Free Poetry Contest
Tweet Special to the Journal Christian Fine Arts Society is sponsoring a Poetry Contest which is free and is open to all poets, writers and dabblers in the arts of the Pen. There are 50 prizes totaling $5,000, with a $1,000 grand prize for the last poet standing. Poems of 21 lines or fewer on [...]
Read More →Book Review: New book pulls back the curtain on health care
Tweet Cindy Altman’s insider’s look at the real world of health care offers readers insider’s knowledge ATHOL, N.Y. – In her new book, “Things Only a Nurse Like Me Will Tell You” (published by Inspiring Voices), author and nurse Cindy Altman, RN, offers readers a glimpse into the world of health care professionals away from [...]
Read More →New report shows industrial wood pellets deliver significant carbon benefits
Tweet Special to the Journal Richmond, Va. — Sept. 24, 2013 — The use of woody biomass for power generation produces significant carbon savings that provide long-term benefits to the environment, according to a new peer-reviewed report released today by the U.S. Industrial Pellet Association (USIPA) and other members of the Bridging with Biomass coalition. “Forest [...]
Read More →ASU To Celebrate International Education Week
Tweet by Pearlie M. Bowser The Albany State University Office of Global Programs is set to showcase international, students, faculty and staff in celebration of International Education Week. The 2013 theme is “Go Global! It’s Everybody’s Business.” The week-long tribute to international education runs Sunday, Sept.29 through Friday, Oct. 4. The activities begin at 7 [...]
Read More →Book Review: Joshuanism: A Path Beyond Christianity
Tweet A work of theology and spirituality, detailing an alternative to the current manifestations of Christianity, yet still rooted in the same Son of God. Special to the Journal In this conversational, theological book, Tosto details a new spiritual approach for knowing God in the 21st century. This new approach is called Joshuanism, an evolved [...]
Read More →Book Review: ‘The Rat-boys of Karalabad,’ Shines a Light on Pakistan’s Begging Industry
Tweet Author Zulfiqar Rashid Says His Novel Reflects the Cruel Reality of Child Exploitation Thriving Under the Guise of Religion Special to the Journal In the new novel “The Rat-boys of Karalabad,” Pakistan native Zulfiqar Rashid looks at Southeast Asia’s begging industry through the eyes of a child destined to inherit the position of “saint” [...]
Read More →CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT REGARDING THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop (GA-02), the Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies opposed House Amendments to Senate Amendment to House Joint Resolution (H.J. Res.) 59, the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014. The measure, [...]
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