The winners of the today's award have pulled one of the most inexcusable and ridiculous acts. Last Wednesday, Oct 21 the flight crew of Northwest Airlines Flight 188 missed their intended destination by 150 miles. Capt. Timothy B. Cheney, 53, and First Officer Richard Cole, 54, were experienced officers, not rookies. Until this incident Cheney … Continue reading ID10T Award: Earth to Flight 188
Power of Prayer
Angela Montez, a clerk at an Indianapolis Advance America, has been getting a lot of media attention for her response to an armed robber. Montez began praying and witnessing to would be robber Gregory L. Smith. Smith an ex-serviceman and unemployed AC repairman had turned to robbery out of desperation. He and his family were … Continue reading Power of Prayer
ID10T Award: It’s a UFO …
Until last week I have gone several months without finding recipients deserving of the ID10T Award. This is my second winner in a week. I'm sure by now you've heard of the Heene family and the saga of 6 year-old Falcon stowed away on a homemade UFO. Well, it seems that the entire thing was … Continue reading ID10T Award: It’s a UFO …
Rumors and Emails
I find it interesting the number of otherwise logical adults who are seem prone to believe all of the internet rumors and emails that are floating around. For some individuals is seems that the more bizarre, unbelievable or slanderous the email is the more likely they are to believe them. I have also noticed even … Continue reading Rumors and Emails
ID10T Award: Mother of the Year Canidate
It has been a while since I found a candidate worthy of an ID10T Award. The actions of Alabama mom Jackie Knott just leave you wondering what she was thinking or if she was even thinking. Last week Knott was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after she allowed her 13-year-old daughter to … Continue reading ID10T Award: Mother of the Year Canidate
Zero-Tolerance or Zero Discretion?
As an educator one of my biggest frustrations was the unfair enforcement of school rules. I tried to be fair with all of my students regardless of who they were or were not. I have been a supporter of zero-tolerance. However, I think that discretion must also be used when enforcing rules. There are times … Continue reading Zero-Tolerance or Zero Discretion?
Health Care Reform: A Faith Based Approach
OK, this one got lost in my draft folder. Last month The Baptist Standard published an interesting article about health care reforms and the roll faith based hospitals should play. You can read the article here. I am concerned about rushing into a public only option or lack of choice. Funding is a major concern. … Continue reading Health Care Reform: A Faith Based Approach
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