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Every once in a while you come across a profound statement made by a prominent leader that makes you realize that there are still great people in the world today. Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple put his entire reputation on the line by taking a very bold stand regarding the issue of pornography and the decision to block all sites from any of his products. In a world filled with people who would criticize this move and label him a narrow-minded, free speech control freak, I would like to go on the record publicly as saying, “You have got my loyalty and respect!” Here are some thoughts taken from Breakpoint’s website:

Jobs has made it clear that he wants to keep pornography off Apple products as much as possible. Obviously Apple can’t control everything its users do, but it can make porn scarcer on its products, and it has done just that.
A British newspaper, The Guardian,reports, “So insistent is Apple [on this policy], many magazine publishers developing ‘apps’ for the new iPad . . . have had to self-censor.”
As you might expect, this has triggered a frenzy among some critics. Ryan Tate, a writer for the Gawker website, sniped at Jobs about suppressing his customers’ “freedom,” prompting Jobs to respond, “Yep, freedom from programs that steal your private data. Freedom from programs that trash your battery. Freedom from porn. Yep, freedom.”

When Tate replied that he didn’t want “freedom from porn,” Jobs answered, “You might care more about porn when you have kids.” In a correspondence with a consumer, Jobs went even further, speaking of his company’s “moral responsibility to keep porn off the iPhone.”
How refreshing it is to see someone who actually gets it—that yes, there are those of us who prefer to be free from the storm of smut that assaults us from every television, computer, and phone screen. The supply of pornographic material is so overwhelming that access to it is certainly not an issue of “freedom” anymore, if it ever was.
Jobs has pointed out that people who want to see porn on their phones, and who want easier access to it on their computers, can easily get all they want if they buy other companies’ products. But as he said in a press conference, “That’s a place we don’t want to go—so we’re not going to go there.”


What Jobs seems to understand, and what his critics seem to be ignoring, is that there’s so much more to pornography than just issues of economics or free speech. It shouldn’t even need to be explained, but apparently for some people it does: Pornography is an ugly, poisonous, degrading business for everyone involved, whether they’re making it, using it, or selling it.
As my colleague Kim Moreland recently mentioned on our blog, The Point, new studies are demonstrating yet again just how dangerous and addictive it can be. It tears at the fabric of marriages and families and of society itself. Its use is connected from everything to higher divorce rates to human trafficking to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
Aside from the occasional reference to protecting kids (which is enough), Steve Jobs didn’t go thoroughly into the reasons for his policy. But for whatever reason, he truly is demonstrating corporate responsibility, the kind that we desperately need more businesses to show in this sex-obsessed society.

May he continue to stand by his principles, and may his tribe increase.
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Johannesburgo, África.- FIFA has banned players from sharing their faith while participating in the World Cup 2010.

However that hasn't stopped Brazilean soccer star Ricardo Kaka. His sponsor Adidas has helped him find a way for him to share his faith on the field. His new line of soccer shoes have been customized to read, “Jesus In First Place.” For Kaka it is important not to be censored about his faith in Jesus Christ and he has demonstrated it numerous times. In his personal testimony he has shared how he was a virgin when he got married and how he refused to post nude for a publicity campaign which other players had no problem with.

His only wish is that his shoes will be a witness to the world. Thank God for HDTV where everyone will read “Jesus In First Place”

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FILE -- A Nov. 17, 2004 file photo shows traffic on I-75 just north of the Monroe, Ohio, going by a six story high statue of Jesus under construction at the Solid Rock Church Nov. 17, 2004. The 62-foot-tall statue made of plastic foam and fiberglass over a steel frame was stuck by lightning and destroyed Monday June 14, 2010. (AP Photo/The Enquirer, Glenn Hartong/file) -- Mandatory Credit --

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RESCUE AND PROTECT: Staff Sgt. Edward Rosa reads the Bible and extends a cigarette to Pfc. Jorge Rostra Obando, who was stunned by an explosion in Afghanistan’s Arghanab Valley. One comrade was killed and two injured in the blast. Pfc. Rostran asked the sergeant to read Psalm 91, a favorite from his childhood. (Ricardo Garcia Vilanova for The Wall Street Journal)

Obama during oil spill — golf, parties, photo-ops… and more golf! (photos)

UPDATE: More coming — and updated video.

Day 1 – April 20

Explosion in Gulf

Obama returns from L.A. – fundraising for Barb Boxer

DAY 2 – April 21
Obama attends reception for G-20 Labor Ministers

DAY 3 – April 22

Obama hosts Rose Garden reception to honor Earth Day

Obama flies to NYC to push Wall St bill

DAY 4 – April 23

Hey, let’s go on vacation to Asheville, North Carolina!

Lunch at Twelve Bones for ribs and mac & cheese

No worries! How about a mountain hike?

Obama squeezes in a round of golf!

DAY 5 – April 24

Let’s go golfing again — at Grove Park Inn GC

A nice gourmet dinner at the Biltmore!

DAY 6 – April 25

A scrumptious brunch at Grove Park Resort

DAY 7 – April 26

Obama hosts NY Yankees for White House event

DAY 8 – April 27

Obama visits Iowa for rhubarb pie at Jerry’s Diner

DAY 9 – April 28

Obama flies to Missouri for lunch at Peggy Sue’s Diner

DAY 10 – April 29

Obama attends DNC fundraiser at swank DC residence

DAY 11 – April 30

Obama flies to MD to view Secret Service binoculars

DAY 12 – May 1

Obama joins Leno for comedy routine at WHCD




DAY 13 – May 2


Obama finally visits Lousiana

DAY 14 – May 3

Obama hosts the Navy football team

DAY 15 – May 4

Obama private lunch with Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel

DAY 16 – May 5

Obama hosts Cinco De Mayo party at White House

DAY 17 – May 6

Just chillin’. Summers gives updates on economy

DAY 18 – May 7


Wizbangs give Rose Garden speech on ‘economy’

DAY 19 – May 8

Obama hits links at Ft Belvoir

Dining out at ritzy DC restaurant — Komi!

DAY 20 – May 9

Obama gives commencement speech at Hampton U.

DAY 21 – May 10

Hey, during a crisis, let’s pick a SCJ!

DAY 22 – May 11


Private (golf?) lunch with Joe Biden

DAY 23 – May 12

Obama hosts private reception for President Karzai

DAY 24 – May 13

Obama flies to Buffalo for Duff’s hot wings

DAY 25 – May 14

Obama finally makes speech on oil spill in Rose Garden

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A United Nations human rights treaty that could prohibit children from being
spanked or homeschooled, ban youngsters from facing the death penalty and
forbid parents from deciding their families' religion is on America's
doorstep, a legal expert warns...

According to the Parental Rights; , the substance of the CRC dictates the following:

* Parents would no longer be able to administer reasonable spankings
to their children.
* A murderer aged 17 years, 11 months and 29 days at the time of his
crime could no longer be sentenced to life in prison.
* Children would have the ability to choose their own religion while
parents would only have the authority to give their children advice about
religion.
* The best interest of the child principle would give the government
the ability to override every decision made by every parent if a government
worker disagreed with the parent's decision.
* A child's "right to be heard" would allow him (or her) to seek
governmental review of every parental decision with which the child
disagreed.
* According to existing interpretation, it would be illegal for a
nation to spend more on national defense than it does on children's welfare.

* Children would acquire a legally enforceable right to leisure.
* Teaching children about Christianity in schools has been held to be
out of compliance with the CRC.
* Allowing parents to opt their children out of sex education has been
held to be out of compliance with the CRC.
* Children would have the right to reproductive health information and
services, including abortions, without parental knowledge or consent.
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Sling Shot Media Group LLC Artist KamBINO is set to release The Preface II: Before I Reach Mixtape as appetizer to his debut album REACH which will be released on the Sling Shot Media Group imprint January 8, 2010. Some have had a chance to witness KamBINO's "freight train" flow on his many collabs with the very buzzworthy Street Pastor. Though he has performed all over the country and has been featured on a number of major releases, this will be the first time KamBINO will be venturing out on a full length studio project. Many have been anticipating this release and we are looking forward to checking it out!
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