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Good news Friday

posted Friday, September 29, 2006 :: 4:21 PM

There is a lot of bad news in the world, but I did find some good news last week:

In the culture wars:
Gay Episcopal priest not picked as NJ bishop
Flyboys movie takes wing
House passes Public Expression of Religion Act (stops ACLU funding)
US Supreme Court to revisit landmark abortion case next week

In advancing the gospel:
Christians pray that Muslims find Jesus
US Ryder Cup team led by men strengthened by God’s Word
Judge files brief defending Prison Fellowship program
Weatherproof Gospel available for the troops

In the nation:
Towns take a local approach to blocking illegal aliens
Schwarzenegger vetoes universal health care bill
Schwarzenegger vetoes all three school [s-x]ual indoctrination bills
Initiatives to counter eminent domain ruling on several November ballots
7-11 drops Citgo gasoline after Chavez comments
4 villages shun gift of free Venezuelan oil after Chavez comments
Toddler’s survival of three- day ordeal truly a miracle

In the war on terror:
NATO forces win six- day battle with Taliban
UK military: Taliban tactically defeated
Afghan president: time to close hate schools
International al-Qaeda operative Omar Farouq killed in Iraq
Ansar al Sunnah leader captured
Iraq and coalition forces strike at terror cells
Iraq captures insurgent leader north of Baghdad
al-Qaeda popularity tanks in Iraq
Iraq moving steadily toward a functional state

In the economy:
Oil prices fall below $60 per barrel
Average gasoline price at $2.42 / gallon across nation
Gas down to $1.80 in Missouri
Consumer confidence higher than expected
Lower heating bills predicted for winter

In science, technology, and medicine:
Quality of health care in US rising
Regrow limbs research progressing
Black Death mystery solved
Cooling sun brings relief to sweltering Earth

Around the world:
Precedent- setting court victory for Chinese house Christian
Venezuela: Chavez’s opponent gains ground in election race
New EU members reaffirm ties with US
Egypt orders Hamas chief to free kidnapped Israeli soldier Shalit

And do not forget the greatest good news .... have a nice weekend.

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How refreshing

posted Friday, October 6, 2006 :: 2:10 PM :: by HomeschoolCPA

Thank you for this list of good news. How refreshing after reading do many sad, depressing headlines. How long did it take you to compile the list or did you find it somewhere else?
Carol

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