CBF missionaries Glen and Clista Adkins are bringing a Gypsy Folk Ensemble from the Gandhi School in Pécs, Hungary, to the United States for a 3-week tour in June and July. The 9-member ensemble will present concerts from Virginia to Texas.
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I'm in Hungary right now working with a friend on a video project and I'm posting updates on a facebook group (it's able to be viewed even if you're not on facebook).
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The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan Michael Jackson. There are two things to say about him. He was a musical genius; and he was an abused child.
Later in the interview, Colmes returned to Drake's answer to make sure he heard him right. "Are you praying for his death?" Colmes asked. "Yes," Drake replied. "So you're praying for the death of the president of the United States?" "Yes."
Q: What is wrong with religion in this world? A: Drake, pastor of First Southern Baptist Church in Buena Park, Calif., called Tiller "a brutal, murdering monster" and said he is "grateful to God" that the physician is no longer around.
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After a few recent conversations with friends, I wanted to try to share my perspective on hunting.
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I'm looking forward to the day when entities like the Southern Baptist Convention see their last remaining churches leave to practice INCLUSION rather than EXCLUSION.
"What's the real story? The real story is that a couple of different American leaders have chosen to model civility for the rest of the nation, and that Barack Obama and Rick Warren have decided to try to create a new politic that says we can disagree without being disagreeable.
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Farting = Battery?? This is great.
"This is the nirvana of what we've been talking about for years," Nocera told the MIT News Service. "Solar power has always been a limited, far-off solution. Now we can seriously think about solar power as unlimited and soon."
Um, does the news change, depending upon the skin color of the viewer?
They will find a way.
Police spokesman Jason Rampey said this afternoon it's unclear whether body parts found near two separate residences this morning are from one or more than one person.
Who did the most to help victims of Hurricane Katrina? According to a new study, it was the company everyone loves to hate
I drive past a cemetery every day on my way to, and from, work. The idea of cemeteries has always bothered me, but I guess today I just had enough.
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After almost five years of war, many young people in Iraq, exhausted by constant firsthand exposure to the violence of religious extremism, say they have grown disillusioned with religious leaders and skeptical of the faith that they preach.
When I fly in an airplane I want the pilot with the most experience, not the one who can inspire hope in me that I get to where I am going. When I pay my taxes, I want the person filing them to be experienced, not the new person who inspires hope in me that he can do the job...
Corporate profits receive a lot of media attention, but what receives considerably less attention are the corporate taxes paid on corporate profits. Do a Google search for "Exxon profits" and you'll get about 8,000 hits.
A friend of mine asked me a random question yesterday. She said, "If you could invite 15 people, living or dead, to a dinner party, who would you invite?"
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Oklahoma recently passed a law allowing for illegal immigrants seeking medical treatment at major hospitals to be detained and deported.
I consider myself an incredibly-optimistic person, and I am very grateful for that attitude. Even so, I must admit there are times when I find myself feeling a bit cynical about the state of our world.
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I was recently browsing through Barack Obama's site today trying to read up on his positions on some of the issues. Obama is a great speaker, and he still gets me motivated for change, but I'm not sure yet that he's the change I want.
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Somewhat belatedly thanks for your support and encouraging words on mutual threads. Loved your last article about sowing love. It illustrates your passion for a fair society for all very well.
Keep on sharing the word!
Welcome, I am so glad that you are here. I hope that you find the place warm and decide to stay for a while : )
— rwarner
Welcome to Newsvine, Bootie. Delighted to be a friend and great to share your attitude on respect, too. That is such an important attribute. Hope you enjoy the experience!
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