I Set No Corner

No Golf At The Olympics

2008-08-18T06:20:53Z

To date, more than 500 medals have been given away at the 2008 Beijing Olympics for events like swimming,tennis, rowing, kayak, and archery among others. However, the Olympics have yet to give out medals for golf since 1904.

It has been a century since golf was included as an official sport in the Olympics and with the wide popularity of the sport, people can’t help but ask, “Why?”.

Some speculates that it is because golf have already enough international tournament and that golf superstars would rather covet a green jacket or a claret jug than an olympic medal. This is bad for the Olympic networks and sponsors. Others think that building an Olympic-level facility for an event that is appealing only to westerns is not worth the expense.

Let’s look at the bright side. Golf fans can temporarily take a break from the sport and enjoy any of the 32 Olympic events until the organizers decide to take out the golf shoes out of the box.

May God Rule in Our Midst

2008-08-17T08:27:49Z

“Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10)

In heaven, God’s will is the only priority. A word from God brings angels to do His bidding, immediately and without question. Jesus instructed us to pray that God would accomplish His will in our world in the same way. This means that God’s purposes would be preeminent in our homes, our businesses, our schools, our churches, and our governments.

Jesus taught His disciples to pray that God’s purposes be carried out in the world around them. In modeling how they should pray, Jesus was teaching His disciples how to share God’s heart. He demonstrated this again at Gethsemane when He prayed “Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will” (Matt. 26:39). It is as we seek God’s kingdom on earth, and not our own purposes, that we gain_the same mind as our heavenly Father. We become colaborers with God by praying faithfully in agreement with His desires.

As you seek the Lord’s will, He will guide your praying. He will invite you not only to pray, but also to become involved in His activity as He answers your prayer. If He places a burden upon you to pray for an individual’s salvation, that burden is also His invitation to join His activity in that person’s life. Prayer will prepare you to be a servant through whom God can bring about His will on earth. Pray that the Lord’s absolute rule on earth will begin in your life. Then watch to see how God uses you to extend His Lordship to others.

From Experiencing God
by Henry and Richard Blackaby

INTROSPECTION: Before we pray that God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven, I think that it is first essential that his will be done in the life of he who prays.

Have a blessed Sunday…

Check Before You Trade

2008-08-15T14:34:27Z

Basically, people perform trades everyday. We trade our skills for money and trade money for goods. We become unmindful of this fact because we are so used to such system. However, we need to be more careful when doing futures trading or when trading items especially over the internet. If possible, check all the provisions and actual goods to see if they are in the appropriate condition. It never hurt to take extra care especially these days were some take advantage of trusting people.

Get Set For Blog Action Day 2008

2008-08-15T06:05:00Z

Blog Action Day 2008 Poverty from Blog Action Day on Vimeo.

Holy Cow! Great Prizes From John

2008-08-15T05:47:05Z

Moo your way in to owning an Xbox 360, an Ipod touch or Iphone 3G, a Bose companion 3 speakers, a Bose around ear headphones, or an Ipod shuffle! John Cow will be giving them all away together with 2 more prizes to five lucky randomly selected participants.

Registration is as easy as 1, 2, 3 and the more you secure ticket points, the more chances you have of winning. Registration ends on Sunday August 24th at 11:59 midnight eastern time. Participants will also receive a free copy of John’s “How to Build a Business NOT Just a Blog” ebook upon subscribing to his feed via email.

Check out the complete contest details at JohnCow.com. This contest will not be possible without StoreStacker.

Audio and Video Conversions

2008-08-15T03:25:07Z

My life has indeed gone digital. From maintaining accounts in various websites to owning portable devices, my life (though not hectic) can easily be on-the-go. My workstation have transcend from tables and shelves to a computer with an internet.

However, one of the problems in portability is converting files from format to format that will be compatible with your device. A “one man killing machine” software is hard to get by these days. Thank God for Blaze Media Pro.
Blaze Media Pro is a powerful all-in-one multimedia application that offers conversion, ripping, editing, recording, burning, playback, and much more. You can convert WMV to AVI in a breeze as well as audio format conversions. With Blaze Media Pro, you no longer need to install several programs to go digital.

Madonna - Rainbow High

2008-08-14T16:14:55Z

TGIF Presents: KotsengKuba’s Selection For SONA

“I came from the people, they need to adore me. So Christian Dior me from my head to my toes.” This could be the reason why Her Excellency wore a “recycled” gown during her recent SONA. ~ KotsengKuba

2008 SONA Related Reading: The Greatest by uniffors

Rainbow High by Madonna
Album: Evita: The Complete Motion Picture Music Soundtrack
Year Released: 1996

Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan, United States), known as Madonna, is a dance-pop singer-songwriter, record and film producer, dancer, actress, author, fashion icon, wife and mother. She is noted for her ambitious music videos and stage performances as well as using political, sexual, and religious themes in her work. Read more…

Lyrics of Rainbow High by Madonna after the jump.

[Eva:]
There again I’ve more to do
Than simply get the message through
I haven’t started
Let’s get this show on the road
Let’s make it obvious
Peron is off and rolling

[Chorus:]

[Eva's dressers:]
Eyes, hair, mouth, figure
Dress, voice, style, movement
Hands, magic, rings, glamour
Face, diamonds, excitement, image

[Eva:]
I came from the people, they need to adore me
So Christian Dior me from my head to my toes
I need to be dazzling, I want to be Rainbow High
They must have excitement, and so must I

[Eva's dressers:]
Eyes, hair, mouth, figure
Dress, voice, style, image

[Eva:]
I’m their product, it’s vital you sell me
So Machiavell me, make an Argentine Rose
I need to be thrilling, I want to be Rainbow High
They need their escape, and so do I

[chorus]

[Eva:]
All my descamisados expect me to outshine the enemy
I won’t disappoint them
I’m their savior, that’s what they call me
So Lauren Bacall me, anything goes
To make me fantastic, I have to be Rainbow High
In magical colors

You’re not decorating a girl for a night on the town
And I’m not a second-rate queen getting kicks with a crown

Next stop will be Europe
The Rainbow’s gonna tour, dressed up, somewhere to go
We’ll put on a show

Look out, mighty Europe
Because you oughta know whatcha gonna get in me
Just a little touch of
Just a little touch of
Argentina’s brand of star quality