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CROC HUNTER DEATH IMPORTANT WARNING TO FANS

REFLECTING ON THE FIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11

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September 1, 2006

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Thursday, September 7, 2006
wwje? who would Jesus elect?

As congressional candidates race for the November finish line, it might be good time to ask, WWJE? Who would Jesus elect? Here's a column from the 2004 presidential race that is still relevant.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2006
crikey, mate, a bloke could get killed!

First, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and fans of Steve Irwin AKA "The Crocodile Hunter." (Irwin, 44, was killed by a stingray Monday. He's best known for his death-defying encounters with crocs and venomous snakes, even taking his two-year-old into a ring with a large crocodile.) Second, while his death is tragic, it is an important warning to his fans—many of whom are young and impressionable—that if you tempt death, there's a very good chance you will die!

Sunday, September 3, 2006
army sends wrong signal in murder case against soldiers

Saturday the Army recommended the death penalty in the case of four U.S. soldiers accused of killing three men during a May raid in Iraq. This is a terrible crime and worthy of a life in prison. However, it sends the wrong signal to those who would behead Americans whom they believe—in their twisted concept of justice—are deserving of death. (And will further alienate allies opposed to capital punishment.)
• Some serious questions concerning capital punishment
• Some thoughts on the Iraq war

Saturday, September 2, 2006
can survivor outwit, outplay, outlast racial criticism?

In the past, the popular reality show has separated contestants by age and gender, but this time the tribe has spoken concerning the alleged "racism" in having white, black, Asian, and Hispanic teams. So, is it racism? I'm going to delay my vote until the first tribal council. But for now:
• Top ten signs your church may be prejudiced
• My wife's "Thurday Thoughts" on racism
• The un-reality of "reality" shows (August 2000)

Friday, September 1, 2006
the 'photoshop' diet really works

The Drudge Report is having great fun with new CBS News anchor Katie Couric's photo being digitally altered to shed twenty pounds. It's amazing. I lost 50!

• New York Post on PhotoShop® diet
• "Jim Shorts" on . . . chocolate diet
• . . . peer pressure diet
• . . . T-Rex diet
• . . . US Department of "DUH" diet

Friday, September 1, 2006
as we approach the fifth anniversary of 9/11 . . .

My commentaries on the terrorist acts of five years ago:
• This year's schizophrenic thoughts
• Five years of 9/11 columns
• No great awakening post 9/11

CBS's "profanity-laden" 9/11 documentary
• Terrorist attacks were obscene

A candle-lighting liturgy for reflecting on terrorist attacks
• "We Light This Candle" by Lois Watkins

How could God let this happen?
• Billy Graham's daughter on 9/11

Three powerful music videos with dramatic footage [off site]:
• "Fallen Embers" performed by Enya
• "Watermark" instrumental with President's address the evening of 9/11
• "Everyday Heroes" performed Carolyn Percy

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August 15, 2006
last issue's hot topics

JonBenet Ramsey's self-professed murderer was released, an FBI-most-wanted polygamist was arrested, Pluto was kicked out of the planet club, a Sunday school teacher of 54 years was "fired" for being female, Dell fire broke out, and I wrote my last weekly (weakly?) newspaper column.
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August 2006
last month's top ten sites

I have in my right hand, direct from my home office, last month's top ten sites . . .

• 1 Home page

• 2 "The Platypus Players"' billabong page

• 3 Home Page, September 4, 2005

• 4 Home Page, January 15, 2006

• 5 "Jim Shorts" on sex

• 6 Top ten reasons I'm not divorcing my wife

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• 8 "Adult site" for adults

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• 10 Falling in love . . . and getting back up

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