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“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” — A.W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Cain argues extrovert ideal sidelines quiet talent in offices and schools — 13hCain argues Western culture prizes charisma and constant sociability, sidelining roughly a third to half the population who invent, lead, and think deeply in quieter ways.

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Chris Dalton Companies lose good ideas when they only reward the loudest voices in every meeting.

The Morning Briefing: October 7 vs January 6 — Guess Which Date the Dems Think Is Worse1 source — 3d

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“I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult.” — Rita Rudner, Comedian — Oct 1, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” — A.W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Sam Okafor Our view of God really does shape every choice we make, from how we treat others to what we value most.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” — Gilda Radner, Comedian, 1946–1989 — Sep 30, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Caleb Flynn Found Guilty of Wife’s Murder — Sep 29, 2026Caleb Flynn was convicted on all nine felony counts in his wife's murder after jurors heard his message about "thinking of ways to kill her and not go to jail."

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Tom Cruise Stops During Walk to Check on Worker — Sep 28, 2026Tom Cruise went viral after stopping to check on a woman he appeared to think was upset, only to discover she was doomscrolling at work. The woman, Klementina, said she was stunned by the encounter; Cruise smiled, exchanged a fist bump with her and later posed for a photo.

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Trump expects US-Cuba deal without military action — Sep 26, 2026At the White House on Sept. 26, 2026, Trump said the U.S. and Cuba will make a deal and he does not think the military will be necessary, a day after a CBS report on Cuba-related military planning.

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Tom Gallagher The timing after that military planning leak makes me doubt how serious the deal really is. Better to see real steps than just talk.

Gronkowski Suggests Rodgers Regrets Returning After 20-3 Loss — Sep 22, 2026Gronkowski said Rodgers is probably thinking he should have retired last year after a 20-3 Steelers loss in which Rodgers threw for 187 yards and no touchdowns.

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Dana Whitfield Rodgers threw for under 200 yards with no scores, so Gronk might have a point about that tough loss.

Trump Seeks Help in Renaming ‘Artificial Intelligence’ — Sep 20, 2026President Donald Trump doesn’t think the name “artificial intelligence” is “inaccurate” and “very ineloquent” so he wants help in renaming it. The president went on Truth Social S… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Sam Okafor Trump is onto something, artificial intelligence overstates what these tools actually do and a clearer name might help set expectations.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Janney Honors Missing Nancy Guthrie at Emmys — Sep 15, 2026Allison Janney overcame 2 percent odds to win her eighth Emmy, then said she thinks about missing Nancy Guthrie every day. Savannah Guthrie said she was touched and needs help.

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Michael Whatley’s Campaign Pulls TV Ads While They Rethink Strategy1 source — 3dRepublican North Carolina Senate nominee Michael Whatley's campaign temporarily pulled television advertisements Wednesday, The Raleigh News & Observer reported.

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EU Urges US Reconsider Palestinian UN Visa Ban — Sep 17, 2026The European Union has urged the United States to rethink its decision to deny entry visas to Palestinian Authority officials ahead of the UN General Assembly, citing the host country’s obligations and the importance of Palestine’s full participation, with Abbas set to address the gathering via prerecorded video after again being denied a visa. The push from Brussels, echoed by UN leaders, comes as the UN votes to allow Abbas to appear virtually and as visa restrictions continue to strain diplomacy surrounding the New York gathering.

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Three Openers Withdraw From Sheeran Tour Over Palestine — Sep 14, 2026Macklemore was removed and several opening acts—Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga—withdraw from Ed Sheeran's The Loop tour in solidarity with Palestine, highlighting coordinated artist protests over Gaza. Advocacy groups and critics urge Sheeran to cancel or rethink the tour amid pressure from pro-Israel donors, fueling a broader backlash against the event.

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Sam Okafor Sheeran should cancel the tour dates if his openers are this united against performing amid the Gaza conflict.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

J.D. FOSTER: Steps Trump Could Take To Get NATO Free Riders Off America’s Back — Dec 19, 2024In thinking about NATO, one has to ask: “How stupid do they think we are?” The “they,” of course, are many of the other NATO members, and the answer is they think we are as stupid as we have been for the last quarter…

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Military Officer Targets Mother Over Facebook Post About What She Found at Kid’s SchoolOpinion — Dec 10, 2022What do you think of when you think of the U.S. military? If you’re like millions of other Americans, as well as citizens of the nations with whom we were allied in World Wars I and II, you probably think of troops of…

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Strange Beast Found – It Was Once a Ruthless Predator but Now Only Experts Can Save ItOpinion — Sep 17, 2023When we think of alligators — even ones that haven’t reached maturity — we think of ruthless killing machines, reptiles whose formidable jaws can injure or kill almost any prey, including humans. What we don’t think of…

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Monica Lewinsky Asked if She Thinks Bill Clinton ‘Owes’ Her an ApologyReporting — Sep 7, 2021Monica Lewinsky is opening up about whether she thinks former President Bill Clinton “owes” her an apology. “I think there was a long period before my life changed in the last six or seven years, where I felt a lot in…

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PetSmart Faces Boycott as Twitter Users Discover What You Can Buy for Your Dog to ‘Show Your Pride’Opinion — May 31, 2023You would think that given everything that has happened in the past few months, companies might start to think twice before deciding to jump on the woke advertising bandwagon. Well, think again. Instead of learning from…

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Joy Behar Admits GOP Presidential Candidate Lives in Her Head – She Thinks About Him While Lying in BedOpinion — Jun 1, 2023Joy Behar had a confession to make about a certain presidential candidate. “I think about him sometimes when I’m lying in bed and have nothing else to think about,” Behar said in an offhand comment on ABC’s “The View.”…

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San Francisco Spending $1.7 Million to Build 1 Public ToiletOpinion — Oct 20, 2022Think for a moment about what you estimate the cost would be to build a public toilet if you were put in charge of making it. What number did you think of? Was it in the thousands or the hundreds of thousands? How about…

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Biden’s Right: We Are in Battle for Soul of Nation, but It’s Not Over What He ThinksOpinion — Nov 3, 2022Rarely do I agree with Joe Biden. But he’s right on one thing: A battle for the soul of our nation is underway. And recent research indicates there are problems in that battle stemming from what people think is right…

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‘We Should Get on With This’: Biden Says He Thinks There Have Been ‘Enough’ DebatesReporting — Mar 25, 2020Former Vice President Joe Biden says he’s had enough primary debates and signaled that he is ready for the primary to wrap up. During a virtual press briefing on Wednesday, Biden was asked if he thinks there should be…

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