Nearly every day I drive past SDSU's big electronic sign that greets travellers on Interstate 8. For some time now I have noticed advertisements for the upcoming speakers series. Speakers included James Carville, Ann Coulter, and Rudy Gulliani. But it seems that the series has been cancelled due to low ticket sales. Only 120 tickets had been sold for three different nights of speakers ... and that is in an auditorium that will hold thousands.That's why I chuckled when I saw the price tag: $193-313 per ticket per night. For SDSU students, ticket prices were originally $300, then $160, then $25. Even $25 is a bit pricey for college students.Here's the full article from the San Diego State Aztec describing the cancellation:Series called offPoor ticket sales force cancellationStephanie Nehmens, Assistant city editorPosted: 9/18/06The price tag was too high, even for an event such as this.Promoters for the San Diego Speaker…

No, it's not a police bust. This is Georgia State Senator John Douglas -- getting shot by a taser gun. From the look on his face, I've already decided to avoid getting tasered any time soon.Here's the story:State Senator Tasered in Show of Support for Law EnforcementBy CrystalTatum, Staff Reportermailto:Reportercrystal.tatum@newtoncitizen.comCOVINGTON — State Sen. John Douglas had a shocking Friday morning.Douglas found himself on the business end of a Taser gun fired by a captain withthe Newton County Sheriff’s Office.But there’s no need to scour the paper for the legislator’s mug shot: Itwas a voluntary act — Douglas’ way of showing local law enforcement officersthat he supports their work.Sheriff Joe Nichols said authorities who carry Tasers are first required tobe Tasered themselves so they know what the experience is like.“I’ve made it a point in my public career to be a champion of publicsafety. ... I feel like you have to…

We have several special things planned at LifePoint for the rest of September. I'm excited that we will be working alongside the San Diego Park and Rec Department to help clean-up parts of Fiesta Island. We have a team of volunteers who have agreed to help!Also ... next Sunday (September 24) will be a busy but blessed day. Look at this! You can learn more about Christiane at her myspace page.Tom can be found online at www.tombrosseau.com.Will's internet resting spot is www.willedwards.net. FYI: Will was our featured artist, playing two songs at our grand opening. He also kicked-off the first LifePoint Cafe!

Yesterday was September 11, 2006. All the networks and cable channels had 9/11 specials. The President gave an address during primetime to commemorate the occasion. Even Monday Night Football included a special piece about remembering what happened five years ago.Our youngest daughter, Hope, also had soccer practice yesterday. That’s a typical day – from the national to the local. As I approached the park where she was practicing, traffic was stopped and being redirected. The fellow in front of me rolls down his window and says, “Just turn around. You can’t get through because a girl has been hit by a car.”What was a nuisance for him was a cause of concern for me. Both of my daughters were already at the park, having arrived with Tonya a few minutes before me.I quickly parked and scurried to where a crowd was gathered. As I looked into the circle, I felt…