Sweet integration between Olive Tree Bible Reader and Evernote

So the folks behind the famous Olive Tree Bible Reading software for iPhone and other platforms released an update (version 4.08) that features a sweet integration with Evernote.

Now you can take notes within the software and have them sync to a "Bible Notes" notebook within Evernote. It works VERY well. Not only is this a good way to keep your notes backed up, but now you can use your notes on any device Evernote supports. Plus, you can share your Bible Notes notebook and use it to publish notes for a Bible Study.

Here are some lovely screen shots.

Set up your Evernote account. Free version works just fine.

Bible Reader is really beautiful. If you haven't forked over the cash to get it, please do it. It's a great Bible.

Create a note.

Go to the Notes section under 'Bookmarks and Notes' and pull down the band.

It will go ahead and sync up to Evernote.

Your note(s) will show up in Evernote. Make an edit and re-sync.

At this point, you have your updated note.

You'll see your updated note in the Bible upon clicking the snazzy note icon.

That's all there is to it. I haven't found a way to have it synchronize the notes automatically, but maybe that will come in the future.

Will The Pope's YouTube Channel Be A Hit?

Will The Pope's YouTube Channel Be A Hit? - World Watch: "It is certainly a case of the old being fused with the new, but will the Pope's partnership with Google be a match made in heaven? "

While I want this to be a success, I'm afraid that the pool of dregs that Youtube seems to attract nowadays will simply make the Vatican's pages a cesspool of profane comments, with a sprinkling of meager well wishes and half-witted responses.

Atheists: A Nativity is a hate speech

Listen to this guy torn apart by William Donahue from the Catholic League:

Craigslist Crackdown

Craigslist Cracks Down on 'Erotic Services' - News and Analysis by PC Magazine

"More than ever, those who would misuse Craigslist to violate the law will find that Craigslist is a very inhospitable place," he concluded.

This is good news for everyone. I've often wondered how much illegal activity was going to Craigslist. I've sold and bought from it and it's a great service, but I can just imagine the shady stuff happening that most people don't know about.  From arranging hookups to outright prostitution, I'm sure it's been done on Craigslist.

Probably the best thing to do to thwart internet crimes related to children and sexuality, is to raise the level of public exposure to those using the services. People are going to flock from a service that throws a spotlight on every potential user. Good stuff.

They'll never stop

When I say "they" here, I'm talking about gay marriage advocates who want to force their own demands over the will of the people.  This November, three states, Florida, Arizona, and California, passed amendments that legally define marriage as a union between a man and woman. These were grassroots campaigns. Every citizen eligible to vote in these states had a choice to say "yes" or "no". The constituents chose to keep the traditional definition of marriage.

Now we're hearing that groups like the ACLU and others are putting legal changes to these changes. It's too late, folks! I know you want to run to your favorite liberal judges, but the people have spoken. Let it be. Drop it. Move on.

Even as the last votes were being counted, the American Civil Liberties
Union and other opponents of Proposition 8 filed a challenge
with the state Supreme Court. They contended that it cannot be
used to undermine one group's access to rights enjoyed by other
citizens. (Read earlier story: "Major pro-family victory in California")
From: One News Now

Another tool to protect your kids

Those of you who run the Mac platform and have youngsters who will soon be, or already are, ready to surf the web on their own (they should be at least 15 years old, imho), will be happy to see the release of NetNanny for the Mac.

http://www.tuaw.com/2008/08/11/net-nanny-for-the-mac-released/

NetNanny is one of the most popular Internet filtering and parental control software, and they've been around forever. It's great to see them release their Mac version.

While I still prefer a network-wide solution, like the D-Link SecureSpot, this one is very good and highly recommended.

California Marriage Amendment and the Mormons

A little good news today, as it has been reported that the California Supreme Court has unanimously thrown out a suit to strike Proposition 8 from California's ballot in November.

At least now the future of marriage in California is up to the citizens, and not the courts!

Also, in related news, Mormon church leaders will ask its California members to join the amendment effort in California. According to AP:

A June 20 letter sent to Mormon congregation bishops and signed by
church president Thomas S. Monson and his two top counselors calls upon
Mormons to donate "means and time" to the ballot measure.

The church will work with a coalition of churches and other
conservative groups that put the California Marriage Protection Act on
the Nov. 4 ballot to assure its passage, the letter states.

"The church's teachings and position on this moral issue are
unequivocal. Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and
the formation of families is central to the Creator's plan for His
children," the four paragraph letter states.

I may have some fundamental issues with the Mormon church, but this is good news that more people are banding together to preserve marriage.