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BUSINESS TIPS: Stay positive and business follows
Is the news about the downturn of our economy and the recession keeping you up at night? I don't want to add to the bad news surrounding the current state of our economy or mentioned how it will get worse before it gets better. Instead, I want to focus on the positive and detach the negative feelings that often surround us during these tough times.
Remaining optimistic can be hard to do especially with all the doom and gloom being set out by the media. Look at these economic challenges as opportunities.
Believe it or not, there are advantages of having a positive outlook. When you project a positive attitude it is communicated to your customers by your actions. This results in happy customers who will feel good about doing business with you.
However, any negative vibes from you will spread like wildfire, first to your employees, then to your customers. With a positive attitude you can identify and seize opportunities that could position your business ahead of the competition. Kmart, for example, has taken the opportunity to offer lay-away plans for their financially squeezed shoppers. Walmart's slogan, "Save Money, Live Better," could not have come at a better time as they have seen a 10 percent increase in their third-quarter sales according to BusinessWeek.
If you take positive but realistic views, you will survive and can even thrive during this recession. History shows many families with last names that now denote wealth, Kennedy, Rothchild and Rockefeller and Howard Hughes all made huge fortunes during the Great Depression. How did they do it? They seized opportunities despite the hard times.
Today, there are retailers such as Dollar General, The Dollar Tree and 99 cent stores thriving and benefiting from the recession and have reported increased sales the past two quarters according to BusinessWeek.
According to the 2008 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey conducted by BIGresearch, 40 percent of shoppers said sales and promotions are the largest factor when determining where to shop.
Are you seizing this opportunity to develop a lower price product or service to target this growing frugal consumer? Take this time to revise your business plan and review your business goals and strengths.
Rather than using the same methods of doing things, seize this opportunity to be brave and try something new. Be innovative.
You may also want to seize this opportunity to communicate and be honest with your employees during this time. Get their feedback on cutbacks and how you can improve on service levels. Have a coping plan and know that the strengths, talents and skills you and your employees have will get you through these hard times.
A 10-year study at the Aston Business School in Birmingham discovered there was a clear association between how positive the CEO was, how the employees felt and how the company performed as a whole.
It's human nature for people to become anxious during a time of economic uncertainty. But as the saying goes, "This too shall pass." The slump we are under is only temporary.
Jill Munden, performance coach and business owner says it best, "Know that, on the whole, human beings come out from difficult times, stronger, better and wiser. Hold onto that."
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Just how and why did Elvis Presley die on the toilet? What is a "prison wallet"? Which sex is the greater offender flatulence-wise? If these are the kinds of questions that consume you, you will gobble up Mary Roach's "Gulp." As with her earlier inquiries into dead bodies ("Stiff"), sex ("Bonk"), and outer space ("Packing for Mars"), Roach approaches her topic with robust curiosity and ready humor. Here she takes on digestion, broadly defined as everything that happens from the moment a diner sits down to a meal to the moment that diner, well, sits down again. Some of what Roach writes about breaches the boundaries of polite conversation — though she insists, "my aim is not to disgust" — but it's also endlessly entertaining.
The story starts, somewhat surprisingly, with the nose, an underrated organ in the narrative of eating. But smell is where taste begins, Roach points out, and the sense plays a large role in the strange science of flavor consulting, as the author discovers when she auditions for a gig sniffing and rating various olive oils (she fails to make the cut). Roach is a fan of the field trip, visiting a pet food company (where she learns that dogs are very fond of the smell of cadavers and decomposing proteins in general), a laboratory studying saliva (where she follows spit-collecting instructions that include, "Gently chew the tampon for one minute"), and a professor in Minnesota whose entire academic career has been devoted to studying intestinal gas. She's game to participate as well as observe, and finds the experts in these relatively lonely fields are usually quite eager to talk: "You get the sense oral processing experts are not, generally speaking, besieged by media inquiries."


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Books make great holiday gifts and boy do I have a deal for you.
Well, not me actually, but the volunteers at the Friends of the Temecula Libraries book store who are having a "50 percent off everything in the store." The sale began Monday Nov. 26 and runs until Saturday, Dec. 8. at the Grace Mellman Community Library book store.
In addition to the many gently used books, there are CD's, audio-books, DVD's and even Christmas merchandise, said Merry Stout, the assistant manager at the book store.
For more than two decades the nonprofit friends group has operated the bookstore at the library on County Center Drive
Proceeds from the store go to library programs and to buy new books for library.
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Early County -- A company wants to build a huge plant in south Georgia that could create hundreds of jobs during construction and more than 100 permanent jobs. So why would anyone oppose it? It's a coal-burning power plant that critics worry will pump out as much pollution as energy.
A large crowd packed this school auditorium tonight. Many worry a new coal-burning plant in Blakely will hurt the environment. "It will be the largest and newest source of pollution to Georgia in decades. The impact to our air, water, and land are dangerous to our health," says environmentalist, Colleen Kierman.
"This coal mine business is going to pollute the atmosphere besides pollution of the river," says Woodrow Williams.
LS Power would buy up to 2,000 acres of land near the Chattahoochee river, though the plant would only use about 65 acres.
Blakely City Councilman "Look at the other pollutants that we already have, there are already signs on the Chattahoochee that say 'don't eat more than one fish a day,'" says councilman, Torre Mills.
Many worry the plant will also create mercury contamination, harming those who live near the plant.
"People living nearby coal plants have a higher rate of death, disease, and cancer," Dr. Ronald Saff.The plant promises to bring more than 100 jobs to the area.
"We're not going to be able to do it with less than that. We have to maintain and operate this facility," says Mike Vogt, with LS Power.
And that's why a few folks believe that if the plant comes to the county, it would only boost it's economy.
"Anything we can do to build up job market and everything like that will help Blakely and help everything," says Thomas Hartley.
While making sure the environment stays safe, The Georgia Environmental Protection Division plans to make sure the proposed plant follows state and federal regulations.
"There will be state of the art air controls on the plant to make sure the emissions meet the Georgia rules," says Jim Ussery with EPD.
But despite LS Power's promises to bring in more jobs and be environmentally friendly, many still hope the plant decides to go elsewhere.
The company hasn't yet submitted draft permits to begin construction. It will take about four years to build the plant. LS Power hopes to begin the building process within the next several months.
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The scenario I have laid out below does involve some trades and I know that Nix is generally not a guy that likes to trade down much but I have it laid out based on how the first two picks fall and under the assumption that CHIX are targeting a certain player in the 2nd round that would compel them to trade their #3 pick - plus the offer is just too sweet. Although my head says we'll stick at #3, my gut says there may be, just may be, enough things going on that Nix will consider trading out of that spot. So without further ado, here it is.
1. Carolina: QB Cam Newton
I almost slotted Marcel Dareus here but Carolina has no viable option at QB. They need help here big time and given how poorly Clausen played last year and with a new regime in town they will want to get "their guy" and Newton has been the most talked about player this off-season. He has all the physical tools, and I'm starting to buy that he has the mental makeup for the position. Had Andrew Luck declared, he probably would have been the pick but based on the lack of a consensus #1 this year and a lot of pressure to get a QB, Carolina bites the bullet and gets the guy they think will be throwing to Armanti Edwards for a long time (Steve Smith is basically gone)
2. Denver: OLB Von Miller
I know what you all are thinking - every mock draft has Denver picking Dareus so what gives? John Fox has never spent a first round pick on a DT. He's spent one on DE, and that was Julius Peppers - we can all agree he is a special talent. I'm not sure if he simply doesn't believe that position warrants a 1st round pick or if there really weren't many options at the slot they were picking, but I'm going to assume the former and say that they have Miller graded out higher than Dareus. On the other hand, Fox has taken 3 LBs in the first round during his tenure at Carolina (granted Thomas Davis was a safety coming out of college but he transitioned to OLB fairly quickly). So, just as he picked made pass-rusher his first pick in Carolina in hopes of turning around a 1-15 franchise, Fox picks the best pass-rusher in this year's draft and hopes for a similar turnaround in Denver.
3: Buffalo trades pick to Houston in return for #11, #73, #138 and a 1st rounder in 2012.
Houston picks CB, Patrick Peterson
Houston is in win-now mode. No free agency yet, so they don't know if they can go after Asomugha and they decide not to risk and and get their shutdown corner. They try trading with the Bengals, but they don't want to move out of way and risk losing AJ Green. Arizona is either hoping for Gabbert or Peterson so they don't want to move either. Buffalo, on the other hand, doesn't believe DT is a position that needs to be addressed this high and were really hoping Miller would still be available. Houston comes along with a great offer and possibly giving them enough ammo next year to go and get Andrew Luck if they still need him.
4: Cincinnati: WR AJ Green
Touted by many as the 2nd coming of Randy Moss, the Bengals try to make one last-ditch effort to retain Carson Palmer and get him a nice sweet toy while sending OchoCinco packing.
5. Arizona: OLB Robert Quinn
AZ tries to trade out of this spot once Peterson is taken, but they don't get good enough offers. They don't get any that are good enough. They like Dareus but they have a bigger need at corner, OLB, and QB. They're not sold on Gabbert and it's too early to take any of the other QB's so they "settle" for Robert Quinn and hope that he can learn something from Joey Porter other than talking smack.
6. Cleveland: DT Marcell Dareus
Cleveland cannot turn their card in quick enough. They end up getting a top-2 player, possibly even the best player in this year's draft and Dick Jauron can spend the rest of his picks on DB's now without thinking twice.
7. San Francisco: QB Blaine Gabbert
Jim Harbaugh has his guy, a mobile QB who fits in well into the West Coast system. Harbaugh actually recruited him a few years ago but we all know that didn't end up coming to fruition. So with a fairly talented roster and in need of a QB, Harbaugh picks the signal caller and doesn't look back.
8. Tennessee trades pick to Philadelphia for QB Kevin Kolb and #85.
Philadelphia: CB Prince Amukamara
Andy Reid has been targeting this guy all along and Tennessee panics when the 49ers take Gabbert just ahead of them.
9. Dallas: OT Tyron Smith
They draft a young blindside protector for Tony Romo and consider it a steal at #9. Jerry Jones then gets on the horn with Dez Bryant and threatens to move back up and pick Julio Jones if he keeps up his antics.
10. Washington: WR Julio Jones
Washington tried to move up earlier but to no avail - they don't have enough ammo to pull it off. So they stay put and Mike Shanahan gets his physical, run-blocking, speedy WR.
11. Buffalo: DE Cam Jordan
Buffalo is able to move down and get an experienced 5-technique DE who can do it all. He's physical, very good with his hands, has an explosive first step, and a strong run defender. He has scheme versatility so he can stay in for the 4-3 looks as well. He'll likely start from Day 1 and be a solid contributor to our defense.
12. Minnesota: DT Nick Fairley
The Vikes strongly consider QB but they're simply not sold that Locker will be an effective passer. Fairley is incredible value at this spot so they take him and don't look back.
13. Detroit: CB Jimmy Smith
They believe he's the best player available at this point and despite the character concerns they love his talent and gamble on keeping him in check off the field.
14. St. Louis: DE Aldon Smith
They were hoping for Julio Jones to drop but since he's not there they take the best pass rusher available - Spags loves his pass-rushers and Aldon Smith is under rated.
15. Miami trades pick to Pittsburgh for #31, #63 and a 5th rounder if needed.
Pittsburgh takes G, Mike Pouncey
Coach Mike Tomlin has reportedly handed down an "edict" for the personnel department to make it happen if Pouncey "starts to slip" in the second-half of the first round. (per Rotoworld) Miami really doesn't like anyone it sees and decides to stockpile some picks for a possible trade-up into the latter half of the first round.
16. Jacksonville: OLB Akeem Ayers
Short of options at the position, Jacksonville makes a solid selection and gets a very productive and versatile linebacker.
17. New England: OLB Justin Houston
New England needs to upgrade its pass rush and they think long and hard about an OT or a DL here but ultimately get their pass rusher.
18. San Diego: DE JJ Watt
A very good 5-technique player, Watt essentially falls into the Chargers' lap and AJ Smith is happy that he does.
19. New York Giants: OT Anthony Costanzo
Eli got killed last year behind that O-line and Coughlin is reportedly in love with Costanzo (on the football field anyways).
20. Tampa Bay: DE Da'Quan Bowers
The Bucs need help in rushing the passer and take the best player available in that department. Bowers is talented but his injury risk costs him millions as he slides from a potential top-3 pick all the way down to 20.
21. Kansas City: OT Nate Solder
Chiefs get a protector for Matt Cassel and Jamal Charles. Supposedly they're in love with this guy.
22. Indianapolis: OT Gabe Carimi
Polian regrets not picking Roger Saffold last year and it's evident that the O-line needs to be re-tooled to make a run at a few superbowls before Manning rides off into the sunset.
23. Philadelphia trades pick to Buffalo for #34 and #73
Buffalo takes QB Christian Ponder
I don't think all the Christian Ponder love is a smokescreen. I just don't see Chix playing this game. They love Ponder for his toughness, athletic ability, accuracy, and experience in a pro system. They think he's got plenty of arm strength and like the fact that he's a very coachable prospect. They consider Locker, but really cannot take a chance on a guy that inaccurate and reckless with his body. Mallet is out of question with his character concerns. They know that Seattle, Arizona, Minnesota, and possibly Washington and Miami are looking for QBs. So in typical Nix fashion they don't take the risk, use the extra ammo from the Houston trade and go up and get their guy. Philly was all set at corner after picking Amukamara earlier so they're glad to stockpile picks in the mid-rounds.
I'm not even going to attempt finishing this round right now. There's enough here to hopefully occupy our time until Thursday night. Maybe you all can continue the mock and predict what the rest of the first round teams will do. This is my first and last mock for this year - fire away!


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On tap at Fat Heads. Served in a half-liter German beer glass.
Described on the menu as: "A light gold American wheat beer. A very smooth and soft maltiness balanced by a light dosing of hops.
A nice beer to go with one of our salads."
This beer looks nice in the glass. There's some really noticeable active carbonation. The beer is like a stained glass window; I could read a book through the transparent gold color. It looks very light around the edges, like apple juice and water. But I expected this to be light, so it's OK. There is little head, but the pour wasn't the best. Some cling and lace are noted. A good start.
Things start to fall apart with the smell. This beer has the most simple, straightforward smell I've encountered in a while. Just a touch of wheat is noted, but it's neither appetizing nor expressive. There is a mild touch of flowery noble hop in the aroma, but even that is subdued. This is just not a beer that I enjoy smelling - there are no real wheat qualities or grain coming through. Everything is in the background. Strange, even Budweiser Golden Wheat has mild spices.
The taste is sweeter than expected from the smell. There is a touch of hoppy bitterness from the mild hops. The taste, in a word, is disjointed. Sweet malt and noble hops and water are the three elements. When the mild flavor peaks (over a bunny hill, not a mountain of flavor), I sense a bitter buzz on the tip of my tongue but then I'm left high and dry. I was hoping there would be more to this, more wheat malt or a touch of tartness or even noble hop prominence would be appreciated.
To make matters worse, the mouthfeel is off on this beer. The carbonation is through the roof and the body is light as can be. The body is OK, but I expect wheat to add a touch of creaminess. This is easily consumed, but the beer just lacks any personality at all. Even the Golden Wheat beer from the Mr. Beer Kit has more personality than this. A dumbed-down and bland offering that Fat Heads should avoid remaking. The excellent Starlight Lager should keep the BMC drinkers happy.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)Reports from several Southern Baptist entities include the election of a seminary president to lead a scholarly organization dedicated to defending the faith.
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ROBERTS LEADS APOLOGETICS SOCIETY -- Midwestern Baptist Theological President R. Philip Roberts is the new president of the International Society for Christian Apologetics.
ISCA, founded in 2006, brings together conservative Christian scholars engaged in apologetics in a variety of fields. The society's bylaws state that its purpose is "to foster scholarly discussion of ideas among evangelical scholars relevant to the defense of the historic Christian faith."
"There is no question that in terms of primary issues, the International Society of Christian Apologetics is right where it needs to be," Roberts said. "We're not involved in matters of ecclesiology or some of the more refined points of Christian thinking, particularly views of eschatology," he said; rather, the ICSA is rooted in core doctrines of Christian faith, such as the reliability of Scripture.
Norm Geisler served as the ISCA's founding president. The longtime ethics professor at Dallas Theological Seminary currently is distinguished professor of apologetics at Veritas Evangelical Seminary in Murrieta, Calif.
Roberts said Southern Baptist seminaries have played an important role in the development of the society. This year's ISCA conference, April 23-24 at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, addressed the meaning and implications of creation. Next year's conference, April 29-30 at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., will focus on the problem of evil.
Southern Baptist scholars often speak at the conferences and contribute to ISCA journal articles. Papers presented at previous conferences are posted online at www.isca-apologetics.org and address such topics as the differences between Christianity and other religions and cults, including Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Mormonism and Wicca; cultural issues such as evolution, atheism and biomedical ethics; and various heresies that depart from Christian faith.
Full membership requires a minimum of a master of arts degree in a field related to apologetics, with student memberships available at a reduced cost. However, subscriptions to the annual peer-reviewed Journal of the International Society of Christian Apologetics are available to anyone interested in a wide variety of apologetically relevant fields, including philosophy, ethics, theology, biblical studies, history and missions.
Roberts, prior to assuming Midwestern's presidency in 2001, spent seven years at the Southern Baptist North American Mission Board. Part of that time, he directed the board's interfaith evangelism department. Throughout his ministry, he has encouraged seminary students to understand the perspective of other religious groups in order to witness more effectively.
Roberts described apologetics as more important than ever in the life of the church, "particularly in an era of pluralism, syncretism and relativism."
"I think it's up to every church, every pastor to equip believers to understand the faith and to evangelize in an intelligent fashion," Roberts said. "There's a world of material out there from Christian publishers like Broadman & Holman to many resource ministries."
Roberts holds a Ph.D. degree from the Free University of Amsterdam and has conducted post-graduate research at Oxford University. He received his M.Div. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., and B.A. from Georgetown (Ky.) College. He is the author of several books, including "Mormonism Unmasked" and "The Counterfeit Gospel of Mormonism," as well as having served as executive director of "Mormonism Unmasked" and "The Cross and the Crescent" interfaith videos.
Although he grew up in Southern Baptist churches, Roberts doesn't recall ever hearing the word "apologetics" or knowing anything about it until he went to college. "In today's world we cannot allow that to happen. It's important to raise the level of understanding and challenge the academy and the church alike to do our fair share of work in making sure questions are answered and people are affirmed in their faith."
CRISWELL LAUNCHES PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH - Beginning its first year as an independently governed school, Criswell College has begun a presidential search.
Trustee chairman Jimmy Pritchard, pastor of First Baptist Church of Forney, Texas, has named Steve Washburn of Pflugerville as chairman. Also on the seven-member committee are five Texans -- Jim Richards of Keller, Jack Brady of Dallas, John Mann of Springtown, Jack Pogue of Dallas and Jimmy Pritchard of Forney -- and Richard Land of Franklin, Tenn. Richards is executive director of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention; Land is president of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and a former Criswell vice president for academic affairs.
The committee agreed to begin receiving and evaluating resumes via e-mail in PDF format to Washburn at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Trustees, during their Aug. 20 meeting in Dallas, unanimously approved a motion from Thomas Hatley, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Rogers, Ark., expressing "appreciation to Jesus Christ for placing in the heart of Dr. W.A. Criswell the creation of this school." Furthermore, "We express our gratitude as well to the generations of pastors and people of First Baptist Church Dallas who have given birth and nurturing to our school over the years. We gratefully accept the baton they pass to us today."
Richards of the SBTC, who was approved as an ex-officio member of the board, presented a $100,000 contribution to the college on behalf of the convention's 2,200-plus affiliated churches.
Noting the SBTC's relationship and synergy with Criswell College, Richards said, "Our executive board has expressed full confidence in the new direction of the school."
The college's interim president, Lamar Cooper, reported that the separation from First Baptist Church in Dallas has created a $900,000 annual shortfall in available revenue now that the radio station licenses have been transferred to a new entity, First Dallas Media, Inc. Previously, the station provided $1.4 million in annual revenue; now, an annual payment of $500,000 of unrestricted funds is scheduled in the future.
Cooper summarized advances in recent months that include offering the addition of distance education courses, training for International Mission Board personnel who regularly minister to Jewish people and Spanish-language instruction.
Cooper, in response to a question about what makes Criswell College unique from other institutions, replied, "No other college in the country requires a year of Greek and Hebrew for a B.A. in biblical studies." Cooper added that the college is unique in seeking "to merge practical application with the theological information, all of it centered around a commitment to the Bible as God's infallible, inerrant Word."
Hatley later picked up on the question of the unique nature of the college, stating, "There's a certain amount of courage and leadership that comes to bear as part of personality of staff, faculty and students that breeds itself into the blood of these students so that when they leave they are willing to do what some schools only teach. It is the implementation that makes us unique...."
Land encouraged utilizing prominent alumni who could testify as to how their education at Criswell College equipped them to pastor and increased their burden for the lost. Furthermore, he noted, "The role of Criswell College in the Conservative Resurgence has not yet been fully written, but it was absolutely critical" in the successful return of the Southern Baptist Convention to its theological roots.
Criswell College will conclude the yearlong celebration of its 40th anniversary with Founder's Day events on Oct. 5. Featured chapel speakers include two alumni, David Allen, dean of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's school of theology, and Roger Spradlin, co-pastor of Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Calif., and chairman of the SBC Executive Committee. An alumni breakfast and lunch also are scheduled.
SEBTS PROF JOINS B&H ACADEMIC -- B&H Publishing Group, the publishing division of LifeWay Christian Resources, has named Andreas J. Köstenberger as director of acquisitions for its academic program.
Köstenberger will continue to serve as director of Ph.D. studies and professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C. Köstenberger also is the editor of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (JETS). He is also the author, editor and/or translator of 20-plus books.
Brad Waggoner, vice president and publisher of B&H Publishing Group, noted that when Thom Rainer became president of LifeWay, "he demonstrated his commitment to substantive academic publishing by creating the B&H Academic imprint.... As we continue to prioritize the importance of academic publishing, we have invited Dr. Köstenberger to join our efforts in acquiring significant authors whom God has gifted to help equip the next generation of leaders for the church. It is my firm expectation that Dr. Köstenberger will utilize his knowledge as a scholar and his expertise in leading others to enhance B&H's commitment to and effectiveness in academic publishing for all of our colleges and seminaries and ultimately for the sake of the local church."
Daniel L. Akin, president of Southeastern Seminary, described Köstenberger as "one of evangelicalism's finest New Testament scholars and a gift to our seminary. We are delighted to share this gifted academician with co-laborers in the Gospel. This is a good thing for the work of the Kingdom and the building up of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ."
Köstenberger, noting "the considerable resources LifeWay brings to the table," said there is "definitely a window of opportunity for B&H Academic, [as] several major publishers have moved to the theological left in recent years."
"The first specific priority I see for B&H is to nurture a culture of academic excellence," Köstenberger said. "We must make a case that biblical Christianity and excellence -- in everything we do -- are not only perfectly compatible; excellence is the only logical commitment for anyone who has truly understood the character of God and His calling on our lives."
Köstenberger will begin his B&H duties Sept. 1.
FOX NEWS INTERVIEWS NEW HOPE AUTHORS -- Charles Powell and Dillon Burroughs, authors of "Not in My Town: Exposing and Ending Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery," were interviewed on the Fox News Channel in mid-August regarding their work with the Mercy Movement.
Their book and accompanying educational DVD are slated for release in May 2011 by New Hope Publishers, the trade books division of WMU. A separate documentary also is slated for release next spring.
The Mercy Movement is an anti-human trafficking organization founded by Powell. He and Burroughs were in Atlanta from Aug. 15-17 to shed light on human trafficking there, focusing on Asian spas and massage parlors where human trafficking often occurs.
Powell and Burroughs were scheduled for several Fox News Network programs during their Atlanta visit.
Powell is a social justice advocate, film producer and conference speaker whose experiences during the past 30 years include counter-terrorism training and undercover work in the war on drugs. Burroughs has authored more than 25 books, many involving collaborative work with faith-based leaders, authors and athletes.
New Hope Publishers represents more than 50 authors with 100-plus individual works. It describes its mission as providing books that challenge readers to understand and be involved in the mission of God. WMU (Woman's Missionary Union) is a missions auxiliary to the Southern Baptist Convention.
For more information about Charles Powell, Dillon Burroughs or New Hope Publishers, visit www.newhopepublishers.com.
HE WAS A HOSPITALIZED HYPOCRITE -- Bruce Raley was lying in a hospital bed, hooked up to a heart monitor on a Sunday morning when he heard God tell him, "Bruce, you are glad there are people who are not in church today."
Raley had noticed the clock in his hospital room said 11:00.
"I began to pray for the morning worship service at church when, during my prayer, God told me I was a hypocrite. I was glad people weren't in Sunday School and church."
That startled Raley, a minister of education in Panama City, Fla., at the time.
"He continued to impress upon me that I really was glad the nurses were at the hospital, ready to rush in if my monitor indicated a problem," said Raley, now director for leadership and evangelism training and events at LifeWay Christian Resources.
"I was glad my doctor was there, ready to rush in if I had a problem. I was even glad that the hospital food staff was there to cook my breakfast. Then worst of all, I was really, really glad the waitresses at Applebee's restaurant didn't go to church so they could be there ready to serve me since I went there for lunch just about every Sunday."
That started Raley thinking. What if their church could start a small group Bible study at the hospital? He found out the people least likely to be able to go to church were the people working the 11 p.m.-7 a.m. shift.
"We started a Bible study that met at 10 p.m. on Saturday night for the staff that couldn't manage getting to church on Sunday morning," he recounted. "We had about 30 people involved."
From that encounter with God, Raley realized churches were going to have to become intentional about offering people times other than Sunday morning for Bible study, prayer, discipleship and fellowship. Since that time, he has kept that in his heart.
"We don't have the 'Blue Laws' anymore," Raley said. "Our culture doesn't stop on Sunday morning and give people the time to go to church. Since so many of them can't come to us, we have to figure out a way to go to them."
Compiled by Baptist Press editor Art Toalston, with reporting by Tammi Reed Ledbetter, Ashley Stephens and Polly House.
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Most are going into this year expecting an 8-4 or (at best) 9-3 season, with the kool-aid drinkers and masochists seeing 10-2 or better through their blue-tinted quadrifocals. Everyone expects close, hard nosed games where the lines determine the winning team's success.
So given these expectations, if you could only win one of our big games (OSU, Bama, Iowa), which would it be? I have been thinking about it for a while, and it's a pretty tough decision...
Do you knock off the defending National Champions with their Heisman winner and OMGSEC skillz, the bully on the block that has dominated our own conference (who definitely absolutely does NOT have a rivalry with PSU), or the up-and-comers that constantly ruin our lives and eat all our steak.
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To answer TSSF's member, i_am_A_ZAG's question, "What does Zag nation think about Trent Lockett?...I think I would be thrilled if we could add him to the mix for next year. Rumor has it that Trent is coming for a campus visit later this week. I just hope the weather brightens up! What's not to like? He was a top 100 prospect on Rivals, coming in at #80. A big, talented, high flying wing who has all the tools. Supposedly transferring because he wants to be closer to his ailing mother for his last year of eligiblity. He is also a close friend of Sam Dower so that might help. Just read the link and tell me why he would not be a player we can get jacked about. If we have a chance to land a player of this qualty, I say we roll out the red carpet...and pray. This kind of prospect could put us over the top. * In case anyone noticed...I have been very ill, thus, going MIA for three weeks. I'm baaaack. GO ZAGS!!~ More info: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Trent-Lockett-66845


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With all the furor about the GSA conference in Las Vegas, one of the most unfortunately parts is all the good work done by that agency in recent years is gone out the window... almost forgotten. Bob Gourley, the for chief technology officer for the intelligence community, notes that GSA has some great tech leaders.
Gourley writes, "There is no excuse for the abuses we are learning about at GSA. We should all be bothered by the waste, fraud and abuse and I hope the government moves fast to correct the failures of leadership evident in these problems. Something else should bother us. The bad apples at GSA who either conducted these crimes or allowed them to happen are reflecting poorly on those at GSA who are doing great work. I hate that. There are some great professionals at GSA who work hard to do the right thing every day, including some world class best technologists that could probably use some love right now."
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Well, as anyone with a TV, computer, or newspaper can tell from the last few weeks, we have had as far as my memory can go the most exciting off-season in UK Basketball in a very long time. Combine that with the daily reaffirmation of John Calipari's vision for the Cats that seems to become more and more impressive every day ( sorry Dan Issel, I think the guy may turn out to be right), and more and more of our personnel once again being purloined to start their own visions for other schools, I feel as if we are branching out into new territory the likes of which we have not seen since the days when a much younger Rick Pitino drove himself and everyone around him like a freight train across the country. Relevance does not even begin to describe the "Calipari Effect" that Coach Cal has had on the bluegrass, UK, and the fan base in general.
For even as Richard III in his "Winter of Discontent" felt lost and abandoned, blanketed by a cloud of malevolence and brooding, John Calipari brings such a feeling of contentment with what is being said AND done at UK now, that I can scarcely remember the gloom and doom it seemed as though we were headed for in the past. And in spite of rumor and innuendo ( thank you New York Times), and the occasional slings and arrows of missing out on the occasional top recruit ( Harrison Barnes may not get what he thinks he is going to get at UNC), Calipari has placed before us a future so bright that Bvlgari, Oakley, Ray-Ban, or even Prada may not be able to protect our eyes from the light.
We are losing an assistant Coach or two, which will be replaced, or have already been replaced by even more talented personnel. Now our assistant AD in charge of basketball operations is headed to Oregon to try and revive their basketball program as well as keep their football program from losing the ground it has gained in the last decade or so, which would seem to give a stamp of approval to Mitch Barnhart's methods as well. Joker Phillips has set goals higher than ever before for UK's Football program, and I now begin to ponder, when will his disciples begin to take the UK program's approach out to the masses. Being raised on UK Basketball and Ohio State Football, I was spoiled by decades of winning traditions and yearly classics when each of their seasons would arrive. And now it seems, even the off seasons here at UK are no time to rest and recharge, because the ball seems to continue to roll. I know I will sleep when I am old, have to set alarm clocks to make sure I don't miss games or important events, but for now, I revel in the fact that I know that tomorrow, ( good Lord willing and the creek don't rise) there will be something else out there to grin about for UK athletics. As it is, I may need to get dental work so I am not embarrassed by this mile wide grin I seem to carry everywhere I go now.
Oh to have come so far, so fast, and under the microscope of today's media and every cell phone camera out there. It does the heart good. Doesn't hurt the image either.


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One of the lawmakers President Barack Obama's executive order won over was Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), who led a bipartisan fight in November to include stricter anti-abortion language in the House's version of the health reform legislation. By the Center for Responsive Politics' tally, Stupak is the only Democratic incumbent in the House to receive any money from special interest groups that oppose abortion so far this election cycle -- with a $500 contribution coming from the Right to Life of Michigan PAC.
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Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas) is a staunch conservative in a solidly Republican congressional district. But based on the financial support Neugebauer has received from special interest groups that oppose abortion rights, he seems an unlikely source for the utterance "baby killer!" Sunday night as the U.S. House of Representatives prepared to approve sweeping health care reform legislation.
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From North via M1 Leave the M1 at Junction 24 and join the M42 Southbound. At Junction 8 cross to Junction 4A on the M6 Northbound. Then leave the M6 at Junction 6 (sign-posted Birmingham Central). **At the end of the motorway, follow signs to 'A38 South' (one flyover and three underpasses) to come on to a dual carriageway (A38 Bristol Road). Go straight across at the first set of traffic lights. At the second traffic lights, turn right into Priory Road and bear left to the next traffic lights. Turn left into Edgbaston Park Road, continue past the University residences and turn right into Somerset Road. The Hospital is on your left after Farquhar Road.
From North via M6 At Junction 8 (after M5 divides) take the M6 for London and Birmingham Central. Leave the M6 at Junction 6 for Birmingham Central 'A38 South'. (See **). From South or East via M1 and M6 go Northbound to Junction 6, ignoring M42 turns. Leave the M6 at Junction 6 Birmingham Central 'A38 South'. (See **). From South via M40 go Northbound to Junction 3A and join the M42 westbound (signposted M5). Exit M42 at Junction 3. Follow the A435 (signposted to Birmingham) for approximately 10 miles to Kings Heath. At the end of Kings Heath High Street, turn left at the island, into Queensbridge Road. Continue into Russell Road to the island and turn left into Edgbaston road (B4217). Then continue past Warwickshire County Cricket Club ground on the right. Cross two sets of traffic lights (over Pershore Road and Bristol Road) into Priory Road. (See **).
From South via M5 Leave the M5 at Junction 4, Lydiate Ash, onto A38. Follow the signs to Birmingham for approximately 6-7 miles. Pass through Selly Oak, and just after The University of Birmingham turn left (next to Gun Barrels Public House) into Edgbaston Park Road. Take the second turning on the left into Somerset Road. The hospital is on the left after Farquhar Road.
By Taxi - The hospital is a 10-15 minute ride from New Street Station in the City Centre.
By Bus – The following buses numbers can be caught from from St Philips Cathedral, Colmore Row, City Centre, Bus Numbers 22,23,24 and 29.
The nearest bus stop to the hospital is at The Green Man Public House Harborne, please depart the bus at this point walk around the side of the Green Man Pub towards it's car park and cross the road, to which you will be by the Blue Coat School. The hospital is signposted at this point onwards and is a 15 min walk away.
By Local Train Service - A local train service route can be caught from New Street Station to The University Train Station. From the station take a right hand turn at the roundabout and continue walking on Farquhar Road until you reach the junction with Somerset Road. At this point take a left turn, the hospital will be shortly visible on your left side. This journey by foot will take between 10/15 mins.
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Lasagna with Sauteed Broccolini
Tags: broccolini, fresh basil, garlic, ground beef, lasagna, lemon, mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, real simple, ricotta, shallots
Fusilli with Creamy Leek Sauce
Tags: fusilli, leeks, lemon, light pasta sauces, parmesan, parmigiano reggiano, parsley, Pasta, rotini
Fusilli with Creamy Leek Sauce
This is a quick and easy recipe from Food and Wine. The lemon and parsley give it a fresh, bright taste. Despite the "creamy leek sauce" name, this recipe really isn't all that creamy, but it is flavorful and satisfying. The Parmigiano Reggiano gives it some kick. I considered sauteeing some chopped pancetta and adding that, but thought better of it because I didn't know how it would work with the lemon. I'm glad I left the recipe as-is — this turned out well.
Baked Rigatoni with Peas, Ricotta and Fontina
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Baked Rigatoni with Peas, Ricotta and Fontina
The original version of this quick and easy Food and Wine recipe uses spinach. I substituted peas because that's what I had. It was a good combination. I halved the recipe and ended up with 4-6 good-sized servings.
Fromage Fort
Tags: amablu, asiago, cheddar, cheese caves, fromage fort, garlic, gorgonzola, jacques pepin, parmesan, Wine
This is a Jacques Pepin recipe from Food and Wine. Great way to use up the little bits of cheese you have left over. I used cave-aged cheddar and Amablu Gorgonzola, both from Minnesota's Faribault Cheese Caves, asiago, Parmesan, and Parrano cheeses. The extra sharp cheddar and Amablu made for a pretty strong mixture, but after all, that's what "fromage fort" means – "strong cheese."
This can be served cold or spread on bread and broiled. Pics of each option are included – cold with crackers and a little extra freshly ground pepper, and hot, broiled on top of crusty Italian peasant bread. This is a great appetizer, especially with a nice glass of wine.
Confetti Slaw with Lime Dijon Dressing
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Confetti Slaw
This fresh, colorful slaw is a great alternative to a run-of-the-mill salad. Toss all the ingredients together and dress with the lime Dijon below.
1/3 package shredded coleslaw mix with red and green cabbage and carrots
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
½ yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
½ large apple, finely chopped
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Zesty Lime-Dijon Dressing
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Juice of ½ lime
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
½ clove of garlic, minced
Freshly ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Whisk ingredients together in a small bowl. Add more EVOO or lime juice to your taste. This dressing is also great on a chopped salad.
Mini Meatloaves with Garlic Parmesan Mashed Red Potatoes
Tags: apple cider vinegar, Beef, cooking light, fall meals, mashed potatoes, meatloaf, onions, parmesan, red potatoes, sour cream
This recipe is from Cooking Light and it really tastes fantastic. I hated meatloaf as a kid, not because there was anything wrong with the way my mom made it – it was mostly because of the name! It sounds terrible. Tip to moms – call it something, anything but "meatloaf." Anyway, I followed this recipe exactly and it worked really well.
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Red Potatoes
After reading quite a few mashed potato recipes, none of them sounded quite like what I was after, so I just concocted this combination. They turned out nice and creamy.
8 medium red-skinned potatoes
2 cloves of garlic, minced (divided)
¼ cup butter
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup milk
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground salt and pepper
Seasonings of your choice such as Lawry's seasoned salt and garlic powder
Wash potatoes and remove eyes and bad spots with a peeler, but leave skin on. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 minced garlic clove to the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to hot pot to cook off excess water. Remove from heat. Smash up potatoes and add 1 clove minced garlic, butter, sour cream, milk, Parmesan and seasonings. I added about ¼ teaspoon of Lawry's, a couple dashes of garlic powder and some more salt and pepper. Mix until smooth using a hand or stand mixer. Makes 4 servings.
Grilled Romaine with Spicy Caesar Dressing
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This recipe for Grilled Romaine with Spicy Caesar Dressing comes from the Food Network. I wasn't sure if this would be great or a disaster. It turned out really well and we had seconds – I was more tempted to keep eating this than the Grilled Pizza!
I made several changes to the dressing recipe:
-Substituted two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar for the red wine vinegar
-Added the juice of half a medium lime (the dressing needed more tanginess and something to thin it out a little)
-Used four dashes of hot sauce instead of two
-Used 1/3 of a chipotle pepper in adobo (a little goes a long way)-
-Omitted anchovies
-Used pita chips as croutons
Grilled Pizza with Basil Garlic Crust and Homemade Sauce
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This takes a little bit of prep ahead of time – at least two hours for the dough to rise plus the time needed to make it and get everything else ready (I would say around 2.5 hours total). I started out by making the dough and setting it aside to rise, meanwhile making a batch of homemade pizza sauce. This was the first time I'd tried grilling pizza directly on the grill with no pizza stone. It turned out really well and was less messy than trying to use a pizza stone. The crust was great — crispy on the outside and done in the middle, not doughy.
Quick Pizza Sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
salt, pepper and Italian seasoning
Cook minced garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Add crushed tomatoes and mix. Cook down for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste the sauce to determine the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and add a small amount of sugar if needed. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to taste. It's possible to freeze this sauce and use it later. The two small pizzas I made used about half this batch of sauce.
I found the Grilled Pizza recipe on allrecipes.com. I followed the recipe for the crust, but used my own toppings and sauce. Word of warning/disclaimer: the recipe says to brush canola oil on the hot grill. If you slap a basting brush full of oil on the hot grill, there will be a massive burst of flame that may engulf you and those you love. You can, however, very carefully use a brush that's been mostly drained and quickly brush little strokes of oil onto the grill. Just be careful and don't do this carelessly. For toppings, I used a generous amount of tomato sauce, thinly sliced fresh mozzarella, a packaged four-cheese Italian blend of shredded cheeses, chopped basil on one pizza, Hatch green chile on the other, and freshly grated Parmesan to finish.
Big-Kid Pigs in a Blanket, Steakhouse Mac and Cheese and Apple Cider Slaw
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This is a fun, satisfying meal for a cool fall night. It's all quick and easy, too. I garnished the plates with apple slices and served more on the side. The slaw and apples are a refreshing complement to the heavier sausages and mac and cheese.
Big-Kid Pigs in a Blanket
4 Chicken Apple Sausages (Pre-cooked)
1 package dough for bread sticks
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and more for serving
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Brush each sausage with Dijon mustard and wrap in bread dough strips (approximately 2 strips per sausage). Bake for 15 minutes, or until bread is golden brown. Makes 4 servings.
Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
I usually make baked mac and cheese in a casserole dish with breadcrumbs. We went to Manny's Steakhouse the other night and my husband spotted their mac and cheese side dish and asked me if I could make it like that – a huge bowl of cheesy mac mounded high without any topping. It's actually faster than the casserole way since you don't have to bake it.
8 oz. elbow macaroni or small cut pasta shape of your choice (I used campanelle)
2 tablespoons butter
2.5 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheese of your choice (I used sharp cheddar and Parmesan)
1/2 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and blend thoroughly. Continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add milk, stirring thoroughly. Place over medium high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium after the mixture reaches a boil. Add cheese and melt throroughly. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix pasta into cheese sauce. Season with additional salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Makes 4-6 servings.
Apple Cider Slaw
½ package bagged shredded coleslaw cabbage mix
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
I would recommend adding a little of the oil and vinegar to the slaw at a time until you get the balance you prefer on the dressing. You can add a little extra zing by adding a couple tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro if you like it.
Spaghetti with Bacon, Parmesan and Cheese
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Spaghetti with Bacon, Parmesan and Cheese
This is a fast and easy comfort food recipe from Cooking Light. It makes a lot of food, too – I halved the recipe and had enough for about five generous servings. I usually make this pretty much by the book. If anything, I add more peas. Be sure to use good freshly-grated Parmesan. I like to serve this with breadsticks and a salad or fruit like red grapes on the side.


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President Obama has said that he sees no way for deficit reduction to be made solely of spending cuts;
If Republicans think that I will finish the job of deficit reduction through spending cuts alone. If they think that's going to be the formula for how we solve this thing, then they've got another thing coming. That's not how it's going to work, we've got to do this in a balanced and responsible way.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (BP) -- The terrorist attack on the U.S. embassy in Libya on Sept. 11, resulting in the deaths of four Americans, brought the Muslim doctrine of "jihad" back into our living rooms as we watched in horror the murderous rage of people acting in the name of Allah.
But what, exactly, is jihad? The Arabic term means to endeavor, strive, struggle or fight. It is sometimes translated "holy war."
There are two ways in which Muslims embrace jihad.
First, the "greater jihad" is the internal struggle against evil inclinations. It might be compared to the Christian's battle against the flesh. Surah 9:20 in the Quran reads, "Those who believe and suffer exile and strive with might and main in Allah's cause have the highest rank in the sight of Allah."
Second, the "lesser jihad" is warfare in the cause of Allah. Surah 9:29 says, "Fight those who believe not in Allah nor in the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which has been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the Religion of Truth, from among the people of the Book until they pay the Jizyah [a non-believer's tax] with willing submission."
Muslims contend that the main purpose of jihad is to protect and preserve the "haqq" (truth). Some believe the way to deal with those who pose obstacles to the spread of Islam is to declare jihad against them. This can take on peaceful forms: jihad with the tongue (speaking the truth), jihad with the heart (feelings and intentions) and jihad with the hand (good works).
However, the Quran also encourages jihad with the sword to defend Islam from attack or to forcefully establish Islam in foreign lands where Islam is not granted free expression. In this sense, jihad may be waged against oppressors, disbelievers, idolaters and even Christians and Jews.
As scholar N.S.R.K. Ravi notes, "Those who participate in jihad are told they will receive rewards from Allah, ranging from the spoils of war if they survive, to entrance into paradise if they're killed in battle."
There is little doubt that the 9/11 terrorists as well as the men who stormed our embassy in Benghazi a few weeks ago believed they were serving Allah, advancing Islam and securing their place in paradise.
But a finer point needs to be made. Whether a Muslim engages in "greater jihad" or "lesser jihad," ultimately he is striving for Allah's acceptance, since salvation in Islam is achieved through external acts, specifically the five pillars of Islam (with jihad a possible sixth pillar).
At its core, Islam misses the point because Muhammad's followers teach a flawed view of man's problem, which is sin. They insist that ignorance of Islam, not sin, is man's problem. We do not need a Messiah to die for us, they argue. In fact, Allah would never permit a great prophet like Jesus to die a shameful death on a Roman cross; therefore, they teach, Allah swept Jesus alive off the cross and into heaven.
Embrace the five pillars, Islam teaches, and hope that Allah, who predestines good and evil, is kindly predisposed toward you.
The Bible, however, takes a much different view. Sin is our problem. We are by nature creatures who desire to live independently of God. Our sin creates a chasm between us and our Creator that no amount of "struggling" could ever bridge.
That's why Jesus came. He left the glory of heaven, was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life and offered it up on the cross, where the Father "made the One who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (2 Corinthians 5:21).
Through His finished work, Jesus conquered sin and death for us. He has taken up our struggle and paid our sin debt in full. The fight is over. By faith we are accepted by God, brought into His Kingdom, and made His adopted children.
Unlike our Muslim friends, we do not strive to be accepted by a distant deity. Rather, we enjoy intimate fellowship with a personal God who loves us, makes peace with us and assures us of a place in His Kingdom.
Scholars will continue to debate the legitimacy and extent of jihad. Meanwhile, we can help our Muslim friends understand that the most violent act in history, the crucifixion of Jesus, accomplished what jihad will never attain -- peace with God, eternal life and an intimate, everlasting relationship with the sovereign Creator of the universe.
Rob Phillips is director of communications for the Missouri Baptist Convention with responsibility for leading MBC apologetics ministry in the state. Phillips is on the Web at
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Our 11-year-old daughter died prematurely. A promising life stretched out ahead of her, she touched the lives of everyone she met.
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The island separates traffic between Cornwall and California Streets. Cornwall runs parallel to California from 7th Avenue up to Arguello Boulevard.
While she was there taking the photo, Roz witnessed an accident. She says the intersection is a difficult one and staff at Ashley's Cafe on the northeast corner see about 2 accidents per week.
"It seems pretty negligent to not have some sort of stop or traffic calming. The fact that the stop sign is at 7th & Cornwall instead of at the island makes it confusing for drivers, I think. They have a tiny ped xing sign at the island on Cornwall & California, but i think it's too low for drivers to see it," Roz wrote in an email to us.
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ARLINGTON, Texas-- Brittany Washington homered in the opener and Whitney Simpson went deep in the second game, powering UT Arlington to a doubleheader sweep against Prairie View A&M in non-conference softball action Wednesday at Allan Saxe Field.
The Mavericks (15-16) improved to 7-0 all-time against the Panthers (6-20) with a 12-4 mercy-rule victory in the first game and a 3-0 shutout in the nightcap. UTA pounded out a combined 21 hits and allowed only seven.
The Mavericks scored three runs in the first, third, fourth and fifth innings in game one. Cara Hulme (8-4) earned the victory in relief, allowing just one hit and striking out six in 3 2/3 shutout innings. Bridget Coronado (1-5) gave up nine runs on 13 hits and four walks.
Christina Allen singled, moved to second on a walk by Katie Jones and scored the day's first run on a double by Rebecca Collom. After Jones came home and Collom moved to third on a wild pitch, Heather Fortenberry drove in Collom with a sacrifice fly to right.
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