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The elections in Uganda are happening today amid great fear and great hope. Uganda’s current President, Yoweri Museveni, says he will not become the latest African leader to be unseated by popular unrest. Elections on Friday are predicted to fall in his favor.  The Huffington Post reports on the Uganda elections, “Museveni, a U.S. ally, predicts…

The current president, Museveni, seized power in 1986 through a military coup. At first he appeared to be a new breed of African ruler, but after ruling for 25 years he is running for his fourth term and corruption seems to be firmly entrenched. He is 66 years old, yet is not willing to relinquish…

Law enforcement officials arrested 11 members of a sex trafficking ring in Madrid, Spain, the result of an ongoing investigation. And as these articles become more commonplace, it is ever-more frightening and eye-opening to see the ruthless efficiency of these operations. Trafficking doesn’t just “happen.” It is not some random occurrence, like being struck by…

Valentine’s Day is filled with candy, cards, flowers and dinner. All good things. This season here’s an idea to go beyond the normal and recreate Valentine’s Day into Generosity Day. Thanks to Brene Brown for this terrific idea. Let’s practice Generosity and Gratefulness together. I’ve been inspired by Sasha Dichter to reboot Valentine’s Day to Generosity Day!  In this…

The CEO of Sunflower Markets is Arrested for Child Prostitution. The internet, child prostitution, and another predator is arrested. Just in case you think this doesn’t happen in the United States, it does, too often. It’s good to see the U.S. authorities tracking down and arresting child predators.  CNN has just broke the story of the…

Wayne Rooney has the goal of the year vs. Manchester City. An acrobatic effort from the middle of the City area saw the 5’9″ Rooney elevate and bring his right foot up for a Nani cross, putting his shot into the upper right hand corner of goal. Goalkeeper Joe Hart had not chance to prevent Manchester United‘s go-ahead goal,…

I’ve just finished a book by Max Weber –  The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. This book follows the idea that most Christians are capitalists and explores the question, “Is there something wrong with it?” A short summary of the book? Weber argues that the religious ideas of groups such as the Calvinists played…

Poems, cards and prayers are the spirit of this holiday. Here are three great ideas to help you be a pure romantic on Valentine’s Day. Men are notorious for waiting until the last second on Valentine’s Day to plan something for the love of their life. Resist the urge! These ideas will help men and women alike to stimulate…

The Church of Scientology is accused of trafficking. This is not hearsay, it’s a federal investigation. According to a report in The New Yorker, the Church of Scientology is under investigation for human trafficking and using free labor. According to the Huffinton Post: After 34 years as a Scientologist, Hollywood screenwriter and director Paul Haggis opened up toThe New…

Why you should watch James Durbin on American Idol. These inspiring stories on American Idol are bringing me to tears on Wednesday nights. James Durbin is a fatherless young man who revealed the pain of growing up without a dad to America. He also suffers from Tourette’s Syndrome which causes involuntary muscle spasms. He’s poor with no job, a young father, deeply…
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