Monthly Archives: April 2015

Be Like Our Heavenly Father

Posted on April 12, 2015 by nathanalbright

Today the theme of the camp video was “Be Like Our Heavenly Father.” As might be imagined, the subject is one I have complicated feelings about that I will not repeat here as I have mused about elsewhere [1]. What … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Yourself Away To The Weight Of Love

Posted on April 11, 2015 by nathanalbright

In my recent trip to Salt Lake City, one day in particular reminded me of the wide gulf that exists for women in this present society. In a speech highly colored with feminism, Facebook COO and founder of LeanIn.org Sheryl … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Relevance Of Jesus’ Own Gospel

Posted on April 11, 2015 by nathanalbright

The Relevance Of Jesus’ Own Gospel: The Views Of A Physics Teacher, by Allen C. Dotson [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/WestBow Press in exchange for an honest review.] It is hard to understand the relevance … Continue reading →

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Leaving 20th Century Spiritual Egypt

Posted on April 11, 2015 by nathanalbright

Today, as a change from the usual sort of message given on this day, in the afternoon service our local pastor gave a personal historical account of how he came to leave the Worldwide Church of God, and pointed out … Continue reading →

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Data Humanism

Posted on April 10, 2015 by nathanalbright

This morning, largely thanks to being sober after last night’s concert [1], I was able to watch Billy Beane graciously speak to our audience. He was full of humor and humility about his intellect and the way he came to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Does It Work?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by nathanalbright

Does It Work?: 10 Principles For Delivering True Business Value in Digital Marketing, By Shane Atchison & Jason Burby [Note: This book was given out as free promotional material at Domopalooza before its publication date.] This book manages to combine … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Robin Thicke, Ludacris, Kid Ink – 04-08-2015 – (Domopalooza: Salt Lake City)

Posted on April 9, 2015 by nathanalbright

Picture the scene. You are sitting on a white couch towards the back of the Grand Ballroom of the Grand America Hotel In Salt Lake City, surrounded by tabletop dancers in black leotards and full-length black fishnet hose. Most of … Continue reading →

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I’m Just Here Because I Love Data

Posted on April 9, 2015 by nathanalbright

A few days ago I commented on the phenomenon of Beast Mode [1], and I accidentally neglected to comment upon the use of Beast Mode by Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, who is famous for his short and on-point … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Cordially Yours, Brother Cadfael

Posted on April 8, 2015 by nathanalbright

Cordially Yours, Brother Cadfael, edited by Anne K. Kaler This book is an obscure one I picked up in my local library system, and it made pleasant reading for my plane trip to Salt Lake City this morning. As a … Continue reading →

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Fashionably Late

Posted on April 8, 2015 by nathanalbright

Today, my work day started at 5:09 this morning when I arrived at the Portland International Airport for my flight, departing at 6AM. Somehow, thanks to the kindness of the people at the Delta ticket counter, as well as some … Continue reading →

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