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Sunday, January 15, 2006

School Choice: Good For Teachers

Spring 2001 Issue By Michael Corlis The defeat of voucher proposals in Michigan and California last year owes much to the efforts of teachers' unions, who devoted considerable resources to opposing them—and to convincing many of their members that school choice is bad for educators. However, dire... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 12, 2006

Where Is Your Treasure?

Where is your treasure? We put our entire hearts into those things we treasure the most. This world sometimes causes us to lose sight of the treasure we have in Christ. Jesus is practical and knows that we as His children sometimes need a gentle reminder. Luke 25:11 reminds us, “Where your treasure... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2006

RSD: Not Just Letters!

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD) - also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - is a chronic neurological syndrome characterized by: severe burning pain pathological changes in bone and skin excessive sweating tissue swelling extreme sensitivity to touch There are Two Types of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Messing With Creation

“Oprah” recently profiled several women who were addicted to enhancing their looks by undergoing plastic surgery. These women weren’t just satisfied with one or two procedures, but were willing to undergo as many surgeries as necessary to achieve the desired look. One particular guest stuck out in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 9, 2006

If You Care, Share!

Today’s devotional reminded me of how the Lord wants us to share the blessings He has given us with those who are in need. It was wonderful and refreshed my memory regarding why I became a tutor. I have never been interested in money, status or material things. However, I am thankful to be a tutor... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 8, 2006

Jesus, Take The Wheel

It’s cold outside. Today’s quiet time focused on Isaiah 40. What a wonderful reminder that I have no reason to be afraid! The Lord is on my side and is working everything out in my life for his glory and my good. The Lord is in control, I just need to let him take the wheel. I hope you are... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 6, 2006

Mine Survivor Recieves Oxygen Treatments

ABC NEWS Jan. 6, 2006 — Randal McCloy Jr., the sole survivor of the Sago Mine tragedy, remains unconscious at Pittsburgh's Allegheny Hospital. He's in critical but stable condition. McCloy has responded to his wife's voice, even squeezing her hand. But doctors fear he may have suffered brain damage... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 5, 2006

Swann Enters Governor's Race

I read in the news this morning that former Pittsburgh Steeler Lynn Swann is a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor. Former Seattle Seahawk Steve Largent entered the Senate several years ago. Athletes have gone into politics before. I wish Mr. Swann well with his candidacy. Thanks for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2006

Board Rescinds 'Intelligent Design' Policy

By MARTHA RAFFAELE, AP APThe rescinded statement said Darwin's theory is "not a fact" and has inexplicable "gaps." DOVER, Pa. (Jan. 4) - The Dover school board on Tuesday rescinded its policy of presenting "intelligent design" as an alternative to evolution in high school biology classes, two weeks... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 30, 2005

Have You Sent Ryan Seacrest A Memo?

I just heard that Dick Clark is back. He and Ryan Seacrest will be cohosting, “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” I’m thankful that Dick Clark is healthy enough to cohost. I guess Ryan Seacrest wasn’t interested in my offer to cohost the show with him. Could it be he didn’t get my memo? There’s always next... Sign in to see full entry.

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