Lose Weight Or You Can't Graduate!

I'd like to applaud the administration at Lincoln University (PA).  They are making a controversial stand against high rates of obesity and diabetes.  These are issues which are especially prevalent in the African-American community.


Four years ago, they created an optional fitness class for all students but REQUIRED for obese students to graduate (obesity is defined by those with a BMI above 30).  The course involves walking, aerobics, weight training and other physical activities, as well as information on nutrition, stress, and sleep.  To pass the class, you don't have to actually lose weight, but simply have regular attendance and do the activities.

Should Churches Be Taxed?

We just wrapped up morning service today.  My church service is similar to many others.  There are songs (sometimes more than others).  A few prayers.  A WONDERFUL message.  And there's the tithes/offerings portion (which I support).  I've thought about this in the past, and this thought crossed my mind again today: Should churches be exempt from paying taxes?

It's the PEOPLE, Stupid!

I love to make fun of gun control people.   I think it's because I used to be one.  That was until one day, I realized that blaming guns for anyone's death or murder is like blaming an automobile instead of the driver in a car crash at 90 mph.  Don't blame GUNS for the insane things PEOPLE do.

The latest example of the straw-man argument for gun control is Mayor John Daley.  (Press HERE for the 46 second video).

Mayor Daley, the victims at Fort Hood deserved more than your attempts to utilize their fate to play political games.  This is anything but an everyday gun crime.  Don't try to minimize the first terrorist attack on American soil since 9/11 by bringing your political views on gun control into this.

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Congressman Breaks 4 Promises in First Hour

All I can say is, "Wow!"  This has to be considered a new record (or a new low) even for a politician.  Newly elected Congressman Bill Owens waited less than an hour to break four, count 'em, four of his campaign promises.  It's so nice to know someone can spend months campaigning, looking into the camera, and telling citizens their stances and positions... only for us to discover they are more movable than dirt when the wind blows.  Should this even surprise me anymore?

The story can be found by click HERE.

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