Author Archives: Jason

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Just Launched: Clover - Websites for Growing Churches

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The very talented folks over at Regime Design have just launched their latest product which they call Clover.
Clover attempts to fill an obvious need on the web by providing Modern, Content Management System (CMS) Driven, Attractive Websites to growing churches and ministries at a more than reasonable cost. They are offering their product at a [...]

Christmas Gift Idea: Buy a Goat for the Poor in India

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Water Buffalo: $430
Goat: $55
Pig: $50
Pair of Rabbits: $10
Pair of Lambs: $120
Cow: $350
Pair of Chickens: $10
Giving a Gift That Actually Means Something To Someone: Priceless
Instead of dropping $200 on the latest disposable cell phone or $25 on a DVD that you’ll maybe watch 3 times in the next 2 years how about giving that money to [...]

Solving Japan’s Suicide Problem Might Create Worse Issues

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Every day more than 90 people in Japan commit suicide. In Japanese culture suicide has long been viewed as “the honorable way out” but the government is trying to change that long held mindset.
A “counter-suicide White Paper” has just been published by the government which outlines strategies and steps to take transform the way suicide [...]

Timberlake To Host PGA Event in 2008

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The PGA tour announced today that Justin Timberlake will serve as the host for the PGA Tour’s Las Vegas Event next year.
Apparently Timberlake takes his golf very seriously. He reportedly “practices every day, has a coach and takes his clubs whereever he goes”. A golf digest ranking released earlier this year says Timberlake carries a [...]

Interesting Take On The Kobe Fiasco

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ESPN’s Chris Broussard says Jerry Buss should end this nonsense right now.

The Lakers should not trade Kobe Bryant this season. Period.
They need to put an end to this circus ASAP, and they should do so by coming out publicly and saying Kobe will remain with the Lakers, that they’re no longer listening to offers.
The offers [...]

Golf Addiction Taking Root

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I was fortunate enough to get into golf when I was a teenager but once I got to college my regular play fell off the map completely.
I suppose my handicap never got better than a 15 or so for regulation courses but I played a local par 3 course (any fans of Sinaloa GC, Simi [...]

Military R/C: Raven & Shadow UAVs

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Thought I’d post some pics of these since the Raven in particular reminded me of my buddy’s Multiplex EasyStar. Much press has been given to the Predator and the Reaper but I find these smaller UAVs just as interesing.
If you get a chance, click on over to Michael Yon’s article, Bird’s Eye View: The Battle [...]

RC Biplane Build In Progress: E-Flite Ultimate FX

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I just started this build which is supposed to be easy as ARFs (Almost-Ready-To-Fly) go but honestly I’m tired of gluing I just want to get it in the air.

If you’re following along, here is a well-written review/build log for this model

Video: Super Cub Flight Near Tahoe

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Here is video taken once again from the camera on-board the Super Cub. I’m flying out front of my folks’ house this time in the Carson valley. (See the previous flight and crash from behind the house)
I’ve been flying a little more recklessly of late, hence all the crashes… Today I was trying to [...]

Earning Money Online With PayPerPost.com

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PayPerPost.com is a great way to earn extra income with your blog. This is especially beneficial to new blogs that don’t have the traffic to earn substantial income from ad revenue.
I signed up for PayPerPost a month ago and have written two posts for a total earnings of $22.00. PayPerPost displays a list of qualified [...]