Category Archives: Current Events

The Winner’s Circle

Posted on November 6, 2010 by jesustrek

Zenyatta Today Zenyatta will try to earn recognition as one of the greatest racehorses of all time. The big mare is going for her second straight win in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. If she wins, she will most certainly be … Continue reading →

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Politics of the Heart

Posted on October 20, 2010 by jesustrek

Elections are less than two weeks away. We are reminded of this fact every time we turn on the television and are bombarded by advertisements for (but mostly against) various candidates for office. I am reminded of the Bible verse … Continue reading →

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An Exercise for the Memory

Posted on October 17, 2010 by jesustrek

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh began tracking the physical activity and cognitive patterns of nearly 300 adults in 1989. Their research now indicates that walking about six miles a week appears to protect against brain shrinkage in old age, … Continue reading →

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Perfection

Posted on October 10, 2010 by jesustrek

Today is an unusual date, 10-10-10. A lot of people planned their wedding for today. I suppose they saw some significance in those numbers. Or maybe they just wanted to make it easy to remember their anniversary! Sometimes we rate … Continue reading →

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One Rescue Plan

Posted on October 9, 2010 by jesustrek

Chile miners Rescue seems imminent for the 33 miners who have been trapped in a Chilean mine for over 2 months. A drill has just broken through to the chamber where they have been trapped, and the men should be … Continue reading →

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Get Back on that Horse

Posted on October 3, 2010 by jesustrek

We’ve all heard that when you fall off a horse you need to get back on it again. Diana Moore, a competitor in the World Equestrian Games, literally did that. 20 years ago, when she was 18, she and her … Continue reading →

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Not Forsaken

Posted on October 1, 2010 by jesustrek

A record number of children have died in hot vehicles this year. According to a group that keeps track of such deaths, 48 children have died after being left or becoming trapped in a hot car or truck. The previous … Continue reading →

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Winners!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by jesustrek

The Cincinnati Reds have just won the Central Division championship in the National League. The Reds clinched the title in dramatic fashion, with a walk-off home run by Jay Bruce in the bottom of the ninth inning. It was the … Continue reading →

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Not So Gaga

Posted on September 23, 2010 by jesustrek

Lady Gaga As the U.S. Senate was considering ending the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, entertainer Lady Gaga weighed in on the issue on Monday. The outspoken singer appeared at a rally in Maine, and used words such as … Continue reading →

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You Reap what You Sow

Posted on September 22, 2010 by jesustrek

  On Monday, September 20, 2010, an aspiring rapper pleaded guilty in Virginia to killing his 16-year-old girlfriend, her parents and her friend. The murders took place just days after the adults chaperoned the teens at a music festival featuring … Continue reading →

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