Monday, March 31, 2014

Noah -- The Movie

           
Many of you have already seen this movie which opened in theaters this past weekend.

You had been told that this would be "true to the essence, values, and integrity" of the account of Noah.

But, If you did see it and if you are familiar with the Bible, you are likely now  scratching your head because 


it did NOT line up with the Biblical record.

If you have not yet seen the movie but are making plans to do so

or if you have already seen it

you should read the review to which we will be linking today.

Why?

Well, because this movie is filled with so many errors and inaccurate depictions of the Biblical account that one reviewer said it "may be the worst film I've ever seen."

Even the Director and writer of the movie, Darren Aronofsky, said it is "the least biblical film ever made"

So what exactly are these errors and problems? you ask.

They are almost innumerable but for one of the most comprehensive summaries --


HERE'S THE LINK to a review of Noah The Movie


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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Sunday Hymn: What a Day that will be

              
This is another relatively new Hymn but one with a wonderful message.

It is also a great 'sing along' song with harmony.



The words are on the screen for you so join in and sing along.
 

And now, without further ado,

HERE'S THE LINK to "What a Day that will be"


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Saturday, March 29, 2014

How Do Dogs Drink?

          
You might think this is a silly question.

You may have a dog and have seen him/her go to the water dish and happily drink the water.

And you are probably assuming that they drink, well, like a dog.

But, what exactly is that?

How does a dog drink?

How does he get the water into his mouth?

This amazing slow motion video will likely be a surprise to you.

It was to us.

Who knew that dogs make their own little container to scoop up the water?

HERE'S THE LINK to Alsatian Dog drinking water in slow motion



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Friday, March 28, 2014

Social Security Numbers

          
Everyone in the USA is probably now in the midst of figuring out their IRS taxes.

And their social security number is a big part of the form.

But, What does the Social Security number mean?

Is there a 'rhyme or reason' to the number?

What does it tell about you?

This article has some very interesting information that you need to know.


HERE'S THE LINK to social security numbers



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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Is this the worst driver ever?

         
It is Spring and many drivers are hitting the road for trips or whatever.

But some have a harder time than others in getting out of the parking lot.   


Maybe for this person it is best that they stay in the parking lot and not make it to the road.

That is why this DIT is titled: "Is this the worst driver ever?"

Want to see why?

Then HERE'S THE LINK to "worst driver ever"


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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Giraffe-Necked Weevil

       
What is that? you say.

Well, it is a most unusual weevil.

It is pictured here (photograph by Axel StrauB in a Wikipedia article).

This weevil is unusual in many ways in that --

It has a neck that resembles a giraffe --

It lives in only one place in the world (Madagascar) --

It lives in only one species of tree (the "giraffe beetle tree" aka Dichaetanthera arborea) --

it lays only one egg and this is deposited in the middle of a leaf that the mother  giraffe beetle had rolled into a cigar shape.

Wow, whew.  Imagine all that !!!

The question is (as stated in a Creation Research Society article)

"How did the giraffe (weevil) beetle know to select this particular tree and from where did this insect get the ability to lay just one egg and the wisdom to care for it so tenderly?"

Good question.

Do you think this all happened by chance???

To learn more about this amazing weevil


HERE'S THE LINK to the Girafe Necked Weevil



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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Foldscope

         
In the 'olden' days many folks used microscopes that were heavy and definitely not compact -- much like the one pictured here.

But, now there is a "Foldscope".

Foldscope?

What is a "Foldscope"? you ask.

Well, it is an amazing invention.

It is a 50 Cent Microscope that is made of paper.

50 Cents? Paper?

Yes and Yes.

To find out more about this wonderful concept


HERE'S THE LINK to Foldscope



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Monday, March 24, 2014

Man with a Large Hoop

          
No, this is not about the Basketball Tournaments that are taking place and the Hoops that are involved in those games.

And here is hoping your team or teams are still in the mix and winning.

But, whether they are or not….

Today's DIT is one of those 'don't try this at home' things.

What is it?

Well a friend of DIT sent this to us.

It is, as the title says, A Man with a Large Hoop.

The video starts out rather innocuously but then rapidly progresses to some really interesting moves.

That is why we say this is a 'don't do this at home' thing.

So, with that by way of introduction


HERE'S THE LINK to a Man with a Large Hoop



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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Sunday Hymn -- The Old Rugged Cross

       
Today's Hymn is a favorite of millions

and is likely one of your favorites also.

So Sing along with the Choir.

The words are provided though you probably know this Hymn by heart.


HERE'S THE LINK to The Old Rugged Cross



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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Giraffe says goodbye

        
Today's DIT is a real tear jerker.

What is it?

Well, you may have seen this on Yahoo news.

It seems that a man with terminal cancer had a 'last wish'

which was to visit the zoo where he had worked for years and years and say goodbye to the animals for which he had cared.

This brief video will touch your heart.

HERE'S THE LINK to final goodbye between giraffe and zoo worker



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Friday, March 21, 2014

Happy St. Patrick's Day Part 2

       
Yes, we know that St. Patrick's Day was Monday of this week

But we didn't discover this realllllllly cute St. Patrick's day 'thing' till now.

So rather than waiting till next year

we thought you would love to see it now.

What is it?

Well, to find out,

HERE'S THE LINK to Happy St. Patrick's Day



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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Spring Begins Today !!

           
According to the calendar, Spring begins today.

Someone should tell the weather because many folks still are 'weathering' snow, ice, and its after effects.

Apparently the Groundhog prediction of 6 more weeks of winter was correct this year.

Sigh.

But, hopefully, according to the calendar, things will soon improve.

Flowers will bloom, trees will bud, birds will return, and the weather will get better.

Yayyy.

No click through today.  Instead, if Spring has come to your area, go outside and enjoy it.



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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Rotary Phones

           
Rotary Phones?  

What is that? ask the young'ens of today.

This really funny video will make you laugh and will bring back memories to the 'Old Timers'.

The young whippersnappers in this video get a good dose of not so ancient history.

Their reaction is a hoot.

HERE'S THE LINK to rotary phones




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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

The I'm a Believer Pin

       
The mother of a friend of DIT had a terrific idea.

What was it?

Well, she realized that many folks would like to share their faith but sometimes are hesitant or not sure how to start the discussion.

Then the idea hit her --

If she, or anyone, would be wearing a pin on their clothing that would spark curiosity about it, this could be the open door --

And so the I'm a Believer pin was conceived.

Her son helped her with the design of the pin and with the making of the web page which tells more about this beautiful pin and how you can get one for yourself, should you so choose, and I hope you will. 

So, for information about this beautiful conversation-starter pin and how you can get one (or more)

HERE'S THE LINK to the I'm A Believer Pin


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Monday, March 17, 2014

Who really was St. Patrick

       
 
 Today is St. Patrick's day.

You will likely see many folks wearing Green today.

Shamrocks will be everywhere.

And, alas, many will 'celebrate' by getting drunk.

But, why is this day 'celebrated'?

There are many stories and myths about St. Patrick.

Some are true and some are not.

So, the question is:

Who was St. Patrick?

Did he really drive snakes out of Ireland?

Was he a Saint?

These questions and more are answered in this very interesting and informational article by Dr. James Kennedy.

HERE'S THE LINK to Who really was Saint Patrick


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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Sunday Hymn: Sanctus by Mozart

       
Years and Years ago, when Dinosaurs roamed the earth and several DIT'ers sang in a 'serious' Church Choir, we had music like this.

We even sang Sanctus frequently

but it was not this particular version.

The Sanctus we will hear today is by Mozart.

Prepare to Worship as you listen.

HERE'S THE LINK to Sanctus by Mozart


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Saturday, March 15, 2014

ARRL at 100: A Century of Ham Radio

      
 2014 is an important year for Ham Radio.

It is especially important for the ARRL  (Amateur Radio Relay League).

Why? you ask.

Well 100 years ago, Radio and Ham Radio was a fledgling hobby / adventure.

Radio had only been recently invented and the Hams (Amateur Radio Operators) were experimenting with the possibilities that Radio presented to the world.

Then, in 1914, ARRL was established and Ham Radio 'took off' so to speak.

From those early beginnings Commercial Radio, TV, Digital transmissions,  Satellites, Cell Phones, and many more inventions developed.

The ARRL Magazine, QST, began publishing in 1915.

So, What is ARRL?

What is Ham Radio?

And what is the history of Ham (Amateur) Radio?

This 25 minute You Tube video will explain.

Hint: when you view the video, click on the full screen view box -- you will be glad you did.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to ARRL at 100: A Century of Ham Radio 


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Friday, March 14, 2014

What happens when engineers own dogs

         
This is a hoot.

Well, since owls hoot and dogs bark --

I guess you could say this is a 'bark'.

Anyway,

This brief video is a hoot / bark -- and verrrry good.

What is it?

Well, it seems that an engineer built something

but wait, before I spill the beans, find out for yourself


HERE'S THE LINK to what happens when engineers own dogs



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Thursday, March 13, 2014

The Most and Least Bible-Minded Cities

        
 
Now this is really interesting.

 

What is so interesting? you ask.

Well, it seems that each year the Barna Group does a survey to determine which Cities in the USA are the Most Bible Minded and which are the least.

The results of the survey for 2014 has just been posted.

A friend of DIT found this link and sent it to us.

Check out your city and see where it lands on the list.

Also look at the facts in the moving sidebar on the right hand side of the page.

Now with that by way of introduction,

HERE'S THE LINK to the Most and Least Bible-Minded Cities in the U.S. in 2014


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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Natural Wonders

         
Here is another collection of beautiful pictures of Natural Wonders found throughout the world.

This link was sent to us by a friend of DIT.

And, WOW, they are amazing.

By the way, when you see many layers, think Global Flood (as in the Flood of Noah) because in many, if not most instances,

when you see layers in mountains or road cuts, and the like --  


that was their most likely etiology -- as depicted here in a cut away view of layers made by the world wide flood.

Now, without further ado, prepare to be amazed at these wonderful pictures

HERE'S THE LINK to Natural Wonders



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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Thinking about Dieting ?

     
If you are thinking about going on a diet, there are a zillion plans 'out there' for folks to consider.

Recently we heard of one plan, however, that should NOT be on your list of choices.

What is the plan?

And why should it not be chosen?

Well, this article explains.


HERE'S THE LINK to Rick Warren's Diet Book The Daniel Plan


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Monday, March 10, 2014

Coffee Cup Trick

         
This is a magic trick that is amazing.

It was sent to us by a friend of DIT.

So, what is it? you ask.

Well, the magician is Criss Angel.

He has a simple looking Coffee cup as a prop.

Sitting at a table with onlookers he causes items to appear from the coffee cup.

Without saying any more, HERE'S THE LINK to Chris Angel Coffee Mug trick



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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Daylight Saving Time Begins today

         
 
Yes, it is that time of the year again.

You know -- the old "Fall Back -- Spring Forward" thing.



This time we are "springing forward" and, thus, alas, losing an hour.

Sigh.

So, when exactly should a person reset all the clocks?

In most places 2:00 AM is the magic hour to set your clocks forward 

1 hour.

To read a short article explaining when, why, what else to do, and more

HERE'S THE LINK to Daylight Saving Time


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Saturday, March 8, 2014

One minute travel clip

    
It is Saturday which means many folks will do mini weekend trips

IF, of course, they are not snowbound or icebound or mudbound or whatever.

But, if you can't 'do' a weekend trip for whatever reason --

The DIT today will give you a wonderful vicarious travel experience in one short minute.

How so? you ask.

Well, as it says in the title….

"this man will show you more in one minute than you'll see in a lifetime"

How does this happen?

Well, "Rick Mereki spent 44 days, traveling 38,000 miles, across 11 countries, just to film this one-minute video."

HERE'S THE LINK to 44 days, 38,000 miles, 11 countries in one minute



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Friday, March 7, 2014

An elderly dad gets yelled at by his son

         
This is a touching story of an old father, son, and a sparrow

It was posted by a friend of DIT on Facebook.

You will want to get out your kleenex before you view this thought provoking brief video.



HERE'S THE LINK to an elderly dad gets yelled at by his son.



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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Table Manners

        
This was sent to us by a friend of DIT.

What is it?

Well, It is hard to describe without giving away the 'plot' so to speak.

It could be described as "Time for total silliness"

which might be the understatement of the year.

But it is funny.

HERE'S THE LINK to dog eating at table


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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Optimization in Creation

         
 
This is the title of a short but very interesting article about the intricate details found in structures in the human body, animals, bacteria, plants and

in everything that the Creator God made.

As you know, many folks say "no, there is no creator and this all happened by chance."

Hmmmm.

After you read this very short article if you still believe this all happened by chance, then I have oceanfront property in Phoenix, Arizona that I would like to sell you.

HERE'S THE LINK to optimization in creation



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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

The movie: 'Son of God'

         
The weekend will soon be here and many of you will consider venturing out to see the just released movie, 'Son of God".

Before you do that, be sure to read the movie review to which we are linking today.

Why?

Because, this movie is, as we feared when seeing the TV ads, NOT one that properly depicts Jesus.

A friend found this review and sent its link to us.

Based on that review, we do not intend to see this movie and strongly suggest that you give it a pass also.

Why?

Well, the review will explain -- so without further ado

HERE'S THE LINK to movie review of 'Son of God'



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Monday, March 3, 2014

Mother Dog saves Puppy

            
We have a friend who is really 'into' dog rescues.

But, she is mainly 'into' rescuing dogs from shelters.

The rescue being posted today is not that type of a rescue.

But it is an amazing rescue.

It was posted on a Facebook page by a friend of a friend.
Hopefully you will be able to open and see it.

So, with that by way of explanation


HERE'S THE LINK to Mother Dog saves a Puppy





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Sunday, March 2, 2014

I will sing the Wondrous Story

           
Today's hymn is an 'oldie and goodie' and a favorite of many.

Sing along with the Mennonite choir.

The words will be on the screen.

HERE'S THE LINK to I will Sing the Wondrous Story



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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Traffic Problems

          
 Ok, it is time for a little fun.

Traffic problems are fun? you ask.

Well, in this case, yes.

This is a hoot.

HERE'S THE LINK to old folks blocking traffic



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