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RE: If Everyone Cared - 7/12/2007 9:16:24 PM
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humbleinspirit
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The results of the NTSB on the Big Dig tunnel collapse, plenty to blame.
This story came out yesterday and has been on my mind. One year after the tunnel collapse of the Infamous Big Dig, the glue expoxy was to blame, as well as bad oversight on many levels. The Big Dig project, the most expensive public project in U.S. history, still couldn't get it right.
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 7/25/2007 8:58:58 PM
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humbleinspirit
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I have been experiencing a sense of satisfaction in my life of late. Getting to travel about and finally doing things that I like to do has been a big plus!
However, I am still not too happy with my job though. There just seems to be too much to do at a short moments notice. I can only handle about 8 hours of work, after that I get burned out. I am looking into other possibilities, just have to wait on God's timing.
I still would like to get out of Boston, however I am not in nearly as much of a rush as I once was. One thing is true, people seem just plain friendlier in other parts of the country!
Moving on, I am listening to The Best of The Alarm on my CD player right now. They are arguably the best rock/alternative band of the 80's!
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 8/17/2007 9:22:23 PM
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My computer broke on me this week. It still works, however it is now only displaying 640x480 resolution with 16 bit color. I can safely attest that I am getting used to this. I did try fixing it however it hasn't worked at all.
I had a rather tough week this week. I feel today was the first day where I was able to relax.
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RE: Light The Fire Again - 8/21/2007 9:32:03 PM
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As I sit here Tuesday evening, I am here relaxed and listening to one of my all time favorite Vineyard CD's, "More Love, More Power". It is a Double Compilation CD that consists of the best of "Touching The Fathers Heart" and "Winds of Worship".
One of the songs on the CD is a melody called "You Are God". It talks about God's Sovereignty. I take a special affinity to this tune because it was recorded at the Framingham Vineyard in Massachusetts. It can also be found on the "Winds of Worship, Live From New England", not to mention the "WOW Worship Orange" CD as well.
In a couple of weeks, all the students will be coming back to Boston as well as new Freshman going to college. This is an interesting (read crowded and bustling) time as not only students but parents are in Boston this giving weekend as well. I am looking to avoid all of that if I can and am planning some type of trip.
Speaking of trips, I purchased the Frommer's Book "San Francisco from 70's Dollars A Day". Now I have already in my possession Frommer's San Francisco '93 and Fodor's San Francisco '93 as well, however I thought that it was time for an update.
It has a new writer but the hotels that were reviewed back when are still around and still getting good reviews in there! Some have changed their names since then but it still amazes me none the less the bargains that still exist, albeit much more expensive than back then when I paid just $60 for a room.
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 9/3/2007 9:03:39 AM
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humbleinspirit
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I went to San Francisco this past weekend. It was my second time there. My first time visiting was back in 1993.
While some things have changed since then, a real lot remained the same. One thing that I couldn't help but notice was how crowded Union Square was, and yet I did not feel at all like I was people dodging, something that happens in Boston quite often. People just do not seem as much as in a hurry there at all.
I stayed at a very nice and cheap (well by today's standards anyway) hotel. The staff was quite friendly and my room while small was very clean and nice! I was right on the cable line to boot!
Speaking of which, I rode the cable cars this time often enough where I can safely say that for a mode of transportation they are very slow not to mention crowded as well!
Getting to and from San Francisco I relayed completely on Public Transportation except for when I left my house to the airport because it was not running yet.
After doing some run around and getting my bearings, I found using Public Transportation quite easy if not the cheapest way to get to and from the airport at both ends. I think in the future I might take a cab from the BART station after I get downtown though, it would just be easier that way.
I didn't do a whole lot while there, just relaxed for a long weekend and rode the Cable Cars plus took a boat tour as well. Because my trip didn't cost me much because of a free Arline I will safely say that the trip served my purposes. Had I paid $300-$400 for airfare, then I would say that I missed out.
All and all I enjoyed my trip. I am all ready to plan my next excursion, perhaps to Seattle?
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 9/5/2007 11:01:45 PM
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It's been a productive night in forums for me this evening. Usually Wednesday nights are slow. Be sure to check out my latest thread Ask Me Anything! in Personally For You.
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 9/18/2007 9:38:15 PM
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Wondering what to blog about it came to me that perhaps posting about my alarm clock might be of interest to you all. 
I had to buy a new alarm clock. The old one which was traditional in design and such took one too many falls and it no longer was working at all.
I decided to buy a new Sony one because that was the brand that I had. Now I couldn't find the one that I had before so I got this new one, which is more like a cube and more fancy, albeit I paid the same price for it as my old one.
I still haven't figured out how to really use it yet, however it is easier to program than a digital camera though. Case and point when I left my house this morning, I remember my alarm not going off at all.
But when I came home though, it was chiming, apparently I accidental set it for PM as opposed to AM. It has all these extra features which I think are rather nuisances also. Oh well, maybe I will write Sony and complain.
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 10/19/2007 10:13:12 PM
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Ok, I haven't blogged in a while. Now what should I blog about? Shall I blog about my week? Should I blog on what new and interesting threads that I could start in She Says?  Should I blog about the music that I am listening to?
Ok, music, this week I purchased Ginny Owens Best of CD. She is incredibly talented and got to see a live show of her music recently. I recommend that you check her out!
My computer: my computer's video got messed up a couple of weeks ago. It only shows resolution in 480x640 in 16 bit color. I cannot change it at all, and the way it displays in those colors makes reading forums and other websites less than pleasant. I am about to break down and just buy a new or used computer very soon!
New York City and the East Coast, to go or not to go. I have been pondering maybe going to NYC sometime soon, however I have no real reason to go there other than to possibly visit people. The same is true of Philadelphia as well. Washington D.C.? Now that could be promising, however I'd much rather travel outside of the East Coast if I am to travel at all.
Well thats all for now. More later!
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 11/30/2007 8:56:22 AM
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Someone starred my blog, yeah! BTW, I didn't actually see Ginny Owens live, but rather saw her on TV instead. I do have a DVD of hers which I will check out soon.
I am home from work today because I managed to sprain the front part of my right foot, so I am here at the computer instead.
Also, I got a new computer this week, yeah! This computer is lightening fast, has a DVD player and last but not least, I can see colors and pictures as they were meant to be again!
I am a happy camper!
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 12/20/2007 11:00:59 PM
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Well, it is the amost the end of the year, and I bet you are all wondering, "Mike, were your favorite songs to come out this year?" Well, I can narrow them down to about 5 songs:
They are (in no exact order):
Bubbly-Colbie Callait
1234-Feist
Rock Star-Nickleback
Suddenly I See-KT Tunstall
How To Save A Life-The Fray
Again, this is only a preliminary list. As far as Christian music, I do not have as many songs as I do artists. I give credence to both Natalie Grant and Ginny Owens. They both make my list this year. I also give credit to Michael W. Smith as well.
In an upcoming blog I will recap how my year has been.
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 12/22/2007 6:20:32 AM
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Remembering Karla Faye Tucker...
Warning, graphic posting.
Last night I saw a documentary on her and it reminded me of her legacy. For those who don't remember, she was the first woman in Texas on death row for heinously murdering 2 people with an axe! During her stay in prison she converted to Christianity.
Her story made national news because she was on death row but the big question was whether she should be offered mercy or not? I believe as many others that she genuinely did become born again. She was one of the classic conversions.
It was said that she was a comfort to others as opposed people being a comfort to her. She was executed back in 1998.
Forums were still in their infancy then, and if a news story of that nature were to happen today, forums would be buzzing!
I cannot adequately describe the detail of this woman's past life and legacy, however it was on my mind and wouldn't mind discussing it in forums, however I wouldn't want it to digress into a pro or anti death penalty rant. A different thread that I have started has had some similar implications and do not wish to digress to the same subject as the one above.
I am gonna post a link to my response thread, which hasn't had many postings in a while. Please feel free to post your thoughts on Karla Faye Tucker or any thoughts in general as well.
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 12/22/2007 6:23:10 AM
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Your Humbling Comments
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 3/5/2008 8:35:04 PM
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humbleinspirit
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Well, its been a long while since I last posted here. Fritz sent an email to all the bloggers, so I thought that this might be a good time to get things back up and active again. 
As some of you know, I hurt my back at work a few weeks ago. It looked like I was gonna be out of work for a while, but within hours of sending out a prayer request, my job called me back! Fast forward to today and my back is back to its normal self, and I find myself fighting with the boss about not wanting to work overtime again!
I am also a worry-wot, I tend to worry about everything, sometimes days on end only to find out that it was for not! I have also developed a new nervous bad habit, I seem to be grinding my teeth a whole lot more these days. It makes my teeth hurt! I think this has a lot to do with work and the stress dealing with it. I have improved there a bit, but I still find myself daily asking God to take away all anxiety and stress and to trust in Him.
He also reminds me in the midst of all this that He is on my side and that I shouldn't worry! For how can anyone add a day to his life by worrying? I need to learn how to trust. If you know how to do this then let me know.
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 4/19/2008 3:15:05 AM
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Just thought I'd share this:
My Spiritual Gifts Are:
Evangelism 6
Prophecy 9
Teaching 4
Exhortation 11
Pastor/Shepherd 14
Showing Mercy 20
Serving 9
Giving 11
Administration 5
Your dominant gifts are Showing Mercy, Pastor/Shepherd
The results of your Spiritual Gifts Inventory indicate that your number one dominant gift is MERCY SHOWING! The Greek word "ellco" means to feel sympathy with or for others. As a mercy-shower you have the Spirit-given capacity and desire to serve God by identifying with and comforting those who are in distress. You understand and comfort your fellow Christian. You enter into the grief or happiness of others and have the ability to show empathy which is to feel WITH others, not just for others.
As a mercy-shower you are willing to deal with and minister to people who have needs that most people feel very uncomfortable working with. You seem to say the right thing at the right time. Your personality is likely one of soft-spoken love. It hurts you to scold someone; you are very non-condemning. People love you because of all the love you give them. You find it easy to express yourself and are outgoing with a low-key, inoffensive personality. You are easy to talk to, responsive to people, a good listener, peaceable, and agreeable. You tend to make decisions based on feelings more than fact and like to think about things for a while before making a decision.
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 4/25/2008 7:21:49 PM
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Another week has come and gone. This week was really busy! Today was much slower, but the day really dragged! I am very glad its the weekend! I am blessed beyond measure even if I do not always feel like I am.
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 5/16/2008 11:31:28 AM
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Last Friday I hurt my back at work again. This time it was lifting a case of 100# paper, which is very heavy stuff! I have been to the Dr's 3 times since then, and they said that I am making progress but to take one more day off.
When I do go back on Monday, I will be on light duty. I met with my boss this morning and he isn't very happy with it at all. I do feel that God is asking me if I trust Him in all of this or not? The short answer is that I am having a tough time trusting Him, however if that is what He put on my heart then that is what I must do instead!
In the meantime, I will just relax more and catch up here in forums instead. I do not like being home doing next to nothing, however this is just how it is at the moment.
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 6/14/2008 2:37:33 PM
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I was raised Catholic, but met Jesus when I was 14 and was introduced to the Charismatic movement through the Catholic church and also first found out about CCM music as well. In 1988, I felt some convictions, idols in my life. Found myself in a life of condenmation and by 1990 I walked away from church. While I never forgot Jesus, I wasn't in church and wasn't looking to move forward either, all the while fully knowing that going into the world would not bring happiness either. I was very miserable and angry!
In 1994, things got progressively worse, and I prayed saying "Jesus, I would like to come back, but I do not you want me back." Within 2 months of that, strange twist of circumstances, a friend of mine in the building that I was living in found out about Jesus. At that point I had to make a decision to say "yes, I believe in Jesus too" or pretend that I didn't know. I decided to let him know that I knew Jesus too!
Then as things progressed, someone had a word for me saying that I needed to experience God's grace! Someone else had the same word for about 2 years before as well! I then repented and went back to church, but still trying to cope with my anger.
I found a new church, and in the beginning it was good! Then there were certain things that the leadership and I didn't see eye to eye on and I found myself in another conflict. I ended up leaving that church and going to a different one instead. It was much quieter and I found myself "healing" from the previous issues that I was having with people at church.
In about the year 1999, I had phenomenal growth in the Lord and with fellowship, etc. This turned out to last only about a year or so though as the friend that I was hanging out with turned out to be unhealthy for me, and perhaps him as well. That friendship peaked and had a falling out and I found myself fending on my own again.
Around 2002 I felt that church was just barely meeting my needs and stopped going to church. Then in 2003, a lot of things started going wrong in my life and I found myself very angry again. By 2004, things continued to be bad. Then I was more or less forced to seek counseling. This has been one of the best things for me!
I have been working on going back to church on a regular basis as well. I am much calmer and happier now too. I continue to seek and try to follow Jesus as well.
I hope you enjoyed reading my testimony. I hope that it is a blessing to you.
Blessings,
Mike
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 7/9/2008 9:52:44 PM
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I was watching an epsiode Wife Swap on TV earlier. I was all but ready to change the channel when it turned out to be a couple of Christians switching homes. One is a conservative SAHM, and the other one is more of a corporate type. Anyway, it has been rather interesting so far, but kinda frightening too!
The frightening part is the corporate, should I say liberal minded mom said that the conservative family was "brainwashing" their chidren. Meanwhile, the conservative mother made the liberal father cry by what she was saying also. To be honest, I just do not understand the later but the earlier comments scare me!
I have a vacation coming within 2 weeks, I am still trying to decide where to go. I have thought about Atlanta, but not so sure I want to venture into a city that I have never been to right now. My second choice is Washington DC, however it could be a little boring for me (too Northeastern.) I am contemplating just forgoing both and just taking a couple of day trips instead, but we'll see.
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RE: If Everyone Cared - 8/10/2008 12:10:54 AM
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Sometimes when situations do not go the way they should, I get really frustrated. Earlier I was copying a tax book at work. I was copying it 2 sided without making any make ready. This meant switching it back and forth on the machine.
Anyway, about 30 pages or so into it the machine decided to make blank pages out of the blue. Not knowing why it was doing this, I was getting quite frustrated. To make matters worse, it decided to also start making my double sided copies upside down. IOW, page one side up, page 2 upside down. 
Because I fully expected the copier to just "do what it was supposed to do", I got very frustrated and finally the copier won. I simply decided that I wasn't dealing with it anymore today and just to deal with it on Monday instead.
I said goodbye to my boss and wished him a good day off on Monday, but he was his usual self. When I left I noticed it was raining. Now I should have gone back to borrow the umbrella from work but didn't really feel like going back after already saying goodbye.
I sat down on the steps in the hallway waiting for the rain to subside. Then the cleaners started vacuuming! I really hate noise these days so I decided that I'd rather be wet than tolerate having to hear that vacuum! Now I am home and glad its the weekend too!
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