Thursday, May 21, 2009

Mid-week miscellany


Of interest to bloggers: here are some winsome and biblical thoughts by Kevin DeYoung on the problems of the blogosphere. And, here are some more from Matt Heerma. And this looks like a great resource for non-techie bloggers like myself.


Of interest to bibliophiles and classicists: Here is a genuinely interesting interview with Sarah Ruden regarding her new translation of Virgil. And in case you need to be reminded why Latin is such a practical necessity in life, check out Andrew's post here. And just in case you're wondering what you can possibly do on your commute, or why you should always carry your cell phone, read this interesting article. (Thanks to CR)

Of interest to Darwinists and non-Darwinists:
Well, some scientists think they have found the "missing link". You can check it out here. The absence of a missing link is only one of Darwin's problems, however. I am not holding my breath that this will end religion as we know it. As a matter of fact, if you listen to these scientists, with their misty eyes and cracking voices, you realize they are simply remaking religion.

Of interest to all of us reading through Calvin's Institutes: Why not take the celebration of his birth even farther, and get a Calvin bobblehead. No, I'm not joking. And offered by my son's alma mater, no less! (As TC said, "You know you want one..."

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