July 2008 - Posts

Dunn Leads All of MLB in HRs

Posted 07-31-2008 9:45 PM by Theoblogical

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Delegate asks for ruling on Bush institute
After the South Central Jurisdiction backed its Mission Council's decision regarding the Bush Presidential Library complex, an SMU faculty member initiated one last effort to block construction by asking for a ruling from the UMC's Judicial Council.

Posted 07-31-2008 5:00 PM by UMR Communications Headlines

Celebrating new bishops: SCJ delegates elect three to episcopacy
Lay and clergy delegates elected three new bishops during the South Central Jurisdictional Conference, one of five such gatherings held simultaneously across the U.S. Managing editor Robin Russell covered the SCJ event.

Posted 07-31-2008 5:00 PM by UMR Communications Headlines

COMMENTARY: Leaving a legacy
Although the term "legacy" is often associated with financial inheritance, passing along values, ethics and faith are far more important, says Richard Gentzler. 
From our special Senior Living supplement.

Posted 07-31-2008 5:00 PM by UMR Communications Headlines

Griffey moves from Reds to White Sox | MLB.com: News
I wanted it to happen, but now that it has,  I’m a bit sad.     CINCINNATI — Ken Griffey Jr.’s days with the Reds are over following a stunning and unexpected Deadline trade. Griffey approved a deal that sent him to the White Sox on Thursday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Nick Masset and second baseman [...]

Posted 07-31-2008 4:35 PM by Theoblogical

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justification : love
There is no justification for love, for if there were, then it would not be love. If we love because we are compelled through force, then it is not love. If I give some money to the poor only because...

Posted 07-31-2008 3:54 PM by Hit the Back Button to Move Fwd

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Global News Coverage in Decline
According to research by the Project for Excellence in Journalism at the Pew Center coverage of global news in U.S. print media is declining and now makes up 10.7% of coverage. Editors say they are reducing both staff and resources for coverage of news outside the United States. The report says staff cutbacks and movement to [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Global News Coverage in Decline", url: "http://Perspectives.larryhollon.com/?p=843" });

Posted 07-31-2008 9:07 AM by Perspectives

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when things go bad : have a woman for discernment
i am thinking this guy isn't married. surely a wife would have said to the youth minister husband.. this is a bad idea. tip, terrance Indoor Motorcycle Wheelie Goes Bad - Watch more free videos

Posted 07-31-2008 8:09 AM by Hit the Back Button to Move Fwd

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mountain top removal : wendell berry
the writer wendell berry on mountain top removal during "i love mountain day"

Posted 07-30-2008 8:35 PM by Hit the Back Button to Move Fwd

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Methodism supports teaching of evolution
Methodism has often sidestepped dialogue on religion and science, says Al Kuelling. But with three General Conference actions, the UMC now officially finds no conflict between religion and science. 

Posted 07-30-2008 5:00 PM by UMR Communications Headlines

COMMENTARY: Caring for FLDS kids impacted Methodists
The Methodist Children’s Home in Waco, Texas, helped care for children removed in April from a compound established by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. President and CEO Bobby Gilliam reflects on the experience.

Posted 07-30-2008 5:00 PM by UMR Communications Headlines

my embarrassment : remembering grandpa
mom sent out this picture last night. its of my brother & me with my grandpa during our breakdance years (my bro's & mine, not my grandpa's. he never had breakdance years.. none that we know of). we had the...

Posted 07-30-2008 3:48 PM by Hit the Back Button to Move Fwd

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Olbermann on the O’Reilly bullying of McClellan
What a jerk O’Reilly is. MSNBC is “left wing” because they have the odacity to challenge and yes,  make fun of,  the idiocy of O’Reilly and his cronies. (The video below is not playing well, if at all right now……I’ll keep it up in assumption that it will be fixed) McClellan is such a wimp.  O’Reilly bullied [...]

Posted 07-30-2008 11:55 AM by Theoblogical

mass of links : something i really should organize
in my ever growing list of links. i realize i should probably at some point organize them, or offer commentary of my own.. naaah... myyearbook.com continues to grow. will it be the next myspace / facebook? the new romantic engagement...

Posted 07-30-2008 8:21 AM by Hit the Back Button to Move Fwd

Food crisis impacts relief agencies
Rising food prices and poor harvests are creating a global food crisis that is most impacting the poorest of the poor. A United Methodist News Service report from Linda Bloom.

Posted 07-29-2008 5:00 PM by UMR Communications Headlines

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