6.13.2011

Dear Delta

Well, Delta… I've stuck with you as long as I could, but, as the old country song goes, you've got to know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold 'em.

A few years ago I realized that my life would involve more air travel than it had in the past, so I picked one airline for my travels so I would maximize mileage points. I picked Delta. Today I have been questioning that choice.

I stuck with Delta when you absorbed Northwest airlines and started putting those horrible Boeing 757's on Hawaii routes. Talk about a misery maker! One skinny aisle with 3 cramped seats on either side with leg room only fit for tiny people. There are no flights from Hawaii shorter than about 5 hours, and 5 hours on a 757 is torture.

I stuck with you when you started charging baggage fees, and even got a Delta branded Amex card to help avoid those fees. I defended you when you took a bad P.R. hit for stupidly charging returning service people for their military gear bags. I have never been offered a courtesy upgrade, even on half-empty flights.

I opted for Delta SkyMiles on all my Korean Air flights because I hoped to accumulate more SkyMiles and use them when I needed them.
Well, now I need them, and I feel embarrassed by my naive loyalty. My son and his wife are expecting our first grandchild next month, and my wife and I really want to be in Alabama when the baby is born. It's the big deal for which we hoped to cash in miles for the flights. When we discovered they were expecting I checked the SkyMiles mileage requirements and read this:

Skymiles

I think pretty much everyone who sees that chart would understand it to say that an Economy Class flight from Hawaii to the Continental U.S. can be obtained for a range between 20,000 SkyMiles and 45,000 SkyMiles… after all, it does say "Low" and "High" above those numbers.

Imagine my dismay when I attempted to use my 82,000+ miles to book 2 tickets to Atlanta and discovered that ONE ticket would cost me 77,500 miles! So what happened to a range between a low of 20,000 SkyMiles and a high of 45,000 SkyMiles? I was referred to the fine print, written in obfuscatory lawyerly language apparently designed to conceal the reality. Read this and see if you see "don't count on that chart above, because it is totally meaningless, and you will have to cash in a LOT more miles than it says, but if we say that outright nobody will sign up."

Term-conditions

My future flights — and they are becoming more frequent — will not be booked with a preference for Delta because there's no significant reason to be a loyal to an airline with unclear, evasive rules.

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6.03.2011

Dear Apple - what this user would like

I am a Mac fan. Big time. I use a MacBook Pro, an iPad2 and an iPhone4 and I love them all. That doesn't mean I never see things that could be better. Here are a few things I would love to see:

  • The predictive text/auto-correct on the iPhone lacks one really simple, critical feature... the ability to learn or a user-definable dictionary. My last name is Langley. My iPhone wants to change that to LARGELY. Ever single time. I live in Hawaii, and can't begin to tell you how many Hawaiian words and place names the iPhone tried to "correct." It's a daily annoyance that seems easily fixable.
  • Apple is an international company, selling iPhones all around the world. Those of us who travel would love for Apple to redefine mobile phone service the way you have redefined so many other areas of digital life; we would love to be able to travel the world without bricking our phones out of fear of a bill the size of the national debt. Seriously -- it is 2011. We should be able to travel the world and use our phones, data plans, text messaging and other services seamlessly and without outrageous charges. I love being able to use FaceTime over WiFi internationally, but would love to have access to my normal phone services no matter where I am on the planet. If any company can redefine international telecom plans, it is Apple. Soon, please.
  • I am filled with doubts about the coming announcement of the iCloud services, partially because of the issue just mentioned -- how will I be able to access my music and media files when I am outside the U.S. when I can't even afford text messaging overseas? Besides, if iCloud is as clumsy as me.com, it is doomed. Just compare iDisk to Dropbox for an example. 

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5.02.2011

What are we to think of the death of the wicked?

Twitter and Facebook were flooded last night with Theological battles over the proper Christian Response to the violent death of Osama Bin Laden. Great arguments on both sides were being made by people I respect. Great, scriptural, passionate arguments. 

Christianity Today even published a list of "The verses most quoted on Twitter and Facebook after the news of the death of Osama bin Laden" at http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/mayweb-only/osama-bible-twitter.html

Among the verses most often quoted:

  • Romans 13:4 "For the one in authority is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God's servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer." (Mark Driscoll accelerated this verse's popularity via his Facebook post.)
  • Proverbs 11:7 "When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth" (KJV)
  • Proverbs 24:17 "Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice."
  • Proverbs 21:15 "When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers." (Rick Warren started this one)
  • Ezekiel 33:11 "Say to them, 'As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, people of Israel?"
  • Ezekiel 18:23 "Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Sovereign LORD. Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?"
  • Proverbs 11:10 "When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy."
  • Proverbs 28:5 "Evildoers do not understand what is right, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully."
  • Ezekiel 18:32 "For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!"
  • Romans 12:19 "Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord."
  • Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD."

I was asked by some in my congregation to clarify what should be our response as Christians in an American context, seeing an enemy of our nation fall. This is one of those areas where we really desire a binary answer: yes/no — black/white — on/off. I am not certain it is that easy.

My own, personal, reaction? I take no delight in the death of Osama Bin Laden as an individual. I am sad that anyone ever has to die, but that is the consequence of fallen man on a planet. My heart as a pastor is always toward salvation and reconciliation. The ideal outcome from my perspective would have been for Osama to reject Islam, turn his heart to Christ, and work for peace. That, of course, was unlikely.

The second best outcome would have been his capture and imprisonment, but that would have been complicated by the ACLU, political posturing, international press reactions and could have resulted in a long, publicized legal battle.

Osama was trapped, apparently given an opportunity to surrender, but opted to fight to the death. When you choose the "fight to the death" alternative, it seldom results in anything other than death. He wanted to go out perceived as a martyr, and Seal Team 6 gave him his wish… HIS wish being the operative term. They didn't go in to kill him, they went in prepared to kill him if given no other choice.

The controversy doesn't really center on his death, which I think most understand was of his own ultimate choosing, but upon the reaction of American Christians to his death. Some are aghast that people are rejoicing and dancing in the streets, while others defend it as downright Biblical, recalling the celebration following David's slaying of Goliath —  “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” This is one of those moments when our human nature and our Christian ideals clash. 

I am not able to muster any sense of mourning for Osama Bin Laden's death, because he was in my mind an embodiment of evil, intent upon my destruction. There is a sense of relief and satisfaction in knowing that the chief architect and financier of radicalized Islam has come to an ignoble end, even while recognizing that his death will have little or no impact upon the conflict we face. Al Qaeda is a starfish organization, so killing one leader or one thousand leaders has little effect. (See: The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations) From a military/political perspective, however, it sends the clear message that America will not cease to pursue and punish those who seek our destruction, and that message will be heard by a culture in which strength is respected and weakness is ridiculed.

Many have expressed fear that Osama Bin Laden's death will provoke violent response from Islamic radicals. That should surprise no one, but the reality is that nothing America does, or fails to do, actually provokes such a response. The whole issue of radical Islamists distorting a belief system to justify hatred and violence is not new, predates the very existence of the United States and is in no way tied to any U.S. action or inaction. The Barbary Pirates in the 16th century were raiding, killing and stealing before there was an America, and they were capturing Christians to sell into slavery in Muslim nations. This is not a conflict between the U.S. and Islam, but a conflict between radical Islam and everyone in the world who rejects Islam.

So, back to the original question: what should our response be?

Rather than rely upon Old Testament examples of God sending armies to vanquish enemies, I keep coming back to a New Testament passage:
"...rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer." Romans 13:3-4 (NIV)

I can't see a substantive difference between Osama's death and the deaths of criminals who opt for "suicide by cop" — drawing police officers (God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer) into direct conflict, drawing weapons on them, and forcing the police to shoot them or be shot.

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4.27.2011

A reminder of why we do what we do

I was in ROSS tonight picking up a belt. (I love it; I got it at ROSS — the commercial describes a lot of my wardrobe) I was not paying much attention to anyone else around me because, being a guy I don't really shop, I go like a man on a mission straight to the item I seek, walk to the nearest cashier, and pride myself on how quickly the mission was accomplished. But, I digress…

A guy stopped me dead in my tracks in the aisle… "Gary Langley!" He looked surprised and really happy to see me. I recognized him immediately, though it has been years since I last saw him. I met him when I was teaching a class at the Waiawa Correctional Center, a minimum security prison for offenders on the end of their sentences. He was incarcerated and was in my class. After his release he briefly attended my church but violated his probation by using some recreational narcotics. I lost track of him until tonight in ROSS.

He told me that he was four years, 3 months, 2 weeks and 3 days clean and sober. He has also been employed for seven years at the same company, is now married with kids and owns a condo. It made my night. Okay, it made my week. 

He expressed thanks for the small part I paid in helping him turn his life around. It reminded me, once again, of the power of Christ to transform a life filled with bad decisions, deliver people from addictions and redeem those we sometimes discard as lost causes. It also reminded me why we do what we do.

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." – Galatians 6:9 NIV

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4.19.2011

Hey Christians; it's almost EARTH DAY

I visited a really great mega-church in a major city. I enjoyed it a lot, actually, despite some of my personal reservations about mega-churches in general. It was a warm summer night, a mid-week service packed with more than 2,000 people and afterward they announced water baptism in a cluster of large above ground pools outside on the expansive grounds. It was appropriately celebratory and exciting to see almost 100 people baptized. They served ice cream treats and canned soft drinks to all in attendance — impressive!

When I emptied my can of soda I looked around for recycle bins and was surprised to find none. Thousands of recyclable aluminum cans were simply being tossed into garbage bags, bound for the dumpsters. The church demographic is diverse, but heavily weighted toward white, upper-middle-class professionals… people from whom I expected more environmental awareness and social conscience, but when I asked about recycle bins I got looks that made me feel as if I had asked a really stupid question.

In Hawaii, where I live, each of those estimated 3,000± aluminum cans would have been worth 5¢ at a recycling center, for a total of $150. Perhaps the church was just too upscale for $150 to be a sum worth the trouble, but — more than that — there just seemed to be a total indifference to the unspoken message sent by trashing recyclable cans.

How did this happen? How did the church, the embodiment of Christ on earth, become indifferent to and even hostile to environmentalism? You might be surprised to learn that the whole idea of celebrating an Earth Day was not born in a marijuana-fueled, Gaia-worshipping commune, but was initiated by a pentecostal minister, a descendent of one of the founders of the Assembly of God.

John McConnell, Jr., the Pentecostal founder of Earth Day, says, “If there had been no Christian experience in my life there would be no Earth Day – or at least I would not have initiated it. We love God… [and therefore should] have an appreciation for His creation.” In McConnell’s view, such an annual day of awareness provides an opportunity for Christians “to show the power of prayer, the validity of their charity and their practical concern for Earth’s life and people.”

Rather than dismissing Earth Day because some have co-opted it to advance a political agenda, we (the church) should be at the forefront redeeming the day for the glory of the creator! In practical terms, our churches should be leaders in reducing waste, reusing and recycling as part of our dominion over the earth. Dominion is not only control, but also protection and responsible governance. We are reaching out toward an environmentally conscious generation, and they are looking for leadership and example from us in the area of being good stewards of the earth.

More info?
http://ifphc.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/pentecostal-origins-of-earth-day/
http://www.halfwaytoconcord.com/earth-days-pentecostal-origins/

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4.11.2011

A tech work-around just in time

I solved a tech dilemma tonight that has bugged me since Christmas. It was one of those things that seemed that it should be easy, but everyone told me, "I don't think that can be done." It can be done. I just did it.

I have used my MacBook Pro to make videos for a while, but the camera in my aging laptop is not very high resolution. My iPhone 4 shoots far better HD video. My wife got me a great Christmas gift: a Blue Yeti Professional USB microphone… simply excellent audio input to my MacBook. 

Blue Yeti Professional USB Microphone with 4 Polar Patterns and 3 Caps

The problem I faced was that I was now left me with a tough choice — less-than-excellent video with outstanding Yeti audio from the MacBook, or really crisp HD video shot on the iPhone, but very average audio from the iPhone's tiny built in mic. I don't like those kinds of production compromises when it would seem logical that there must be a way to use the better mic with the better video device. (The iPhone, of course, has no USB input capability.) 

Tonight I found a FREE Mac application called LineIn that solves the problem. (Did I mention that it is FREE?) The site from which  downloaded it — http://www.rogueamoeba.com/freebies/ — describes it this way:

"LineIn is a simple application for OS X to enable the soft playthru of audio from input devices. In simpler terms, you can use LineIn to play sound coming in through a microphone or any other device plugged in to your Sound In port, just as was once available with OS 9's "Play input through output device" option."

Now I can connect the Blue Yeti mic via USB to the MacBook Pro, cable connect the earphone jack of the MacBook to the earphone jack of the iPhone, and run LineIn. When ready to shoot video with the iPhone, I click the "Pass Thru" button and — PROBLEM SOLVED! The iPhone HD video records the audio from the Yeti mic, passed through the MacBook as if it served simply as a hub.

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I'm shooting something this week that I will post later as an example.

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4.07.2011

Spoilers

I'm going to let you in on an amazing, and apparently well-kept, secret: America is not all one time zone. I know, that sounds crazy, right?
It must not be common knowledge, because people who live in the Eastern and Central time zones are notorious for posting television spoilers. As soon as someone is voted off the island, off of idol, or the final play of the big game is made, there's always some eager beaver who can't wait to jump on Facebook and ruin the experience for people who will not see the results for as much as 6 or 7 hours later.

The response, when called on it, is usually something to the effect of, "well, you should just stay off Facebook if you don't want to know!" Why? Why should we have to cut ourselves off from our primary source of relational networking because you can't just understand that the world is bigger than your time zone?

In the big picture of life, it doesn't amount to a hill of beans, of course, but if you were a reader of novels and every single time you encountered someone they told you the ending, it would start to get to you after a while.

Please… PLEASE, people who live east of me: enjoy Survivor, American Idol, the Amazing Race and major sporting events, and have the courtesy to allow your west coast friends to enjoy them also.

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4.04.2011

The Dirty Truth About Honoraria

"The way some Christian churches and other organizations pay their speakers, it makes me embarrassed to be a member of the same faith."

The Dirty Truth About Honoraria

John Stackhouse said it so well (and it needed to be said) that I am posting this link for your consideration and discussion.

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4.02.2011

The Ministry Development Process in Hawaii Church of God of Prophecy

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The Ministry Development Process in Hawaii Church of God of Prophecy

The Ministry Development Process
in Hawaii Church of God of Prophecy

           In addition to the formal written expectations of the denomination, I have my own personal, unofficial criteria for endorsing candidates for ministry ordination that I believe to be equally or more important. These are some of the important elements in the process of obtaining ministry credentials & Ordination in the Hawaii Church of God of Prophecy.

The Church of God of Prophecy Requires this sequence:

           Affirmation: The local congregation recognizes the call of God upon the life of the candidate and formally sets him/her forth as an act of formal affirmation.

           Mentoring by senior leaders of the church (pastors, deacons, elders) typically takes place for a year in order to model service and commitment, and to give the candidate real world ministry experience.

           5 Book-based Foundations studies (with open-book exams) – Through the Center for Biblical Leadership the COGOP has developed a core curriculum intended to assure that ministry candidates have at least a basic understanding of scripture, the history of Christianity, and how the COGOP is contextualized within that history. The process of personal spiritual formation is introduced, as well as an understanding of the denomination’s doctrinal and operational values. The five books are:

1.    Introduction to the Bible:
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2.    Spiritual Formation
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3.    History of Christianity
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4.    COGOP History, Polity, Doctrine and Future
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5.    Ministry Policy Manual
Available as FREE PDF download.

Ministry Review Board:

           Upon successful completion of the five required books, the State/National Overseer will schedule a Ministry Review Board meeting. This board of seasoned elders will question the candidate to discern his/her level of readiness for credentialed ministry. The process is intended to be open-ended and individualized, and it is not an exam for which one can study or prepare. Candidates should be prepared to candidly answer personal questions about family, finances, and issues of personal integrity as well as theological and COGOP polity matters.

Written Application:
           The Ministry Review Board will discuss the candidate’s interview and make a formal, written response. That response could be rejection for cause, a suggestion that the candidate needs additional mentoring or training before approval, or an immediate approval. Once the Ministry Review Board affirms the candidate, his/her Written Application is signed by the Board, the Overseer and sent to the office of the Area Presbyter. After the Presbyter’s signature is obtained the application is forwarded to the International Offices of the Church of God of Prophecy in Cleveland, Tennessee. A PDF is available for download: Application for the Ministerial License

Ordination & Credentials:
           Formal Ordination & ministry credentials are the goal in this process. When the Overseer’s office receives the newly issued ministry credentials from the International Offices, a formal Ordination ceremony will be held at which the candidate will be Ordained by the laying on of hands and a Minister’s Certificate will be issued. From that point the candidate’s status changes to that of a fully Ordained Minister of the Gospel under the auspices of the Church of God of Prophecy.

Personal Spiritual Formation:
           Although not a part of the stated official COGOP process, it is presumed that the ministry candidate will be actively engaged in a process of Personal Spiritual Formation. Such a spiritual formation process will be evident when demonstrated in a consistent prayer life, a regular practice of reading and studying the Bible, active engagement in a small group for mutual accountability, enthusiastic participation in the corporate worship gatherings of the church and deep reflection. It is recommended that candidates engage in some form of written reflective process such as journaling or blogging. One popular method of Bible Study connected with journaling is the S.O.A.P. method. (Scripture, Observation, Application & Prayer).

Selfless Service

            A Life of Selfless Service should be the norm… should be a part of the candidates spiritual DNA. We have an informal saying: “BAM!” that means, “I will outserve you BY A MILE!” We do not see extraordinary service as extraordinary at all; it is the baseline level for everyone in leadership. We remember that Jesus taught that, “So you want first place? Then take the last place. Be the servant of all.” (Mark 9:35, The Message) Candidates are to be actively, consistently volunteering to do the unseen for the unthankful with no expectation of reward or recognition. Candidates should be the kind of servant-hearted leaders who do not wait to be asked, but rather seek opportunities to serve others within the church and the surrounding community.

Theological Education
           The days of the uneducated minister are in the past. With the ubiquitous access to information we enjoy today comes a responsibility to take advantage of that access. Some formal Theological education should be pursued to the extent possible, because we must be equipped before we can equip others. It is expected that all candidates for ministry will maintain a lifelong learning posture beginning with ongoing self-education… reading and reflecting. If you do not have access to a serious library of theological books, and cannot afford to purchase them, you might arrange to borrow books from the extensive library of the Overseer of Hawaii.
           Candidates should avail themselves of courses offered through the Hawaii Ministry Development Center, make attendance at Hawaiian Islands Ministries’ Annual Honolulu Conference & Seminars a priority, and explore opportunities to attend Bible College or Seminary.

Stewardship & Accountability
           Finally, candidates for ministry should set the example in faithful attendance, faithful participation, faithful stewardship (tithing & giving) and faithful reporting.

           May God richly bless you for your obedience to his call.

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Clarifying the ministry credential process

In addition to the written expectations of the denomination, I have my own personal, unofficial criteria for endorsing candidates for ministry ordination. 

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Important elements in the process of obtaining Ministry credentials & Ordination in the Hawaii Church of God of Prophecy
    • Personal Spiritual Formation should be demonstrated in 
    • Prayer
    • Bible study
    • Small group participation
    • Worship
    • Reflection/Journaling/Blog
    • The COGOP Requires this sequence
    • Affirmation: set forth by local church
    • Mentoring by senior leaders
    • 5 Book-based studies (with open-book exams)
    1. The Bible
    2. Spiritual Formation
    3. History of Christianity
    4. COGOP History, Polity, Doctrine and Future
    5. Ministry Policy Manual
  1. State/National Ministry Review Board Approval
  2. Application, to be approved by Review Board, Overseer and Area Presbyter
  3. Formal Ordination & credentials
  4. A Life of Selfless Service should be the norm
    • Actively, consistently volunteering to do the unseen for the unthankful
    • Community involvement
  5. Some formal Theological Education should be pursued to the extent possible
    • Lifelong learning posture
    • Self-education (Reading, reflecting)
    • Hawaii Ministry Development Center Courses
    • Hawaiian Islands Ministries Annual Conference/Seminars
    • Bible College, Seminary
  6. Stewardship & Accountability: candidates should set the example in
    • Faithful attendance
    • Faithful participation
    • Faithful stewardship (Tithing & Giving)
    • Faithful reporting

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4.01.2011

Furious!

No… I am not furious; that's the name of a really nice new worship song:

Artist: Bethel Live
Album: Be Lifted High
Review: http://bit.ly/ibR0QA
Purchase: http://bit.ly/hMJwNd

Led by Jeremy Riddle

Photos from: http://bit.ly/eCO6sz. Amazing shots!

Lyrics: (Jeremy Riddle, © BETHEL MUSIC)

Nothing can tear us from
The grip of His mighty love
We've only glimpsed, His vast affection
Heard whispers of, His heart and
passion

It's pouring down...
His love is deep, His love is wide
And it covers us

His love is fierce, His love is strong
It is furious
His love is sweet, His love is wild

And its waking hearts to life
The Father loves and sends His son
The Son lays down His life for all
He lavishes His love upon us
He calls us now, His sons and daughters
He's reaching out...

(Tag)
... and its waking hearts to life
He is waking hearts to life
He is waking hearts to life

(…and here is the story behind the song…)

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My Dental recommendation

Few people enjoy going to the dentist, but having a good dentist reduces the anxiety. I have recommended Dr. Steve Kumasaka to dozens of people, and they have all told me "THANKS!"

Photo

The office is next door to the Kaneohe Hawaii Post Office... not fancy at all... just below 808 Tattoo. Great cosmetic and family dentistry, and a Mac user, too!

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Happy 35th birthday to Apple, Inc.

Classic Apple logo cake
"It's no joke: Apple Inc. turns 35 today.
On April 1, 1976, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne (who 12 days later sold his share of the startup for a meager US$2,300) founded Apple Computer. As a newborn, Apple intended to sell low-cost, hand-manufactured microcomputer components to fellow members of the localHomebrew Computer Club."

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Is Twitter for Everybody? (businessesgrow.com)