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Applauding the Texas Same-sex Divorce Decision September 1, 2010 Posted by Bruce Hausknecht A Texas appellate court has overturned a trial court's divorce decree granted to two gay men married in Massachusetts now residing in the Lone Star state. There are two lessons to be gleaned from this decision: 1) Not all trial judges can accurately read and interpret the plain language of ... - Featured Sites
Unlikely Partners: Chinese Province Teaches Focus on the Family’s Abstinence Curriculum Despite the nation's atheism and suspicious nature, China's Yunnan education ministry has embraced Focus on the Family's abstinence and marriage education materials, to help manage the country's shifting sexual mores and skyrocketing divorce rate. Nevertheless, safe sex advocates, including the U.S. State Department, the United Nations and liberal sex groups are ... - Blog
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Craigslist Finally Blocks Adult Services Content - Posted by Catherine Snow After receiving intense public and political pressure, the online classified giant, Craigslist, finally blocked its adult services section - re-energizing the debate over decency and the First Amendment. In what appears to be an act of bold defiance, Craigslist replaced on its U.S.-based portal sites on Friday the category “adult services” with “censored” in bold letters. The company refused to comment on whether the block was a temporary or permanent
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Today's Family News
Administration Ushers in 'New Era in Sex Ed' - A liberal sex-education group's goal to teach medically accurate, age-appropriate, comprehensive sexuality education for all school-age youth is succeeding, according to the group's latest report.7-13-10 American Bar Association May Adopt Same-Sex Marriage Measure - The American Bar Association (ABA) - a 400,000-member legal association - signaled today that it will offer a measure next month that will urge state, territorial and tribal governments to support same-sex marriage.
7-14-10 Atheist Group Files Federal Suit Against City for Opening Meetings in Prayer - The Atheists of Florida filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the City of Lakeland for opening commission meetings in prayer.
7-14-10 Financial Overhaul Bill Imposes Quota System on Private Sector - The Senate is set to vote on a financial overhaul bill that would set up a quota system for women and minorities. It would impact every federal agency that deals with finances and every private financial company doing business with the government.
7-14-10 Missouri Governor Allows Expanded 24-Hour Abortion-Consent Law - Gov. Jay Nixon announced today that a bill, which expands the requirements made on abortion clinics, would go into effect without his signature.
7-14-10 President Obama Misled Americans on Using Federal Funds for Abortions - 'This is the boldest admission yet from the Obama administration that the president's executive order on taxpayer-funded abortion was a sham.'
7-15-10 Administration Pushes Adoption of National School Standards; States, Parental Control at Risk - 'Instead of petitioning their local school boards, parents would have to trek to Washington to lobby D.C. bureaucrats on their children's education.'
7-15-10 Argentina First Latin American Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage, Adoption - Argentina is the first Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage and gay adoption.
7-15-10 Sen. McConnell Goes on the Offense Against Berwick Appointment - The backlash continues over the recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick as head of Medicare and Medicaid.
7-15-10 White House Scrambles to Clarify Funding of Abortions in Pennsylvania - The Obama administration scrambled into clarification mode today following a revelation that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved $160 million in taxpayer funds going to Pennsylvania could be used to fund abortions.
7-16-10 'Right to Die' Billboard Campaign Sparks Outrage - At a time when seniors and the terminally ill are concerned about how the new health care law will affect them, a disturbing new billboard campaign has sparked outrage.
7-16-10 Friday Five: Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy ('The Blind Side') - The couple featured in the Oscar-nominated movie, 'The Blind Side,' have written a follow-up memoir entitled, 'In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving'
7-16-10 Hearing on Legalizing Internet Gambling on July 21 - Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, appears adamant to overturn a 2006 law that criminalizes Internet gambling.
7-16-10 Police Outside Supreme Court Tell Teacher, Students 'You Can't Pray Here' - It is hardly uncommon to see teachers leading their students on educational tours of the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
7-19-10 Lt. Col. Oliver North Joins Family Research Council Live Webcast on - Family Research Council Hosts Webcast Tuesday: Mission Compromised: How the Military is Being Used to Advance a Radical Agenda
7-19-10 Maryland and New Mexico Emerge in the Abortion Health Care Scheme - The list of states poised to use taxpayer funds to cover abortion as part of the federal health care overhaul appears to be growing - much to the chagrin of the Obama administration.
7-19-10 Religious Broadcasters Ask FCC to Appeal Indecency Ruling - Representing Christian radio and TV stations across America, National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) has asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to appeal a decision striking down its broadcast indecency policy.
7-19-10 Senate Judiciary Set to Vote on Kagan Tuesday; Nominee Will Not Step Aside on Health Care Cases - 'I urge the Senate to reject the politicization of medical science and vote no on the Kagan nomination'
Local Events
Birding on the Boardwalk - July 14, 2010 - December 31, 2012, Wednesday at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center. The popular boardwalk extends into a brackish marsh associated with the adjoining wasterwater treatment plant. Walk along the boardwalk and from the observation tower look for Cinnamon Teal, Black-bellied Whistling Duck, Least Grebe, herons, egrets, cormorants and Roseate Spoonbills. Guided tour...DMC: Permanent Art Collection - June 14, 2010 - September 17, 2010, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at Joseph A Cain Memorial Art Gallery at DMC East. The Del Mar College Permanent Art Collection Exhibition will go on display starting Monday, June 14 in the Joseph A. Cain Memorial Art Gallery, Fine Arts Center, Ayers Street. Admission is free. The Del Mar College Department of Art and...
DMC: Red Dot Art Auction - September 9, 2010 - September 16, 2010, Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday at Joseph A. Cain Memorial Gallery - DMC East. The Red Dot Art Auction Reception for the Del Mar College Art Partners will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 in the Joseph A. Cain Memorial Art Gallery, Fine Arts Center, Del Mar College East, Ayers Street. Admission is free....
DMC: Summer Intern Research Poster Session - September 9, 2010, Thursday at DMC East - Garcia Science Building. Del Mar College Natural Science Majors will present a Summer Intern Research Poster Session from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, Garcia Science Building Foyer, Del Mar College East, Edwards off Ayers Street. The event is free and open to...
Moody High School Class of 1980, 30yr Reunion - September 10, 2010 - September 11, 2010, Friday, Saturday at Moody High School Class of '80, 30yr "Homecoming" Gathering Reunion. Foy H Moody High School Class of 1980, will be hosting our 30yr "Homecoming" Gathering Reunion, Sept 10-11, 2010. We will attend our alma mater "Homecoming" game on Friday nite @ 7PM,@ Buc Stadium,then a tour of the school on Saturday,...
Moody High School Class of 1990-20 yr reunion invites class alumni 1988-1993 - September 10, 2010 - September 11, 2010, Friday Saturday at Moody High School Class of 1990 20 year reunion. Moody High School Alumni Class of 1990 will be hosting our 20 yr reunion Friday Sept 10th and 11th, 2010. Alumni is invited to attend the family Homecoming football game Friday Sept 10th @ 6:30pm @ Buc Stadium. Saturday Sept 11th...
OPP: Other People's Projections - July 31, 2010 - October 2, 2010, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at K Space Contemporary. Corpus Christi, TX: K Space Contemporary is pleased to announce the opening of OPP: Other People’s Projections, a video installation showcasing works from John Aåsp, Christopher Lowther, John Medina, Monica Panzarino and David Politzer. OPP: Other People’s Projections is a...
Roller Derby - March 13, 2010 - September 11, 2010, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday at Richard M Borchard Regional Fairgrounds. YOU NEED ROLLER DERBY!! PRACTICE IS AT THE RMB FAIRGROUNDS IN ROBSTOWN - 1213 TERRY SHAMSIE BLVD. EVERY MONDAY,WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM COME OUT AND WATCH US IN ACTION!!! WE ARE NOW...
Smoking Cessation Classes - Free Smoking Cessation Classes! CHRISTUS Spohn is offering the American Cancer Society’s Freshstart Program to help you stop smoking. Four sessions will be held on Wednesdays, September 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00... - September 8, 2010, Wednesday at CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial. Kick the Habit