Comments for 人生行路 -- The Journey of Life http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog Age 23, in the Navy, in Japan, following Jesus wherever he leads. This is an undetailed chronicle of the journey. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:13:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Political correctness takes down rifle drills at Ohio State by Matt Jacob http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/2008/04/political-correctness-takes-down-rifle-drills-at-ohio-state/#comment-24 Matt Jacob Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:18:48 +0000 http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/?p=33#comment-24 Holy crap. The choice quote: "but Noce says some passers-by still got scared." Who cares?! I'm sure some people get scared when I walk around Tucson with my very real pistol in plain sight, but hey---this is Arizona, not Kalifornistan. Here's to hoping that SB 1214 passes and students with valid CCW permits will finally be able to carry on the three university campuses in this state... Holy crap.

The choice quote: “but Noce says some passers-by still got scared.” Who cares?! I’m sure some people get scared when I walk around Tucson with my very real pistol in plain sight, but hey—this is Arizona, not Kalifornistan.

Here’s to hoping that SB 1214 passes and students with valid CCW permits will finally be able to carry on the three university campuses in this state…

]]> Comment on ESV Study Bible: Thoughts? by Garrett O. http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/2008/04/esv-study-bible-thoughts/#comment-23 Garrett O. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:39:20 +0000 http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/?p=32#comment-23 I hear you there, Matt. I've heard much specific criticism over the ESV relating to the topic headings. I can't say much either way, but the Literary Study Bible I've been using omits them in favor of its own notes that don't end up taking half the page space as it seems to do in the sample pages available on the ESV Study Bible website. So far, I like it that way. We'll have to wait and see what they do on this one. Maybe the best way to do things is to separate long commentaries and put them on separate pages instead of having them half-and-half on the same pages. I've seen it done in other study bibles, and overall it just seemed like a mishmash not worth trying to comprehend. I hear you there, Matt. I’ve heard much specific criticism over the ESV relating to the topic headings. I can’t say much either way, but the Literary Study Bible I’ve been using omits them in favor of its own notes that don’t end up taking half the page space as it seems to do in the sample pages available on the ESV Study Bible website. So far, I like it that way. We’ll have to wait and see what they do on this one.

Maybe the best way to do things is to separate long commentaries and put them on separate pages instead of having them half-and-half on the same pages. I’ve seen it done in other study bibles, and overall it just seemed like a mishmash not worth trying to comprehend.

]]> Comment on When picking a Bible reading plan, don’t trust yourself. by Greg http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/2008/03/when-picking-a-bible-reading-plan-dont-trust-yourself/#comment-22 Greg Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:23:25 +0000 http://www.jinseikouro.com/?p=38#comment-22 I got the Literary Study Bible for my birthday last year and I absolutely love it. For the first time, I'm really going through a structured reading plan (the one in the back of the book) and I'm really enjoying it. I think that once I make it through this year and the plan, I might give your plan a shot.... (Made it here via the ESV Blog, btw.) I got the Literary Study Bible for my birthday last year and I absolutely love it. For the first time, I’m really going through a structured reading plan (the one in the back of the book) and I’m really enjoying it.

I think that once I make it through this year and the plan, I might give your plan a shot….

(Made it here via the ESV Blog, btw.)

]]> Comment on ESV Study Bible: Thoughts? by Matt Jacob http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/2008/04/esv-study-bible-thoughts/#comment-21 Matt Jacob Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:01:19 +0000 http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/?p=32#comment-21 Interesting. I really like my ESV, but in the 2-3 years I've been using it, I've actually appreciated the lack of notes and commentary. I usually turn to Logos (Bible study software) when I need clarification on a passage. Interesting. I really like my ESV, but in the 2-3 years I’ve been using it, I’ve actually appreciated the lack of notes and commentary. I usually turn to Logos (Bible study software) when I need clarification on a passage.

]]> Comment on When picking a Bible reading plan, don’t trust yourself. by ESV Bible Blog http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/2008/03/when-picking-a-bible-reading-plan-dont-trust-yourself/#comment-20 ESV Bible Blog Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:14:40 +0000 http://www.jinseikouro.com/?p=38#comment-20 <strong>Read through the Bible a Book at a Time...</strong> The blogger at The Journey of Life writes about how he got his Bible reading back on track, inspired by the Literary Study Bible: I had also obtained a copy of the Literary Study Bible, which is also a godsend. I had never been able to really process t... Read through the Bible a Book at a Time…

The blogger at The Journey of Life writes about how he got his Bible reading back on track, inspired by the Literary Study Bible:
I had also obtained a copy of the Literary Study Bible, which is also a godsend. I had never been able to really process t…

]]> Comment on Identity theft protection underway by Sam http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/2008/01/identity-theft-protection-underway/#comment-11 Sam Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:52:16 +0000 http://www.jinseikouro.com/?p=33#comment-11 Dave Ramsey uses a company called Zander Insurance. They look reputable. Not that you need anymore companies in the mix... Dave Ramsey uses a company called Zander Insurance. They look reputable. Not that you need anymore companies in the mix…

]]> Comment on Identity theft protection underway by michael smith http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/2008/01/identity-theft-protection-underway/#comment-10 michael smith Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:11:26 +0000 http://www.jinseikouro.com/?p=33#comment-10 Asadesu, you're in an unique situation being overseas. Lifelock, Trusted ID and a company called Debix all use a fraud alert to support their services. Its a federal law that requires banks to contact you for new loans if you have an alert in your credit file. The weakness of the entire situation is exactly as you point out, you have to play phone tag to verify. My cousin is in Nashville, and he recently got offered Debix service. http://www.wztv.com/newsroom/top_stories/vid_761.shtml I did some exploring and it sounds like the key difference is that they have a phone based solution that helps you and bank communicate. Could be a good option for you. I did some checking on Brenda's story about Lifelock. Looks like she's accurate. This story http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-05-31/news/what-happened-in-vegas/1 is the most disturbing to me. Says he still works as a consultant, but that was in May. Not sure of current status. Asadesu, you’re in an unique situation being overseas.

Lifelock, Trusted ID and a company called Debix all use a fraud alert to support their services. Its a federal law that requires banks to contact you for new loans if you have an alert in your credit file. The weakness of the entire situation is exactly as you point out, you have to play phone tag to verify.

My cousin is in Nashville, and he recently got offered Debix service. http://www.wztv.com/newsroom/top_stories/vid_761.shtml I did some exploring and it sounds like the key difference is that they have a phone based solution that helps you and bank communicate. Could be a good option for you.

I did some checking on Brenda’s story about Lifelock. Looks like she’s accurate. This story http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-05-31/news/what-happened-in-vegas/1
is the most disturbing to me. Says he still works as a consultant, but that was in May. Not sure of current status.

]]> Comment on Identity theft protection underway by asadesu http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/2008/01/identity-theft-protection-underway/#comment-9 asadesu Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:18:29 +0000 http://www.jinseikouro.com/?p=33#comment-9 Brenda, do you have a specific source that indicates that Maynard is still working as a "consultant" like you claim? I'm not in their pocket here, but I also want to be completely fair. Brenda, do you have a specific source that indicates that Maynard is still working as a “consultant” like you claim? I’m not in their pocket here, but I also want to be completely fair.

]]> Comment on Identity theft protection underway by Brenda http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/2008/01/identity-theft-protection-underway/#comment-8 Brenda Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:51:19 +0000 http://www.jinseikouro.com/?p=33#comment-8 Hello Asadesu... You are wrong. LifeLock's co-founder was forced out of his "official" role but he is still involved and receiving pay as a "consultant." When I check out a company, it put in the words "Lifelock scam." This exercise is a real eye opener. I was VERY disappointed because they spend millions on advertising and there is little to support the hype. I signed up with Pre-Paid Legal because if an identity theft event occurs, they have LAWYERS to help you and NO other identity theft plan has real lawyers to help you. I did exhaustive research as I was looking for a company I could refer my client to. I teach courses in workshops and have an on-line course on identity theft. It takes a lot for me to promote a company. I check (8) and Lifelock was at the bottom of my list. Do more research before you pay them more money monthly. Not many companies take to the to vet a company but as CEO of my own company, I take the time because no matter how smal the amount, money we pay these people has to have real value not hyped benefits. Don't drink anymore of their Kool-aide. If you aren't sold on Pre-Paid Legal and their legal network to help and back you (and they law firms are in every State)they can't do much for you if you need legal support with your identity theft situation. Even if you need a lawyer and you think their million dollar policy will help, keep in mind this is a reimbursement meaning you have to pay of of pocket first. And try to find a lawyer who has experience in identity theft. Not many lawyers in this country specialize in this area. So keep in mind when you get a lawyer, you will be paying out-of-pocket for some lawyers learning curve... and this could be very expensive up front costs. Hello Asadesu… You are wrong. LifeLock’s co-founder was forced out of his “official” role but he is still involved and receiving pay as a “consultant.” When I check out a company, it put in the words “Lifelock scam.” This exercise is a real eye opener. I was VERY disappointed because they spend millions on advertising and there is little to support the hype. I signed up with Pre-Paid Legal because if an identity theft event occurs, they have LAWYERS to help you and NO other identity theft plan has real lawyers to help you. I did exhaustive research as I was looking for a company I could refer my client to. I teach courses in workshops and have an on-line course on identity theft. It takes a lot for me to promote a company. I check (8) and Lifelock was at the bottom of my list. Do more research before you pay them more money monthly. Not many companies take to the to vet a company but as CEO of my own company, I take the time because no matter how smal the amount, money we pay these people has to have real value not hyped benefits. Don’t drink anymore of their Kool-aide. If you aren’t sold on Pre-Paid Legal and their legal network to help and back you (and they law firms are in every State)they can’t do much for you if you need legal support with your identity theft situation. Even if you need a lawyer and you think their million dollar policy will help, keep in mind this is a reimbursement meaning you have to pay of of pocket first. And try to find a lawyer who has experience in identity theft. Not many lawyers in this country specialize in this area. So keep in mind when you get a lawyer, you will be paying out-of-pocket for some lawyers learning curve… and this could be very expensive up front costs.

]]> Comment on Crap list #1: iBank by Sam http://www.jinseikouro.com/blog/2008/01/crap-list-1-ibank/#comment-7 Sam Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:35:31 +0000 http://www.jinseikouro.com/?p=32#comment-7 I know you said you were looking for something you could use off line as well, but I use the software that Dave Ramsey provides through his website. Hope you heard of him. It's like Crown Ministries, but it makes the Biblical principles practical. Really neat stuff. I know you said you were looking for something you could use off line as well, but I use the software that Dave Ramsey provides through his website. Hope you heard of him. It’s like Crown Ministries, but it makes the Biblical principles practical. Really neat stuff.

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