The Senate also wanted a stricter law that would prohibit drivers from holding their phone while driving, but the House wasn’t agreeable to that, so as part of a compromise, cellphones must be used in hands-free mode in school zones and construction zones. ... Read More
8 Simple (but not easy) Rules for Movement: Part 8 – Continually Celebrate Kingdom Advance
Celebration is the best medicine against the lethargy of discouragement. You become what you celebrate.” This proverb is continually repeated in leadership coaching circles because of the inherent truth in the notion. We, by nature, seem naturally drawn into the practices that are publicly celebrated by those whom we respect or admire. A child’s positive behaviors are bolstered by their observations of what their parents praise. We, as adults, are also prone to prioritize the... Read More
Seeing Immigrants Through God’s Eyes
Why their stories are always relevant, no matter the politics of immigration. Recently, a pastor in San Antonio was speaking publicly about his work with immigrants. Someone in the crowd asked him how he defends his work against critics, those who say that he is misguided in his compassion for those coming to the US uninvited. Rather than argue policy and sling data, the pastor said he always begins with, “Here is what I’ve seen with my own eyes …” This is... Read More
100 new laws take effect today, including no texting while driving
There is a bit of a grace period. While a texting and driving violation would get you a $30 fine for a first offense plus court costs (which could jack up the total cost to about $108) and $60 for a second, officers will be issuing only warnings until January. Then, officers will began issuing actual citations. ... Read More
10 dead in Dallas-area small plane crash, officials say
“It looked like it was clearly reduced power. I didn’t know if it was on purpose or not, but then, when the plane started to veer to the left, you could tell it couldn’t climb. My friend and I looked at each other and we’re like, ‘Oh my God. They’re going to crash,'” Snell said. ... Read More
Heat close in on Jimmy Butler deal, with Richardson to 76ers as part of package
For the Heat, it was a matter of attempting to keep up with a massive salary-cap space race in the Eastern Conference that has Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant relocating to the Brooklyn Nets, the Celtics signing Kemba Walker, the Orlando Magic re-signing Nikola Vucevic and Terrance Ross and then adding Al Farouq-Aminu, and the Indiana Pacers loading up with Malcolm Brogdon and Jeremy Lamb. ... Read More
Politics, morality, law and order wrapped up in Florida dispute over which convicted felons can vote
“The people who advocated for this amendment, they went to the Supreme Court and said of course, whatever you’re sentenced to, you’ve got to finish that, whether that’s incarceration, whether that’s a fine, restitution, probation, you’ve got to do it. So that was what they said. That was what most voters thought they were doing.” ... Read More
Sandy Alcantara becomes fifth Marlins rookie selected for MLB All-Star Game
On Sunday, the starting pitcher was selected as the Miami Marlins’ representative for the Midsummer Classic. The 23-year-old right-hander has posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 13 starts this season. He’s the fifth Marlins’ rookie to be selected, joining Alex Gonzalez (1999), Dontrelle Willis (2003), Dan Uggla (2006) and Jose Fernandez (2013). ... Read More
Wide grins and historic handshake at DMZ as Trump visits Kim Jong Un in North Korea
Every president since Ronald Reagan has visited the 1953 armistice line, except for George H.W. Bush, who visited when he was vice president. The show of bravado and support for South Korea, one of America’s closest military allies, has evolved over the years to include binoculars and bomber jackets. ... Read More
Parents of Parkland shooting victim sue FBI over bungled tips
“Before the Parkland shooting, law enforcement, including the FBI, received several warnings about Nikolas Cruz’s desire and capability to carry out a school shooting,” the Schentrup lawsuit says. “Despite the FBI’s awareness of Cruz’s gun ownership, desire to kill people, erratic behavior, disturbing social media posts, and the potential of him conducting a school shooting, the FBI failed to follow established protocols that would have prevented the shooting from taking... Read More