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Did Rastafarian spokesman Bob Marley become a Christian on his deathbed?

Rob Kerby, Senior Editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:52:03 +0000

Three decades after the death of legendary Jamaican musician Bob Marley, an intriguing story is circulating. “What most people don't know, and many try to cover up, is the fact that Bob Marley converted to Christianity in 1980,” proclaims an article that has appeared on a number of websites. One...

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Are U.S. colleges hostile to Christian students?

Rob Kerby, Senior Editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:18:26 +0000

Are Christian kids on U.S. college campuses facing open hostility and discrimination because of their faith? Supreme Court Justice Justice Samuel Alito seems to think so. So does U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Daniel Ripple – and human rights attorneys Gregory Baylor and Jordan Lorence. Writing the minority opinion in a case involving Christian students’ rights, Alito warned 18 months ago against the majority’s ruling, saying it would be used as a “weapon” against...

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Building a Temple to Atheism

skirk — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:11 +0000

When I say temple, you think religious place of worship right? When I say atheist, you think one that believes there is no God. Stay with me now, when I say religion, don’t you think about the worship of God? Before this blog becomes a full blown say what you are thinking game, let me get to my point and then you can...

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Romney Nabs Second Primary Victory in Florida

skirk — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:15:58 +0000

"I stand ready to lead this party and to lead our nation. My leadership will end the Obama era and begin a new era of American prosperity," Romney said in his victory speech in Tampa Tuesday night. Romney who won all 50 of Florida’s convention delegates is the only Republican candidate to have won two primaries (the first three went to three different winners). With 46% of the vote, Romney received more than Gingrich (32%) and Santorum (13%) combined, followed by Paul in last place...

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Science Whiz Gets a New Home

skirk — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:53:07 +0000

17 year-old Samantha Garvey made national headlines when she was selected as an Intel Science Talent Search semi-finalist—one of 300 across the country vying for the top prize, a $100,000 science scholarship. It was Garvey’s home life that tugged at the heartstrings of people all over the country. She...

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Paying It Forward

skirk — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:27:55 +0000

The folks at Pay it Forward Foundation are working hard to make a difference in the world. Some think they are crazy; they prefer to be called visionaries. And visionaries they are! With over 1 million Pay It Forward bracelets distributed in 112 countries around the world they have a huge vision and that vision is catching on. So what’s the PIF experience all about? It’s simple. The PIF Foundation believes that the key to changing the...

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Surprising Twist in Gingrich SC Victory Speech

skirk — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:00:28 +0000

What a month of surprises our nation has seen in regard to this year’s primary season. Rick Perry drops out of the race and gives his support to Newt Gingrich; the Iowa Republican Party announces that Rick Santorum beat out Mitt Romney to take the win in the Iowa caucuses. And of course, Gingrich takes home the victory in South Carolina winning over 40% of the vote, followed by...

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Ottawa Girls Hockey Team Earns Spirit of Sport Story of the Year

skirk — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:22:36 +0000

The True Sport Foundation announced its Canadian Sport Award winners this week. The national organization honoring individuals like speed skater Christine Nesbitt and world and national figure skating champion Patrick Chan; also singled out an Ottawa hockey team. The Ottawa Senators Women’s Bantam AA hockey team which is composed of all 14 year olds earned the Spirit of Sport Story of the Year for their resolve and bravery. Less than halfway through their 2010-2011 season one of the...

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Search for Survivors on Italian Cruise Ship Continues

skirk — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:53:19 +0000

With 5 confirmed deaths and 30 reported injuries, six crew members and 9 passengers were still unaccounted for on the Italian Cruise Ship, Costa Concordia as of late Sunday. On Friday, the 13th , the ship carrying more than 4,200 people hit a reef or rock near the island of Giglio, toppling over according to Coast Guard...

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So, you’re getting married! What kind of wedding do you want?

Rob Kerby, Senior Editor — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:53:14 +0000

She’s wearing the ring. He’s walking on clouds. Her mother is having excited phone calls with bridal shops. Her sister is researching honeymoon cruises. His little brother is gathering tin cans and snickering with his friends about what they’ll write on the car in shoe polish. But don’t forget the ceremony itself.

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