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Another good one from Balthazar Gracian. I take this approach with people's production systems...

Aphorism #271 In every Occupation if you know little stick to the safest.

If you are not respected as subtle, you will be regarded as sure. On the other hand, a man well trained can plunge in and act as he pleases. To know little and yet seek danger is nothing else than to seek ruin. In such a case take stand on the right hand, for what is done cannot be undone. Let little knowledge keep to the king's highway, and in every case, knowing or unknowing, security is shrewder than singularity.

Managed to work out the widget thingie. Why they make it so complicated defeats me. Anyhow, here's the progress of the appeal. Do donate if you can: it's a good cause which may make a difference for Jamie in the future.

Nokia, with all their technical capability, seems to have totally eschewed the concept of a normal ringtone. You know, one that sounds like you work for an exclusive agency just behind Bond Street. I am consequently indebted to Peter for his excellent tone.

It is with joy that I announce the first Kalorie (London incarnation) promotional video! Please do take a look and meet the band. I must declare my interests at this point - Clare on lead guitar is my girlfriend. They're a great band though, and are doing very well in the London rock scene. Check their Myspace for details of the gigs.



Couldn't help but notice that some of my photos made it in. Hope I'm in the credits...

Anyone who's had an e-mail address for any length of time will know that there are people out there that love to send around personality tests. There's nothing much wrong about these, but they don't even pretend to be anything but fun, and have very little practical application as far as personal development is concerned. The acceptions are probably the Jung Myers Briggs tests I've looked at before, and others where the questions and evalutions of the answers given produce empirically valuable assessments. The Brainbench site seems to offer quite a comprehensive one. I have included the full text of my report after the jump, not because of of any vain belief that you're even slightly interested, but because (if you know me, at least), you can decide whether you think it is accurate. Empowered with that knowledge, you may choose to go on and take such tests yourself. I happen to think this sums me up pretty accurately, although I was expecting a higher "abstraction" mark than I got! I also think the Introvertion score is more accurate than I've had from JMB tests I've tried. Read More

Here's a quotation from the The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, which states proudly that it is, "Helping you to make a difference as a Christian in today's world". A noble concern if ever there was one. Christians should always, I think, have in mind ways that they can further the Kingdom in Jesus' name through what they do:

Capitalism is the dominant global ideology. As such it is vital that the Church develops a robust theological response. This will need to appreciate both the self-evident benefits of vigorous wealth-creation and the need to create structures and controls that lead to relational and social health as well as justice and opportunity for the poor. We have secured funds for 60%, across four years, for a post-doctoral research and resource project.

What follows is the introductory paragraph to the specification and outline of the project.
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Sadly, I don't mean in reference to my company. Rather, the name Kohera crops up in funny places. All I had in mind when I chose it was its Esperanto meaning, which is "coherent", although I have a Google Alert on the name, which seems to be held by some interesting people. Take this article about Malawi children and the visit that had from Bush. There's a quote from a certain kid:

“I am happy I have seen the President,” said nine year-old Kohera Chalulu

Read more links after the jump.
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