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Monthly Archives: September 2005
Katrina Recovery – Part 3
Yesterday we evacuated to Utica, Mississippi. Six hour drive with 90 staff in 9 minivans, 2 sedans and one chase truck with all our luggage. At this point the storm is heading right where we were – good move on … Continue reading
Katrina Recovery – Part 2
We’re in Lafayette at the Heymann Center for performing arts – it’s where we are camping out. We’re sleeping on a stage (90 of us) at the art center which is serving as our base of operations – we have … Continue reading
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Tagged dan, katrina recovery, mayo, mn, rochester
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Katrina Recovery – Part 1
A friend of my from way back in grade school has been working as an engineer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Mn for the last few years. As they heard about all the damage from hurricae Katrina the hospital decided … Continue reading
Photo of the day: Leaping Stars
Originally uploaded by john curley. Have you ever seen something so fanciful in your life? This is so fun and playful. John is a fantastic photographer but he does not do it for a living. I wonder if he is … Continue reading
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Christian Carnival # 88 is Up
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Tagged Christian carnival, Christian carnival 88
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Creation Story for young materialists
The evangelical outpost has a get post of A Creation Story for Young Materialists In the beginning was Nothing and Nothing created Everything. When Nothing decided to create Everything, she filled a tiny dot with Time, Chance, and Everything and … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary, Religion, Science
Tagged creation story, evangelical outpost, materialists
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House OKs tax relief bill for Katrina victims
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously approved H.R. 3768, providing $6 billion in temporary tax relief aimed at helping people and organizations hit by Hurricane Katrina. In particular, the legislation offers $500 tax credits for those providing temporary … Continue reading
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Tagged Katrina Relief, US House
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Guns come to the rescue
It looks like having your own arsenal is what may have saved the lives of several survivors of Katrina. "The hurricane was a breeze compared with the crime and terror that followed," said Gregg Harris, a psychotherapist who lives in … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Hope
Hope Originally uploaded by Aelle. This photo brings back memories of my days being raised as a Catholic. The shot is just so intriguing I had to post it. Thanks Aelle.
The wallet
As I walked home one freezing day, I stumbled on a wallet someone had lost in the street. I picked it up and looked inside to find some identification so I could call the owner. But the wallet contained only … Continue reading
Clinton becomes condom
Link: Slick Willy: Clinton becomes condom. Was it inevitable? The names of former President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, the intern who had sex with the commander in chief, will be attached to a new line of condoms. With all that … Continue reading
Eminent Domain Reform
It looks as if some from both political parties are interested in attemping to correct the overstepping of governmental authority in some recent eminent domain decisions. "The taking of private property for private use, in my estimation, is unconstitutional. It’s … Continue reading
Kathleen Parker: On Bush’s Plan to Rebuild New Orleans
Many have first complained that Bush ingnored the situation in New Orleans. Now we are hearing that he is ready to spend like a drunken sailor to try to repair first his damaged image and then the city.
I think It is much more of the later and I agree with Kathleen Parker in here commentary.
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Posted in Cultural Commentary, Politics
Tagged bush, Bush's pipe dream by sea, Kathleen Parker, rebuild new orleans
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Growth
by Jane Tyson Clement At what instant does the summer change?What subtle chemistry of airand sunlight on the clean and windsmooth sand? The small birds at the water’s edge— yesterday they were not there. So suddenly the magic … Continue reading
But without God…
Members of the White Rose (Munich, 1940-43) Everywhere and at all times demons lurk in the dark, waiting for the moment when man is weak; when of his own volition he leaves his place in the order of creation as … Continue reading
Picture of the Day: Crystal Mum
Crystal Mum Originally uploaded by *Your Guide. This shot is unbelievable. I like black and white photography more and more.
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Iraq Update
CWV Warrior at Christianity Is Jewish has a personal update on Iraq that will bring the reality of the war back in focus. Keep praying for our troops..
Psychopaths make the best investors
My wife thinks I am a psychopath. She sent me a link to a story that says psychopaths make the best investors. And I think she would agree I have been pretty successful as an investor. The only conclusion I … Continue reading
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Tagged investor, psychopath
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A Pope with Guts: Pope bans homosexuals from ordination as priests
The more I get to know about Pope Benedict XVI, the more I like him. He has taken action to ban homosexuals as priests. Pope Benedict XVI has given his approval to a new Vatican policy document that bans men … Continue reading
Water Droplets
Water Droplets Originally uploaded by pixelprints. Now this is an interesting shot. Guess how many pictures it took to capture this one?
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Another female teacher sexually abusing young students
Another female teacher has be charged with sexual misconduct. I find this trend incredibly disturbing. If you are not alarmed, you should be. HAMMONTON — A Hammonton High School physical education/health teacher was arrested last Wednesday evening and charged with … Continue reading
red things
red things Originally uploaded by MNPhotoGuy. I got out this weekend for a little photo shooting. This is just one of the more interesting shots. I have no idea what this thing is, but it is interesting…
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I live in the best neighborhood.
By Wayne M I live in the best neighborhood! No, this does not mean I live in the most exclusive gated golf enclave with security guards at the gate. No, it does not mean that I have to endure those … Continue reading
Note from Congressman John Kline
Hey, my Congressman John Kline sent me a personal note. Ok another 250,000 supporters got the same personal note but that doesn’t sound quite as impressive. Anyway I thought it would be worthwhile to let you read it. __________________________ For … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged bankruptcy, Children's Safety Act, John Kline, katrina, Northwest Airlines, pension reform
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Things I have learned from watching the news on TV during the last eight days:
I know I am going to get in trouble for posting this, but there is a grain of truth here. —————————————– The hurricane only hit black families’ property. New Orleans was devastated and no other city was affected by the … Continue reading →