tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66414305613039780372024-03-07T22:29:25.329-08:00A Collection of ThoughtsSebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15023038179056930289noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641430561303978037.post-30355760404075993062008-06-21T15:07:00.000-07:002008-06-21T15:11:41.318-07:00KG Finally Gets His ChampionshipKevin Garnett, otherwise known as the "Big Ticket," finally got his NBA championship ring. I enjoy his character. I think the guy is one of the best all-around players in the league. He is also an intense player that puts his team first. For these reasons and more, I am glad that he can call himself "champ"...as he does a few times in the ESPN interview below.<br /><br /><object width="440" height="361"><param name="movie" value="http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/player.swf?mediaId=3455016"/><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"/><embed src="http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/player.swf?mediaId=3455016" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="440" height="361" allowScriptAccess="always"></embed></object>Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15023038179056930289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641430561303978037.post-40973342681154363432008-06-18T12:42:00.000-07:002008-06-18T12:44:29.839-07:00Do What You Feel: The Number One You Tube Video Ever<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dMH0bHeiRNg&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dMH0bHeiRNg&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />This is the most watched video on You tube (with more than 88M views). It is and admittedly clever, and thankfully, a clean video that highlights the positive impact video sharing sites can have on humankind.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15023038179056930289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641430561303978037.post-12157864656609600472008-05-02T14:20:00.000-07:002008-05-02T14:25:22.605-07:00The Gauntlet: With Growth Comes Confusion<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UUfLNbwOAGw&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UUfLNbwOAGw&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />I think the above video shows why many people simply assume that when someone reads or hears the word Mormon, they assume it is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints based in Utah. With such unprecedented growth, one can only assume that there will be misconceptions the world over. Do you agree? <br /><br />P.S. A stake is a normally a group of about 5-9 congregations numbering around 150-300 people each.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15023038179056930289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641430561303978037.post-11725835514836579022008-04-29T11:13:00.000-07:002008-05-02T11:42:41.225-07:00The Gauntlet: In Recent News, PolygamyI thought this film would highlight some of what is going on in the media surrounding the LDS Church and Polygamy in the media.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uUtjsdtDOkQ&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uUtjsdtDOkQ&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, polygamy is a polarizing issue for me. I understand the history of polygamy in my church, yet, almost every time I tell someone what church I belong to the question: "So you have a lot of wives, right?" comes up soon after...despite the discontinuance of the practice over a century ago. Personally, I find it unfortunate that adequate clarification of my beliefs is not available to the world at large. Nevertheless, I want to go on record and say that I do not believe in polygamy. It is a practice that, even church literature is condemned as immoral. I would love to hear your thoughts.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15023038179056930289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641430561303978037.post-70446985639556642692008-01-16T14:22:00.000-08:002008-04-29T11:15:20.024-07:00An ExplanationThis blog will be an online snapshot of my life. Periodic posts will provide a forum for discussion surrounding the issues of my life and in the world at large. Though my goal is to post weekly, it may happen more or less than that.<br /><br />At inception the posts will consist of three different types:<br /><br />1) Life Events: A semi-significant life event occurs for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Seb</span> D. or his family.<br /><br />2) The Gauntlet: This type of post represents a controversial issue. Normally, I will give my viewpoint and ask for yours.<br /><br />3) Do what you feel: This is any other post that does not fit into the above listed categories.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15023038179056930289noreply@blogger.com1