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Daily Light on the Daily Path: English Standard Version Bible

• Daily Light for September 5 September 5, 2010
  MorningJust as the body is one and has many members,�.�.�. so it is with Christ. He is the head of the body, the church.—Head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.—We are members of his body.“A body have you prepared for me.”—Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there were none of them.“Yours they were, and you gave them to me.”—He chose us in him before the foundation of the world.—Those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.We are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped�.�.�. makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.1 Cor. 12:12; Col. 1:18; Eph. 1:22, 23; Eph. 5:30; Heb. 10:5; Ps. 139:16; John 17:6; Eph. 1:4; Rom. 8:29; Eph. 4:15, 16 (Read full verses...) EveningThe fountain of living waters. How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. For with you is the fountain of life.Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, my servants shall eat, but you shall be hungry; behold, my servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty.”—“Whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty forever. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”—Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive.“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters.”—The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.Jer. 2:13; Ps. 36:7-9; Isa. 65:13; John 4:14; John 7:39; Isa. 55:1; Rev. 22:17 (Read full verses...) >Excerpted from Daily Light on the Daily Path �2002 Crossway Books, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Top Stories - cnn.com

• Police: Ohio man imprisoned family for year September 4, 2010
  Police in Ohio say a father cut his family off from the outside world, sexually abused at least one of his daughters and locked one child in a closet-sized room for a year.
• Group: Iranian woman set for 99 lashes September 4, 2010
  An Iranian woman already condemned to death faces another sentence of 99 lashes due to a case of mistaken identity in a photograph, a human rights group says.
• Terror network broken up, Bahrain says September 4, 2010
  Bahrain says it plans to charge 23 people for plotting to overthrow the government and for belonging to what officials described as a sophisticated terrorist network, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported on Saturday.
• Craigslist censors its adult section September 5, 2010
  Online classified service Craigslist's decision to censor its adult services section could be a model for other websites, a leader in the fight against prostitution ads said Saturday.
• Earl lashes Canada after skirting U.S. September 4, 2010
  Tropical Storm Earl raked Canada's Nova Scotia on Saturday, and its winds grew stronger on Prince Edward Island, the National Hurricane Center said.
• U.S. drone kills 4 militants, source says September 4, 2010
  An apparent U.S. drone strike killed four suspected militants in Pakistan near the Afghanistan border, two Pakistani intelligence officials told CNN on Saturday.
• Mistrial in alleged 'sham marriage' case September 3, 2010
  The sham marriage trial of actress Fernanda Romero, which the judge has likened to a soap opera, appeared threatened with a mistrial Friday after a dramatic turn a day earlier.
• Opinion: Reporting Ariz. to U.N. correct September 4, 2010
  Since World War II, Democratic and Republican administrations alike have consistently held the United States out as a worldwide model for the protection and promotion of human rights standards.
• Quake-hit N. Zealand city under curfew September 4, 2010
  Officials declared a state of emergency Saturday after a powerful predawn earthquake struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, sending people into the streets as windows exploded, water mains broke and buildings crumbled.
• U.N. official pleads for aid for Pakistan September 4, 2010
  A United Nations representative on Saturday pleaded for more international aid to help the millions of Pakistanis displaced from flooding that has ravaged the country for more than a month.

World - cnn.com

• Group: 99 lashes for condemned Iranian September 4, 2010
  An Iranian woman who'd already been condemned to death faces another sentence of 99 lashes because of a case of mistaken identity in a photograph, according to foes of the execution.
• Emotional wait for the Chilean miners September 5, 2010
  One month ago, the San Jose copper and gold mine in Chile caved in, trapping 33 miners far underground. For the next 17 days, their families had no idea whether they were alive or dead.
• Palestinian leader blasts Ahmadinejad over comments September 4, 2010
  The administration of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas lashed out at Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday, a day after Ahmadinejad criticized Abbas for renewing direct peace talks with Israel.
• Report: Bahrain to charge 23 with belonging to terrorist network September 4, 2010
  Bahrain says it plans to charge 23 people for plotting to overthrow the government and for belonging to what officials described as a sophisticated terrorist network, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported on Saturday.
• Curfew in Christchurch, N.Z. after quake September 4, 2010
  Officials declared a state of emergency Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, sending people into the streets as windows exploded, water mains broke and buildings crumbled.

U.S. - cnn.com

• Earl weakens as it heads north September 3, 2010
  Earl weakened to a tropical storm Friday night with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph hour. Residents of New York and New England, however, are still bracing for the storm.
• Girl, 4, weighed 15 pounds at death September 3, 2010
  The mother of a 4-year-old girl, found dead in her Brooklyn home Thursday morning, was charged Friday with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child, according to police.
• Six charged in Hawaii with trafficking Thai guest workers September 3, 2010
  Six job recruiters have been indicted in federal court in what the FBI has called the largest human-trafficking operation ever to result in charges in the United States.
• Acid attack victim: Sunglasses -- and God's hand -- saved my vision September 3, 2010
  Bethany Storro doesn't usually wear sunglasses, but she got a surprise paycheck and bought a pair earlier this week. Those sunglasses, she is convinced, saved her eyesight when a woman threw a cup of acid in her face 20 minutes later.
• U.S. cartoonist went too far, Mexicans say September 3, 2010
  An American's cartoon showing the eagle in the Mexican flag dead in a pool of blood is drawing criticism.

Politics - cnn.com

• Settlements remain obstacle in talks September 3, 2010
  After two days of meetings and talks led by President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton, Israeli and Palestinian leaders leave Washington deadlocked over the contentious issue of Israeli settlements.
• Obama promises new jobs initiatives September 3, 2010
  President Obama promised to lay out a broad package of ideas for job creation next week and slamming Senate Republicans for blocking his small business aid legislation.
• Senators: Cyber self-defense can help U.S. security September 3, 2010
  Recently, we completed an intensive, bipartisan six-month study on cybersecurity and presented it to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
• Texas lawmaker admits mistake in scholarship scandal September 3, 2010
  A veteran House representative from Texas said she made a mistake when she awarded charitable scholarships to her family members instead of students in her district.
• Army finishes initial review of McChrystal affair September 2, 2010
  The Army's inspector general has completed an initial review into the circumstances surrounding comments by former Gen. Stanley McChrystal and his staff that appeared in Rolling Stone magazine, Army spokesman Col. Tom Collins told CNN.
• Judge rejects Obama testifying at 'birther' colonel's trial September 3, 2010
  A judge on Thursday denied a request for President Barack Obama to testify at a court martial for a U.S. Army flight surgeon who refused to deploy to Afghanistan until he saw proof that Obama was born in the United States.
• Gates arrives in Afghanistan September 2, 2010
  U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan Thursday to consult with political and military officials.
• Egypt might host second round of Mideast peace talks September 1, 2010
  If this week's Mideast peace talks brokered by the Obama administration go well, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is offering to host a second round of talks later this month in his country, according to two officials close to the talks.
• Navarrette: Obama must stick to his guns on education September 2, 2010
  It's back-to-school time, which means some in the media have gone back to asking: "What's wrong with our schools? And how can we fix it?"
• Borger: Will Obama be a Clinton -- or a Carter? September 1, 2010
  There are just times, when you are president of the United States, that formally speaking to the American people is part of the job.

Technology - cnn.com

• Users amused, annoyed by Facebook Places September 3, 2010
  It's been two weeks since Facebook users took to blogs and message boards to voice their concerns about Places, a location-based service that allows people to check in to gathering spots via the social network.
• 'NHL2K11' shoots, but sometimes misses September 3, 2010
  NHL2K11 (2KSports/Visual Concepts) tries to bring realism to sports on the Wii, but falls short because of control issues and a spotty artificial intelligence.
• Facebook testing a 'stalker button' September 3, 2010
  Facebook is apparently testing a new subscription feature that would allow users to receive alerts any time a specific friend takes certain actions on the social network.
• iTunes Ping: The missing thing September 3, 2010
  Apple this week launched Ping, a new social network that runs within the iTunes software.

Science & Space - cnn.com

• Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years December 5, 2008
  NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington.
• Shuttle lands at California air base November 30, 2008
  NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions.
• iReporters watch planets, moon align December 2, 2008
• Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening November 26, 2008
  From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe.
• Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise November 26, 2008
  Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft.

Paranormal Phenomena Headlines

• PARANORMAL NEWS: Psychic Regulation, Normandy Nessie, Atlantis Search September 4, 2010
  Photo: WTSP Top story: In the crystal ball: more regulation for psychics Plus: Normandy Nessie: has the mysterious sea creature returned? Residents phone emergency over ghost and UFO worries Many believe in spirits, but churches offer stern warnings Attempt to locate the mythical city of Atlantis Father-son experience missing time in remote Michigan Sea serpent captured, never identified Witch curse blamed for Wirral Magazine pub fire The Algonquin Hotel "orb" footage Paranormal Activity producers head to a zombified Bay ...Read Full Post
• PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS: Shadow Chasers demos Archos 5 features September 4, 2010
  I'm always interested in new equipment that can assist in paranormal investigations. This application and video was brought to my attention by Phil at Shadow Chasers Paranormal Investigations & Research. It's the Archos 5 Android Internet tablet, which features GPS, real-time waveform for EVP recordings, ITC, low-light camcorder, full-spectrum audio analyzer and EMF spectral analyzer. Pretty handy for field work on a handheld device.
• McKenzie River Sasquatch September 3, 2010
  Some sharp-eyed viewers have spotted what might be a Sasquatch in this fly fishing video taken on the McKenzie River in central Oregon in June, 2008. The dark figure, seen only briefly in the video, appears at around the 1:39 - 1:45 mark. Some researchers examining the video think the footage shows the figure standing up and beginning to walk away as the boaters approach. The video does not appear to be a hoax as the images of the dark figure are very brief and rather undefined. As Matt Moneymaker points out at BFRO, "the rowers didn't notice the movement on the river bank. Understandably, they were focused on running the rapids, and the cameraman was focused on keeping the other boat in frame." Javier Ortega at GhostTheory has done his own analysis and concludes that the dark figure is merely a tree stump or rock outcrop. I don't think there's enough clear footage to make a definitive conclusion one way or another. It does look like the figure is moving, but this could be an illusion caused by the movement of the boat. According to BFRO, Sasquatch sightings have been made and even tracks have been found in this area in the past. What do you think?...Read Full Post
• THE LATEST LINKS: Bigfoot Search, Fairy Hill, Spirit Possession September 2, 2010
  Photo: Roger Patterson Some interesting links I've found this week: North America Bigfoot Search -- This organization was founded by a small group of technology executives who had incidents in the woods of Northern California and have dedicated resources for the research and investigation of the biped. The Fairies of Doon Hill -- Doon Hill and the Old Kirk in Aberfoyle, will forever be associated with the Reverend Robert Kirk, a priest who is more notorious for his belief in fairies than his Christian preachings. Spirit Possession -- Unlike demonic possession where the person is thought to be taken over by the Devil or his demons for harm, spirit possession is a voluntary, culturally sanctioned displacement of the personality. All New Links

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Latest news and information on bipolar disorder

• Study Adds to Evidence that Mouse Virus Linked to Chronic Fatigue August 30, 2010
  A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has added to existing evidence that a mouse virus may play a role in chronic fatigue syndrome.
• A Mother's Affection May Protect Against Anxiety in Adulthood August 27, 2010
  Babies whose mothers are caring and attentive usually grow into well-adjusted children, but now experts say they may also be more likely than their peers to grow into emotionally-healthy adults.
• 'Party Drug' Could Be Used to Treat Depression August 24, 2010
  Scientists at Yale are working to develop ketamine--a drug used in party circles under the name "Special K"-- into a powerful and effective antidepressant.
• Even One Troubled Adult Child Can Affect Parents' Mental Health August 23, 2010
  A new study adds to previous research showing that parents have lower feelings of well-being when their grown children have problems.
• Surgery Does Not Help People with Body Image Disorder August 23, 2010
  Results from a new study suggest that though one in five people who have the body image problem known as body dysmorphic disorder have cosmetic surgery, very few of them experience a reduction in the severity of their condition.

John McManamy - bipolar disorder

• Meds Compliance: A New Series September 2, 2010
  This is the start of a new series on a very vital and contentious issue - meds compliance. The politically correct term these days is meds adherence, but I fail to see the point in replacing a term that everyone understands with a euphemism. Let's get started:The best med in the world is useless if we don't take it, and our track record on this count is not good. According to some studies I dug out: Fifty percent of patients on mood...
  John McManamy
• Question of the Week: Making Relationships Last September 1, 2010
  Okay, everyone. I need your help - again. As you recall, a number of weeks ago, I asked about online dating services (I had just signed up on one site). The next week I asked about disclosing my illness (I was in contact with another person). Your answers were very helpful. I'm happy to report that I met a very wonderful woman through this online service and that we both consider ourselves in a relationship. Question: � What are your...
  John McManamy
• Happiness: Capitalizing on Our Strengths and Virtues August 26, 2010
  Let's wrap up this series on happiness with one more look at Martin Seligman's 2002 book, "Authentic Happiness." Dr Seligman, as you recall, is the founder of "positive psychology," which seeks to answer the hardly ever-asked question of "what goes right?" We are already overfamiliar with the things that go wrong.A very important - indeed crucial - key to happiness, Dr Seligman explains, is building on our strengths and virtues. These are...
  John McManamy
• Question of the Week: No! August 26, 2010
  Last week's Question of the Week had to do with saying, "yes." Why don't we flip it? Question: � When was the last time you said, "No"? What was the occasion? What did you get yourself into? Can you believe you actually told that person No? � Feel free to write a book. Comments below ...
  John McManamy
• More on Happiness: Using the Flow August 20, 2010
  For six or seven weeks we have been focusing on the topic of happiness. You might say this is a sort of remedial class, being that we are all true scholars of misery. Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology, is changing that. Hence the considerable attention here to his 2002 book, "Authentic Happiness." � So far we have noted that happiness is more about lasting gratification than fleeting pleasure, and that gratification...
  John McManamy

G.J. Gregory - bipolar disorder

• We'll Miss You Kyle September 3, 2008
  � Our son Kyle has left us, he was killed today in an accident in our home. He was 24 years old. � While Kyle suffered terribly at times, he also lived life to the fullest, and loved more deeply than words could describe. My wife used to say, "he was a unicorn in a stable of thoroughbreds." � I'm going to miss you kid. � 8/15/08 �
  G.J. Gregory
• Thanks To All May 3, 2008
  Seven years ago I began blogging.� First to document my son’s struggles, then to help me deal with mine. � Blogging for me has filled many needs.� I started off looking for answers, hoping others could share insight on what my son, and then I, was experiencing.� While looking for answers, I discovered the therapeutic powers of blogging.� Then, while reaping those benefits I discovered an incredible community...
  G.J. Gregory
• Wanted To Say Hello March 30, 2008
  I’m still around, even though I’ve only been able to manage one post in the last 2 months.�� BipolarConnect has published a few of my older posts, so I appreciate them not allowing me to fade completely away.�� It's been 2 months, and I continue to experience a debilitating mania.� But debilitating in ways I can’t understand.� I can (more or less) work, I can interact with others, I can attend...
  G.J. Gregory
• Hold The Ladder - I'm Coming Down March 11, 2008
  Just a quick post today to say I'm still kicking.Recovering from a nasty episode of mania.� I've never been hospitalized for bipolar disorder, but I probably should have gone on this one.� I was in pretty bad shape. �For me, as I've written before, the criteria for true mania (as opposed to hypomania) is psychosis, or loss of touch with reality.� I know the perceptions of the word "psychosis", it has...
  G.J. Gregory
• Another Mania March 5, 2008
  It seems like I'm always whining about something, doesn't it? I'm actually a very positive person, but when writing it's like opening the vault. All the stuff I've been holding inside comes to the surface. That's a very good thing - for me. But thinking back, a lot of my shareposts have been negative in nature. I try to give an accurate picture of how this disorder impacts my life, and for me there's a lot of...
  G.J. Gregory

Dan Haupt, M.D. - bipolar disorder

• How Do I Prepare My Child for Life With Bipolar Disorder? May 21, 2007
  For many parents, the difficulties associated with the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and the challenges associated with its treatment can be consuming. Finding a doctor can be difficult, let alone finding a board certified child psychiatrist. Many take limited or no insurance, preferring to avoid the hassles of reimbursement, but putting the burden of payment and insurance claims on the family. Treatment can be another dilemma, as parents...
  Dan Haupt, M.D.
• Is Drug Treatment Enough? May 1, 2007
  What is the importance of psychotherapy in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder?� Is drug treatment alone sufficient to treat this condition, or is some form of therapy necessary?For the majority of people with bipolar disorder, a combination of psychotherapy and medication results in better outcomes. Determining whether or not this is the case in any given person requires communication between the patient, their family, and the...
  Dan Haupt, M.D.
• Did using street drugs give me bipolar disorder? April 23, 2007
  It is very common for people who have used street drugs to wonder if the drugs may have caused their symptoms.Street drugs can cause many symptoms that can be found in mental illnesses, such as hallucinations, feelings of unreality, paranoia, and both extremely high and low moods. Because of this, it can be difficult or impossible to accurately diagnose (or treat) mental illness in someone who is also using street drugs.However, there is very...
  Dan Haupt, M.D.
• What is the Likelihood that My Children Will Develop Bipolar Disorder? March 26, 2007
  Q: I have a couple of family members who were never diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but who definitely exhibited symptoms of the condition.� My husband has one family member who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder as well.� We’d like to start a family, but I’m afraid that our children might be at risk for developing the disease.� How concerned should I be?A: I think the key piece of information here is that neither...
  Dan Haupt, M.D.
• The Bipolar Spectrum and the Importance of Diagnosis March 12, 2007
  One theory of bipolar disorder states that rather than simply consisting of just one or two types of illness (bipolar I and bipolar II), there is in fact a whole spectrum comprising lesser variants of the illness.In practice, this spectrum can be invoked to diagnose bipolar symptoms in people that likely are not mentally ill, but rather are behaving within the range of normal human behavior. This is related to the fact that some people have more...
  Dan Haupt, M.D.