February 2017

Saline Railroad Depot out-buildings and windmill in fresh snow

Conspicuously Elevated Camera Positioning Can “Make” Certain Photographs

February 24, 2017 Dell Deaton

That familiar yellow storage barn behind the Saline Railroad Depot is another often photographed local icon. Easily visible across East Bennett Street from Henne Field, it’s often used to serve as a symbol of Saline. ….

via Lifeway Research (April 5, 2021)— "Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety," by Aaron Earls: After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to…

– January 2, 2022
Memorial Day— via Billy Graham (1953): "'When American people and the people of the world begin seeking the righteousness of God first and the kingdom of God first, then we are going to see an end to strife and war and problems and suffering.' In this 1953 Hour of Decision…

– May 30, 2022
via America: The Jesuit Review (May 20, 2022)— "On May 20, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in a public statement that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a life-long Catholic, will be barred from Communion in her home diocese of San Francisco. Gloria Purvis, the host of America Media’s 'The Gloria…

– May 22, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

– March 6, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (May 2, 2022)— "Be the Church in the marketplace" by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: This is a classic story of what God can and will do when lay people begin to take seriously the Lord’s call on their life to…

– May 15, 2022
Ascension Day— via Christianity: "Ascension Day celebrates Christ's exaltation. While on earth, He was a servant. Now in heaven, He is the ruler and Lord of all. By entering heaven as the representative of mankind, He completed the work of our salvation and guarantees the eventual glorification of all who…

– May 26, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v Bremerton School District— On April 4, 2022, Compelling Truth revisited the question, "What is the separation of church and state?" Noting that this "is not foundation and is not found in the US Constitution," this assessment went on to assert that…

– June 27, 2022
via Center for Faith and Culture (January 10, 2022)— "How Christians Can Prepare for the US Supreme Court's Monumental Abortion Ruling," by Jessica Prol Smith, fifteen-year public policy write-in Cumberland, Maryland: "Know your audience and seek to win hearts, not just minds .... Christians believe that every image-bearer — born…

– June 26, 2022
via Got Questions (December 26, 2018)— "How is Satan god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4)": "The phrase 'god of this world' (or 'god of this age') indicates that Satan is the major influence on the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes and views of the majority of people. His influence also…

– July 3, 2022

Saline Middle School "Criminal Justice Unit" mock trial

SMS students prosecute, defend, and judge criminal case in mock trials held in District 14A-4 Courthouse, Part 1

January 31, 2019

It was quite likely the Perry Mason television series that made first generations of parents “experts” on courtroom proceedings. Subsequent casts would have casual observers believe that The People’s Court reflects current reality. [1-3] Long before that — and more important in terms of accuracy — this was part of a robust civics curriculum in public schools. In fact, the National Education Association (NEA) has described it as a fundamental charge of this institution. [4,5] ....

Physical Therapy in Motion, Saline Michigan

October Is National Physical Therapy Month and You Should Care

October 1, 2017

Despite the presence of leading facilities that provide physical therapy services right here in the City of Saline, too many members of our community aren’t fully aware of just how much this really benefits them. Physical therapy, or “PT,” means maximizing functional potential for an person who’s survived a stroke. Reducing the impact of workplace injuries on business operations. It is a value not limited to advancing age, as parents and schools responsible for the ....

“PlanetM” Is Key Element Of Michigan Strategy To Shape Its Own Destiny Through Public-Private Partnerships, Part 1

December 27, 2018

Shortly after the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Dr Ken Washington of the Ford Motor Company predicted that things will change more for that industry in the next five years than they had in the first hundred. However, while automotive may be the current nexus of attention in coming transformation, it is clearly just one part of how society as a whole will become radically different in Dr Washington’s projected time frame. [1,2,3] ....

“We’re off to see the Wizard,” and you can be, too (again), when Emagine Theatre brings “The Wizard of Oz” to Saline

January 2, 2019

Returning to the silver screen for an impressive four showings this month, Emagine Entertainment in cooperation with Fathom Events will present The Wizard of Oz, which made its debut in 1939. [1-3] January 27 (Sunday), with showings starting at 2:00pm and 5:00pm January 29 (Tuesday), with showing starting at 7:00pm January 30 (Wednesday), with showing starting at 7:00pm The plot summary on IMDb is straightforward enough. Dorothy Gale is swept away from a farm in ....

Part 1 of 3 re Future of Roe v Wade, abortion – and roles of United States Supreme Court, Congress, Michigan legislature

May 16, 2022

As of 6:30 am, the fate of Roe v Wade remains in limbo — a status never more legally in question since the United States Supreme Court first handed down its Opinion in that case on January 22, 1973. [1-5] During an appearance at The University of Chicago Law School titled “Roe v Wade at 40,” Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made headlines by criticizing that decision. [6] “‘My criticism of Roe is that it ....

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Month: February 2017

Conspicuously Elevated Camera Positioning Can “Make” Certain Photographs