by John D. Pierce | Apr 8, 2010 | Opinion
As one who makes use of words and phrases on an ongoing basis, I am intrigued by CAPTCHA. CAPTCHA (an acronym for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) was created to reduce spamming and to ensure an individual rather than a...
by Monty Self | Apr 7, 2010 | Opinion
In the last few years, we have witnessed a public backlash against the growing influence of Islam in Europe. Most recently was the Swiss ban on Muslim minarets. Another often talked about symbol of Islam, the burqa, is also coming under fire. Often, the sight of a...
by Ircel Harrison | Apr 7, 2010 | Opinion
When we think of “church,” we generally think congregation – building, people, location, programs. This is the traditional faith community that most of us experience. However, a new model is emerging. This model has been called many things, but I refer to...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Apr 7, 2010 | Opinion
I cheer for my favored team, but I don’t gloat. So, when the Duke Blue Devils ground out a two-point victory over the tenacious Butler Bulldogs, I briefly raised my hands and said “Yes!” — but I didn’t go on FaceBook or Twitter to taunt...
by Robert Parham | Apr 6, 2010 | Opinion
When David Morgan and his residents crowded into my room on an early morning five years ago this week, I announced that I was ready to go home. A day or so earlier, he had said or nodded or done something that had given me the impression of an imminent release from...
by Bill Wilson | Apr 6, 2010 | Opinion
My seminary-student son recently told me about a Web site called soulpancake.com. Specifically, he mentioned a thread of responses to the question, “What do you lie to yourself about?” When I went to the site and began to read the anonymous responses, I...
