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Standard Poodle Wins 2nd Place in the 2014 Westminster Dog Show!
The 2014 Westminster Dog Show was last night. Everyone is pretty excited about the 2014 Best In Show, which was a five-year-old fox terrier named Sky (AKA "GCH Afterall Painting The Sky"). In fact,...
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Federal Judge: Kentucky Must Recognize Legal Gay Marriages from Other States!
Kentucky has become the latest state to advance the rights of married same-sex couples. U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II ruled today that Kentucky doesn't have to issue marriage licenses to gay...
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THE FOX #4: Did a Hero Get Outed??
I found myself with a rare evening to myself last night and realized that I hadn't yet read most of THE FOX #1-4. This is a comic book mini-series published by Archie Comics under its Red Circle...
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Nero at Daycare -- 02/13/14
It's snowy outside, but it was still much warmer today than it has been in several days. I know Nero has enjoyed the slightly warmer weather. This sub-zero weather isn't cool! Anyway, Nero had a good...
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AFSCME Iowa Council 61 PEOPLE Committee Endorses Jack Hatch 2014...
Last October, the AFSCME Iowa Council 61 PEOPLE Committee endorced Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tyler Olson, which pleased me very much. And then Olson announced his marital separation and...
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Judge Strikes Down Virginia's Ban On Gay Marriage! Ruling Stayed Pending Appeal
Here is some exciting news that happened late yesterday evening: Virginia's marriage ban was ruled unconstitutional by a Federal District Court:The Federal District Court ruled that Virginia’s marriage...
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Bob Vander Plaats Won't Run for Senate
Ever since Senator Tom Harkin announced that he would not be running again for his U.S. Senate seat, Iowans have wondered who our next Senator will be? One possible contender who has been floating out...
View Article"Grace Unplugged,""The Bible,"&"Shark Tank" Win Big During the 2014 Faith &...
Did you watch the Faith & Values Awards early this month? Frankly, I hadn't ever heard of this event until after it happened. I guess it's all about rewarding spiritual seriousness in Hollywood,...
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"Snake Salvation" Preacher Jamie Coots Died From Snake Bite
Rev. Jamie Coots was the pastor at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Jesus' Name church in Middlesboro, KY. He was also featured on a reality TV show called "Snake Salvation" on the National Geographic...
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Iowa Senate Wages Bipartisan Snowball Fight
(source)Several Iowa Senate members and staff took advantage of a break yesterday afternoon to participate in an unplanned bipartisan snowball fight. The Iowa State Capitol building was evacuated for...
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"Afterlife With Archie #4" Preview Hints at Twincest...
If you're a fan of Cheryl and Jason Blossom, then you are already aware of this development in the new AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE comic book:#BlossomsInTheAttic, Indeed!
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Should You Come Out to Your Social Work Grad Program?
I was putzing about on the Gay Christian Network earlier today and somebody indicated that she is working towards enrolling at a graduate college where she will earn her master's degree in social work....
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Facebook Memes That I Hate!
I've had a couple friend post the following meme on Facebook. It annoys me to no end:Needless to say, I didn't share this image on Facebook -- though I shared it here on this blog, so what does that...
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"Archie: Riverdale Rescue": No New Quests! // Plus PC Users Unite!
I began writing about the "Archie: Riverdale Rescue" iOS gaming app back in October 2013. It's an oddly addictive game where you are tasked with the improvement and beautification of Riverdale USA...
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Archie Comics to Introduce Physically Disabled Teen in Upcoming Comic Book!
I was checking out the newly released May 2014 Archie Comics solicits earlier today and they have some neat offering, including the Equalizer's premier in KEVIN KELLER #14, new stories in SONIC SUPER...
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Arizona Lawmakers Pass "Right to Discriminate" Bill // Will Gov. Jan Brewer...
You have likely heard about Arizona and Kansas and an assortment of other states who have recently pushed legislation aimed at protecting anti-gay businesses, employees, and government officials from...
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Rattlesnake That Killed "Snake Salvation" Minister Returns to Church
(Rev. Cody Coots)Rev. Jamie Coots of the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Jesus Name and "Snake Salvation" was bitten and killed a week ago yesterday by a rattlesnake. Fortunately for the rattler, Rev. Coots'...
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Iowa Man Suing Casey's General Store, Claims Unlawful Firing Because He's Gay
(Wayne Shimer)Wayne Shimer was employed at a Casey's General Store outside of Des Moines, IA, between July and September 2012. His manager learned that he is a married gay man about a month after...
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UCC Leaders/Members Come Out Against Arizona's "Right To Discriminate" Bill
I wrote this weekend about the "right to discriminate" bill (Senate Bill 1062) that sailed through the Arizona House and Senate last week. This bill would allow anyone to refuse goods or services to...
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