Monthly Archives: January 2008

Political Cartoons: Kodak Moment

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Stushie

Tonight’s debate is historical, but let’s hope it won’t become hysterical… Hillary versus Obama…a Heavyweight versus the Contender in the political heavyweight championship of the world.

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Botox Banned by Muslim Cleric

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Stushie

Muslims in Malaysia have been advised not to undergo Botox treatments as it is forbidden in Islam, a cleric has said. Selangor Mufti Mohamad Tamyes Abdul Wahad said the National Fatwa Council had decided to list the beauty treatment as … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotions: Living with Loneliness

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Stushie

For some people, this is a very lonely time of year. The celebrations of Christmas have come and gone. New Year resolutions are beginning to fail, and the hopes of making a difference or being successful are starting to fade. … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoon: Rudy’s Regress

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Stushie

Rudy Giuliani may just have made a terrible tactical blunder… …if so, then thank goodness he will not be our next Commander in Chief!

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Daily Devotions: Christian Chameleons

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Stushie

Chameleons fascinate me. I am amazed by their ability to change their colors in order to blend into the background and remain hidden from both their enemies and prey. I think God must have had a lot of fun when … Continue reading →

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Being a Couch Potato Speeds Up Ageing Process

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Stushie

Leading a sedentary lifestyle may make us genetically old before our time, a study suggests. A study of twins found those who were physically active during their leisure time appeared biologically younger than their sedentary peers. The researchers found key … Continue reading →

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Religious News: China Persecutes Tibetans

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Stushie

Another Reason for Boycotting the Communist Olympics Beijing, China — Chinese authorities in Tibet have recruited more than 140 Tibetan youths to perform traditional dances at the forthcoming Beijing Olympics, even as they impose new curbs on Buddhist culture … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotions: Looking Back & Glancing Forward

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Stushie

I watched one of my favorite movies recently that I haven’t seen in decades. It’s called “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” and stars Alan Arkin as a deaf mute, and Sondra Locke as a teenager. It’s a precious movie … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoons: Obama’s on a Roll

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Stushie

Ted Kennedy is going to endorse Obama for President today… …Hillary isn’t taking it well….

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Dirty Tricks Brigade: Obama & The Flag

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Stushie

A lot has been made about this picture of Obama not holding his hand over his heart in front of the flag. His critics wrongly assert that this is happening during the Pledge of Allegiance. Actually, the photograph is taken … Continue reading →

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