I watched The Hurt Locker last night, mostly because it is nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars on Sunday. It is quite sad how few of the movies nominated for Best Picture I have seen. I guess I was trying to make up that a little. All in all, a solid movie. Seemed to give an honest look into the war in Iraq.
Usually I enjoy watching the Oscars, but I honestly don’t think I can stomach famous and rich people giving praise to other famous and rich people this year. Beyond that, I don’t know why people spend time arguing about how people are dressed during the red carpet shows.
Blogs
- One thing that churches can learn from Google and Apple.
- How to get your bike ready for spring.
- Eugene Cho has some great thoughts on defining success as a pastor and/or leader.
- Chad and Sarah Markley are sharing their story in an interview form on Rhett Smith’s blog this week. All married couples should take some time to read it.
- Enjoyed Mark Batterson’s thoughts on the importance of teaching people how to study the Bible.
News
- US Goalie Ryan Miller was given a louder ovation in Pittsburgh this week than Sidney Crosby. That’s what I’m talking about!
- While I understand why this principal would be fired, I have to say…what he did was pretty funny.
- There is no way this girl should be playing basketball for a long time. (Update: She was suspended 2 games…ridiculous it is that short.)
- Beginning with the top 24, American Idol set up each individual with various social media accounts. But this week they scrapped that plan and formulated it all into one feed. I think they missed the point of social media.
- Speaking of Idol…has Idol lost its luster? I’d say yes.
Spring is almost here (unless you live in Portland, because it is here already).
