Because of their data collection practices, some time ago I swore off of Google services – at least those that require an account. I no longer use Android or Gmail, and I use DuckDuckGo rather than Google for search. (I do still use Google maps on occasion, but with tracking blockers, and without logging in). […]
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge (Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 9:10). Our human tendency is to read into Scripture whatever we want to find there, whether to justify our behavior or to confirm what we have already been taught by our church, our tradition, or by other teachers we look […]
All of the venerable camera makers are continuing to see declines in sales. Canon, Nikon, Olympus, et al have seen camera revenues plummet again throughout 2019. Canon predicted earlier this year that they expect unit sales to drop by another 50% over the next two years. Nikon recently announced that they’re expecting their camera business […]
I’m never more thankful to be off of Facebook than when some hot-button issue makes the news, and emotion inevitably short-circuits rational dialogue.
Many years ago I subscribed to a relatively new magazine called ‘Relevant’. Though I haven’t subscribed in years, its purpose was – and still is – to examine the intersection of faith and popular culture, with the underlying vibe that faith needs to stay in step with the culture. (The original tag line of the […]
It’s coming up on a year since I dumped my Facebook account. The first few weeks post-Facebook were a bit odd, having had the habit of checking the site multiple times a day over the past several years, and seeing regular feedback on my posts. But over time, I slowly came to appreciate the freedom […]