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01-28-2008, 05:52 PM
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Re: Tulsa Report Day 2
Yesterday I was reminded once more of just how fast technology is merging. My new Dell desktop has Windows Vista Premium with "Media Center" installed.
I have used the media center to play some DVd's a little but nothing else. Yesterday for the first time I paid attention to the selections that pop up in addition to "play DVD". One was "Internet TV" it was marked "beta" so I guess it is in the testing stage.
When I clicked there it brought up a row of programs I could select at no charge (just have to watch commercials like on broadcast tv).
Among the choices were news programs and other reality programming but also there was the entire first season of Arrested Development, a network sitcom. I was in a rush and didn't look any further but this is further evidence that anyone with a fairly new computer and broadband connection is going to have pretty much the same programming available as if they owned a TV.
Perhaps the solution is for the conservative brethern to head this off at the pass by restricting internet use to dial up service? Could be a resolution for the next WWPF meeting!
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01-28-2008, 06:01 PM
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Re: Tulsa Report Day 2
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Originally Posted by CC1
Yesterday I was reminded once more of just how fast technology is merging. My new Dell desktop has Windows Vista Premium with "Media Center" installed.
I have used the media center to play some DVd's a little but nothing else. Yesterday for the first time I paid attention to the selections that pop up in addition to "play DVD". One was "Internet TV" it was marked "beta" so I guess it is in the testing stage.
When I clicked there it brought up a row of programs I could select at no charge (just have to watch commercials like on broadcast tv).
Among the choices were news programs and other reality programming but also there was the entire first season of Arrested Development, a network sitcom. I was in a rush and didn't look any further but this is further evidence that anyone with a fairly new computer and broadband connection is going to have pretty much the same programming available as if they owned a TV.
Perhaps the solution is for the conservative brethern to head this off at the pass by restricting internet use to dial up service? Could be a resolution for the next WWPF meeting!
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Thats really the heart of the matter. This can't be solved by prohibitions.
There is an Old Order Mennonite Church in Canada that has allowed laptops... this same group forbids electricity, and automobiles. They can often be seen traveling down the road in their buggy, using the laptop... and no, I'm not kidding!
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01-28-2008, 06:14 PM
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Re: Tulsa Report Day 2
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Thats really the heart of the matter. This can't be solved by prohibitions.
There is an Old Order Mennonite Church in Canada that has allowed laptops... this same group forbids electricity, and automobiles. They can often be seen traveling down the road in their buggy, using the laptop... and no, I'm not kidding!
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How do they recharge the batteries with no electricity?
I can just picture some Mennonite guy working up a sweat cranking a hand generator to recharge his laptop. LOL
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01-28-2008, 06:18 PM
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Re: Tulsa Report Day 2
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How do they recharge the batteries with no electricity?
I can just picture some Mennonite guy working up a sweat cranking a hand generator to recharge his laptop. LOL
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Maybe solar panels. LOL That might explain why they are outside on the buggy trying to catch light.
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01-28-2008, 06:19 PM
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Re: Tulsa Report Day 2
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How do they recharge the batteries with no electricity?
I can just picture some Mennonite guy working up a sweat cranking a hand generator to recharge his laptop. LOL
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LOL.........well what did you think little Benjamin was doing back there by the plug in the barn while father argued with you over the price of the cow??........
Where we lived in Oklahoma some of those guys had tractors that would do 60 mph......with a little trailer behind em where the wifey and chillin rode.......
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01-28-2008, 06:22 PM
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Re: Tulsa Report Day 2
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LOL.........well what did you think little Benjamin was doing back there by the plug in the barn while father argued with you over the price of the cow??........
Where we lived in Oklahoma some of those guys had tractors that would do 60 mph......with a little trailer behind em where the wifey and chillin rode.......
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Did he have a Dale Earnhardts car number discreetly posted somewhere on that tractor?
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01-28-2008, 06:30 PM
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Re: Tulsa Report Day 2
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Originally Posted by IAintMovin
LOL.........well what did you think little Benjamin was doing back there by the plug in the barn while father argued with you over the price of the cow??........
Where we lived in Oklahoma some of those guys had tractors that would do 60 mph......with a little trailer behind em where the wifey and chillin rode.......
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Oh, it's a bit funny alright! The situation you decribe is exactly why most who allow tractors now also require STEEL WHEELS on them.**
**Just FYI, the rule is "A gas powered vehicle can only be used if the wheels have steel touching the ground - but no rubber! This complexity has already been circumvented... Simply fabricate a smooth steel rim with no cleats, then place rubber blocks between the axle and the outer rim! It's a bit noisey, but an awesome ride!
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I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
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01-28-2008, 06:23 PM
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Re: Tulsa Report Day 2
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How do they recharge the batteries with no electricity?
I can just picture some Mennonite guy working up a sweat cranking a hand generator to recharge his laptop. LOL
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Gas powered generators are allowed! Get with the times DUDE!
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"It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
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01-28-2008, 07:13 PM
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Re: Tulsa Report Day 2
Amazing that even with a huge body of undeniable evidence that affirms that the WWPF solicited current UPC ministers, we still are hearing what men of "integrity" these men are.
Tell me, what happens if a young lay minister (licensed with the UPC) joins the WWPF aginst his pastor's wishes?
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01-28-2008, 07:21 PM
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Re: Tulsa Report Day 2
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Amazing that even with a huge body of undeniable evidence that affirms that the WWPF solicited current UPC ministers, we still are hearing what men of "integrity" these men are.
Tell me, what happens if a young lay minister (licensed with the UPC) joins the WWPF aginst his pastor's wishes?
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Certainly, by some logic it could not be a case of rebellion or non submissivness. There comes a time (God only knows when) that what some might call rebellion is no longer rebellion but just plain following the will of God and that what they formerly taught to be authority ordained of God...is NO LONGER authority ordained of God.
I'm fully persuaded that the whole bunch are a cow pen full of rebels. God knows how to separate them. Ask Korah.
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