Life and random updates

So it’s been over a month since my last post. Life has been busy with setting the new apartment, cousin’s wedding, parents visiting, and now we’re heading off to Taiwan for 2.5 weeks. It’s been over 7 years since my last visit, so I’m sure a lot has changed. Hopefully I’ll be able to update from over there. In the meantime, some stuff seen on the web recently:

• The Interpreter: An ex-missionary/Christian discovers an Amazonian tribe whose language does not have words for abstract term. Fascinating read, both about language and missionary work.

• Flat Earth Society: I wonder if this was started as a prank. Either way, seems like there are people who believe in this. It’s interesting to see some of the parallels between how we view Flat-Earthers and how atheists view Christians.

• The iPhone is here: But I didn’t get one. In wait-and-see mode.

• Life at Google: Interesting perspective on working there.

• Diabolo videos: Best video tutorial I’ve seen. This one’s pretty good too.

• Video Tutorial: How to give a man-hug: Funny.

• Albatross18: Elliot told me about this. Basically, anime characters playing online golf. Awakens my inner FOB.