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Homosexual characters abound on HBO

Can't see this email? View the online version. Homosexuals on TV HBO leads on TV in showing homosexual characters HBO scored highest among 15 networks for its representation of homosexual characters last season, according to a report released Monday. VOTE IN A RELATED POLL Perspective: Healthcare is also about values Is the concern of pro-life groups over healthcare reform legitimate? You bet it is. Pro-abortion forces have been forever calling abortion "healthcare." Palin goes out with a bang On Sunday, Palin took on old foes in the media, Hollywood and the Lower 48 states. As her audience shouted its approval, she scolded reporters for making things up, mocked Hollywood stars who have opposed wolf-control programs, and complained that "outside special interests still don't get it." Senate opposition to Sotomayor clearly evident A growing number of Republican senators say they will vote against the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday. Record lows, global cooling across U.S. People all across the U.S. are asking a similar question: "What happened to summer?" More of today's news Palin goes out ... Wrong way crash... New York tornad... Obamacare needs GOP support WASHINGTON President Barack Obama's push to overhaul health care needs Republican votes, lawmakers from both parties say. Democratic and GOP officials acknowledged Sunday that Obama's ambitious plan would not pass Cambridge PD: Race not mentioned in 911 call BOSTON Cambridge's police commissioner says the 911 caller who reported a possible break in at the home of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. did not mention race NY police probe for causes of wrong-way crashes BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. Authorities in Westchester County, N.Y., are trying to figure out the cause of a horrific highway crash that claimed the lives of four adults and 2 Okla. sheriff's deputies shot, killed SEMINOLE, Okla. Investigators say a man opened fire on two sheriff's deputies trying to serve a domestic abuse warrant Oklahoma, killing both officers and wounding a woman who was passing by. Israel defense minister: No option off on Iran Israel's defense minister says his country is taking "no option" off the table regarding Iran's nuclear program an indication that a military strike by Israel is still Palin to Media:Stop Making Things Up In case you missed Sarah Palin's farewell address as governor of Alaska yesterday, you may watch the video below. The highlight of her speech was when she told the media to "quit making things up." Airman Loses Legs - Might Lose Career As Well by Jeremy Wiggins Let me tell you a short story. Colton Read is a 20 year old male who has made the decision to serve and fight in the greatest Air Force on the planet. The Future's So Bright, We Gotta Wear Shades Roger Simon has a great article at Politico on President Obama and his health care plan which was posted last night after the prime time press conference. Somehow, Obama is going to provide affordable health care to the American people AP fact check: Obama health care claims not true Elijah Friedeman| Check out the AP's fact check of Obama's press conference last night. Health Care Reform to the Rescue Check out this video on health care reform below. Specter, Toomey in dead heat for senate seat Elijah Friedeman| Newly turned Democrat, Specter, faces a tough battle for reelection. The Collective byJeff Patty Every day. Every single day you can expect a leftist to make a completely outrageous statement. It calls to mind the comment by the late editor of the Jerusalem Post, David Bar Illan. Observing leftist views masquerading as Gull Lake Q&A, Part 1 On Thursday I wrapped up a week of teaching at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-7-4-gull-lake-qa-part-1/ The Contradictions of our President While my first passion (and formal training) is in theology and philosophy, I do love following politics. http://www.conversantlife.com/politics/the-contradictions-of-our-president Bible Busâ€"June Update During our Caribbean cruise last week I finished reading through the Bible.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-16-bible-busn-june-update/ Early to Bed, Early to Rise? By Sheri CobbMany moms are preparing to start homeschool the first week in August. Though I am ambitious, I am realistic. We actually school through the summer but have taken many days off this summer unlike in the Where to Turn? By Sheri Cobb Ever play dominos with your kids? Have you ever set up a big domino structure and then pushed one over and watched them all fall one after the other? Do you realize the devil wants to Making Learning Fun by Mary Friedeman I spent the afternoon constructing a 25 foot inflatable whale. We’ve been studying Jonah this month in our Sunday morning children’s ministryâ€"through Bible reading, drama, crafts, and games. This week we’re actually going down OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Monday, July 27, 2009 Relatives testify at cemetery hearing | VIDEO A congressional subcommittee held a hearing Monday on cemetery oversight. Second cemetery under investigation | VIDEO Relatives are checking on the graves of their loved ones at Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens South Cemetery after a human bone was found there Friday. Teen dead, man wounded in robbery An 18-year-old clerk is dead and a 43-year-old restaurant manager wounded in a robbery and shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin. UofI admissions investigation continues University of Illinois President B. Joseph White will testify Monday before a commission investigating alleged abuses of the school's admission system. Water taxis offer commute alternative Although Chicago's Venetian Night is only a single evening in July, throughout the summer the city of Chicago shares more with the City of Water than one might think. MORE STORIES Strange Bikini-clad woman accused of carjacking AWOL zoo bird recaptured in park Man often mistaken for famous astronaut Man credits sweater for Hemingway contest win Church becomes gym with religious themes Consumer Phosphate detergents not green, but clean General Mills works with athletes on new Wheaties 'My Pal Scout' toy recalled VW to pursue deal with Porsche Chrysler to double gov. cash incentive Healthbeat Nearly 10 pct of health spending for obesity IV tube chemical linked to preemie liver woes Europe fast-tracking H1N1 flu vaccine Scientists try to stop schizophrenia in its tracks La Raza conference focuses on health care MOST POPULAR Newborn killed in fall from porch Toddler shot in head at Ind. wedding reception Teen dead, man wounded in robbery Police: Ind. 1-year-old died from abuse Crash kills 1, critically injures 4 All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 86°F 64°F Periods of clouds and sunshine Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM The Bachelorette 5 9:02 PM Dating in the Dark 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Mob war on horizon in Las Vegas? The daughter of a legendary Chicago outfit boss will take on the mayor of Las Vegas in a battle over crime syndicate museums. SLIDESHOW: Vegas crime museum showdown Surf's up in Chicago After lifting a decades-long ban, the surf's up in Chicago! Find out where to catch a wave on Lake Michigan. Chicago Park District offers adventure, classes Chicago's 26 miles of beaches for 2009 season SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

Dems alone can't deliver Obama health care win - Yahoo! News

Dems alone can't deliver Obama health care win - Yahoo! News: "President Barack Obama's push to overhaul health care needs Republican votes, lawmakers from both parties say.

Democratic and GOP officials acknowledged Sunday that Obama's ambitious plan would not pass without the aid of a doubtful GOP, whose members are almost united against the White House effort."

Earth bears scars of human destruction: astronaut - Yahoo! News

Earth bears scars of human destruction: astronaut - Yahoo! News: "A Canadian astronaut aboard the International Space Station said on Sunday it looks like Earth's ice caps have melted a bit since he was last in orbit 12 years ago."

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Media suggest Obama is talking to them too much In covering President Obama's promotion of health care reform and his July 22 press conference, several media figures have suggested that Obama has "overexposed" himself by holding too many press conferences and granting too many interviews. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Palin steps down as governor

Can't see this email? View the online version. Concerns about gov't-run healthcare Palin closes governor's door, leaves plans for future open Sarah Palin officially steps down today as Governor of Alaska. But there is a general consensus that this is probably not the last we have seen of her. Alaskans to vote on parental consent for abortion Alaskans may have a chance to overturn a state Supreme Court decision on parental notice for a minor's abortion. Church defends joint wedding, infant baptism ceremony In another sign of our sinful times, the Church of England is offering couples a two-for-one service -- marriage for them and baptisms for their children. Proposed ban on storefront churches called illegal Proposed ban on storefront churches called illegal Associated Press BROADWAY, VA A business group that floated the idea of preventing churches from moving into a three block stretch of Main Street in Broadway, Virginia, has been told it would Recent poll results (July 20-24, 2009) Recent poll results (July 20 24, 2009) OneNewsNow Following are the results of recent poll questions, July 20 24, 2009. Remember, our online polls are not scientific surveys, just a quick way to gauge the opinion of that portion More of today's news Obamacare calle... Palin holds far... Deadly landside... Mexico police arrest 4 in death of US border agent CHULA VISTA, Calif. Police in Mexico have announced the arrests of four men in connection to the killing of a U.S. Europe fast-tracking swine flu vaccine LONDON In a drive to inoculate people against swine flu before winter, many European governments say they will fast track the testing of a new flu vaccine, arousing Netanyahu: Israel wants 'understanding' with US JERUSALEM Israel's prime minister says he will try to work out his country's policy disagreements with the U.S. in meetings this week with high profile American envoys. Netanyahu is set to Clinton's 'defense umbrella' has murky history WASHINGTON Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton set off tremors in the Middle East this week when she said a nuclear Iran could be contained by a U.S. Cuba's Revolution Day brings sobering celebration HOLGUIN, Cuba Cuba's economy has been hammered by the global credit crisis, U.S. relations have not improved much under President Barack Obama and economic reforms that were supposed The Future's So Bright, We Gotta Wear Shades Roger Simon has a great article at Politico on President Obama and his health care plan which was posted last night after the prime time press conference. Somehow, Obama is going to provide affordable health care to the American people AP fact check: Obama health care claims not true Elijah Friedeman| Check out the AP's fact check of Obama's press conference last night. Health Care Reform to the Rescue Check out this video on health care reform below. Specter, Toomey in dead heat for senate seat Elijah Friedeman| Newly turned Democrat, Specter, faces a tough battle for reelection. The Collective byJeff Patty Every day. Every single day you can expect a leftist to make a completely outrageous statement. It calls to mind the comment by the late editor of the Jerusalem Post, David Bar Illan. Observing leftist views masquerading as Dems Oppose Abortion in Health Care Reform by Jeremy Wiggins Well this is good news. There are actually democrats, about 20 of them, in the house that actually appose abortion funding in the new health care bill. An article reported on NewsMax reported that "We cannot support Check out our latest video blogs To view our latest video blogs, click here. Gull Lake Q&A, Part 1 On Thursday I wrapped up a week of teaching at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-7-4-gull-lake-qa-part-1/ The Contradictions of our President While my first passion (and formal training) is in theology and philosophy, I do love following politics. http://www.conversantlife.com/politics/the-contradictions-of-our-president Bible Busâ€"June Update During our Caribbean cruise last week I finished reading through the Bible.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-16-bible-busn-june-update/ Where to Turn? By Sheri Cobb Ever play dominos with your kids? Have you ever set up a big domino structure and then pushed one over and watched them all fall one after the other? Do you realize the devil wants to Making Learning Fun by Mary Friedeman I spent the afternoon constructing a 25 foot inflatable whale. We’ve been studying Jonah this month in our Sunday morning children’s ministryâ€"through Bible reading, drama, crafts, and games. This week we’re actually going down Welcome to the Club! By Sheri CobbI spoke with several homeschool moms yesterday and I'm meeting with a lady today who hopes to start homeschooling soon. I had to laugh as it seems this has been universal "stay up all night and OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007