An adapted communion service will feature a live band that will play U2 classics including “Mysterious Ways” and “Beautiful Day” as churchgoers sing at St Swithin’s parish church. The event’s purpose targets world poverty alleviation through the “Millennium Development Goals,” a cause promoted by U2 singer and lyricist Bono with fellow Irish musician Bob [...]
Syrian-born Canadian Maher Arar is to be compensated $8.9 million for Ottawa’s role in his deportation by U.S. authorities to Damascus, Syria, where he explains he was tortured and imprisoned for nearly a year. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper again called on Washington to remove Maher Arar from its terror and [...]
In the previous post, I mentioned Ashley and her life challenges. If you would like to read more, see the following:
Ashley’s parent’s blog
Dr. Thomas Stuttaford’s Medical Briefing
The Report
Mp3 case for her procedure
Mp3 case against her procedure
Have you ever considered the possibility that a team of physicians and healthcare workers may some day sit on a committee to advise your family on how to proceed with your medical care? Peter Singer has, and he’s doing all he can to have an influence over those who will be making life decisions [...]
If, like me, you need a picture to illustrate your feelings when you think of another Clinton occupying the White House, I recommend this comic from WW.
In this article, Al Mohler reflects on his walk through the valley as well as the impact his hospitalization had on his theology, both of which have led him to think more often of and pray for the sick and infirmed. He explains, “I don’t think my basic worldview has changed – other than just [...]
In his final argument of the three-part series (part 1) (part 2), Charles Murray argues that post-secondary education should be specialized and direct the gifted toward higher learning modules.
Read the article (here).
In yesterday’s post (here), Mr Murray explained the intelligence crisis and how it affects the classroom in public school. Today, Mr. Murray argues that American culture demands too many young people go to college.
He explains, “Rightly understood, college is appropriate for a small minority of young adults–perhaps even a minority of the people who [...]
Below, you will find the text of the January 2007 State of the Union Address:
Madam Speaker, Vice President Cheney, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens:
If you have ever wondered what may be bridling public education in this country this article may offer more light on the subject.
Charles Murray, the W. H. Brady Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, argues that intelligence, g, may be the real issue behind educators’ inability to solve the public school crisis in America.
Read the [...]
