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This past Friday Koinonia watched the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. Needless to say, I am really excited about this year's Olympics. In history, there's Jesse Owens winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics (embarrassing Hitler and the Nazis), the U.S. Men's Hockey team defeating the Soviets in 1980 (inspiring America in the midst of the Cold War), and Eric Liddell refusing to run on Sunday (honoring God first above country).A few years ago, I saw a replay of an Olympic moment from the 1992 Barcelona Olympics that impacted me.
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I told Isaac that Heavenly Father likes to hear from him each night.Isaac: How can He hear me?
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D60 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit - Lowest Price: 79.99 The Nikon D60 SLR Digital Camera has been designed for the consumer who wants to combine technology with user-friendliness and creative features. The D60 provides a resolution of 10.2 effective Megapixels, and incorporates Nikon's exclusive EXPEED image-processing concept, which is utilized to maximize image quality and processing speed - resulting in continuous shooting capability at 3.0 fps, near instant power-up at just 0.19 seconds and high ISO sensitivity, all in a compact, lightweight body with a user-friendly ergonomic design. D300 Black SLR Digital Camera Body Only - Lowest Price: 429.99 The Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera offers outstanding image quality, multi-functional technologies and fast response. It comes with an impressive resolution of 12.3 megapixels, speedy 6 fps frame advance, a self-cleaning sensor unit and a high definition 3 VGA LCD display. This is all combined with Nikons legendary durability.The camera also features Nikons exclusive EXPEED Image Processing System that is central to driving the speed and processing power needed for many of the cameras features; such as the 51-point auto focus system with Nikons 3D Focus Tracking feature, and two LiveView shooting modes that allow users to frame a photograph using the cameras high-resolution LCD monitor. D40 SLR Digital Camera Kit - Lowest Price: $394.95 The D40s high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikons high-performance 6.1 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color. Intuitive controls make the D40 point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly. At just over 16 ounces, the beautifully styled and compact D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever. EOS 40D SLR Digital Camera Body Only - Lowest Price: $844.95 The EOS 40D combines Canons tremendous know-how in both the digital and photographic worlds, creating a camera that not only does everything one would expect of a traditional digital SLR, but one that incorporates staggering leaps forward in technological innovation. With features like Canons EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor and more, the EOS 40D elevates digital photography to new heights, enhancing the shooting experience, and delivering images one could only expect from a Canon. Google Awards Android Dev Prizes, Introduces App Store An anonymous reader writes "A group of Canadian engineering students was one of 10 teams to win a $275,000 prize from internet search giant Google Inc. Their program, Ecorio, gives users the ability to reduce their environmental footprint with tools that provide transit options for trips, invest in carbon reduction projects, and share their tips with other users. Other winners included a taxi location app, a price comparison app, and a settings manager than changes your settings based on your location." Google has also started talking about their plans for Android Market, which is similar to the App store used for the iPhone. Ars Technicas coverage points out a blog post by Googles Eric Chu which notes that early handsets running Android will have a beta version of Android Market enabled.Read more of this story at Slashdot. EOS Rebel XSi Black Digital Camera Kit - Lowest Price: $670.00 For stunning photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canons EOS Rebel XSi. It features Canons EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, DIGIC III Image Processor, plus 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor and is available in a kit with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSis refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.See full article here (link)