national day of prayer

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For years, it's been a staple of the White House calendar.

On the first Thursday of May, dedicated as the National Day of Prayer, President George W. Bush hosted an ecumenical service in the East Room, a big public endorsement of evangelical Christians. (This event is different from the National Prayer Breakfast, held outside the White House gates every year on the first Thursday of February.)

President Obama opted not to have a service in the White House this year.

"Prayer is something that the president does every day," explained White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, adding that Obama will sign a proclamation to recognize the day. "I think the president understands, in his own life and in his family's life, the role that prayer plays."

President Truman signed the first National Prayer Day proclamation, and President Reagan made it a permanent occasion. Under Bush, the day was a political event, confirming a conviction that religion was a core tenet of Republican politics.

face transplant pictures

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Connie Culp is the first person to undergo the procedure to have a full face transplant. The Ohio resident was shot in the face by her husband, Thomas Culp, four years ago. He then turned the gun on himself, but survived.

In December of 2008, Connie Culp became the first person in the world to receive a face transplant. Surgeons removed the skin, the bone structures underneath, the nerves, facial muscles, lower eyelids, and added the palate from a local donor. After 22 hours of surgery they had successfully attached the donor face to Connie. Doctors say Connie’s facial nerves will slowly regenerate, and will allow her to show emotion. Connie is already able to smell and taste again, and she can drink coffee from a cup, and breathe from her new nose. More importantly, her pain, which was constant before is nearly gone.

judy trunnell

judy trunnell
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While the Swine Flu has created a half-hearted, Bird Flu-like reaction with many U.S. citizens, most claiming the hysteria is ridiculously over-publicized, the first woman, Judy Trunell, has died as a result of this flu, that has taken lives all across Mexico.

Ben Sherwood of The Survivor's Club. org suggests these 3 tips:

• Sanitize- wash your hands often.
• Be aware- of the symptoms of the Swine Flu. Seek help immediately if you feel sick.
• Avoid- Okay, I did mention you wouldn't have to confine yourself to your apartment, but if you're sick- don't exacerbate the situation by going out. Don't be a jerk- don't infect anyone else.