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Trouble With Topix
I have been active in Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons for the last couple of months through a news site called Topix. Along with reading all sorts of news items, readers can also participate in conversation about those news items or they can post their own comments and questions in the Forum. Obviously I participate in the JW and Mormon forums.
Because of some research that I was doing for a Mormon who asked me a question, I found that a great number of my posts were either never posted to Topix or have been taken down. Now that I realize that there are a substantial number (23) of my posts missing from the conversation, I understand why some of the Mormons have been confused and/or angry with me. I’m not too happy about it either.
I’ve spent a good amount of time writing these responses only to have them disappear into cyberspace. The interesting thing is, I can see the posts from my computer when it is signed into Topix, but I cannot see them when I am not signed in. Frustrating the say the least!
I am writing this blog in hopes that someone from the “Are you scared we are right” conversation thread will see it and let the others know that I have been having trouble with my posts. I have also contacted Topix in order to get the issue resolved. Here is an e-mail that I have written to Topix.
Topix,
I have been having some real issues with a number of my posts either not showing up on the Topix Forum or indiscriminately taken down. I assure you that they are not in violation of the terms of service. The thread with which I am having trouble is titled “Are you scared we are right?” and can be found on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Forum. http://www.topix.net/forum/religion/latter-day-saints/TT0IDLHULVDIVKMJVIf there is a problem with posting, please let me know how to resolve the issue. If this is some sort of “moderation punishment,” I would like to speak with a supervisor. I have screenshots of my missing posts so that I can prove that they are completely in line with the terms of service. I eagerly await your response.
Keith Walker
The slide show below shows the screen shots I have taken of my missing posts. The quality of the pictures was much better before I converted them into the slide show. If anyone wants to see the pictures of the posts, I can e-mail them to you. Please pray that this issue is resolved soon.
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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Kingdom Hall…
Kingdom Hall… When Becky and I were going to the JW memorial last Saturday night, we decided to make it a date night too. We got a babysitter and left early to go out to eat.
We were sitting down and our waiter came up to us, took one look and said, “I know you guys.” We immediately recognized him as the younger brother to one of our ex-Mormon support group members. He was very happy to see us.
We talked a bit and he told us that his sister had invited him to the support group. E. has left the LDS Church and knows it isn’t true, but has still not committed himself to Jesus.
I think is is pretty cool how God does things some times. When I suggested the restaurant to Becky, she was not all that thrilled about it because it is a little more expensive than we are use to. I told her that I did not feel guilty and that we needed to just go and enjoy ourselves. This proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that some times a Man’s craving for ribs is divinely inspired. 😉
Heller v. District of Columbia
HUGE issue to be argued in the Supreme Court.
Although I feel for Michele and Oscar Wilson, I do not understand how they fail to see that the man who killed their daughter, killed her with an illegal gun. How is making all guns illegal every where going to change anything?
Raining Mud?
OK, this is weird. I took our son to T-ball practice tonight and it drizzled on and off. As we were practicing, one of other Dad’s said something about it raining mud. I thought he was talking about dirt being kicked up off of the infield, but didn’t really pay much attention to what he was getting at.
After practice, we were walking to our car and noticed the mud-spots all over my car. I was wondering if the water was sticking to the dirt we picked up in the parking lot, but that was not the case. As we drove home, I noticed that every car on the road had the same spots. Dirty, yucky, muddy spots.
Once we got home, I notice that Becky’s car had the same spots. The kids helped me spray the mud off of the cars with the hose. Here is what mine looked like before the car-bath.
After we were done, I got on the web and checked the weather on a local TV station web site. Steve Brown said that there was a dust storm in Mexico and that the wind carried all that dust into our area where it was deposited on our cars while it rained. Weird stuff.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day From The Late, Great “World’s Best Guard Dog!”
My Mom came by today to help out in the office and she showed me this cute, old picture of a dog we use to have. Her name was “Nushi” and she lived for 16 1/2 years. Evidently this picture was taken on Saint Patrick’s Day. My Mom likes to decorate for just about any holiday. If it isn’t moving, it gets decorated. Nushi must have been asleep and woke up in green.
One of her nick-names was “ugly dog,” but my Mom and Dad liked to refer to her as, “The World’s Best Guard Dog.” Of course this was an honorary title and certainly not something that was earned. Regardless, she was a great little dog.
Before my Mom left for the day, she reminded me of how Nushi died. My Mom didn’t want to have to take her to the vet “one last time” and God honored that. She was laying down in her little bed while my Mom was petting her. The last thing Nushi’s ears ever heard was,
“You are the World’s Best Guard Dog.”
She drew her last breath after hearing that.
Bullethole League #13 Week Two
Friday night a friend of mine asked if I am still shooting and that he had seen shooting videos here on our blog. It occurred to me that it has been awhile since I’ve posted any (January 22nd). The last video I posted was week one of the Bullethole Pistol League #13. This video is week two of the same league. We shot my favorite target, the Texas Star.
Notice that I have to reload right in the middle of shooting the star. Lesson learned? Yes, make sure all of your magazines are loaded to their limit before you start the course of fire.
From The Jewel Box # 21
July 26, 2007
Our four year old son was outside and was getting use to his new bike. He almost fell off his bike and said,
“If I crash, I could fall and break my bone head.”
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Important note: We will not reveal the names of our children on this blog. Any comment that mentions our children’s names will be deleted. It is nothing personal, we just feel that it is an important safety measure for our family. If you would like to read the other FTJB entries, click on the “From the Jewel Box” link in the side bar on the right or on the Jewel Box icon at the end of this paragraph. Come on parents! Feel free to share special jewels from your precious children. Just know that on this blog, our kids are the cutest! 
Baby Walker Sonogram
Becky and I went to go see a specialist today just to make sure everything is all right with the baby. Recently, Becky had a blood test come back with some possible abnormalities for the baby. The specialist was looking for certain things in the sonogram, but everything looked normal. Praise God for that.
The machine they used for the sonogram is the cadillac version and also has the capability to record pictures on a DVD. As you will see from the slide show below, the pictures are much higher quality than if I had scanned in the pictures myself. Pay close attention to the pictures as you can clearly see certain body parts. If you are observant, you can even tell the sex of our child.
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Where Were All Of The Republicans?
Becky and I voted this morning and we experienced something that we have never seen before. Since we take our kids with us, we take turns. I voted first while Becky stayed outside and let the kids run around and play hide-n-seek. Once I finish voting, I play with the kids while Becky votes.
Evidence Ministries At An Early Age
I have a picture on my desk. This picture was taken when I was about five years old. Any guesses on the identity of the cute little red head next to me? Here is a hint. The caption on the picture frame reads, “Evidence Ministries at an early age.”
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