It appears to not just be Justin Verlander who’s throwing shutouts this fall. On October 1, the beginning of 2014’s fiscal year, Congress couldn’t agree on a federal budget to pass. The House of Representatives, mostly controlled by the Republican Party, attempted to pass a budget that would essentially strip funding of the Affordable Care […]
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This past summer, I heard a sermon that was extremely convicting. The main idea the pastor communicated was that if you call yourself a Christian, are you living in a way that displays the faith you profess? I was troubled because I knew I had a great amount of sin that I had yet repented
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In July, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (aka Boston Marathon bomber) made the cover of Rolling Stone. The magazine’s sales for that month’s issue doubled and Rolling Stone was praised for “thinking outside the box”. Admittedly, this particular issue was highly successful at capturing the attention of their targeted audience, but what underlying message did Rolling Stone send
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But weapons are the wrong answer on this test
Teachers get Schooled in Self-Defense… Read Post »
1. One thing that has really been burning my toast this past week is the burning temperatures. ISN’T IT OCTOBER?? Fall is the best time of year, with the leaves changing color, cute and comfy sweaters with stylish boots, and pumpkin spice flavored everything. What could be better? One thing that this fabulous season should
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For the first time ever, Apple Inc. unveiled two iPhones at the same time. The iPhone 5s follows the traditional updates of the iPhone generation, whereas the iPhone 5c is the plastic version of the phone which features five colorful options. Both phones, however, have a lot to offer the consumer. The iPhone 5s is
iPhone 5s? iPhone 5c? iDon’tKnow. Read Post »
In May of 1940, the future of more than 335,000 English and French soldiers looked grim as they huddled on the beaches of Dunkirk, France. As the enemy closed in on them, all hope of escape and rescue had died. In desperation, King George VI of England called for his country to unite in a
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Pope Francis shared his vision for the Catholic Church in his recent interview withAntonio Spadaro, published by “America the National Catholic Review.” The general vision for the Catholic Church that Pope Francis has is for the members of Catholicism to embrace people who have been offended by the religion. Pope Francis does not want to
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“Abbie, I don’t want you to rationalize this situation or to tell me why you’re right. I just need you to listen to me,” my sister said. “You’re being such a moralist, acting like your opinion is the end-all and everyone else is wrong,” my brother accused. Their comments were well-founded. A character flaw that
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The onset of social media in today’s society has caused some major changes in the way we receive and react to news. Many view it as a positive thing, and they absolutely have a point. There’s a certain beauty in an event taking place across the globe being beamed to people on the other side
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