Talk about judging a book by it's cover!

To all of us who feel like the odd person out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

Lynchburg Republican Primary: no contest?

On June 9th the Republican primary in Lynchburg will determine which candidate ( T. Scott Garrett or Jeff Helgeson) will run for the Virginia House of Delegates – 23rd District in the November election.

The key to who is ultimately selected as the Republican candidate maybe foreshadowed by the number of absentee ballots cast in Lynchburg’s Ward III. As such, Ward III is the home of Helgeson as well as Liberty University. LU will be on summer break with many potential voters (i.e. students) out of town.

Democrat cross over votes will be an insignificant factor as there is also the 3-way Democrat primary for Virginia Governor on the same day (June 9).

So watch the total number of absentee ballots cast in Ward III for an indication of the likely winner in the Republican primary for House of Delegates.

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This blogger does not endorse either candidate.

Update: Nathan Norman --- age 2

Pray for this 2 year old child (click here >) - Nathan Norman

In God We Trust

This only takes a few seconds to do. It's just one click and well worth the time....

Subject: Will NBC be surprised???

Here's your chance to let the media know where the people stand on our faith in God, as a nation.

NBC is presently taking a poll on "In God We Trust" to stay on our American currency.

Please send this to every person of faith you know so they can vote on this important subject.

Please do it right away, before NBC takes this off their web page.

Poll is still open so you can vote:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10103521/

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Virginia Senate Legislation

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 350
Offered January 14, 2009
Prefiled January 14, 2009

Commending the Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

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Patron-- Newman
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WHEREAS, the Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living is celebrating its 10th anniversary of advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities and of outstanding service to the citizens of the greater Lynchburg area and the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, the United States of America prides itself on advancing and guaranteeing justice for all; and central to our democratic form of government are the precepts of equality and individual dignity, the value of self-reliance, and the basic rights of all citizens to live full, independent, and productive lives; and

WHEREAS, in keeping with that tradition, the Commonwealth of Virginia enacted the Virginians with Disabilities Act in 1985 in recognition of the tremendous potential of individuals with disabilities and sought to encourage all persons to work toward full integration and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the community—this landmark legislation was the forerunner of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990; and

WHEREAS, the Commonwealth first noted the existence of Centers for Independent Living in state law in 1985 to further advance the inclusion of its citizens with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Virginia led the nation in 2002, issuing the first apology in the nation to people with disabilities for the state’s egregious legacy of eugenics; such effort to obtain this act of contrition originally heralded from Lynchburg on behalf of persons with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, one in five citizens has some type of disability, making people with disabilities the nation’s largest minority; and

WHEREAS, the Commonwealth needs to harness the potential of all of its citizens so that our economy can continue to grow and our labor force can meet challenges on the horizon; and

WHEREAS, disability is a natural part of the human experience and disability in no way should limit a person’s ability to make choices, pursue meaningful careers, and participate fully in all aspects of life; and

WHEREAS, all of us have benefited from the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, attitudinal barriers can hinder people with disabilities from realizing their full potential; and

WHEREAS, the Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living supports and facilitates empowerment through education, advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, and public awareness, which are the most powerful tools for increasing understanding and achieving full integration and inclusion of people with disabilities into all aspects of life in the community; and

WHEREAS, over the years, associates of the Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living have strived to ensure empowerment of people with disabilities through various activities related to diverse matters of social justice; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly commend and congratulate the Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living for its outstanding service to the greater Lynchburg area and the Commonwealth.