Today’s Columbus (OH) Dispatch reports that a librarian at the Mansfield campus of Ohio State University has lost his federal lawsuit in which he claimed that the University as “an aggressive proponent of the homosexual lifestyle” is “a naturally hostile environment to the expression of traditional Christian beliefs and morality.” Savage v. Gee , (SD OH, June 7, 2010), involved an escalating series of charges and counter charges between librarian Scott Savage and various faculty members, all growing out of Savage’s suggestion of the book The Marketing of Evil as possible assigned reading for all entering freshmen.
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Librarian Loses Suit Claiming University Was Hostile To His Christian Beliefs
Sheng Yang and her family – Paris, 8, Frances, 10, and her husband, Leo Lee – prepare to sit down to a feast of Hmong specialties including a soup of squash greens, pork and lemon grass.
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Sacramentan’s Hmong cookbook may be a first
Tipper and then-Vice President Al Gore celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary in 1999. The couple is divorcing. “So, how’s your marriage?” My mother posed the question over a manicure a few weeks ago, in that nonchalant yet quizzical tone parents perfect over the years
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Gores’ divorce raise questions about what makes a good marriage
In last week’s post , I shared a list of lies and false beliefs from Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ book, Lies Women Believe . The second part of her book title is, “And the Truth That Sets Them Free.” Today I want to share the list of truths she counters those lies with. There is no marriage God cannot heal.
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Is Divorce Really the Answer? — Part 2
UC Davis researchers have found that companies are using a new medium to peddle fattening, sugary foods to children. Online “advergames” – a blend of interactive animation, video content and advertising – are being used to promote corporate branding and products, particularly high-fat, high-sugar foods, according to public health researchers. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
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Food companies target kids through online games
DEAR CAROLYN: My husband is a local celebrity chef who gained notoriety during our first four years of marriage. This created some conflict with “foodie groupies,” and my husband’s inability to lay down boundaries when they hug, kiss, or hit on him at local events.
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Carolyn Hax: Husband’s fame stands between wife and a good marriage
Ella Putnam, 6, and Grandpa Bob Foote The subject: Ella Putnam, 6, and Grandpa Bob Foote The snapshot: Ella’s grandparents, Bob and Dixie Foote of Cameron Park, took her on Amtrak to San Francisco’s Union Square for a two-day visit to experience the sights and sounds of the city.
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Snapshots: Smell the rose
DEAR KELLY: I recently found out that my boyfriend (of 8 months) has two Facebook accounts. One account that I can see says that he is in a relationship with me and posts things about how in love with me he is, but on the other account, he lists himself as single and looking to meet new people for “friendship and more.” Only his best friends (all guys) knew about the second account. One of my friends came upon his second account and showed me
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Teen Talk: Boyfriend’s deception is reason enough to end it
Sal Vasquez approaches the finish line of the 87th Dipsea race in 1997, the last year he won the event. No one doubts Sal Vasquez’s toughness. But there is tough, and there is realistic.
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At 70, Carmichael runner and former winner reluctantly sits out 100th Dipsea race
Sign installers Tom May, left, and Marc Busby practice their craft at the Crocker Art Museum in February. For four months starting today, the Crocker Art Museum will be closed to the public – perhaps only the second long closure in its 125-year history. But it will continue to be an active presence in the interim.
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Crocker to close doors for a time, but its events still fill art calendar
It’s a slam-dunk for Matina Kolokotronis, the Kings president of business operations: “The upcoming season is going to be huge for us. The team is moving in the right direction,” she says
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She deftly handles the Sacramento Kings’ business affairs
I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me, but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me. — John 14:30-31 This verse was part of my Bible reading yesterday, and I found myself lingering over verse 31
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Weekend Devo — God’s Love
New online Short Quotes To the Ancients, Earth was a Living Being New online All Considering Spiritual Blog Buddha on Good and Bad Karma (quotes and explanation) (11) My spiritual quotes Buddha quotes on karma Buddhist quotes about rebirth, reincarnation and karma Squidoo Best Zen Buddhism Books Celtic Calendars and Planners 2010-2011 Religion, Spirituality and the Near-Death Experience (book review) Buddhism and Buddha bags Buddhist Goddesses Art by Romio Shrestha Short Quotes Buddha, Dhammapada , Translation Juan Mascaro 165 By oneself the evil is done, and it is oneself who suffers: by oneself the evil is not done, and by one’s Self one becomes pure.
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NDE, Buddha on karma, Zen Buddhism books
“No sooner does a couple say, “I do,” than the Serpent rears his ugly head and sets out to destroy that marriage. He knows every divorce is an attack on the character of God and on the earthly picture of divine redemption. Before the wedding reception is over, Satan is looking for opportunities to plant seeds of deception in the hearts of the newlyweds.” —Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Lies Women Believe (p.
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Is Divorce Really the Answer?
Whether you agree with why our troops are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as other parts of the world, let’s take a moment and pray for these brave men and women serving our country in often brutal conditions. They are answering the call and being obedient, even if they don’t completely understand why
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Weekend Devo — Memorial Day: Remember the Spouses Who Hold Down the Fort
For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Exodus 34:14 Names mean something, especially in the Kingdom of God. As you read through God’s Word, notice how often we are told the meaning behind the different names people give to their children. God even tells the parents in some instances what they are to name their children
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Friendship with a Jealous God
Readers of Scott Turow’s engrossing 1987 novel, Presumed Innocent, will be startled to learn that in the sequel to that thriller, his hero, Rusty Sabich, now 60, is still married to Barbara, his volatile, unhappy wife, and that he’s now the chief judge of the state court of appeals.
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Accept twists and just enjoy the suspense of ‘Innocent’
During the drive to Medina, I was humming Mambo Italiano, from the Visa commercial of the man tossing pizzas. In truth, it started hours before I got in the car. It started the minute I got out of bed that morning when I knew I was going to get a lesson in pizza-dough tossing from Sean Brauser, founder of the Romeo’s Pizza chain.
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Pizza-tossing skills a bit flat
Over the past 40 years or so, child advocates have given a good amount of lip service to the view that adults, especially educators, should respect children’s ”individual differences.” In theory, this recognizes the fact that every trait is distributed in the general population in a manner represented by the bell-shaped curve. Whether the issue is general intelligence, sociability, optimism, musical aptitude, artistic ability or mechanical skill (to mention but a few), relatively few people are ”gifted” and relatively few people are disadvantaged
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John Rosemond: Human nature isn’t set in stone
The birth control pill turned 50 this year. Time magazine celebrated the anniversary with a 5,000-word look at the sociological history of its development and use. And I have to say that while the piece reads a bit like a love letter to 1960s feminism, author Nancy Gibbs discussed religion and values throughout the piece
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You don’t look a day over 50
FABRICE COFFRINI AFP file Deftones fans gesture during the band’s 2006 performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. The Deftones’ “Diamond Eyes,” out Tuesday, is the Sacramento band’s first CD without Chi Cheng on bass.
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The Deftones have new perspective, new album
This Week Today Big Brothers & Sisters of Summit & Medina Counties will benefit from Arby’s National Community Fundraiser, which kicks off at Arby’s restaurants across the country. Running through June 12, the event offers customers the opportunity to donate $1 to their local agency in return for a coupon good for a future Arby’s purchase. Donate online at http://www.facebook.com/arbysfoundation.
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The Scene – May 3
Julie Chriss and her daughter Anna examine a specimen at the “Bodies Revealed” exhibit’s 2007 visit. Why is it that no matter how cool or eye-opening a museum exhibit is, your children have the most fun in the gift shop
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Mom.me: Kids unfazed by anatomy exhibit
“When you care enough to hit ‘Send.’ ” Even if you forget Mother’s Day until it’s actually Mother’s Day, you still can send her a card that will arrive on time. You just can’t expect your last-minute gesture to provoke that tender emotion known as the “Hallmark moment.” Electronic greetings cards, or e-cards, are a growing presence on the Internet, but they still generate only a fraction of the traffic of paper cards.
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E-cards proliferate — but is it OK to send one to Mom?
Hello everyone! Welcome to our May series, Friendship with God. As you probably know Lynn, Angela and I have been praying about this series
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Friendship with God: Come Just As You Are
Connor Ellison spins down Green Valley Road in Folsom during a 77-mile ride with friends and family last month. He wants to ride in the Race Across America with his father, Jared Ellison, as a member of Team Donate Life.
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Folsom 12-year-old with liver disease trains for cross-country bike race
A reader alerted us to the airing of a PBS Frontline documentary on “The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan”. I had the chance to watch it earlier in the week and it is absolutely riveting. You can watch it online and I encourage you to do so if it has already aired in your market
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Devout or deviant?