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Seton Hall to Host Lifeguard Certification Course Open to Campus and Community
Seton Hall University will host a lifeguarding certification course in partnership with the American Red Cross from June 15-18, providing students and members of the local community with the opportunity to gain essential lifesaving skills. Offered on campus, the course will follow a blended format that combines online instruction with in-person training. Participants will learn water rescue techniques, CPR/AED and first aid, and will be required to complete a series of practical assessments.
Call his name Jesus
Sometimes a lot is said in just a few words. Think of Neil Armstrong's immortal words as he took his first steps on the moon in 1969: 'That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.' We also find a lot said in just a few words in a Bible passage about the birth of Jesus Christ. In Luke 1, the Virgin Mary is told by an angel about the Son she is going to have: 'You shall call his name Jesus.
Jesus came to bear witness to the truth
Have you ever wondered why Jesus came into this world? I think many of us know what happened just over 2,000 years ago: Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, was visited by shepherds, and received gifts from men. But why did all this occur? The Bible provides a number of reasons. We are told that Jesus 'came to seek and save the lost' (Luke 19:10), and that he 'came into this world to save sinners' (1 Timothy 1:15).
Jesus: Born to save sinners
What is so important about the birth of Jesus? The Bible tells us that ‘Christ Jesus came into this world to save sinners’ (1 Timothy 1:15). Jesus was born to save sinners. Indeed, shortly before his birth, he was given the name ‘Jesus’ because he would ‘save his people from their sins’ (Matthew 1:21). Part of the meaning of Jesus is ‘one who saves’. This is truly wonderful news! But many people treat this news as irrelevant to them, saying they are not sinners and that they don’t need to be saved.
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News April 2021 News > Conferences Conference explores Baptist Confession of Faith It was a pleasure to gather with brothers and sisters from different parts of the world for an online conference studying the historical and contemporary significance of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. The conference was organised by the directors of the new publishing house, Parrēsia.
General | Evangelical Times
By Benjamin Mitchell Article July 2020 Articles > General Presbyterian theological college emerges in Newcastle All around the world, there are seminaries teaching their students an English doctrinal standard: the monumental Westminster Confession of Faith. In Brazil alone, there are no less than nine such seminaries. For nearly a century, however, England lacked an educational institution to uphold her own Confession.
Billionaire Tom Steyer launches new impeachment ad following Cohen testimony
Cohen testimony: Possible legal fallout Billionaire Tom Steyer is spending $250,000 on a new TV ad calling for President Trump's impeachment following sworn testimony by the president's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, in which he accused the President of committing crimes while in office.
4 ways to dodge cybercrime when banking, shopping on mobile phones
The nature of identity fraud is changing. With the rollout of smart chips in credit and debit cards making it more difficult to steal using cards themselves, thieves have their eyes on your data instead. If you don't protect yourself, you could join the 13.1 million Americans Javelin Strategy & Research reported got hit by identity thieves in 2015.
Celebs, investors fund public schools in new campaign
A group of more than 50 celebrities and entrepreneurs are donating over $14 million Thursday to fund more than 11,000 classroom projects nationwide in a campaign backed by some of Silicon Valley's heavyweights. The initiative, #BestSchoolDay, is being run through DonorsChoose.org, the education crowdfunding website whose board includes comedian Stephen Colbert and LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner. At DonorsChoose.org, public schools can seek funds for classroom projects.
Soldier of Fortune ends print run after four decades
Soldier of Fortune, the controversial magazine that chronicles mercenaries, soldiers, gun enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in the world of warfare, will shutter its print edition after a 41-year run and become an online-only publication. "We are currently transitioning to online magazine," according to its website. "SOF no longer offers subscriptions." April will be its last issue, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Soldier of Fortune ends print run after four decades
Soldier of Fortune, the controversial magazine that chronicles mercenaries, soldiers, gun enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in the world of warfare, will shutter its print edition after a 41-year run and become an online-only publication. "We are currently transitioning to online magazine," according to its website. "SOF no longer offers subscriptions." April will be its last issue, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Fandango acquires Flixster, Rotten Tomatoes
Ticket-selling service Fandango, owned by cable giant Comcast, is diversifying its online movie offerings after striking a deal to buy Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes from Warner Bros. Entertainment. Rotten Tomatoes, whose "Tomatometer" has garnered the website a loyal following of over 20 million monthly visitors, aggregates movie reviews and review scores. Flixster, Rotten Tomatoes' sister website, allows users to share and discover new TV shows and movies, as well as rent or buy digital movies.
Mortgage rates fall for 6th straight week, hit 10-month low
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell this week from 3.72% to 3.65%, its lowest point in 10 months, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. Despite the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates at the end of last year, mortgage rates have continued to slide. Volatility in financial markets driven by concerns of a global economic slowdown and the falling price of oil has pushed investors towards U.S. Treasuries, which in turn has kept rates low for potential home buyers.
Pew: 91% of Americans following election news
Nine in ten Americans followed the 2016 presidential election coverage in the last week from at least one media platform, indicating high-levels of engagement across all age groups, according to a survey released Thursday by the Pew Research Center.
Intercept retracts stories after reporter flagged for 'pattern of deception'
The Intercept, the online publication founded by journalist Glenn Greenwald, said Tuesday it is retracting and correctingarticles written by former reporter Juan Thompson after he fabricated quotes and created fake email accounts to impersonate sources. In a letter to readers, The Intercept Editor-in-Chief Betsy Reed said the organization had uncovered "a pattern of deception" in Thompson's actions and apologized to the subjects of the stories, the people who were falsely quoted and to readers.
Sinclair Broadcast to acquire Tennis Channel for $350M
Sinclair Broadcast Group, a local TV station operator, said Wednesday it has agreed to buy Tennis Channel for $350 million, a deal to broaden Sinclair's presence in cable television sports and cut tax expenses. Tennis Channel, which is owned by a consortium of private investors, has a subscriber base of 30 million and telecast rights to major professional tournaments.
Study: Family caregivers provide $470B in unpaid services
A study released Thursday by AARP says that family caregivers in the United States provided an estimated $470 billion in unpaid services and care to their loved ones in 2013 — more than total Medicare spending in the same year. The study from AARP's Public Policy Institute found that in 2013 there were 40 million family caregivers in the United States providing an average of 18 hours of care per week.
Mortgage rates fall amid global uncertainty
Mortgage rates took a step back from year-high levels this week as uncertainty in world financial markets continues to rankle investors. According to mortgage giant Freddie Mac, the rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 4.04%, down from 4.08% last week and 4.15% from a year ago. The rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 3.20% from 3.24% last week.
Three out of four Americans favor raising smoking age to 21, study says
The tide of public opinion continues to turn against tobacco. A study released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control found three out of four American adults -- including seven in 10 current cigarette smokers -- favor a ban on cigarette sales to people under the age of 21. The report comes amid falling smoking rates and increased support for anti-smoking legislation.
ProSieben buys controlling stake of YouTube network CDS
ProSiebenSat.1 and Collective Digital Studio, a popular YouTube video producer, are joining forces, a consolidation move to broaden their channels' reach and invest in new talent. ProSiebenSat, based in Germany, said Wednesday that it'll merge its online video unit with Los Angeles-based Collective Digital Studio -- the producer of popular YouTube channels, including The Annoying Orange and Epic Meal Time -- to create a new digital video company called Collective Studio71.
Three out of four Americans favor raising smoking age to 21
The tide of public opinion continues to turn against tobacco. A study released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control found three out of four American adults -- including seven in 10 current cigarette smokers -- favor a ban on cigarette sales to people under the age of 21. The report comes amid falling smoking rates and increased support for anti-smoking legislation.
Move to combat piracy could increase Internet harassment, activists say
A new rule under consideration by the international body that manages domain names is at the center of a debate over privacy rights, Internet harassment and copyright infringement.
The Internet is officially too big
The Internet has (sort of) run out of space. The regional organization tasked with assigning IP addresses in North America, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), is now wait-listing all applicants because it has almost exhausted its supply of IP addresses under the current protocol. IP addresses are the numerical labels that identify any device connected to the Internet. These addresses enable smartphones, tablets, PCs and servers to find and communicate with one another.
Macy's is the latest to cut ties with Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's presidential campaign is already making problems for his other business ventures, as Macy's announced Wednesday that it will stop selling Trump branded menswear. In a statement, the retail giant said "We are disappointed and distressed by recent remarks about immigrants from Mexico . . .
Big telehealth firm to go public as remote doctor visits gain traction
One of the largest companies in the telemedicine field is going public Wednesday in a move that signals how important remote doctor visits are becoming to the future of health care and efforts to reduce costs. Shares in Teladoc, a growing but sometimes controversial player in the field, are priced at $19. Teladoc expects to raise gross proceeds of $180 million by selling 9.5 million shares, which includes 15% made available to the underwriters.
Cloudy future for vape shop owners
Sean Robinson, owner of District Vape in Washington, D.C., likes to say he could have bought a house with the money he spent on cigarettes. The 48-year-old from Virginia smoked for 31 years and failed repeatedly to quit — until an "off-beat" friend introduced him to vaping. He hasn't smoked a cigarette since, and his experience inspired him to open his own shop.
Girl power wins big at Cannes Ad Festival
At this year's Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, gender is high on the agenda. The annual event — often billed as the Academy Awards for advertising — honors the most creative and successful ad campaigns from around the world, with diverse categories ranging from traditional print to mobile to promotion and activation campaigns.
Report: CEO pay more than 300 times average workers in 2014
The United States' chief executive officers made 303 times as much as the average worker in 2014, according to a report from the Economic Policy Institute to be released Monday. The report from the left-leaning think tank found that average CEO compensation for the largest firms was $16.3 million in 2014, an increase of 3.9% from last year and 54.3% since the end of the financial crisis in 2009.
FDA panel backs 'Viagra for women,' with safety conditions
The third time was the charm for flibanserin, which now seems poised to be the first medical treatment for female sexual dysfunction approved by the Food and Drug Administration. An FDA advisory panel of medical experts in a 16 to 8 vote recommended the agency approve the pill with the addition of several safety restrictions. Many panelists expressed concern about adverse side effects including low blood pressure, fatigue, and fainting.
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