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I like it!

A very interesting reflection Twinky. I left TWI about 22 years ago, but I do remember (vaguely) compassion having been taught, but don't remember who it was that expounded on it. However, it's most obvious that even though it was a subject of some teachings, it was not given the place of prominence that a study of the concept in the bible would have suggested it should. You might find this link helpful (though it clearly is NOT a reference to anything in TWI): International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: compassion An excerpt: " Compassion, literally a feeling with and for others, is a fundamental and distinctive quality of the Biblical conception of God, and to its prominence the world owes more than words can express." Frankly, had compassion been considered as fundamental, it probably would have displaced the obsession with "The Adversary."

A hearty You're Welcome to all... it was my pleasure. even though (and I realize) not all emotions the images evoke will be the good kind of emotions...

A pic from inside Anderson Library... AND... More pics from the WCofE can be found at: More Emporia pics

That was my impression also... :)

I'll disagree. I do not think the conversation was helping anyone. :)

A friend asked me to post this here so all who desired to do so may view it. First is the slideshow, the subject of which stirred up a controversy in this forum mostly because the link posted was not accessible to everyone who wanted to view it. It is a walk down memory lane for many, but some of the photos will not evoke happier emotions, though others of the photos will for many. 6th corps slideshow - Emporia (on youtube) Then there is an explanation, from the owner of the WC site, of his reasons. Take the explanation or leave it, but it sums up the motivations and parameters as and for how he set up the site. Richeson.org -- explanation of the WC site Then talk amongst yourselves as you wish. I do not post this to rub anything in or on anyone, but rather just to make the information available to all who wish to view it.

That's great dialogue... thanks for sharing it. :)

Kuryakin

I haven't watched HOUSE, so I can't comment. I don't know what the new NCIS director's character name is... but his "REAL" name is Rocky Carroll. However, I am NOT like him... and I think he's probably intentionally UNlikeable. After reading about the NCIS season finale, I had to figure also that Gibbs is going to get his team back. There are several key characters, but the main reason I got interested the first time I watched (which was after Ziva's predecessor had left) was because of the quirkiness of the personalities. I LOVE Ziva's malaprops... and the obvious chemistry between the team members... a comradery in spite of the fact that they all pick on each other. That might be something we can look for early in the fall season... And I remember Ducky as one of the Men from U.N.C.L.E.... Ilya Kilyakin (or something like that, if the spelling's wrong).

Regarding NCIS, if Tony and Ziva are gone, the show dies... I only started watching Criminal Minds after Patinkin left... I just don't like him... but had watched Paget Brewster in Huff on Showtime.... and liked her.

May 18, 2004 Game recap, Johnson's perfect game It's my understanding that this game was his only no hitter. Wikipedia -- Randy Johnson Accomplishments 10-time All-Star (1990, 1993-95, 1997, 1999, 2000-02, 2004) Led the league in ERA four times (1995, 1999, 2001, 2002) Led the league in strikeouts nine times (1992-95, 1999, 2000-02, 2004) World Series co-MVP (Curt Schilling, 2001) 5 time Cy Young Award winner (1995, 2000-03) Pitched a perfect game against the Atlanta Braves (May 18, 2004) Killed bird with fastball. Nada...

Excie, I offer these, in the hope that they might help. I apologize if I didn't succeed: Steroids have caused several professional athletes to die way too young. Steroids cause a great deal of harm to the body, ESPECIALLY to adolescents whose bodies still need to finish developing into adulthood. Professional sports, especially Major League Baseball and the National Football League, did not "police" themselves to keep steroids out of their sports. Therefore, the regulator of last resort (the government), had to get involved before MLB and the NFL would get serious about stopping steroid use.

I remember feeling that way when the Big Unit pitched his perfect game in Atlanta a few years ago... Simonzelotes and I were watching the game together that day... it was pretty exciting. Indeed, Francona's right... how can one not cheer for Lester to do those things!

I had read, including on wikipedia, that it was related to contract talks that were never completely resolved related to next season. If you'll remember, Brass was shot at the end of a season (last year?) and lived. This one, with Warrick seems harder to overcome, but there is still ambiguity (cliff hanger?) we're left with to ponder over the summer. The problems with Gary Dourdan getting busted with drugs apparently happened AFTER they shot this season finale. The wikipedia article's been "updated" since I first looked at it Thursday night, but there's still no indication that the character has, for a certainty, died, or survived for that matter. I was stunned at the end of the show Thursday... which is why I started searching google almost right away. I never did like that undersheriff.

Got it... and it played this time. Thanks... :)

Well, Mstar, I wish I could play that clip... I love that kind of thing too. btw, Brandon Webb is now 9-0 in 9 starts! Dbacks won 8-5 tonight, Webb gave up 3 runs. I meant to say that the clip wouldn't play for me...

He doesn't say, but does report (on his page on the other site) that he has a fellowship in his home.

To a Number ONE baseball fan, and wishing and hoping, even more than for another WS championship for the Red Sox, for MANY more happy birthdays for you!

Right on! :D

Hmmm... 30 wins. Now THAT would be a heluva'n accomplishment. I don't know that anyone's brought it up in the local media or on FSN or ESPN... however, I would say another Cy Young is well within reach... and IF the offense holds up, they've got a great opportunity to go all the way. I don't know that McCain was at the game we were at. He was probably on the road yesterday. Keep him away from the button that dispatches the Big One! ;)

With me and simonzelotes cheering him on this afternoon, Brandon caught the Phillies in his WEBB and earned his 8th victory of the season against ZERO losses. It was the first Dback win we've witnessed in person since some time in 2006. As always, simon was good company to go with the great baseball. :)

ALL parents are when their kids are teens... no shame in that. :)

You mean I have NOT been phenomenal?

I got the tickets from Stubhub.com paid less, WITH shipping charges than would have buying directly from the team box office live and in person. I picked them up today at the local Fedex office. The guy said stubhub's been doing business for a couple of years now. Well, I just heard of them very recently. Anyway, season ticket holders sell tickets for whatever they think they can get. Anyway, fans from other MLB cities might want to check it out. The purchase is guaranteed. If, for any reason, the team doesn't honor the tickets, stubhub will see about either getting tickets for you OR refund your money. Anyway, Thursday day game that will be seen in AZ and Philly... and me and Simon will be in the front row of the upper deck on the third base side... :)