Scapbook

....But as a black woman, I have witnessed the outrage of girlfriends when the ex failed to show up for his weekend with the kids, and I've seen the disappointment of children who missed having a dad around. Having enjoyed a close relationship with my own father, I made a conscious decision that I wanted a husband, not a live-in boyfriend and not a "baby's daddy," when it came my time to mate and marry.

My time never came.
For years, I wondered why not. And then some 12-year-olds enlightened me.
"Marriage is for white people."

By Joy Jones, Sunday, March 26....

THE WASHINGTON POST Click it

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By Cynthia Tucker
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, are members of a minority:

They are a black married couple.
Wed 16 years in October, the Obamas conceived their two daughters,

Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, after the wedding.

While that kind of traditional couplehood is losing popularity

in every corner of the country, it has all but disappeared in black America,

where more than 70 percent of children are born outside marriage.

SEE BELOW FOR THE STORY

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Todays BLOG is dedicated to my friend TERRY

- Happy Birthday Terry (coming 4/1/09).

...we are going to pray through.

...I know it's going to work out fine !!!

Things are not going well for the car. Some of those things could be repaired, but for a number of reasons I just let them go. Why? First, it runs okay without the repairs. Second, the repairs are
costly. Third, compared to other cars on the road the Celica still looks pretty good on the outside. Fourth, I doubt if anyone will notice if I make the repair or not. I’ve learned to work around the quirks in the car. Sometimes when someone is riding in the car with me I feel like I need to explain the problems to my new passenger. In reality, the passengers probably couldn’t care less, but because the car is so excellent on the outside, I feel the need to justify what is going on internally. So what’s wrong?....CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY

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I would rather live my life as if there is a God,

And die to find out there isn't,

than live my life As if there isn't,

and die to find out there is.

- THANKS to Stacey Ann Martin

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My friend the Atheist - YouTube

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Is This the Worst Drink on the Planet? -CLICK IT

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Missing Fathers "A house without a father is a challenge. A neighborhood without fathers is a catastrophe."
—Bill Cosby

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In an era where love is the hot stuff in movies between unmarried couples, and marriage is the institution being abandoned in favor of cohabitation, seeing such a high-profile married couple who genuinely love each other is an epiphany for some. In recent weeks, some notable people have voiced their belief that the First Couple's example could launch a new appreciation for marriage, particularly in the African-American community.
A recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution brought out the fact that the rate of marriage among black adults is one third less than that of whites and Hispanics. Kids growing up in this culture are beginning to consider that "marriage is for white people." That's an observation expressed by Georgia's black Supreme Court chief justice

“I was really excited when I saw the Obama family on the [TV] screen [on Nov. 4] because I meet so many young African-Americans who, frankly, have never seen an intact family like this,” said Leah Ward Sears, chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court and a board member of the Institute for American Values, which promotes marriage. “I’m hopeful [the Obamas] will be a brand-new model of what the ideal is, even if many, many of us will fall short of the ideal,” she added.


Our culture could stand to be reminded that marriage is the lifelong union of a man and women growing together in oneness. It will be interesting to see if the candidate who campaigned on a theme of change will see some of that change come about as a natural result of his commitment to his marriage. pictures from ALOMA MARTIN article from FAMILY LIFE TODAY

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Why is it so many high school students who head off to college wind up abandoning their faith? Jonathan Morrow says there's a lot pressing students in a lot of different directions. Can a college student really keep his faith strong while away from home? Jonathan Morrow talks about his university years, going to class, hanging out with friends, and serving in Campus Crusade for Christ. Today, he gives listeners a realistic look at the spiritual climate of most college campuses, and tells students what they can do to stay strong in the midst of it.

Welcome to College ......

AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ or at the very least listen to the PODCAST -> H E R E

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You already know about the heart-healthy effects of red wine, but new studies at Harvard Medical School and the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Biology have found that Resveratrol, a natural compound found in the skin of red grapes and hence in red wine, may radically reduce the risk not only of heart disease but also age related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease. It might also counter the effects of a high-fat diet and even prolong life. CLICK HERE

Marley and the Obamas..thanks Loma

Courage and Fear A good friend of mine once asked me how could something that is wrong feel so right. Back in those days... when I knew the answer to everything... I thought it was simple YOU CAN'T FOLLOW YOUR FEELINGS !!! RIGHT ??? Yup....and then you stop living....the temptation....why not live a little? It is the difference between fear and courage....I am afraid to be tempted....because I give in so easy and have failed so often... so I become am locked away in a cave...afraid !!!....withering away on the vine. the way is narrow and so few find it...GET OUT OF THE CAVE !!! bbbut...I'm scared !!!! DO IT AFRAID...that is courage - (Joyce Meyer) We are called to courage and not to fear. I must get out of the cave and look the world square in the eye I must engage the culture...be tempted and resist...be strong If it feels good to fail by the enticements of life It feels even better to overcome. PRAYERS - from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer, (we used this in elementary school - Central Branch Primary) FOR FIDELITY Teach us, good Lord, to serve thee as thou deservest; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labour and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR GOD'S HELP Grant us, O Lord, in all our duties thy help, in all our perplexities thy counsel, in all our dangers thy protection, and in all our sorrows thy peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do always such things as are right; that we, who cannot do any thing that is good without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR GOD'S PROTECTION O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things which thou commandest; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. We beseech thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of thy humble servants, and stretch forth the right hand of thy Majesty, to be our defence against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ********************* Ziggy for White House gig Published: Tuesday March 24, 2009 Michelle Obama Reggae singer Ziggy Marley is scheduled to perform at the White House on April 13, as part of President Barack Obama's Easter celebrations. Marley, the eldest of reggae legend Bob Marley's sons, said he was contacted last week by the office of First Lady Michelle Obama to appear at the event which is a White House tradition. "I'm really excited about it; we get the chance to spread the message all the way to the White House," Marley told The Gleaner. Marley is a five-time Grammy winner. Four of those came with the Melody Makers, a group which also included his brother, Stephen, and sisters, Sharon and Cedella. His 2006 solo album, Love Is My Religion, won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2007. Marley's latest album, Family Time, is a collection of children's songs. It will be released on May 5.

Stand like a rock

NEVER GIVE UP. by Martin Tupper ******** Never give up! it is wiser and better Always to hope than once to despair: Fling off the load of Doubt's cankering fetter, And break the dark spell of tyrannical care; Never give up! or the burden may sink you-- Providence kindly has mingled the cup; And, in all trials or trouble, bethink you The watchword of life must be--Never give up! ********* Never give up!--there are chances and changes Helping the hopeful a hundred to one, And through the chaos High Wisdom arranges Ever success--if you'll only hope on; Never give up!--for the wisest is boldest, Knowing that Providence mingles the cup; And of all maxims the best, as the oldest, Is the true watchword of--Never give up! ********* Never give up!--though the grapeshot may rattle, Or the full thunder-cloud over you burst, Stand like a rock--and the storm or the battle Little shall harm you, though doing their worst. Never give up!--if adversity presses, Providence wisely has mingled the cup; And the best counsel, in all your distresses, Is the stout watchword of--Never give up. ********** Martin Tupper was born in 1810 the son of a doctor with a prosperous practice in the West End of London. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, and it was there he began his life-long friendship with the future PM, W E Gladstone. Their correspondence and the twenty-five scrapbooks which Tupper compiled formed the basis of Derek Hudson's book MARTIN TUPPER His Rise and Fall', published in 1949, to which I am indebted. ********** At Oxford Tupper was already an ardent Evangelical and hoped to make a career in the Church. But he suffered from a stammer which remained with him until he was about 35 when he cured it, according to his own notes, by constant prayer. Dr Tupper hoped his son would make a career in law, but after several years spent in chambers this idea was also abandoned. Already married and with the first of a large family to provide for, Tupper lived in a small house in London largely dependent on the generosity of his father. *************** TUPPER QUOTES Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence. Martin Farquhar Tupper Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh. Martin Farquhar Tupper Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech. Martin Farquhar Tupper

Trench Town

Jamaica: The Alpha Boys Watch the video:
Thanks Cousin Pauline

grACE GRACE AND MORE GRACE -Joyce Meyer

it turns out that I am an even greater hypocrite than you originally thought.

without the sordid details suffice it to say that it was good that I could 'see' myself.
so anyhow, clinging to my (religion) faith was the only way out of a very embarassing jam.

THIS IS IT:
A. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.

B. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16

I am not saying that I am that righteous man, In my opinion I am still struggling through point A. ....but you bet your sweet life that I am heading to point B....in fact God sees me through.

we had this huge drop down drag out shouting match, complete with all kinds of name-calling, charges, counter-charges etc. the type of stuff you see in the comic strips as @!$%^$##(*@ !!~>/*&* !!...strange enough I was listening or maybe....I think spirit just allowed me to hear one remark that settled the whole thing for me...I was glad there were no kids around....this would have been a real bad example....but as fights go I have got to say this one was not as bad as some in the past. For instance, there was no hitting....that is HUGE !!!!...I seriously doubt that there was any sinful anger (Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:..Ephesians 4:26)

so back to what I heard in the thick of the battle, threats were made about getting rid of things etc but the phrase "we will be together" stuck out like a HUGE FLASHING NEON LIGHT, like the jumbotron in New York on election night!!!

I sped off to work, shaken, late, but amazed at the kind of stuff that God can pull off.
Is the problem solved, nope....not quite yet...but faithful is He who called me, He also will Do IT !!!

Then at work two females that work by my cubicle were discussing weight-loss. Why did I dip in....I guess because I am a bigger fool than I usually admit....so anyhow I up and quoted Leviticus about not eating fat or blood products....they both descended on me as if on cue saying don't even mention the bible....because the bible contradicts itself !!

I was caught off guard....

I told them they could not truthfully say that because they had not studied the bible.

SO WHAT ABOUT ME...and you???

As for me what I have found is that most of the time the bible CONTRADICTS.....


ME.....that is when I confess my sins and accept HIS righteouness.

AMEN

thanks Loma, we needed this.

Ephesians 5:15  When life is hard and payday is still so far away and when the salary comes, it's not enough there is only one thing to do; God says the struggle is over for you.   If you believe  this, forward to 5 people. Don't ignore, God could be testing YOU. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain   Ephesians 5:15 encourages us to 'be very careful how you live, making the most of your time.' Each and everyone of us is going through tough times right now, but God is getting ready to bless you in a way that only He can.   Keep the faith. My instructions were to pick four (4) people that I wanted God to bless, and I picked you. Please pass this to at least four (4) people you want to be blessed and a copy back to me.   This prayer is powerful, and prayer is one of the best gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of rewards. Let's continue to pray for one another.   Father, I ask You to bless my friends, relatives and those that I care deeply for, who are reading this right now. Show them a new revelation of Your love and power. Holy Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy. Where there is self doubt, release a renewed confidence through Your grace. Where there is need, I ask you to fulfill their needs. Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings. In Jesus ' precious name. Amen.   If the Lord lays upon your heart to send this to more than four (4)  people, you are truly blessed.

Jakes and 'maleness'

There is no shortage of femininity in the world.
The western world in particular prides itself on the "liberation" of its women.

This ancient biblical question, however, seems still today, mostly unanswered in the minds of many.

What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? Psalm 8:4.....and

Why is The God of the bible presented as a Father? a male!

Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

I am sure that the original context did not involve some of the contemporary gender issues, but I want to use the question as a starting point in your discussion of this thorny issue 'mutilated maleness'.

The images of manhood that are portrayed in most of our television characters tend to be less than ideal. The role of fathers is often ridiculed.

Author Steve Biddulph asks the question :
Is there something fundamentally wrong with male sexuality -- or have we just not learned to handle it?

in another part of the article he states...That the development of mature, loving men, requires some deliberate help and training during the first two decades of a man's life, and that this process frequently does not take place.

QUESTIONS TO MEN.

Do you find it difficult to express how you feel and what you need in your personal relationships?

Do you have trouble communicating and developing relationships with other men?

Does the weight of responsibility drag you down?

Do you wonder why it seems difficult to get the support and encouragement you need from your wife?

Do you often feel that there is a stronger, more effective leader inside you waiting to be developed?

Do you wonder what God's plan is for you?

In his book HEMOTIONS, T.D. Jakes comments that maleness is not easily understood.

In times like these, when men, particularly Black men, are presented with weak and limited images of themselves from the media or vilified by women who’ve grown cynical as a result of indiscretions, the album is a wonderful message to men of empowerment and hope for a brighter and better day. He-Motions is a carefully crafted album designed to nurture relationships between ‘brothers’ and the people in their lives.

.....And ladies, He-Motions is also for you. Inspirational and refreshingly honest, this is the ultimate source for women seeking to comprehend and care for the men in their lives. It helps you decode men's often baffling behavior and provides eye-opening insights for greater intimacy and healing in your relationships.

He-Motions brings clarity and hope to men and helps them strengthen their relationships with themselves, with the women in their lives, and with their Lord. It gives women the solutions they seek as they relate to the men they love.

HEMOTIONS - It is a book that will bring you closer together and closer to God.


MALE issues are not new....listen to Saint Paul.....a while ago
For though ye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. 1 Corinthians 4:15

I think of "biblical maleness" or biblical fatherhood as the place to begin to understand God and man and women !!!

Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
Ps103:6-14 Truly God is good to all: he is in a special manner good to Israel. He has revealed himself and his grace to them. By his ways we may understand his precepts, the ways he requires us to walk in; and his promises and purposes. He always has been full of compassion. How unlike are those to God, who take every occasion to chide, and never know when to cease! What would become of us, if God should deal so with us? The Scripture says a great deal of the mercy of God, and we all have experienced it. The father pities his children that are weak in knowledge, and teaches them; pities them when they are froward, and bears with them; pities them when they are sick, and comforts them; pities them when they are fallen, and helps them to rise; pities them when they have offended, and, upon their submission, forgives them; pities them when wronged, and rights them: thus the Lord pities those that fear him. See why he pities. He considers the frailty of our bodies, and the folly of our souls, how little we can do, how little we can bear; in all which his compassion appears.

AMEN

Are we there yet?

It's been a long wicked winter...but spring is in the air !!

Terry is in the warm sunny Bahama Islands...on a much deserved break....then comes graduation in May......time flies !!

It seems like soon we won't need to worry about health insurance....will people learn to trust God Less?


Luke 18
1 Jesus used this illustration with his disciples to show them that they need to pray all the time and never give up. 2 He said, "In a city there was a judge who didn't fear God or respect people. 3 In that city there was also a widow who kept coming to him and saying, 'Give me justice.' 4 "For a while the judge refused to do anything. But then he thought, 'This widow really annoys me. Although I don't fear God or respect people, 5 I'll have to give her justice. Otherwise, she'll keep coming to me until she wears me out.'" 6 The Lord added, "Pay attention to what the dishonest judge thought. 7 Won't God give his chosen people justice when they cry out to him for help day and night? Is he slow to help them? 8 I can guarantee that he will give them justice quickly. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

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Isaiah 44

1 But now listen, my servant Jacob, Israel, whom I have chosen.
2 The LORD made you, formed you in the womb, and will help you. This is what the LORD says: Don't be afraid, my servant Jacob, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.
3 I will pour water on thirsty ground and rain on dry land. I will pour my Spirit on your offspring and my blessing on your descendants.
4 They will spring up with the grass as poplars spring up by streams.
5 One person will say, "I belong to the LORD." Another will call on the name of Jacob. Another will write on his hand, "The LORD's," and he will adopt the name of Israel.
6 The LORD is Israel's king and defender. He is the LORD of Armies. This is what the LORD says: I am the first and the last, and there is no God except me.
7 If there is anyone like me, let him say so. Let him tell me what happened when I established my people long ago. Then let him predict what will happen to them.
8 Don't be terrified or afraid. Didn't I make this known to you long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God except me? There is no other rock; I know of none

the gospel is going out

Grand Opening Dedication & CelebrationBroadcast LIVE to the Nations!Sunday, March 12:00 p.m. (EST)/14:00 (GMT)

CITY OF LIGHT - click to see video

“In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.” – John 1:4
Flooding a sin-darkened world with the Light of the Gospel is the commission of Jesus Christ to every Believer, and His call to us has never been more urgent!

Some years ago, God gave David and Barbara Cerullo a vision for using the latest forms of media technology to speed delivery of the Gospel to every continent, and to see the knowledge of the Lord cover the earth as the waters cover the sea. Today that vision is taking shape, and Believers throughout the world are capturing the excitement surrounding…

The City of Light!

Situated in Lancaster County, South Carolina, on 93-acres of land consecrated for God’s purposes, The City of Light is the global mission outreach and media training center of the Inspiration Ministries. Construction is progressing at an accelerated pace because there’s not a minute to lose in reaching the souls of the world with the healing, saving Good News of God’s love, God’s hope, and God’s provision for all eternity.

Jayden

Cousin Jayden is the latest addition to the family....2009 is yet to

Happy Birthday Al & Jo Young

Birthday Wisdom ...
"Our birthdays are feathers in the broad wing of time." - Jean Paul Richter
"May you live all the days of your life." - Jonathan Swift

"PLeas'd look forward, pleas'd to look behind,
And count each birthday with a grateful mind."- Alexander Pope

"Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional."- Chili Davis
You can't turn back the clock, but you can wind it up again.
"No wise man ever wished to be younger." - Jonathan Swift
"The older the fiddler, the sweeter the tune." - English Proverb




"Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." - Jack Benny

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced.
Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice."- Cherokee Expression

"It is better to wear out than to rust out." - Bishop Richard Cumberland
Count your life by smiles, not tears,Count your age by friends, not years.

A true friend remembers your birthday but not your age.
And in the end it's not the years in your life that count.
It's the life in your years.

Why not Jerome..

Hurricane burn Pirates in TEN POINT GAME....loosing spell broken
UPCOMING GAMES - see you there or online @ all-access.cbssports.com
02/25/09 vs. Houston * Reynolds Center 7:05 p.m. CT
02/28/09 at SMU * Dallas, Texas TBA

Why was our favorite player

on the side lines ?

We want a win tonight !!!!!

your comments are ALL vetted

It is good to keep up with all the new tech stuff...it can be so useful and sometimes even ....

CUTTING TO THE CHASE....

today my text message box was full

I could not get the messages that were being sent to me
I was told by a teenager that I would not be able to get anymore messages
When I asked why, I was told that because I had not opened the messages that I had received my mail box had become full and I would not be able to delete them.
I later found this not to be the case....but a TERRYfing (frightening) thought hit me.

Could it be that my stagnant ineffective christian witness may have something to do with this?

The bible is chok full of incoming, relevant right now text messages.....

THE REST OF THE STORY.........yours

PS....pclotto - the stones cry out...is a part of a quote from Jesus.....it has a relevant message for me....God will use whoever is available.....If men don't do his bidding...He can make "even the rocks cry out"

AMEN

GOOD NEWS - Paul writes from prison

AP - An important psychological barrier gave way on Wall Street Thursday as the Dow Jones industrials fell to their lowest level in more than six years. The Dow broke through a bottom reached in November, pulled down by sharp declines in key financial shares. It was the lowest ending for the Dow since Oct. 9, 2002, when the last bear market bottomed out. __________________________ Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. __________________________ There is a sense in which we must all tell our stories from the "prisons of our circumstances" - to encourage one another. There is no doubt in my mind that the beleiver in Jesus Christ is "held captive" by "the rulers of the darkness" of this present world. ..."the thing that I will, I do not "- St. Paul We should not, however, allow the things which we cannot do, to stop us from doing the things which we can do ! Paul and Silas were in Jail. Hands and feet in stocks....but their mouths were unstopped, their voices were clear.... they sang songs of praise....at midnight !! So what about us ? Imprisoned , hindered in a Godless culture... Bound hand and feet sometimes by economic and other stressors. Surrounded by fellow-prisoners...the unbeleiving of which are mostly hopeless in their attitudes. What can we do? Rejoice in the Lord always.....rejoice evermore In everything ....give thanks Pray without ceasing Why?.... the battle is the Lord's if God be for us, who can be against us... nothing can separate us from the love of God if in this life only we have hope, we are of alll men most miserable.... HE will never leave or forsake us those who live and beleive will never die !!!! Two thing upset Jesus a lot as He moved about the community Hypocrisy and unbeleif... where is your faith today? let us keep singing in the confinement (prisons) of our circumstances. let us keep telling our stories - writing from prison. GOD IS IN CONTROL. AMEN. ________________ Sing When the day is bright Sing through the darkest night Every day, All the way Let us sing, sing, Sing !!!

kids were asking

Blog - definition, information, sites, articles. A blog is often a mixture of what is happening in a person's life and what is happening on the Web, a kind of hybrid diary/guide site, although there are as many unique types of blogs as there are people. Marketing Blog - news and commentary. Meet the B-Blog ClickZ (January 22, 2003) Main Entry: blog Part of Speech: n Definition: an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page; also called Weblog, Web log Example: Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author. Etymology: shortened form of Weblog Usage: blog, blogged, blogging v, blogger n blog noun 1. a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies; "postings on a blog are usually in chronological order" [syn: web log] verb 1. read, write, or edit a shared on-line journal blog online journal where an individual, group, or corporation presents a record of activities, thoughts, or beliefs. Some blogs operate mainly as news filters, collecting various online sources and adding short comments and Internet links. Other blogs concentrate on presenting original material. In addition, many blogs provide a forum to allow visitors to leave comments and interact with the publisher. "To blog" is the act of composing material for a blog. Materials are largely written, but pictures, audio, and videos are important elements of many blogs. The "blogosphere" is the online universe of blogs. Learn more

From Tulsa Athletics

ORLANDO, Fla. - Victimized again by a last-second basket, The University of Tulsa lost a 74-72 heartbreaker at UCF Saturday evening.
Central Florida (16-9, 6-5 Conference USA) outscored the Golden Hurricane (17-9, 7-4) 24-9 in the final 7:21.
Sophomore Justin Hurtt led Tulsa's offensive effort with 18 points, while junior center Jerome Jordan scored 16 points and pulled down seven rebounds. Junior Ben Uzoh scored 12 points and sophomore Glenn Andrews put in 11 points. UCF's Jermaine Taylor scored 35 points and pulled down seven rebounds following a 38-point effort in a loss at UTEP on Wednesday.

Famkron,

Ron has sent you the following story
that may be of interest from the Official Site of
University of Tulsa.

Click the link below to go to the story:

http://tulsahurricane.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021409aaa.html

Ron's comments:
Go Jerome

Mini Family reunion today in Orlando

Happy Valentines y'all.....sorry The hurricanes lost..but a good time was had by all in Orlando, better luck next week at University of Tulsa....we're routing for you Jerome !!!!   Jude send out some 411 re pay-per-view for the Hurricane's games   Lennon let us hear from you..did you see the games   Jerome is Brian and Faith's oldest son Faith is Grace's younger sister Grace is uncle sonny's oldest For more detail visit the FamilyChronicle blog or the photo album

What a guy !

news this week

WILL JAMAICA HAVE A PRESIDENT SOON ? Click here for more ...Excellent Governors-General have served Jamaica, and it is a tribute to the judgement of our prime ministers that they have made such fine selections. But the price for that method of selection is that the Head of State has had nothing but a symbolic role,..... The naming of Seventh-day Adventist pastor, Dr Patrick Allen as the replacement governor general for Sir Kenneth Hall has received mixed reactions from readers....

"I think the appointment of Dr Patrick Allen will be the best thing ever to happen to Jamaica. This is going to be a turning point in our nation at last. Dr Allen, a Seventh-day Adventist, is what our country needs at this time. I think he will do a good job and not be partial in his duties. My only hope is that one day the prime minister of Jamaica will be a Seventh-day Adventist. The rest of the world needs to take a leaf out of Jamaica's book now. " CLICK HERE for more opinions

SPANISH TOWN, St Catherine:
The King and Queen of Spain will visit Jamaica this month to witness the official opening of the newly refurbished Ward One at the Spanish Town Hospital, which was made possible with funding from the Government of Spain at a cost of €325,000.
The pending visit was disclosed Thursday during a courtesy call by Jesús Silva, Spain's ambassador to Jamaica, on Rudyard Spencer, minister of health and environment.
In the meeting, Spencer expressed gratitude for the interest the Government of Spain has shown in the local health sector through its renovation of Ward One.







Regarding the whole Phelps "smoking up" issue I was recently asked a question by a friend of mine, he asked “Should he be punished?” CLICK HERE

Some opinions: Is Phelps being punished too hard?
I say yes, they are dragging this kid through the mud over an event that has nothing to do with his swimming ability! America get a grip.

No, he isn't being punished too harshly. There are consequences to pay when one is caught red-handed.Young people of today believe in moral relativity.....if it feels good, do it. There is no respect for rules or the law these days. There also doesn't seem to be any kind of conscience in wrong doing. Phelps only regrets he was caught, not that he was actually smoking contraband.

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He is young and the young do some foolish things. I know I did. I am just surprised that someone so fit and healthy would mess with pot. I don't think weed is that big a deal but the sponsors don't agree with me. They have the right to release him. I do think it is harsh but life is like that sometimes.
"Every week the guy takes a little time away to give back to the community. Just last week he was at a local school, teaching profanity to poor children," according to Obama. Excerpts of Obama's remarks were released by the White House.

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Does anyone understand that the words 'profanity' and 'obscenity' do not mean the same thing? .......how can we joke about teaching profanity to children. Profanity is not a joking matter.....

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Tony Campolo would often begin a speech by saying:
"I have three things I'd like to say today. First, while you were sleeping last night, 30,000 kids died of starvation or diseases related to malnutrition. Second, most of you don't give a sh*t. What's worse is that you're more upset with the fact that I said sh*t than the fact that 30,000 kids died last night."....."I believe the answer is quite clear that cussing, swearing, using vulgar speech does NOT please God in any way. It's the way of the world, it's the language of the former man, the spiritually dead man." Later in the post he adds, "The only 'proper context' for using such language, is from the lips of a man at enmity with God, walking according to the lusts of the flesh, according to the ways of this world, defending his pride. It has no place coming from the mouth of a man or woman, professing to love Christ."

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November 13, 2008 - After averaging just 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds in under 8 minutes per game as a freshman, no one in America could have projected Jerome Jordan to develop into one of the top mid-major prospects in college basketball. That’s exactly what he did,

The first thing that stands out about seeing Jordan in person is the outstanding physical package that he has to offer. He combines a condor-esque wingspan with a massive frame that could easily add a considerable amount of weight to it, which is pretty impressive considering he already weighs 240 pounds. He has a very strong lower body already at this point, leaving the bulk of his physical growth to be absorbed in his upper body.....

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