"They were all dead men who refused to die.
Outnumbered by the enemy, they risked everything to save the soldiers around them -- and they succeeded.
They are heroes, and they have the hardware to prove it. When more than 50 of the 95 living recipients of the Medal of Honor meet in Chicago this week for their annual convention, they'll form one of the nobler gatherings this city has seen. Never before have the Medal of Honor recipients convened here."
To read more about these special people, click here.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Good News for March 24 (posted by Mary Beth)
Selling The Silver Lining
"When it comes to the news of the day, there are two kinds of people: the Wallowers and the Deniers. Wallowers are the ones who soak up the latest unemployment statistics the day they come out. They actually open up their 401(k) statements rather than just shoving them to the bottom of a drawer and draw pleasure from rants about bloated execs who used federal bailout money to give themselves fat bonuses. The Deniers are the ones who turn their heads, choosing to immerse themselves in the "Back to the Future" trilogy or scrapbooking , turning off the news altogether. As a journalist, I've long been in Camp A."
Another new source discovers what we already knew! Read more about the subject by clicking here.
Mindful Eating, Mindless Sex: Our Inner Sense of Right & Wrong
"Imagine inviting some new neighbors to a dinner party. The first couple tells you they’d love to come. But, they warn, they think it’s immoral to eat animals, so please—vegetarian options only.
The second couple also wants to come, but—they’re almost embarrassed to mention it—they only eat locally grown food. No strawberries from Chili, or shrimp from Asia. Importing food from faraway countries damages the environment, they explain."
Click here for the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary.
Town salutes Illinois guardsman hurt in Afghan blast
"The long trip home from a devastating suicide blast in Afghanistan has felt like a dream for Spec. Daniel Acosta Jr., but none of it so much as his arrival Monday in Chicago.
He met his extended family at a yellow-ribboned gate in O'Hare International Airport. Firefighters and police officers were there to shake his hand. Former Atty. Gen. John Ashcroft happened by and did as well. Someone started singing 'God Bless America,' and everyone within earshot of Gate H6 joined in. A police escort—growing with each state-line town it passed—took him to Whiting, Ind., in a stretch Hummer."
For more on Spec. Acosta's homecoming, click here.
That's Funny? Jews in New Yorker Cartoons
"New Yorker cartoon editor Robert Mankoff tonight (3/24) is kicking off a New Center For Arts and Culture series with a talk on cartoons about Judaism. He was featured in Saturday's Globe talking generally about cartooning, but for the religion blog, I wanted to hear more about his thoughts about making fun of Jews, so I gave him a call."
Click here to read the interview.
Parrot honored for warning that girl was choking
"A parrot whose cries of alarm alerted his owner when a little girl choked on her breakfast has been honored as a hero.
Willie, a Quaker parrot, has been given the local Red Cross chapter's Animal Lifesaver Award."
Read the storyhere.
Spacewalking Teachers Display 'Right Stuff'
"Not everything went their way Monday, but two math and science teachers turned NASA astronauts demonstrated the right stuff as they joined forces for a stroll outside the international space station.
The 6½-hour spacewalk was the second outing each for Ricky Arnold and Joe Acaba, two of the shuttle Discovery's seven astronauts.
But it was their first without a veteran spacewalker alongside."
Read more about the mission by clicking here.
"When it comes to the news of the day, there are two kinds of people: the Wallowers and the Deniers. Wallowers are the ones who soak up the latest unemployment statistics the day they come out. They actually open up their 401(k) statements rather than just shoving them to the bottom of a drawer and draw pleasure from rants about bloated execs who used federal bailout money to give themselves fat bonuses. The Deniers are the ones who turn their heads, choosing to immerse themselves in the "Back to the Future" trilogy or scrapbooking , turning off the news altogether. As a journalist, I've long been in Camp A."
Another new source discovers what we already knew! Read more about the subject by clicking here.
Mindful Eating, Mindless Sex: Our Inner Sense of Right & Wrong
"Imagine inviting some new neighbors to a dinner party. The first couple tells you they’d love to come. But, they warn, they think it’s immoral to eat animals, so please—vegetarian options only.
The second couple also wants to come, but—they’re almost embarrassed to mention it—they only eat locally grown food. No strawberries from Chili, or shrimp from Asia. Importing food from faraway countries damages the environment, they explain."
Click here for the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary.
Town salutes Illinois guardsman hurt in Afghan blast
"The long trip home from a devastating suicide blast in Afghanistan has felt like a dream for Spec. Daniel Acosta Jr., but none of it so much as his arrival Monday in Chicago.
He met his extended family at a yellow-ribboned gate in O'Hare International Airport. Firefighters and police officers were there to shake his hand. Former Atty. Gen. John Ashcroft happened by and did as well. Someone started singing 'God Bless America,' and everyone within earshot of Gate H6 joined in. A police escort—growing with each state-line town it passed—took him to Whiting, Ind., in a stretch Hummer."
For more on Spec. Acosta's homecoming, click here.
That's Funny? Jews in New Yorker Cartoons
"New Yorker cartoon editor Robert Mankoff tonight (3/24) is kicking off a New Center For Arts and Culture series with a talk on cartoons about Judaism. He was featured in Saturday's Globe talking generally about cartooning, but for the religion blog, I wanted to hear more about his thoughts about making fun of Jews, so I gave him a call."
Click here to read the interview.
Parrot honored for warning that girl was choking
"A parrot whose cries of alarm alerted his owner when a little girl choked on her breakfast has been honored as a hero.
Willie, a Quaker parrot, has been given the local Red Cross chapter's Animal Lifesaver Award."
Read the storyhere.
Spacewalking Teachers Display 'Right Stuff'
"Not everything went their way Monday, but two math and science teachers turned NASA astronauts demonstrated the right stuff as they joined forces for a stroll outside the international space station.
The 6½-hour spacewalk was the second outing each for Ricky Arnold and Joe Acaba, two of the shuttle Discovery's seven astronauts.
But it was their first without a veteran spacewalker alongside."
Read more about the mission by clicking here.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Good News for March 10 (posted by Mary Beth)
A Disordered 'Amen': The Environment or Humanity
"There’s a manual which provides mental health professionals with 'diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.' I suggest that the manual should contain a new entry under the heading 'AMEN.'”
Read more of Chuck Colson's commentary by clicking here.
Meatloaf Makeover
"In these high-stress times, meatloaf is right up there with apple pie as one of America’s favorite comfort foods. But it has all the makings of cardiac arrest if it’s packed with fat: Some recipes tally more than 900 calories a serving and an entire day’s worth of saturated fat! Chances are, the family recipe could stand the chef’s equivalent of liposuction. Here are seven ways to give your meatloaf a makeover without sacrificing flavor."
Click here to learn the secrets of comfort food that isn't a dietary catastrophe.
Children's intelligence linked to father's age
"Children’s intelligence may be affected by a father’s advanced age, according to a new study published this week in the journal PLoS Medicine.
The report is the latest to suggest that a man’s age matters when it comes to having children – a phenomenon that’s come to be called the 'male biological clock.'”
Click here for more on these findings.
Men credited with saving animals in Cape blaze
"Ken Lacasse heard the thud of a massive explosion about 100 feet from his house on Cape Cod, and without thinking, the 51-year-old ran toward the flames.
He knew dogs and cats were likely trapped inside Cape Cod Animal Hospital, which burst into flames at about 8 Monday night."
Read more about the heroic rescue by clicking here.
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will honor Harold Battiste with jazz concert
"The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Dillard University will honor
New Orleans-born Harold Battiste with a special concert underwritten by
People's Health, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation and Metro
Disposal on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. at Tulane University's Dixon
Hall."
Click here to learn who'll be participating in this memorable event.
Message found inside Abraham Lincoln's watch
"For nearly 150 years, a story has circulated about a hidden Civil War message engraved inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. On Tuesday, museum curators confirmed it was true."
For more on the rumor-proved-fact, click here.
Stocks shoot up on Citigroup profit news
"Reporting from New York -- Good news from a bank -- finally -- sent the stock market to its best gain this year."
Click here to get more information.
"There’s a manual which provides mental health professionals with 'diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.' I suggest that the manual should contain a new entry under the heading 'AMEN.'”
Read more of Chuck Colson's commentary by clicking here.
Meatloaf Makeover
"In these high-stress times, meatloaf is right up there with apple pie as one of America’s favorite comfort foods. But it has all the makings of cardiac arrest if it’s packed with fat: Some recipes tally more than 900 calories a serving and an entire day’s worth of saturated fat! Chances are, the family recipe could stand the chef’s equivalent of liposuction. Here are seven ways to give your meatloaf a makeover without sacrificing flavor."
Click here to learn the secrets of comfort food that isn't a dietary catastrophe.
Children's intelligence linked to father's age
"Children’s intelligence may be affected by a father’s advanced age, according to a new study published this week in the journal PLoS Medicine.
The report is the latest to suggest that a man’s age matters when it comes to having children – a phenomenon that’s come to be called the 'male biological clock.'”
Click here for more on these findings.
Men credited with saving animals in Cape blaze
"Ken Lacasse heard the thud of a massive explosion about 100 feet from his house on Cape Cod, and without thinking, the 51-year-old ran toward the flames.
He knew dogs and cats were likely trapped inside Cape Cod Animal Hospital, which burst into flames at about 8 Monday night."
Read more about the heroic rescue by clicking here.
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will honor Harold Battiste with jazz concert
"The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Dillard University will honor
New Orleans-born Harold Battiste with a special concert underwritten by
People's Health, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation and Metro
Disposal on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. at Tulane University's Dixon
Hall."
Click here to learn who'll be participating in this memorable event.
Message found inside Abraham Lincoln's watch
"For nearly 150 years, a story has circulated about a hidden Civil War message engraved inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. On Tuesday, museum curators confirmed it was true."
For more on the rumor-proved-fact, click here.
Stocks shoot up on Citigroup profit news
"Reporting from New York -- Good news from a bank -- finally -- sent the stock market to its best gain this year."
Click here to get more information.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Good News for January 24 from Mary Beth
Prime Time America Digest - A look back at the last week's news through a Christian lens
"This week’s PTA Digest begins with a look at some of the interesting presidential inaugurations in our nation's history. Probe’s Kerby Anderson is our guest for this brief look back. Next, there is word from the little African nation of Eritrea of the deaths of several imprisoned Christian believers. We’ll get a report from Open Doors International’s Paul Estabrooks. And finally, we’ll hear from Ed Gungor with perspective on how the church should respond to the popular culture. I hope you enjoy our PTA Digest! – Greg Wheatley"
Click here to listen to the podcast.
Mercy Ships Video Earns Spot with Dallas Morning News 2008 Year in Review staff picks
"Mercy Ships was recently picked by the Dallas Morning News 2008 Year in Review Staff Picks as one of their favorite videos of the past year."
Click here to view the video.
Laundry Tips that Won't Clean You Out
"If your closet is a sea of plastic film and 'We [heart] Our Customers' hangers, you might be addicted to dry cleaning. Sure, it's convenient to have every sweat stain, lost button and wine spill taken care of by a pro. But the costs add up fast. To save a buck, you can solve common garment problems at home or on the go by following a few simple steps. We asked local experts for their tips on coming clean."
Click here for their money-saving tips.
A special house, a special solution: Retrofitting means safety, independence for autistic adult son
"From the curb, the small bungalow is just another home on a quiet Skokie street.
But look closer—and walk through it—and the specialness of the house is more apparent. And the story behind the home makes it even more special."
Read this inspiring story here.
Town giving a hero's welcome to Hudson River pilot
"Friends and neighbors of the pilot who safely landed a crippled jetliner in New York's Hudson River planned to give him a hero's homecoming on Saturday."
Click here to read more.
'Byzantium art': A fit-all category that belies its elusiveness
"Future political analysts may come to wonder why 21st-century historians continued to perceive distant cultures through artificial constructs defined in the 19th century at the height of the colonial age."
"This week’s PTA Digest begins with a look at some of the interesting presidential inaugurations in our nation's history. Probe’s Kerby Anderson is our guest for this brief look back. Next, there is word from the little African nation of Eritrea of the deaths of several imprisoned Christian believers. We’ll get a report from Open Doors International’s Paul Estabrooks. And finally, we’ll hear from Ed Gungor with perspective on how the church should respond to the popular culture. I hope you enjoy our PTA Digest! – Greg Wheatley"
Click here to listen to the podcast.
Mercy Ships Video Earns Spot with Dallas Morning News 2008 Year in Review staff picks
"Mercy Ships was recently picked by the Dallas Morning News 2008 Year in Review Staff Picks as one of their favorite videos of the past year."
Click here to view the video.
Laundry Tips that Won't Clean You Out
"If your closet is a sea of plastic film and 'We [heart] Our Customers' hangers, you might be addicted to dry cleaning. Sure, it's convenient to have every sweat stain, lost button and wine spill taken care of by a pro. But the costs add up fast. To save a buck, you can solve common garment problems at home or on the go by following a few simple steps. We asked local experts for their tips on coming clean."
Click here for their money-saving tips.
A special house, a special solution: Retrofitting means safety, independence for autistic adult son
"From the curb, the small bungalow is just another home on a quiet Skokie street.
But look closer—and walk through it—and the specialness of the house is more apparent. And the story behind the home makes it even more special."
Read this inspiring story here.
Town giving a hero's welcome to Hudson River pilot
"Friends and neighbors of the pilot who safely landed a crippled jetliner in New York's Hudson River planned to give him a hero's homecoming on Saturday."
Click here to read more.
'Byzantium art': A fit-all category that belies its elusiveness
"Future political analysts may come to wonder why 21st-century historians continued to perceive distant cultures through artificial constructs defined in the 19th century at the height of the colonial age."
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