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Monday, February 16, 2009
Good News for February 16 posted by Mary Beth
The Peril of Disregarding the Past: Liberalism and Conservatism
"In a recent New York Times column, David Brooks told a story that perfectly captured the divide between what I call 'traditional conservatism' and liberalism—'liberalism,' which historically is a good term, but has been perverted."
Read the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary here.
Astronomer says Texas fireball was big meteor, not debris from satellite collision
"The fireball that streaked across the sky and alarmed numerous Texas residents was likely just a big meteor and not wreckage from colliding satellites, experts said Monday."
Get the rest of the space story here.
Do you belong to Facebook, forever?
"The blogosphere is abuzz after a popular consumer affairs blog pointed out changes to Facebook's terms of use that the social networking Web site quietly made earlier this month."
Want to know more? Click here.
Nation's Oldest and Largest African-American Sorority Partners with CARE to Empower Women Worldwide
"Inspired by its century of service and mission to empower communities worldwide, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is partnering with CARE to advance the movement to end global poverty. The nation's largest and oldest sorority has made A POWERFUL NOISE Live its official event for International Women's Day."
Join the excitement by clicking here.
Amid turmoil, think long-term
"Your 401(k) plan is bloodied, the Dow keeps diving, and you're wondering what to do next. So we called Robert Glovsky, president of Mintz Levin Financial Advisors. For the past five years, Wealth Manager has selected the firm as one of the nation's top for wealth management. Forget about wealth. Right now, we'd happily take survival management."
Get the expert's advice here.
Howlin' Wolf NorthShore to open in Mandeville, LA
"The Howlin' Wolf is expanding from the Warehouse District to the far side of Lake Pontchartrain. Howlin' Wolf NorthShore is scheduled to open on Friday, March 6. The opening night is a benefit for the Mandeville police and fire departments."
Who'll be there? Click here to find out.
"In a recent New York Times column, David Brooks told a story that perfectly captured the divide between what I call 'traditional conservatism' and liberalism—'liberalism,' which historically is a good term, but has been perverted."
Read the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary here.
Astronomer says Texas fireball was big meteor, not debris from satellite collision
"The fireball that streaked across the sky and alarmed numerous Texas residents was likely just a big meteor and not wreckage from colliding satellites, experts said Monday."
Get the rest of the space story here.
Do you belong to Facebook, forever?
"The blogosphere is abuzz after a popular consumer affairs blog pointed out changes to Facebook's terms of use that the social networking Web site quietly made earlier this month."
Want to know more? Click here.
Nation's Oldest and Largest African-American Sorority Partners with CARE to Empower Women Worldwide
"Inspired by its century of service and mission to empower communities worldwide, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is partnering with CARE to advance the movement to end global poverty. The nation's largest and oldest sorority has made A POWERFUL NOISE Live its official event for International Women's Day."
Join the excitement by clicking here.
Amid turmoil, think long-term
"Your 401(k) plan is bloodied, the Dow keeps diving, and you're wondering what to do next. So we called Robert Glovsky, president of Mintz Levin Financial Advisors. For the past five years, Wealth Manager has selected the firm as one of the nation's top for wealth management. Forget about wealth. Right now, we'd happily take survival management."
Get the expert's advice here.
Howlin' Wolf NorthShore to open in Mandeville, LA
"The Howlin' Wolf is expanding from the Warehouse District to the far side of Lake Pontchartrain. Howlin' Wolf NorthShore is scheduled to open on Friday, March 6. The opening night is a benefit for the Mandeville police and fire departments."
Who'll be there? Click here to find out.
Good News From Mary Feb. 16, 2009
Silly Prayers
Is there such a thing as a "silly prayer"?
If you want to dialogue on a topic that has dual perspectives from those inside of the church bottle, as well as the culture reading the label on the outside of our bottle, this is it.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
Ideas on Rebuilding Your Nest Egg
I recently heard someone make a wisecrack that the only two good financial positions these days are: Cash and Fetal.
If you are a part of the human race, you are very aware that 2008 was a devastating year for investors. Now, there was a time when that wouldn’t have included most Americans. But that was then, this is now. Today’s investors aren't just the rich, Wall Street types. They are us. Today most Americans are dependent on their own investment prowess to prepare for their futures. That means most retirees don’t have the old fashioned pension plans to fall back on. And those who do are becoming increasingly concerned that those “guaranteed” nets may not be there when they lean back.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
10 Easy Ways to Get Organized
1. Hang up your keys. (Preferably by the door.)
2, Find a place for your purse, coat, gloves and other frequently used items and always keep them there.
3. Make your bed each day as soon as you crawl out of it.
Click here to read the rest of these easy ways to get organized.
Rush is on to tailor cancer care
The days of one-size-fits-all cancer treatment are numbered: A rush of new research is pointing the way to tailor chemotherapy and other care to what's written in a tumor's genes.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
Four new pennies chronicle Lincoln's rise from log cabin
The first of four new pennies chronicling Abraham Lincoln's rise from a small Kentucky cabin will be put into circulation Thursday to honor the 16th president's 200th birthday.
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Monday, February 16, 2009 Good News Stories (Margaret)
Howard O. Jones: First African-American Member of Billy Graham’s Team Shares His Story
"When Howard Jones arrived in New York City in 1957, he helped to make Billy Graham's Madison Square Garden Crusade more racially inclusive. Jones organized rallies in Harlem and Brooklyn that reached out to New York's black community."
Click here to read Howard Jones's Story
Study takes step toward erasing bad memories
"A widely available blood pressure pill could one day help people erase bad memories, perhaps treating some anxiety disorders and phobias, according to a Dutch study published on Sunday."
Click here to read about this study
Seeding the Snow
"It’s two degrees outside, and my mailbox is overflowing with lilies and tomatoes. Pictures of them, that is. Seed catalogs."
Click here to read more of Cindy Crosby's blog
"When Howard Jones arrived in New York City in 1957, he helped to make Billy Graham's Madison Square Garden Crusade more racially inclusive. Jones organized rallies in Harlem and Brooklyn that reached out to New York's black community."
Click here to read Howard Jones's Story
Study takes step toward erasing bad memories
"A widely available blood pressure pill could one day help people erase bad memories, perhaps treating some anxiety disorders and phobias, according to a Dutch study published on Sunday."
Click here to read about this study
Seeding the Snow
"It’s two degrees outside, and my mailbox is overflowing with lilies and tomatoes. Pictures of them, that is. Seed catalogs."
Click here to read more of Cindy Crosby's blog
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009 Good News Stories (Margaret)
Top 10 Great Growing Fragrant Roses
"All roses are beautiful, but add the dimension of fragrance and you have exceptional roses. The ten roses listed here were chosen by the 'All America Rose Selections' (AARS) as having 'Fabulous Fragrance'.
The AARS sorts through all the new rose introductions each year and chooses only one to a handful of the top performers to be awarded their Rose(s) of the Year designation. Out of all the winners since the 1960s, these 10 made their list of top ten for fragrance."
Click here to read more about these roses.
How You Can Love by Faith
"The beautiful ballroom of the Marriott Hotel in Chicago was crowded to capacity with more than 1,300 college students and Campus Crusade staff. They seemed to hang on to every word as I explained one of the most exciting spiritual discoveries that I had ever made - how to love by faith."
Click here to read more of this story.
Husband and Wife Team Up to Give Encouragement to Struggling Christians
"LOADED WITH BENEFITS (ISBN 978-0-557-04460-3) by Ollie and Daisy Buckner, is a book designed to encourage believers who may be struggling in the current economy. The authors stress that many Christians are living significantly below their privilege of being a member of the 'Royal Priesthood.' The authors say: "Many Christians live as if Christ came, died and was resurrected, and said, 'I've done My part, I've given you eternal life, you are on your own now, do the best that you can, and, I'll see you in Heaven.'" "
Click here to read more about this book.
Americans Fuzzy on Peanut Product Recalls
"More than 2,000 peanut products have been recalled because of the ongoing salmonella outbreak, and most Americans aren't aware of all those recalls, a new poll shows."
Click here to read more about this poll.
Rapid Response Teams Deploys in Aftermath of Australian Bushfires
"In response to bushfires that are considered the worst natural disaster in Australian history, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) will be deploying a crisis ministry team immediately."
Click here to read more about RRT.
"All roses are beautiful, but add the dimension of fragrance and you have exceptional roses. The ten roses listed here were chosen by the 'All America Rose Selections' (AARS) as having 'Fabulous Fragrance'.
The AARS sorts through all the new rose introductions each year and chooses only one to a handful of the top performers to be awarded their Rose(s) of the Year designation. Out of all the winners since the 1960s, these 10 made their list of top ten for fragrance."
Click here to read more about these roses.
How You Can Love by Faith
"The beautiful ballroom of the Marriott Hotel in Chicago was crowded to capacity with more than 1,300 college students and Campus Crusade staff. They seemed to hang on to every word as I explained one of the most exciting spiritual discoveries that I had ever made - how to love by faith."
Click here to read more of this story.
Husband and Wife Team Up to Give Encouragement to Struggling Christians
"LOADED WITH BENEFITS (ISBN 978-0-557-04460-3) by Ollie and Daisy Buckner, is a book designed to encourage believers who may be struggling in the current economy. The authors stress that many Christians are living significantly below their privilege of being a member of the 'Royal Priesthood.' The authors say: "Many Christians live as if Christ came, died and was resurrected, and said, 'I've done My part, I've given you eternal life, you are on your own now, do the best that you can, and, I'll see you in Heaven.'" "
Click here to read more about this book.
Americans Fuzzy on Peanut Product Recalls
"More than 2,000 peanut products have been recalled because of the ongoing salmonella outbreak, and most Americans aren't aware of all those recalls, a new poll shows."
Click here to read more about this poll.
Rapid Response Teams Deploys in Aftermath of Australian Bushfires
"In response to bushfires that are considered the worst natural disaster in Australian history, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) will be deploying a crisis ministry team immediately."
Click here to read more about RRT.
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