Category Archives: identity

Queue the Conspiracy Theorists!

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Josh Peters

According to a University of Rochester report, plastic chemicals “feminize boys.” If I ask how long before a rumor of a global conspiracy against Western boys is mentioned, does that count as a mention? Seriously though, if I could at … Continue reading →

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Down with Neckties; Up with Miniskirts!

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Josh Peters

Ah, gotta love the Simpsons (referring to an apocryphal Mad magazine quote). Anyways Google’s chief of privacy says neckties suck and shouldn’t be worn. Speaking as someone who hates ties and dressing uncomfortably for work (and who was in part … Continue reading →

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Attn. VW Credit

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Josh Peters

Today I got a phone call from someone claiming to be VW Credit (and she very well may have been a rep. but read on). She told me that my June payment never happened and that she needed a checking … Continue reading →

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The UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Josh Peters

Today I read Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN‘s baseline goal for every nation in the world. Here’s an overview: On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human … Continue reading →

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My latest trip to Equipping Ministries International pt 2.

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Josh Peters

If you haven’t read part one go do so, I’ve got an ego to maintain As I said earlier I was to teach on Confrontation. I had prepared my teaching earlier in the week, but decided to make two huge … Continue reading →

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Rat-a-tat-tat(too)

Posted on August 1, 2006 by Josh Peters

After two years of consideration and desire, I finally decided to get some ink done. Here’s a pic: This tat is pretty symbolic for me: it represents how close we are to being complete if we only would choose the … Continue reading →

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Hilariously scary

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Josh Peters

It’s not often I get to use a phrase like “hilariously scary,” but I do hope you enjoy (at least, enjoy in part) the ACLU’s new video about privacy and pizza pie.

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Web Tip Of The Day

Posted on April 20, 2006 by Josh Peters

Earlier today I wrote about putting an hCard-formatted URI in a book so the book can follow me around. While I was looking on the hCard wiki I came across the contact page of Keri Henare. Being the inquisitive little … Continue reading →

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Ownership URI

Posted on April 20, 2006 by Josh Peters

Today I lent a book to a friend and co-worker of mine. Instead of putting my name in the front to indicate my ownership, I put the following URI: info.josh-peters.name. This way, I can keep the page up-to-date with various … Continue reading →

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Wasting Cancer

Posted on February 17, 2006 by Josh Peters

Noel blogged about John Piper’s encouragement to not waste your cancer. It’s a pretty amazing read and it really is hard to accept. It’s also quite possibly one of the more necessary concepts to understand as a Christian. Life is … Continue reading →

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