February 28, 2010

All Things Considered, post 9

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The Next New Thing

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On January 13, a day will pass with an anniversary few might recognize, the 100th anniversary of the first radio broadcast in 1910. Why even mention it you think? With the start of a new decade, a look back could shed a light on what may or may not be on the horizon in the world of communications.  This could be a book, but I will keep it short.

Certainly the need for better communications among those fighting the two World Wars, on land, sea or air pushed the first radio broadcast to its new limits and the tubes in old fashioned radios brought music, news and entertainment to the masses.  Advances in radio technology happened as the same time as “moving pictures” brought a visual aspect to the audio in the new “talkies.”  

The proven techniques discovered old silent films, such as more creative editing, were brought to the changed medium. The search of color led to Technicolor in the 1940’s.  Now, with the integration of other technology, mainly computers and their programs, digitally produced movies and special effects make stars of imagined characters.

The way movies are delivered, in theaters, went to BETA video tape, which lost to VHS video tape which has lost to DVD’s and further advances in that medium of delivery.  Then there’s TV, which in the last 60 years, which did not eliminate radio as predicted. As TV advanced in programming and technology, it helped the movies, too. The lines of communication began to blur even then. Radio went to just music or talk and advertising benefited other forms of communication – TV shows and movies.

Then the impact of computers has affected every other medium of communication. The invention of the Internet in one branch has led to Instant Messaging, then texting and then tweets.  The computing devices became smaller and more powerful to the point where phones are just an accessory on communications devices in pockets and purses.  Where is all this technology going?  Perhaps the computer, or one similar to it, which I am composing this column will make it to a museum 100 years from now.

In the meantime, what will happen?   According to an article, “Computer Recycling: Properly Disposing of Older Computers and Parts” by Mark Kyrnin, tons of electronics equipment with hazardous materials have been thrown away with standard garbage. Over time, these materials leak out of the electronics causing damage to the environment. In order to try and reduce the threat, many local, state and federal governments are enacting legislation that requires proper disposal of old electronics.

Most computer equipment becomes outdated anywhere from one to five years after its purchase. This puts a burden on consumers to try and properly dispose of old equipment lying around the house. So, what are the different avenues that we can use to get rid of all this equipment properly? Briefly the answers include government programs, manufacturer recycling programs, donating old equipment.

Will CDs and DVDs be viewed anciently as pressed vinyl records and 8-track tapes in 100 years from now?  Will an I-Pod be a mode of transportation? Will keyboards be replaced by voiced commands, as it is being done now?  One thing is for sure.

People will need to communicate, to entertain and be creative, through remnants of computers and Internet, movies, music, TV, and radio.  The message of Christ will be part of the future, and I probably won’t be around to see the next new thing. I do know that I can be a part of what does exist now. I read somewhere in the Bible, a guy named Paul sent letters to other people centuries ago and people are still reading them.

Peace be you with always,

Rev. Paul Abernathy 

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February 27, 2010

Winter Portfolio 3

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Winter Portfolio 3

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Branches of evergreen trees collect the snowfall at an Indianapolis apartment complex. A Canadian storm moved into two-thirds of the USA during the second week of Janaury, bringing up to six inches of snow  and fridged temperatures into the single digits in central Indiana.

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February 26, 2010

February 2010 Between the Lines video

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February 2010 Between the Lines video

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February 25, 2010

Those were the Days

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Those were the Days

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Brother Brian Kohut was remembering the times when he was with his wife before they were divorced, and this is one of his poems.

Those were the Days

The beat continues, note after note,
throughout the night as if the music
would never end.
We tapped our feet and danced,
step by step, when we were just friends.
Now when I hear those songs,
I say those were the days, and I
long for the years we had after
I fell in love with you.  You were the
light in my life when you said you’d
be my wife.
But now you’re gone, and then I turn
off the radio.

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February 24, 2010

Life’s been good to me so far

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Life’s been good to me so far

Sometimes I get an idea for a poem and it continues to grow into more than a three verse work.  It morphs into a a song lyric and this is a case in point.  Now all I need is the music.

Life’s been good to me so far

Life’s been good to me so far
And I’ve done a lot in my past.
I know there is more I can do
Before this breath is my last.
There is one thing I do know; I
Can’t finish anything without you.
I need you by my side no matter
What color I am: red, green, or blue.
Life’s been good to me so far.

I make choices and decisions …
Some small, others big, every day.
The moves made and when I make
Them determine my path today.
They show who I will see then,
And how much I will have to pay.

Life’s been good to me so far
And I’ve done a lot in my past.
I know there is more I can do
Before this breath is my last.
There is one thing I do know; I
Can’t finish anything without you.
I need you by my side no matter
What, or I just end up a fool.
Life’s been good to me so far.

Life’s been good to me so far-song version

(Musical intro)

I make choices and decisions …
Some big, others small, every day.
The moves made and when I make
Them determine my path today.
They show who I will see then,
And how much I will have to pay.

Life’s been good to me so far
And I’ve done a lot in my past.
I know there is more I can do
Before this breath is my last.
There is one thing I do know; I
Can’t finish anything without you.
I need you by my side no matter
What, or I just end up a fool.
Life’s been good to me so far.

There were times when I was lost.
The haze was thick and couldn’t see.
I waited for days to figure out
What was to become of me.
Now that I’ve been with you,
Babe, your love has set me free.

Life’s been good to me so far
And I’ve done a lot in my past.
I know there is more I can do
Before this breath is my last.
There is one thing I do know; I
Can’t finish anything without you.
I need you by my side no matter
What color I am: red, green, or blue.
Life’s been good to me so far.

It’s hard to remember all that
I’ve done or where I’ve been.
Life is a game, and you need to find
The rules if you really want to win.
I’ve changed parts in this play, and
I ‘m used to starting over again.
Life’s been good to me so far.

(Bridge)

There were times when I was lost.
The haze was thick and couldn’t see.
I waited for days to figure out
What was to become of me.
Now that I’ve been with you,
Babe, your love has set me free.

Life’s been good to me so far
And I’ve done a lot in my past.
I know there is more I can do
Before this breath is my last.
There is one thing I do know; I
Can’t finish anything without you.
I need you by my side no matter
What color I am: red, green, or blue.
Life’s been good to me so far.

Life’s been good to me so far.

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February 23, 2010

La Orquesta Sinfónica

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La Orquesta Sinfónica

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Para ver la versión original en inglés, haga click aquí

La Orquesta Sinfónica

Cuando hacemos el amor, mi mente se oye
beautiful music.
Tus labios crear una melodía que flota
en el aire como una flauta suave.
Su corazón late constante, como un tambor,
asegurar el ritmo.
Nuestras piernas tacto, y los violines rellenar el
acordes de fondo.
Tus manos me cubre, haciendo un
la melodía que la lucha contra las huelgas
toma nota de que normalmente no son escuchadas.
Mi carne tuya toca, y la
los nervios de contacto como cuernos de Francia
y trompetas repetir el tema
empezó por el beso de tus labios.
El aumento en el sonido de los instrumentos de
más tiempo que pasamos juntos,
y se convierten en una sinfonía.
Entonces me doy cuenta de la alarma de la radio
reloj está en, trayendo un nuevo día. 

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February 22, 2010

Beauté Noire

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Beauté Noire

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Beauté Noire

La lumière douce éclaire votre peau noire,
et la fureur au sein de vos lecteurs âme
votre amour comme 100 chevaux sauvages en cours d’exécution
incontrôlable dans mon cœur et la vie.
Votre passion est sauvage et libre, et
les tentatives d’exploiter votre énergie dans
un réclamation que l’on peut appeler leurs propres
montre la bêtise de l’homme peut l’être.
Il n’y a pas de frontières à qui
vous exprimez vous aime physiquement,
et vous montez la gamme des émotions
sur les vallées et collines du temps.
Vous serez toujours ma beauté noire.

Pour lire ce poème en anglais, cliquez ici

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February 21, 2010

All Things Considered, post 8

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Balancing Science and Scripture

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An article by Dan Vergano of USA Today published December 17, 2009, reported that a “Super Earth,” discovered by scientists and astronomers, is the first planet in the known universe to come close to the atmosphere  and physical characteristics similar to our planet.  It is only 42 light-years away (about 247 trillion miles away from us). This discovery really excited these astronomers that life, as we know it, could be on other planets.

I have no doubt that it could, and that there are other planets to be discovered that could support life, as we know it.  I am not a scientist; however, I am a Christian who believes in the Bible.   Genesis  1:1 says ,” In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”  NKJ version.    I believe this is true, and it has taken thousands of years for man to develop the technology and financial resources to explain what has been created.

The history of collisions between scientific findings and the Church teachings have not always been so amicable. A case in point is the life of mathematician and astronomer Galileo Galilei, inventor of the telescope, and designer the first pendulum clock, among other things. In 1633, Shortly after publication of Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Systems of the World - Ptolemaic and Copernican , the Inquisition of the Catholic Church banned the sale of the  book. Galileo “confessed” that he was “wrong.” He was found guilty, condemned of heresy, and was sentenced to lifelong imprisonment. However, the sentence was carried out somewhat sympathetically and it amounted to house arrest rather than a prison sentence.

Science has proved that he was correct:  the Earth does revolve around the sun. On October 31, 1992, 350 years after Galileo’s death, Pope John Paul II gave an address on behalf of the Catholic Church in which he admitted that errors had been made by the theological advisors in the case of Galileo. He declared the Galileo case closed, but he did not admit that the Church was wrong to convict Galileo on a charge of heresy because of his belief that the Earth rotates round the sun. 

This does not mean that there is a contest between science and scripture, and there should be no scorekeeper, either.  As emerging facts verify new theories, in everything from medicine to astronomy, the human view will change.  The “Super Earth” is defined by life as we know it. Reports of UFOs are documented by reputable sources and people over the years in detail, and TV programs and books offer the producers and writers the chance to explore their own explanations. Science does not have all the answers, and doesn’t have to either. The view and knowledge God has is infinite compared to the view man has, despite revolutionary advances in machines, chemistry and technology. Science and God’s word can complement each other and verify the truth. 

Peace be you with always,

Rev. Paul Abernathy 

Contact Paul Abernathy at paulabernathy@gmail.com.

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February 20, 2010

Winter Portfolio 2

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Winter Portfolio 2

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A small flock of Canadian Geese flies between the trees at an apartment complex in Indianapolis, Indiana, during a storm that delivered three inches of snow in a day.  See a video of the day this photo was taken by clicking here for by clicking on the photo.
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February 18, 2010

Here Comes The Sun

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Here Comes The Sun

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Brother C.J. Chatham had more stories to tell during the December 10-year reunion, and here’s a poem about how one woman had an effect on him.

Here Comes The Sun

The sun is rising, my love,
 and I don’t even know your name.
I know you played your cards tight.
  You won this game.
But after last night,
 my life will never be the same. 

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