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Blacksmith leaves millions for scholarships

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:29:56 PM

 Dozens of books stuffed full of newspaper and magazine articles were stacked on the dresser and television set of Walter Schmitt's spartan room the day he died last year. As his last hours slipped away, the Gresham, Neb., native chatted about current events with a friend and prayed a little.

The 94-year-old was a retired blacksmith, a high school graduate and a lifelong learner. He also was a millionaire.

After a life of frugal living and wise investing, Schmitt gave to others in death what he didn't have in life: a college education.

Schmitt gave his entire $3.5 million estate to the University of Nebraska Foundation. The gift, known as the Schmitt Scholarship Fund, will provide scholarships annually to students at the four University of Nebraska campuses, said Dorothy Endacott, foundation spokeswoman.

 

(Read more about this man who is making an impact even after his life in this world is over. A life of frugality leaves millions for scholarships )

 
Blacksmith by Roger.C.
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Obama to end 'don't ask, don't tell'... Developing

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:07:59 PM

  President-elect Barack Obama will allow gays to serve openly in the military by overturning the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy that marred President Clinton's first days in office, according to incoming White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. (Gibbs is pictured below)

The startling pronouncement came during a Gibbs exchange with members of the public who sent in questions that were answered on YouTube.

"Thadeus of Lansing, Mich., asks, 'Is the new administration going to get rid of the "don't ask, don't tell policy?'" said Gibbs, looking into the camera. "Thadeus, you don't hear a politician give a one-word answer much. But it's, 'Yes.'" (  Obama to end 'don't ask, don't tell'... Developing...      )

(Besides this being the wrong thing which I pointed out in a posting I did last week, it also will hurt Obama far as the voters go, see  Obama era expected to end taboo on gays in military. If Obama cared about helping this nation. He would talk to those in the Arm Forces before he does anything.) 

Obama aide: Ending 'don't ask, don't tell' must wait by mashget.

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Obama picks Openly Gay Bishop

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:00:57 PM
The first openly gay Episcopal bishop will say a prayer at the Lincoln Memorial for one of President-elect Barack Obama's first inauguration events.
 His selection follows weeks of criticism from gay-rights groups over Obama's decision to have the Rev. Rick Warren give the invocation at his Jan. 20 inauguration. Warren had backed a recent ballot measure banning same-sex marriage in his home state of California.
Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson has said he was stung by Warren's selection, but still believes Obama will be the most supportive president ever for gay-rights causes.
Robinson was quoted by the LA Times, "There's no question in my mind that he is the president who understands our issues and comes out of a background knowing what it's like to be discriminated against because of who you are. I think for the first time in a very long time we'll have a friend in the White House."

In an e-mail posted at the Episcopal Cafe, Robinson wrote that "It will be my great honor to be there representing the Episcopal Church, the people of New Hampshire, and all of us in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community."
 
(This is another reason I believe Episcopal church goers who are committed to the Lordship of  the Bible need to come out of this church. As  the late Dr. Falwell once said your grandmother would come out of these churches if she wasn't burried in the back yard. I also am not shocked by this and get ready for more of this from the Obama White- House.)
Integrity31 by Lynceus.
The Rt. Rev. V Gene Robinson, Bishop of New Hampshire, preaching at Trinty Church on Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio during the 75th General Convnetion of the Episcopal Church USA. 

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Tuesday Postings

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:37:24 PM
 
 
 
 
Roscoe with Dead End Sign by zoomar.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Kids and teachers bond in annual clash on court

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:30:55 PM
The day had arrived.

You could tell by the trash talk in the halls. The students painted their faces at lunchtime. The teachers closed the books on their wardrobe plans.

There was only one thing left to do Friday afternoon.

Play the game.
For the past 20 years, Lewis and Clark Middle School,  has held a friendly yet competitive basketball game between a team of teachers and staff members and the boys top-level basketball team.

The annual game is a chance for students to have fun with their teachers and bond with one another, said Susan Toohey, Lewis and Clark's vice principal.

"I think this game unites the students with a common interest," Toohey said. "And it gives them a chance to see their teachers interact as real people."
Seventh-grader Laurie Jordan sang the national anthem.

No student team has ever beaten a staff team, Toohey said.
(It is great that teachers let students see them having fun. Read more of the above story Kids and teachers bond in annual clash on court.)
 
 
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Nelson's goal: reining in liberals

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:18:02 PM
Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska is reaching out to fellow moderates in the Senate to keep his party from getting carried away with its increased power on Capitol Hill. (  Nelson's goal: reining in liberals   )
Democrats have expanded their majorities in the Senate and House and will soon control the White House, but Nelson said he wants to help prevent liberals from taking over the agenda.

"Those of us who are more center-oriented will try to keep that from happening," Nelson said in an interview.
 
(Note and breaking news to Nelson the Democart party is being run today by the radical left. Obama is part of the left weather he will act like it as President is something we will have to wait and see. The Democrats who have power support abortion on demand, higher taxes, etc. )
 
USC1007866 by US Chamber.
 
 
 
 
 
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12-year-old to judge: "I won't disappoint you"

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:00:56 PM
Kameron Jones had a few words for the judge after learning Tuesday that he would be placed in Boys Town’s intensive program for troubled youth.

The 12-year-old stood up straight and faced Douglas County Juvenile Court Judge Douglas Johnson. In a soft but firm voice, Kameron made a vow.

“I just want to thank you for this opportunity, and I want you know that I won’t disappoint you.“

Moments earlier, Johnson placed Kameron in Boys Town on the recommendation of Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine and the boy’s family.

Kameron has admitted to fatally shooting his friend, Anthony Ray, 15, on Nov. 8. Kameron and another 15-year-old, Tony Robinson, told police that they thought the gun was empty when it was placed against Anthony’s head.
(This kid not only should be punished for what he did but also helped. Base on what I know the judge did the right thing here. Read more on this story 12-year-old to judge: "I won't disappoint you.)
 
 
1966 Boy's Town Colorado by maritzburgmerle.
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Tim Tebow: A Too-Good-To-Be-True Role Model?

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 8:28:13 PM
Dan Wetzel   writes  for Yahoo! Sports,that Tim Tebow is one of the best college football players of all time.
However Wetzel is bugged by how Tim Tebow's faith has been made so public. Read some of  it below.

Tebow’s heart gets a lot of hype – too much for some. The television announcers are often over the top in their praise and the stories of Tebow’s off-field heroics as a devout Christian can be fatiguing.

It’s a strange phenomenon of the modern media. Fans can find themselves rooting against a good guy just because they keep being reminded of how good he is. A little fallibility can go a long way.
 
(I am happy Wetzel acknowledges the football  greatness of Tim Tebow. However what matters more is who Wetzel is not what he does.
My guess is Wetzel doesn't mind those who keep their faith inside of church and private. But he does have problems with people like Tebow, and myself who do make their faith public. We hear so much about young people and those in the sports world who have done things like drugs and crime. Wetzel should be very pleased that Tebow acts the way he does.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
tim tebow by Lindsey B. Photography.
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This Blog Ending

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 3:15:55 PM

Thanks to all of you who have been faithful readers of this blog. You can still read postings on this blog for a few days but because of some technical problems at this blog I will soon have a new blog. I will post the link and address to that blog here very soon. I hope you will keep reading my postings and come over to my new blog.

 
Roscoe with Dead End Sign by zoomar.
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Monday Posts

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Monday, January 12, 2009 11:43:37 PM
View from the Clock Tower at The Old Post Office Pavilion by giveawayboy.
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Obama Concerns

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Monday, January 12, 2009 9:21:58 PM

 Is anyone besides me and some  on the right getting concern about the reports of what Obama will do in the White House and who he is going to bring with him.

To find out some of my concerns watch a video I just posted on You Tube  Obama Concerns.

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Obama preparing to close Guantanamo Bay

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Monday, January 12, 2009 9:15:00 PM

 President-elect Barack Obama is preparing to issue an executive order his first week in office — and perhaps his first day — to close the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, according to two presidential transition team advisers. It's unlikely the detention facility at the Navy base in Cuba will be closed anytime soon. In an interview last weekend, Obama said it would be "a challenge" to close it even within the first 100 days of his administration.

But the order, which one adviser said could be issued as early as Jan. 20, would start the process of deciding what to do with the estimated 250 al-Qaida and Taliban suspects and potential witnesses who are being held there. Most have not been charged with a crime.

 

(Can you image one of  Qaida and Taliban suspects being given a trial in an American court room.  It is too bad Obama and others on the left don't care as much about the lack of human rights given by the Cuba government We could have a repeat of the first trial of OJ with some ACLU soul  defending one of these killers. It would be crazy if Obama does close this prison. God help us if he does. Read more on this issue right here.) 



RIGHTS UN GUANTANAMO by viva_la_reina.


 

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Richard John Neuhaus dies of cancer

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Monday, January 12, 2009 1:09:36 PM
The Rev. Richard John Neuhaus, one of the nation's leading conservative Catholic intellectuals and founder of the journal First Things, died shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday of complications from cancer. He was 72.

Father Neuhaus was born one of eight children in Pembroke, Ontario, to a Lutheran minister and initially followed in his father's footsteps - graduating from Concordia Theological Seminary and becoming a Lutheran minister.

He began political life as a liberal. An associate of Martin Luther King Jr., he backed Eugene McCarthy for president at the 1968 Democratic convention and led, along with actor Paul Newman, a tumultuous Chicago press conference backing the minority plank against the Vietnam War.

But starting with the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision that declared abortion a constitutional right and running through President Jimmy Carter's 1979 White House Conference on the Family, Father Neuhaus began moving to the right, becoming a supporter of Ronald Reagan.

He converted to Catholicism in 1990, was ordained a priest by Cardinal John O'Connor of New York a year later and became one of the leading figures - along with Michael Novak and George Weigel - in advancing a type of neoconservatism among Roman Catholics.
In the 1990s, Neuhaus co-founded the group Evangelicals and Catholics Together with former Nixon White House counsel Charles Colson, which helped cement the political alliance between two groups that had long been suspicious of each other.
(This man was quite a thinker. No matter what one thinks of people of faith being part of the political culture this man did make a bigger impact. Now I did have issue  and do have issue with the document he helped to write Evangelicals and Catholics Together because it read like all  people of the Catholic faith are right with God. As a former Catholic I know that isn't correct and the same goes for every soul no matter what church they belong to. However now is not the time to debate that. I wish this man's family the best. May God bless them as they cope with their loss. Below are links that the above information came from. )
 
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Link to another Blog

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Monday, January 12, 2009 12:38:21 PM
I just posted something on another blog I am testing out. I am not sure if I will keep this blog or not. Here is a link to the posting What Your Pet Can Teach You.
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Heart attack survivor believes in 'angels'

Posted by Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Monday, January 12, 2009 12:30:39 PM

 Monday night, Ken Hayden Sr.'s heart stopped as firefighters loaded him into an ambulance while fighting to keep him alive.

Friday afternoon, he walked into their fire station and hugged them one by one.

"You guys are all my angels," he told them. "I owe my life to all of you."

It was one of those moments that make a rescue worker eager to go back to work tomorrow.

It's not that unusual to get a thank-you card in the mail from a survivor. And firefighters at Station 65,  are accustomed to survivors and their families popping by with such sweet expressions of gratitude as cake and cookies. More often, the rescuers never hear from the people they rescue, but hey, it's their job.

Too often for their liking, they can't do enough for the people they're sent to help.

 

(Read the rest of the above story Heart attack survivor believes in 'angels'.)

 
Little Hearts by iamhomosquirrel.
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