Showing posts with label jesus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jesus. Show all posts

Monday, December 23, 2013

Why it's Christmas and Not the Winter Holiday


The vast majority of the population would have off work, government agencies and schools would all be closed from December 21, 2013 through March 19, 2014 if the 'Winter Holiday' was being celebrated this week. But, we aren't celebrating one of the four seasons. 

Yes, we understand that ancient people did celebrate the seasons and that the changing of the seasons was one reason why this religious celebration was set at this place on the calendar.

Christ-Mass

The Holy Day of Christ-Mass (as in a Catholic Mass) 'Christmas' is once again being celebrated on December 25th. Yes, we understand that certain historical records and speculation place the birth of Jesus at a different time on the calendar (possibly in the spring). 

The point is this: Various pieces of documented evidence, not hearsay, show that a real person whose name was Jesus was actually born. His birth and many elements within his life were predicted for many years prior to his birth. He also was and is the only person to ever be referred to as the Son of God. And, numerous eye-witnesses observed him performing many unworldly acts throughout his life. 

Reasoned Proof

It is this single person, unlike any other in human history, who was and is followed in a religious sense. 

Faith combined with reason to forge Catholicism/Christianity and all offshoots of that faith which are know as Protestantism.

Deny, or accept, whatever you want. But, the proof is overwhelming and skeptics only hold opinions in their minds.  

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Use this link --->>Maddie: Teaching Tolerance with a Smile to see a free preview of the Amazon eBook edition. 

50% of all proceeds from the sale of our book (in both print and eBook forms) are being donated to the Children's Alopecia Project (CAP).

Feel free to use, or share, this link--->>Maddie: Teaching Tolerance with a Smile to purchase the printed book directly from CAP.

I look forward to becoming friends on Facebook. 
Let's connect on LinkedIn and on Twitter @SeanyOB.

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Here's a link to this great (print and online) article that the Reading Eagle recently published about our story Maddie: Teaching Tolerance with a Smile: Book chronicles Wyomissing teen's journey since being diagnosed with alopecia

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Thank you to Stacey Stauffer (Fox 29 Philadelphia). She interviewed Madison Woytovich, her parents (Jeff and Betsy Woytovich) and me about the latest chapter in this inspiring story. Here's a video link to Stacey's wonderful feature. 
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Amazon.com is the number 1 online publishing platform in the world. That's why I used it to publish my first ebook: 
Fast Fiction and Other Stuff.

This mini-tome is a collection of stories and poems for readers who don't take themselves too seriously. I hope that you enjoy it and am always interested in your feedback. 

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Feel free to click on a selection of my interviews with broadcasters, actors, models and more...

 Martin Brodeur: Discusses His Record-Setting Shutout Total and Key Rivalries 
Jaromir Jagr: Current NHL Forward and Future Hall of Famer
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Postgame reflections 
Bobby Clarke: Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Talks Hockey
Ron Hextall Recalls His Greatest Season
Kerry Fraser: NHL Referee is Still Making the Right Calls
Visit my Examiner Contributor Page, 
or my Yahoo Contributor Page.

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Philadelphia Flyers: Amnesty for Briere and Bryzgalov?




One of the new elements that will be part of this NHL off-season is amnesty. 

 As the Philadelphia Flyers consider who to amnesty (and when to do so) the name of Danny Briere has naturally entered the media conversation. Two guaranteed years, with an accompanying $6.5 million per season salary cap hit, makes him a clear candidate for roster removal. 

 However...simply removing that money won't help the Flyers to gain much cap space because the cap ceiling will be lowered to $64.3 million starting next season. 

 While other players and their salaries will also be subtracted before next season begins, will the team have enough money to truly reload if they decide that Briere is the only amnesty option?

 Considering all pending free agents: Simon Gagne, Ruslan Fedotenko, etc., there will be more money released. But, one has to wonder if Bryz will be among the missing.

 It's hardly certain, but would symbolize a deep consensus to move forward aggressively.
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Interviews with broadcasters, actors, models and more...

Interviews with famous athletes and sports' personalities...

Allison Baver: US Olympian Facing Every Challenge
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I intentionally used Amazon.com to publish my first ebook: 
Fast Fiction and Other Stuff. That platform is the number 1 eBook publishing site in the world. That decision has since proven to be worthwhile in many ways.

Writing and properly editing a book is hard work. Formatting it to fit the digital screen is hardly a creative endeavor. Promoting a book in many forms takes persistence and skill. 

I'm proud of my tome and of the response it has earned to-date. I encourage anyone who has the ability to write and to publish their own work to do so. 

There have been, are and will always be many great stories to tell in our world. Make yours one of them.
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Social media connections are important in life. Here are some of mine:

The Paris Review The best site for readers and writers in the world.

Blessed2Play by Ron Meyer via EWTN

Meltzer's Musings by Bill Meltzer via HockeyBuzz.com 

Jen Groover Her name says it all. Click and you'll know why.

The Sports Critic by Raymond Bureau

Assist Social Media by Elizabeth Maness

Awaken the Magic by Maryellen Brady

Positive Calm by Solvita Bennet

(Over the years I've been honored to write guest posts on various friends' websites. Social media connections, just like all other friendships in life, build trust.)
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I look forward to becoming friends on Facebook  

Let's connect on LinkedIn
Follow me on Twitter @SeanyOB
Visit my RantSports Author Page,
my Examiner Contributor Page,
or my Yahoo Contributor Page 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My recent feature: State of the Union Address: Commonsense Gun Response Warranted was written in response to an assignment from the Yahoo News editorial team.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here is a special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories:  When Baseball Cards were King.

I always find myself thinking about those bygone days spent with elementary school friends and family members when the baseball season is being played. Don't ever forget that part of who were are today and part of who we will always be, is forever tied to who we were way back when. 
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The Coolest Old School Philadelphia Phillies feature is one that will make mature fans smile and newer fans wish that they were alive way back when. 
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Whenever the NHL playoff season nears, I recall those 1970s' days when I first began to love this great game. 

Nothing has topped the meaning that the hockey cards mentioned in this piece still hold for me. Here's a link to the article that continues to rank among the most-read features that I've written since 2010...
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
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At the end of 2012, I was ranked among Yahoo.com's Top 100 Contributors. Yahoo cited more than 600,000 paid writers as of the end of that year. Click on my Contributor Page to learn more.
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My most recent Examiner Television feature on the mystery surrounding J.R. Ewing's killer.

I've also included a link to my most recent Yahoo entertainment feature article: Dallas and the Legacy of J.R. Ewing.
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Philadelphia Flyers' Legends
Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own article. So, that's why these three features were written...
Here is a link to the story about Propp: 
The link to Poulin's piece: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect
Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward
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Here's a link to very popular offbeat feature that's sure to make you laugh: Top 10 Old School Professional Wrestling Characters

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Terrorists Aren't The Only Ones Who Want Us To Fight


(Photos of Martin Richard and Krystal Campbell courtesy of abcnews.com and fox5atlanta.com)


The bombings at the Boston Marathon were acts of terror. But, terrorists aren't the only people who want to create dissent. 

 People we know in our everyday lives attempt to insight discord by politicizing each terrorist event that's occurred in recent history. 

 Don't look for the name of either United States major political party in these lines, as you won't find an ally of either here. 

 The terrorists who create various events (or the terrorist who creates just one) don't (doesn't) simply want to create destruction. These people also want to create ongoing division. 

 Many people obviously took the 9/11 bait and then used it to attack their fellow Americans. Since that day others have used other public acts of terror to shout their political views, or not-so-hidden support for whatever candidate, into the world. 

 Don't be fooled into believing that terrorists are the only ones who  want disharmony. There have always been and will always be people who want to tear down what the United States represents, flaws and all. 

 Those individuals offer some idealized world as a replacement goal. Their motives and actions have been, are and will remain dangerous.

 In my opinion (which isn't a fact) those personality types are terrorist enablers. Some of those people aren't aware of that point. Others knowingly embrace it.
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Interviews with broadcasters, actors, models and more...


 Interviews with famous athletes and sports' personalities...

 Allison Baver: US Olympian Facing Every Challenge

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I intentionally used Amazon.com to publish my first ebook: 
Fast Fiction and Other Stuff. That platform is the number 1 eBook publishing site in the world. That decision has since proven to be worthwhile in many ways.

Writing and properly editing a book is hard work. Formatting it to fit the digital screen is hardly a creative endeavor. Promoting a book in many forms takes persistence and skill. 

I'm proud of my tome and of the response it has earned to-date. I encourage anyone who has the ability to write and to publish their own work to do so. 

There have been, are and will always be many great stories to tell in our world. Make yours one of them.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Social media connections are important in life. Here are some of mine:

The Paris Review The best site for readers and writers in the world.

Blessed2Play by Ron Meyer via EWTN

Meltzer's Musings by Bill Meltzer via HockeyBuzz.com 

Jen Groover Her name says it all. Click and you'll know why.

The Sports Critic by Raymond Bureau

Assist Social Media by Elizabeth Maness

Awaken the Magic by Maryellen Brady

Positive Calm by Solvita Bennet

(Over the years I've been honored to write guest posts on various friends' websites. Social media connections, just like all other friendships in life, build trust.)
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I look forward to becoming friends on Facebook  

Let's connect on LinkedIn
Follow me on Twitter @SeanyOB
Visit my RantSports Author Page,
my Examiner Contributor Page,
or my Yahoo Contributor Page 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My recent feature: State of the Union Address: Commonsense Gun Response Warranted was written in response to an assignment from the Yahoo News editorial team.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here is a special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories:  When Baseball Cards were King.

I always find myself thinking about those bygone days spent with elementary school friends and family members when the baseball season is being played. Don't ever forget that part of who were are today and part of who we will always be, is forever tied to who we were way back when. 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Coolest Old School Philadelphia Phillies feature is one that will make mature fans smile and newer fans wish that they were alive way back when. 
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Whenever the NHL playoff season nears, I recall those 1970s' days when I first began to love this great game. 

Nothing has topped the meaning that the hockey cards mentioned in this piece still hold for me. Here's a link to the article that continues to rank among the most-read features that I've written since 2010...
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At the end of 2012, I was ranked among Yahoo.com's Top 100 Contributors. Yahoo cited more than 600,000 paid writers as of the end of that year. Click on my Contributor Page to learn more.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My most recent Examiner Television feature on the mystery surrounding J.R. Ewing's killer.

I've also included a link to my most recent Yahoo entertainment feature article: Dallas and the Legacy of J.R. Ewing.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Philadelphia Flyers' Legends
Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own article. So, that's why these three features were written...
Here is a link to the story about Propp: 
The link to Poulin's piece: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect
Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward
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Here's a link to very popular offbeat feature that's sure to make you laugh: Top 10 Old School Professional Wrestling Characters

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Boston Marathon Bombings: The Terrorists Want Us To Fight Each Other



(Photo courtesy of ESPN, via the Richard family)

The photo shown above is Martin Richard. He was eight-years-old when he was killed by terrorists in Massachusetts on April 15, 2013 at the Boston Marathon.

 The bombings, like so many other terrorist acts create rightful emotional reactions. As a human being, I have no problem with that. However, I have had and do have a problem with the manner in which people begin to attack each other after these incidents happen. 

 DO PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THAT'S PART OF EVERY TERRORIST'S INTENT? They want to tear whatever society they attack apart by pitting people against each other.

 Most, if not all, of us have heard others use tragedy as a weapon to loudly shoot their mouths off about various elected officials (from both parties) after 9/11 and after other tragic events. Those 'personality types' also have no problem attacking anyone who they disagree with either.  

 I believe that those individuals aren't that far removed, if they are removed at all, from the same type of warped view of reality that the terrorists see.

 Let me be clear: Terrorists have no solutions. They only want to destroy what currently exists. That's not a productive political message.

 Every person who has ever opened his, or her, mouth about any of our Presidents (including the last one, or the current one) and actually believes that either of those people represent what's wrong with the United States is misguided. 

 People of goodwill understand that the majority of humanity wants what's best for everyone else. Don't allow anyone to use tragedy to push their own agendas. (And no, that's not what I'm doing in this case.)

My message goes out to the terrorists who commit these violent acts and to those members of the public who knowingly serve as willing pawns in their death games.
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Post from 4/15/13: 
Life in the United States has never been ideal. Romanticizing the past removes the realities of death that surrounded the courageous fight to gain Independence and everything that has happened since. 

Every person who has ever shrugged off the removal of established rules within society and common sense practices has been and will always enable problems. 

When people live in a fantasy world they choose to believe that there will be no consequences, or are 'surprised' when any tragic event occurs - like the Boston Marathon Bombing.

Always ignore everyone who argues that rules don't matter, that all life isn't sacred and that there is no right and wrong. 

And no, I'm not in favor of the death penalty. Instead, I believe that life in prison without parole is the better punishment for all violent crimes. 
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I intentionally used Amazon.com to publish my first ebook: 
Fast Fiction and Other Stuff. That platform is the number 1 eBook publishing site in the world. That decision has since proven to be worthwhile in many ways.

Writing and properly editing a book is hard work. Formatting it to fit the digital screen is hardly a creative endeavor. Promoting a book in many forms takes persistence and skill. 

I'm proud of my tome and of the response it has earned to-date. I encourage anyone who has the ability to write and to publish their own work to do so. 

There have been, are and will always be many great stories to tell in our world. Make yours one of them.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Social media connections are important in life. Here are some of mine:

The Paris Review The best site for readers and writers in the world.

Blessed2Play by Ron Meyer via EWTN

Meltzer's Musings by Bill Meltzer via HockeyBuzz.com 

Jen Groover Her name says it all. Click and you'll know why.

The Sports Critic by Raymond Bureau

Assist Social Media by Elizabeth Maness

Awaken the Magic by Maryellen Brady

Positive Calm by Solvita Bennet

(Over the years I've been honored to write guest posts on various friends' websites. Social media connections, just like all other friendships in life, build trust.)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
These are some of the high achievers I've had the opportunity to interview during the past few years...
Allison Baver: US Olympian Facing Every Challenge
A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert
The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco: Interview
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I look forward to becoming friends on Facebook  

Let's connect on LinkedIn
Follow me on Twitter @SeanyOB
Visit my RantSports Author Page,
my Examiner Contributor Page,
or my Yahoo Contributor Page 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My recent feature: State of the Union Address: Commonsense Gun Response Warranted was written in response to an assignment from the Yahoo News editorial team.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here is a special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories:  When Baseball Cards were King.

I always find myself thinking about those bygone days spent with elementary school friends and family members when the baseball season is being played. Don't ever forget that part of who were are today and part of who we will always be, is forever tied to who we were way back when. 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Coolest Old School Philadelphia Phillies feature is one that will make mature fans smile and newer fans wish that they were alive way back when. 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Whenever the NHL playoff season nears, I recall those 1970s' days when I first began to love this great game. 

Nothing has topped the meaning that the hockey cards mentioned in this piece still hold for me. Here's a link to the article that continues to rank among the most-read features that I've written since 2010...
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At the end of 2012, I was ranked among Yahoo.com's Top 100 Contributors. Yahoo cited more than 600,000 paid writers as of the end of that year. Click on my Contributor Page to learn more.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My most recent Examiner Television feature on the mystery surrounding J.R. Ewing's killer.

I've also included a link to my most recent Yahoo entertainment feature article: Dallas and the Legacy of J.R. Ewing.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Philadelphia Flyers' Legends
Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own article. So, that's why these three features were written...
Here is a link to the story about Propp: 
The link to Poulin's piece: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect
Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward
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Here's a link to very popular offbeat feature that's sure to make you laugh: Top 10 Old School Professional Wrestling Characters

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Boston Marathon Bombing: Who are we?



(Photo courtesy of patdollard.com)

Life in the United States has never been ideal. Romanticizing the past removes the realities of death that surrounded the courageous fight to gain Independence and everything that has happened since. 

 Every person who has ever shrugged off the removal of established rules within society and common sense practices has been and will always enable problems. 

 When people live in a fantasy world they choose to believe that there will be no consequences, or are 'surprised' when any tragic event occurs - like the Boston Marathon Bombing.

 Always ignore everyone who argues that rules don't matter, that all life isn't sacred and that there is no right and wrong. 

 And no, I'm not in favor of the death penalty. Instead, I believe that life in prison without parole is the better punishment for all violent crimes. 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I intentionally used Amazon.com to publish my first ebook: 
Fast Fiction and Other Stuff. That platform is the number 1 eBook publishing site in the world. That decision has since proven to be worthwhile in many ways.

Writing and properly editing a book is hard work. Formatting it to fit the digital screen is hardly a creative endeavor. Promoting a book in many forms takes persistence and skill. 

I'm proud of my tome and of the response it has earned to-date. I encourage anyone who has the ability to write and to publish their own work to do so. 

There have been, are and will always be many great stories to tell in our world. Make yours one of them.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Social media connections are important in life. Here are some of mine:

The Paris Review The best site for readers and writers in the world.

Blessed2Play by Ron Meyer via EWTN

Meltzer's Musings by Bill Meltzer via HockeyBuzz.com 

Jen Groover Her name says it all. Click and you'll know why.

The Sports Critic by Raymond Bureau

Assist Social Media by Elizabeth Maness

Awaken the Magic by Maryellen Brady

Positive Calm by Solvita Bennet

(Over the years I've been honored to write guest posts on various friends' websites. Social media connections, just like all other friendships in life, build trust.)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
These are some of the high achievers I've had the opportunity to interview during the past few years...
Allison Baver: US Olympian Facing Every Challenge
A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert
The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco: Interview
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I look forward to becoming friends on Facebook  

Let's connect on LinkedIn
Follow me on Twitter @SeanyOB
Visit my RantSports Author Page,
my Examiner Contributor Page,
or my Yahoo Contributor Page 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My recent feature: State of the Union Address: Commonsense Gun Response Warranted was written in response to an assignment from the Yahoo News editorial team.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here is a special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories:  When Baseball Cards were King.

I always find myself thinking about those bygone days spent with elementary school friends and family members when the baseball season is being played. Don't ever forget that part of who were are today and part of who we will always be, is forever tied to who we were way back when. 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Coolest Old School Philadelphia Phillies feature is one that will make mature fans smile and newer fans wish that they were alive way back when. 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Whenever the NHL playoff season nears, I recall those 1970s' days when I first began to love this great game. 

Nothing has topped the meaning that the hockey cards mentioned in this piece still hold for me. Here's a link to the article that continues to rank among the most-read features that I've written since 2010...
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At the end of 2012, I was ranked among Yahoo.com's Top 100 Contributors. Yahoo cited more than 600,000 paid writers as of the end of that year. Click on my Contributor Page to learn more.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My most recent Examiner Television feature on the mystery surrounding J.R. Ewing's killer.

I've also included a link to my most recent Yahoo entertainment feature article: Dallas and the Legacy of J.R. Ewing.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Philadelphia Flyers' Legends
Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own article. So, that's why these three features were written...
Here is a link to the story about Propp: 
The link to Poulin's piece: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect
Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here's a link to very popular offbeat feature that's sure to make you laugh: Top 10 Old School Professional Wrestling Characters

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