BBC NEWS | Health | Brain chip reads man's thoughts
I'm not even sure what to say about this one, but maybe.... wow.....or ...... whoa! I mean the technology for this is mind blowing (pardon the pun ;) ). This means we could hack into someone's brain, and gain information. That's the wow part. The whoa part is what are the God implications of this: spiritually, emotionally, ethically, physically? Anyway read the article for sure!
Sam Knowles
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Monday, March 21, 2005
A weekly update....
Well, doing this blog seems to make the week go by even faster. I have good news and bad news. The bad news first to get it over with.
Both of our vehicles have broken down this week. Isn't that crazy!? The Skylark was running great, (getting 30miles/gal I might add) then all of the sudden everything shut down, I believe it's the alternator. Our Caravan has been acting funny in the transmission arena for a month or so, but gave up finally yesterday.. If you would be praying for the best case scenario with both vehicles.
Also, as you pray, a much more important mention is Michael Fargarson. He is a very close friend of mine here in B'ham. His mother was diag. with inoperable cancer in her intestinal / digestive region this past week and was not given much longer to live. That in and of itself is major, but Saturday afternoon, Michael left to go be with his mom and on the way was in a head on collision. He is in the hospital in Huntsville, AL. He shattered his left femur (upper leg) bone, his back was broken (but not very seriously), and is banged up. Please, be in prayer for his family. He has a wife and 3 children. Thanks!
Well, that's all for now. I'll try and post more later. Fare thee well!
Ok the above was posted this afternoon and the rest of this was done Monday evening.
One bit of exciting news for me is that I purchased a pistol permit this week. I can legally carry a concealed firearm! *okay, I'm realizing that all the females at this point are gasping and shaking their head, and my wife at this moment is telling me not to write this.... So to put you ladies at ease, I am not walking around like Wyatt Earp with a six shooter on my hip (anymore:) ), but realized being downtown during evenings, it might not be a bad idea to have a little protection, what I have is not very powerful* But it is cool, so for you guys I'll fill you in. It is an H&R .22cal 9shot revolver that my dad gave me a couple of years ago. He's had it forever. But the pistol permit is a story in itself.
We live in Blount County. Well, I called the Sheriff's Dept. to see what I needed to do and they said just come in and bring my license. So I went to the BC Sheriff's Dept. to apply for this permit. I get there and fill out this info. sheet (just front side) and give them $10.00. They type up a permit using the info sheet and I'm on my way. It was that simple. I couldn't believe it.
One of the perks of living in the country. ;)
Good news for Laurie: she said she's feeling a little bit better and seems to be getting more energy. She was excited to get the house clean again.
To keep from becoming a novel, I will bid you adieu.
Grace and Peace,
Sam
Both of our vehicles have broken down this week. Isn't that crazy!? The Skylark was running great, (getting 30miles/gal I might add) then all of the sudden everything shut down, I believe it's the alternator. Our Caravan has been acting funny in the transmission arena for a month or so, but gave up finally yesterday.. If you would be praying for the best case scenario with both vehicles.
Also, as you pray, a much more important mention is Michael Fargarson. He is a very close friend of mine here in B'ham. His mother was diag. with inoperable cancer in her intestinal / digestive region this past week and was not given much longer to live. That in and of itself is major, but Saturday afternoon, Michael left to go be with his mom and on the way was in a head on collision. He is in the hospital in Huntsville, AL. He shattered his left femur (upper leg) bone, his back was broken (but not very seriously), and is banged up. Please, be in prayer for his family. He has a wife and 3 children. Thanks!
Well, that's all for now. I'll try and post more later. Fare thee well!
Ok the above was posted this afternoon and the rest of this was done Monday evening.
One bit of exciting news for me is that I purchased a pistol permit this week. I can legally carry a concealed firearm! *okay, I'm realizing that all the females at this point are gasping and shaking their head, and my wife at this moment is telling me not to write this.... So to put you ladies at ease, I am not walking around like Wyatt Earp with a six shooter on my hip (anymore:) ), but realized being downtown during evenings, it might not be a bad idea to have a little protection, what I have is not very powerful* But it is cool, so for you guys I'll fill you in. It is an H&R .22cal 9shot revolver that my dad gave me a couple of years ago. He's had it forever. But the pistol permit is a story in itself.
We live in Blount County. Well, I called the Sheriff's Dept. to see what I needed to do and they said just come in and bring my license. So I went to the BC Sheriff's Dept. to apply for this permit. I get there and fill out this info. sheet (just front side) and give them $10.00. They type up a permit using the info sheet and I'm on my way. It was that simple. I couldn't believe it.
One of the perks of living in the country. ;)
Good news for Laurie: she said she's feeling a little bit better and seems to be getting more energy. She was excited to get the house clean again.
To keep from becoming a novel, I will bid you adieu.
Grace and Peace,
Sam
Monday, March 14, 2005
A Big Weekend!
As I wrote earlier, the radio show I do on Saturdays broadcasted live from the Home and Garden Show at the BJCC. I was so excited this time b/c my family went with me. They were able to walk around and enjoy the hundreds of booths that were there. Josiah and Emma jumped in a couple of different moon walks and sampled all types of junk food - I think Josiah just hit his sugar high today from it! ;) -. They missed the time for the building project at the Home Depot booth, but Josiah still received a kit to build it at home.
Well, from the HaGS, we went straight to Elevation in order to put the finishing touches on everything before the grand opening that evening. Laurie was a huge help: cleaning the bathroom, arranging what artwork we had on the walls. and organizing our supplies. We were all surprised how well the turnout was that evening and rejoiced at God's kindness toward us. We had 25 and 50 cent coffee, tea, and coccoa all night. All tolled, I would say almost 100 people came through the doors that evening. Our plans were to initially be open maybe every other Saturday, but now we see the need for continuity there. Please pray for us as we need wisdom in time management right now.
Another thing! We went to my parent's house yesterday after church. My dad is letting me borrow my Grandmother's car right now so we went to pick it up. Being a single income family that is committed to Laurie staying at home with our children, we have only been able to afford one vehicle for almost a year. This was such an awesome blessing, and I have to tell you about this car. My grandmother bought this car brand new back in 1986. It is a Buick Skylark. But get this: when I got in it to drive back to Bham, it only had 37,900 miles on it. I watched it roll over to 38,000 miles on the trip home. That just blows my mind. Laurie and I put more miles on the Dodge Caravan we have now in one year than my grand mother put on her car in almost 20 years. That avgs. out to just under 2,000 miles a year. That has to be a record or something!
Bottom line is both mine and Laurie's parents are incredible. They have been there for us and given us things we needed, even to the point of some sacrifice. It's an awesome example and testimony that Laurie and I have to build upon with our children. Wow, this one's long. sorry. We hope you are well and keep in touch.
Couple of last things, I just wanted to point your attention to the right of the page and our Links. Those are links to what we are a part of right now, so take a look. Also, please continue to pray for Laurie. She still isn't feeling well.
Grace and Peace,
Sam
Well, from the HaGS, we went straight to Elevation in order to put the finishing touches on everything before the grand opening that evening. Laurie was a huge help: cleaning the bathroom, arranging what artwork we had on the walls. and organizing our supplies. We were all surprised how well the turnout was that evening and rejoiced at God's kindness toward us. We had 25 and 50 cent coffee, tea, and coccoa all night. All tolled, I would say almost 100 people came through the doors that evening. Our plans were to initially be open maybe every other Saturday, but now we see the need for continuity there. Please pray for us as we need wisdom in time management right now.
Another thing! We went to my parent's house yesterday after church. My dad is letting me borrow my Grandmother's car right now so we went to pick it up. Being a single income family that is committed to Laurie staying at home with our children, we have only been able to afford one vehicle for almost a year. This was such an awesome blessing, and I have to tell you about this car. My grandmother bought this car brand new back in 1986. It is a Buick Skylark. But get this: when I got in it to drive back to Bham, it only had 37,900 miles on it. I watched it roll over to 38,000 miles on the trip home. That just blows my mind. Laurie and I put more miles on the Dodge Caravan we have now in one year than my grand mother put on her car in almost 20 years. That avgs. out to just under 2,000 miles a year. That has to be a record or something!
Bottom line is both mine and Laurie's parents are incredible. They have been there for us and given us things we needed, even to the point of some sacrifice. It's an awesome example and testimony that Laurie and I have to build upon with our children. Wow, this one's long. sorry. We hope you are well and keep in touch.
Couple of last things, I just wanted to point your attention to the right of the page and our Links. Those are links to what we are a part of right now, so take a look. Also, please continue to pray for Laurie. She still isn't feeling well.
Grace and Peace,
Sam
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Whew! This last week has been busy!
I can't believe the morrow means a week has past since I put up our new baby's ultrasound footage. I have been spread thin more than usual. We have been scrambling to get final preparations on Elevation more complete for our grand opening (well, by the time I post this, it will be eeearly Friday morning, so I'll say..) today and tomorrow night.
For those wondering what Elevation is, it is an internet coffee lounge at 5points South in downtown Birmingham. Click here to see it.
In addition to my busy-ness, Laurie has been sick this week with a head cold. And yes, that is in addition to her nausea that is still plaguing her. Needless to say weeks like these, we are so thankful to have two awesome children that play well together (for the most part, that is ;) ), and I am thankful to have such an awesome wife and mother to our children.
Our radio show Saturday will be broadcasting live from the Home and Garden Show at the BJCC arena in downtown Birmingham. I am excited this time, because Laurie, Josiah, and Emma will hopefully be going with me. The Home Depot has this really cool children's work shop every year, and I'm looking forward to Josiah getting to make something. He loves working with tools. Well, that's enough update for now. Hope all is well for those who read this!
Grace and Peace,
Sam
For those wondering what Elevation is, it is an internet coffee lounge at 5points South in downtown Birmingham. Click here to see it.
In addition to my busy-ness, Laurie has been sick this week with a head cold. And yes, that is in addition to her nausea that is still plaguing her. Needless to say weeks like these, we are so thankful to have two awesome children that play well together (for the most part, that is ;) ), and I am thankful to have such an awesome wife and mother to our children.
Our radio show Saturday will be broadcasting live from the Home and Garden Show at the BJCC arena in downtown Birmingham. I am excited this time, because Laurie, Josiah, and Emma will hopefully be going with me. The Home Depot has this really cool children's work shop every year, and I'm looking forward to Josiah getting to make something. He loves working with tools. Well, that's enough update for now. Hope all is well for those who read this!
Grace and Peace,
Sam
Saturday, March 5, 2005
As promised the babies first video!
The video is low quality for viewing purposes, but good enough to see the awesome miracle that is within Laurie right now. We are so thankful that everything is going well so far. However, Laurie is not excited with the nausea that she hasn't been able to shake for a few weeks now. Pray for her and baby. Thanks! Sam
Thursday, March 3, 2005
Here are some of Laurie's and Josiah's artwork!
Josiah 1
This is one of Josiah's first computer art creation!
Josiah 2
This is his second one, as you can tell these two were done in one sitting. He definitely is taking after his mom in the art dept.
Laurie's Painting
This is a painting Laurie painted during a worship time. It is actually featured on the cover of our churches first live worship album! You can check out the album here:
www.cahaba.org/multimedia.html
This is one of Josiah's first computer art creation!
Josiah 2
This is his second one, as you can tell these two were done in one sitting. He definitely is taking after his mom in the art dept.
Laurie's Painting
This is a painting Laurie painted during a worship time. It is actually featured on the cover of our churches first live worship album! You can check out the album here:
www.cahaba.org/multimedia.html
Getting my wife involved!
Well, I still haven't shown my wife how to blog. Hopefully, by this weekend I will have her blogging. That should increase the number of interesting posts and updates. Also, I am waiting to get a most recent family photo digitized for putting up on our home page. Yee- haa! Grace and Peace, Sam.
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