALL atheists points of view but it's fairly representative. In regards to an atheist getting elected (I'm responding specifically to my dad's comment now), at this point that seems almost impossible. So no worries.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Saturday, March 3, 2007
The Recourse
In my time out, I also rented 2 movies. 
An Inconvenient Truth, and Lady in the Water. I haven't watched Lady in the Water, but I did finish watching AIT just a bit ago. It does seem really important, and despite critics it's hard to see any sort of ulterior motive in wanting to make a film like this. The only thing I could think of would be political motives on the part of Al Gore, but that seems to not be very likely considering he pushed this platform before, during, and after he was in office. It seems like people are pushing this not to make money, I don't see how you really would, but maybe because they really think it's true. The Earth will fix itself, I don't think that's the issue - the issue is that there's no guarantee mankind will be around to see the fixing. That may be hard for a Christian to believe. Polls say 22% of Americans are convinced Jesus will return in their lifetime, and another 22% are reasonably sure. That's 44% of America that should not be influencing our future, and the decisions now that will affect our future. This is not a point of view that lends itself to developing lasting solutions in this world. I can remember, years ago, talking to my Uncle Ted about how enviromental issues aren't a big deal because, as I said, "It's all gonna burn in the end." I admit that this is not a very sophisticated point of view, nor is it the point of view I'm sure most of you have. But it is the logical conclusion of biblical fundamentalism. Especially coupled with the fact that Christians (as well as Muslims, Jews, Hindus) believe that God is in full control of what happens on earth - leads me to be frightened that it's impossible for a proclaimed atheist to get elected, and at the fact that our current president is a literalist that conducts prayer meetings and bible studies throughout the whitehouse. There's no indication that Jesus is coming, there is no indication that God is in control of anything, there is no indication there is anything acting on our lives and on this earth except for nature and us, and it's time our politics and policies began reflecting that.
An Inconvenient Truth, and Lady in the Water. I haven't watched Lady in the Water, but I did finish watching AIT just a bit ago. It does seem really important, and despite critics it's hard to see any sort of ulterior motive in wanting to make a film like this. The only thing I could think of would be political motives on the part of Al Gore, but that seems to not be very likely considering he pushed this platform before, during, and after he was in office. It seems like people are pushing this not to make money, I don't see how you really would, but maybe because they really think it's true. The Earth will fix itself, I don't think that's the issue - the issue is that there's no guarantee mankind will be around to see the fixing. That may be hard for a Christian to believe. Polls say 22% of Americans are convinced Jesus will return in their lifetime, and another 22% are reasonably sure. That's 44% of America that should not be influencing our future, and the decisions now that will affect our future. This is not a point of view that lends itself to developing lasting solutions in this world. I can remember, years ago, talking to my Uncle Ted about how enviromental issues aren't a big deal because, as I said, "It's all gonna burn in the end." I admit that this is not a very sophisticated point of view, nor is it the point of view I'm sure most of you have. But it is the logical conclusion of biblical fundamentalism. Especially coupled with the fact that Christians (as well as Muslims, Jews, Hindus) believe that God is in full control of what happens on earth - leads me to be frightened that it's impossible for a proclaimed atheist to get elected, and at the fact that our current president is a literalist that conducts prayer meetings and bible studies throughout the whitehouse. There's no indication that Jesus is coming, there is no indication that God is in control of anything, there is no indication there is anything acting on our lives and on this earth except for nature and us, and it's time our politics and policies began reflecting that.
The Revelation
I went shopping today. I was out at the post office mailing something
and I decided to go and look for some artwork I could buy for my blank walls. I found some at Target. In the course of shopping, I also got 4 candles, 2 candle warmers, 2 sheets, a shower curtain and liner, a computer chair, and I think that's it. The artwork was actually one of the last things I ended up getting. In my head I was thinking that I needed some artwork, I needed it. My walls were too blank. They created an unwelcoming and ultimately unfulfilling, unhomely atmosphere. At the same time I was reminded of the words of Tyler Durden (through Chuck Palahnuik), "Why do I know what a duvee is? Is it essential to my survival, in the hunter gatherer sense of the word? No. So what are we?" "We're consumers." "Exactly." And then later. "We work jobs we hate so that we can buy shit we don't need." I feel like I have to surround myself with this stuff, but I don't. Pictures and candles make me feel good because I was born in America during the late 20th century. I don't need it, it does little if anything for me, and it takes resources away from things that might really be significant. I thought this, but I still bought all the "shit" I did.
and I decided to go and look for some artwork I could buy for my blank walls. I found some at Target. In the course of shopping, I also got 4 candles, 2 candle warmers, 2 sheets, a shower curtain and liner, a computer chair, and I think that's it. The artwork was actually one of the last things I ended up getting. In my head I was thinking that I needed some artwork, I needed it. My walls were too blank. They created an unwelcoming and ultimately unfulfilling, unhomely atmosphere. At the same time I was reminded of the words of Tyler Durden (through Chuck Palahnuik), "Why do I know what a duvee is? Is it essential to my survival, in the hunter gatherer sense of the word? No. So what are we?" "We're consumers." "Exactly." And then later. "We work jobs we hate so that we can buy shit we don't need." I feel like I have to surround myself with this stuff, but I don't. Pictures and candles make me feel good because I was born in America during the late 20th century. I don't need it, it does little if anything for me, and it takes resources away from things that might really be significant. I thought this, but I still bought all the "shit" I did.
The Meal
I made spaghetti - not really spaghetti - tomatoe sauce with meat, but I used egg noodles, not spaghetti noodles. Oddly enough...same taste. It was and continues to be pretty darn good. I used ground turkey meat. Why do I use ground turky meat? Because it is cheaper, more healthy, and, in my opinion, equally delicious.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Maybe There IS a God
So today is...my birthday...and guess what else happened?
SNOW DAY!!!
The FIRST one so far.
AND we have tomorrow off anyway as a WING day cause there's been no DUIs in...a month or something. So 4 day weekend!
Booyah!
SNOW DAY!!!The FIRST one so far.
AND we have tomorrow off anyway as a WING day cause there's been no DUIs in...a month or something. So 4 day weekend!
Booyah!
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