Daily Archives: September 12, 2011

Idol Worship Ends in Disaster

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As idolatry always does. This in via Sky news: One person has been killed and six others injured after a balcony collapsed during a Hindu procession in India. An idol of the god Ganesha was being paraded through the streets … Continue reading →

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Glow in the Dark Cats

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Fox News reports: Cats that can glow in the dark from a new genetic  engineering technique are helping scientists study molecules that could stop AIDS,  researchers announced Sept. 11. So far, the researchers have created three  genetically engineered kittens that can … Continue reading →

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Sponge Bob Square Pants a Bad Influence?

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Never! This can only be something that evil Plankton thought up! A research study has found that watching even nine minutes of the fast-paced cartoon can have immediate negative effects on a preschooler’s brain function. Compared with children who watched a … Continue reading →

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Ancient Byzantine Anchor Discovered in Israel

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Speaking of accidental archaeological discoveries: Two lifeguards found an ancient 600-pound metal anchor off the coast of Bat Yam, next to Tel Aviv, leading to the discovery of two others. Arutz Sheva reports: The anchor dates back to the Byzantine period … Continue reading →

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Photos: Accidental Archaeological Discoveries

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Some are relevant to the subject matter of this blog. Some not. All are interesting: The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of over 800 Biblical texts made of animal skin and papyrus. Dating back to around 2,000 years ago, between … Continue reading →

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Prayer at the Beginning of the Week

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Let’s start the week off with a prayer: As Morning breaks, I think of you, O Lord, and my desire is to serve You joyfully. With gladness, I consecrate this day to Your Sacred Heart, and offer whatever joys and sacrifices … Continue reading →

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