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Best Selling Books 2004
Posted by Ed and Lois
It” author of 2004 Dan Brown made two showings in the hardcover fiction category, with the phenomenon “The Da Vinci Code” topping the list.
Though President Bush was re-elected, 2004 proved that Americans still love Bill Clinton. His infamously lengthy memoir “My Life” was the top nonfiction hardcover of the year, followed by a political satire by Jon Stewart and “The Daily Show” crew.
Fiction Hardcover
1. “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown
2. “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom
3. “The Last Juror” by John Grisham
4. “Angels & Demons” by Dan Brown
5. “The Rule of Four” by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason
6. “The Glorious Appearing: The End of Days” by Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
7. “Trace” by Patricia Cornwell
8. “3rd Degree” by James Patterson and Andrew Gross
9. “Song of Susannah: The Dark Tower VI” by Stephen King
10. “Sam’s Letters to Jennifer” by James Patterson
Nonfiction Hardcover
1. “My Life” by Bill Clinton
2. “America (The Book): A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy Inaction” by Jon Stewart and The Daily Show
3. “Plan of Attack” by Bob Woodward
4. “Against All Enemies: Inside America’s War on Terror” by Richard A. Clarke
5. “Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry” by John E. O’Neill and Jerome R.Corsi
6. “Big Russ & Me: Father and Son: Lessons of Life” by Tim Russert
7. “American Soldier” by Gen. Tommy Franks with Malcolm McConnell
8. “Deliver Us From Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism” by Sean Hannity
Source: Nielsen BookScan, 12/05/2004
Large Gambian Rats (AP)
Posted by Ed and Lois
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Keys, already dealing with invasive exotics from melaleuca to iguanas, have added another to the list of unwanted newcomers: the African Gambian pouch rat.
Biologists and conservationists in the Keys say the rodent needs to be eradicated, before it increases its range and harms native species that live in natural areas of the Keys.
Although it is unclear how or why the rat — which can grow as big as a raccoon — was released on Grassy Key, biologists are saying the animal could be devastating to the Florida Keys’ ecological system.
The omnivores, or animals that eat almost everything, could compete for food with endangered species such as the silver rice rat, carry diseases and eat bird eggs.
And the greater threat is that the pouch rat could make it to Key Largo, threatening the endangered wood rat, biologists say. And, even worse, the rat that can grow up to nine pounds might make it to the Florida Everglades.
“There’s no telling what would happen if they made it to the mainland,” biologist Randy Grau said.
Another problem is that the rats are so big, they may not have any natural predators.
Perry is studying the population of the silver rice rat and the Lower Keys marsh rabbit in the Keys.
Cats, which are predators of the endangered species Perry is studying, don’t mess with the Gambian pouch rat, he said.
Full Post:http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-01-03-fla-rats_x.htm
Bono On Faith (NY Times)
Posted by Ed and Lois
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“I don’t talk about my faith very much, because the people you might want to talk with, you don’t want to hang out with.
Sunday January 2, 2005
Posted by Ed and Lois
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The year 2004 in review. What’s next?
Prayer from India
Posted by Mike Boyink
Via TallSkinnyKiwi:
Dear Friends,
here is a letter from Victor Choudhrie from India with helpful prayer points concerning the Tsunami in the Indian Ocean:
The prayer points:
Pray for the injured and the ones that are in the critical state.
Pray for the families and dear ones of the lost that the Spirit of God will comfort their hearts and bring them out of the Valley of the shadow of death.
Pray for the people who have been displaced due to the disaster.
Pray against the epidemic which may be caused due to water pollution and lack of hygiene.
Pray for the heart of the masses to turn into repentance and in seeking God who alone can be their Deliverer, so that the disaster will result in the salvation of many.
Pray for the body of Christ to take responsibility of the scenario and cry out to the Lord by:
Repenting for the loss of people who have died without hearing the gospel
Praying
Mobilizing prayer and practical support
Share with the needy, every available resource, skills, time and talent as the early Church did.
Pray that the Church will step in with full vigour to reflect the love of the Lord for the needy.
Possible action plan for the non affected Christians:
Mobilize prayer according to the suggested points through phone calls, SMS, Emails, special meetings etc.
Use current news bulletins as prayer points.
Keep track of the number of people praying, going for help, sharing etc..
Explore all available resources and deploy whereever the needs are.
Form a network of churches, agencies, and individuals who can help in this crisis.
Arise Shine and Glorify God: Do not wait for the national or the foreign governments or agencies to act. Focus on raising and mobilizing local and national resources. The key challenge is to raise and mobilize the Indian five loaves and two fishes. God wants us to share our own bread and open our own houses for the poor, the widows, the orphans and the refugees (Isa. 58:7-9). There are millions of Christians who have been blessed by God, especially in South India. They should be persuaded to adopt at least one family to provide food, shelter and other necessities. This is the time for Indian Christians to arise and shine and glorify God. By this act healing of the nation will take place and many will enter the kingdom.
Crisis Precipitates Re-thinking: Every crisis makes a person to re-evaluate his relationship with God. There are no atheists during the crisis. Therefore this is the best time for them to hear the gospel that in spite of the disaster, there is God who loves and cares.
The Church is Responsible Because:
Because the Church is the Body of Christ and God will only act through His Body.
Because God has entrusted His authority in the hands of the Church.
Because she has been appointed by God to reflect His love care by helping the hurting people.
Because she is the ambassador of the Kingdom of God.
Because she has been blessed with all heavenly blessings – to bless, like Abraham was blessed to bless.
Because she must take every opportunity to expand the Kingdom by demolishing the Devil
Because during disasters, pride arrogance and resistance are forgotton and people readily respond to the need.
Because Jesus loves everyone and died for everyone.