The Humble Will Be Exalted & The Exalted Will Be Humbled...

WHEN THE CHURCH DOORS CLOSE: BET's new series, 'Exalted,' shines the spotlight on Bishops Charles E. Blake and Carlton Pearson (pic, far right) in coming weeks.

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On October 2, 2007, only the venerable "Monday Night Football" had more viewers on basic cable than "Exalted," the new weekly one-hour original documentary series currently airing on BET.

A potent and entertaining mix of VH-1's "Behind the Music" and TBN, "Exalted" peels away the layers and gives viewers an unfettered glimpse into the stories of the sometimes controversial and ever more prominent lives of the leaders of so-called "mega churches" around the country.

The first installment featured Prophetess and National Televangelist Juanita Bynum, a fixture in the local and national news due to her recent marital issues.

Another spotlight was on Reverend Paul Morton, leader of the one of the largest churches in New Orleans, whose multiple places of worship became tragic casualties of Hurricane Katrina. Presiding Bishop of the entire Church of God In Christ (C.O.G.I.C), Charles E. Blake will be explored on October 30.

On November 6, the series will also spotlight Bishop Carlton Pearson, who has made the controversial statement: "God is not Christian." This, coupled with his recent sermons doubting the existence of hell, has caused tension among his flock and throughout the African American church community nationwide.

Narrated by Blair Underwood, "Exalted" was created by D'Angela Proctor Steed, who serves as an Executive Producer, alongside Nia T. Hill.

"Exalted" airs Tuesdays at 9pm (E/P) on BET.

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I remember hearing about Juanie B, being on BET

but I didn't know it was the "Exalted" program.

Not trying to sound sanctimonius, just wondering if the show's name has a double entendre? Sometimes, I make simple things difficult.

Anyhoo, I'd be interested to see what's said about Carlton Pearson.

He's definitely "kook, the Nut."

that's just my humble opinion.

His wife sure has stuck by his side, which befuddles my mind.

If/when I get married I will follow my husband as he follows Christ.

When hubby starts talking and applying crackpot theories...well, i'll let you surmise.

This should be interesting to watch.

It's "M.M Monday" and The 'Bu is On Fire!

Wildfires sweep across Southern Calif.
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MALIBU, Calif. - From the high desert to the Pacific Ocean, out-of-control wildfires engulfed swaths of drought-parched Southern California, claiming one life, destroying several homes and a church in Malibu, and forcing an entire community to evacuate.


Thousands more homes remained at risk as hot, dry Santa Ana desert winds continued to churn into the region early Monday.

Firefighters started the weekend on high alert as forecasters warned of strong winds. But by Sunday night, they had to admit they were overwhelmed.

"You do not expect something to stretch our resources to this magnitude," Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Sam Padilla said. "To try and staff something this big, you cannot predict it."

The Malibu fire was among about a dozen blazes that burned more than 35,000 acres from north of Santa Barbara to San Diego. Late Sunday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in seven Southern California counties.

One person died in the fire near San Diego, which burned more than 14,000 acres — or about 22 square miles — about 70 miles southeast of San Diego, just north of the Mexican border town of Tecate, California Department of Forestry spokesman Matt Streck said. Details were not immediately available.

Four firefighters and at least 10 other people were hospitalized, Streck said. Some of the injured were hikers, and others may be illegal immigrants.

Another blaze devoured more than 5,000 acres in northern San Diego County and forced the evacuation of the community of Ramona, which has a population of about 36,000.

Several structures were burned on the edge of town and sheriff's deputies called residents to alert them the fire was approaching the city, said San Diego sheriff's Lt. Phil Brust.

In Malibu, about 700 firefighters worked to protect hundreds of homes in several upscale communities nestled in the hills. About 1,500 people were evacuated and the blaze destroyed a church and several homes, one of them the landmark Castle Kashan, a stately fortress-like home with turrets and arched windows. Chunks of brick fell from the exterior of the burning building overlooking the coast.

No residents or firefighters were injured, Los Angeles County Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman said.

The castle belonged to Lilly Lawrence, the daughter of a former Iranian oil minister. She said she was able to gather a few things before the fire engulfed her home, including some jewelry and memorabilia that included Elvis Presley's Army fatigues.

She didn't seem too worried about losing most of her belongings in the fire.

"My parents taught me not to allow my possessions to posses me," Lawrence told KABC-TV. "So, that's the story. The house is a house."

Winds carried embers across the Pacific Coast Highway, closing the popular road and setting fire to cars and trees in the parking lot of a shopping center where a supermarket, drug store and other shops were damaged.

"This fire is zero percent contained, which means we're at the mercy of the wind," acting Malibu Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich said Sunday.

In all, five homes and two commercial buildings had been confirmed lost throughout the Malibu area, Los Angeles County Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman said. Nine more homes were damaged, he said.

The fire is expected to burn for another two to three days, he said. Until the blaze is extinguished, "there will literally be thousands of homes that will be threatened at one time or another," he said.

The fire may have been started by downed power lines, Capt. Mike Brown said.

"This is a conflagration we knew was going to come at some point," Los Angeles County Zen Yaroslavsky said at a Malibu press conference Sunday, noting Southern California's ongoing dry spell. "We were cruising for a bruising. We are very, very lucky as we stand here tonight that the damage has been as limited as it has been."

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Though Malibu, CA is the land of the rich and famous (infamous),

Losing your home, and things of sentimental value is still devastating.

I pray that these people insurance premiums are up to date,

and all turns out well for them.

Grandma Power...ACTIVATE!!!

I had to run this story! You can't get better customer referrals then this way! Everyone's (on one occasion or another) wanted to kick a whole in the back of Comcast's head! Comcast's customer service does leave alot to be desired, that's for sure!!
Thanks Grandma!

Tool Time: Woman, 75, Takes Hammer Down To Cable Office

-A Virginia woman is in trouble with the police after her frustrations led to an incident with a hammer and a cable company computer.


source: myfoxdetroit.com

MANASSAS, Va. -- Mona Shaw, 75, was so fed up with her cable provider in Virginia that she decided to take some serious action (Video: MyFoxDC).So she took a hammer down to the Comcast payment center.Shaw figured her age would keep her from getting in too much trouble."At 75 ... I figure they're not going to hang me," she told Washington, D.C., FOX affiliate WTTG.

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Grandma Shaw did what most of us have felt like doing.

Scaring the crap out of poor service reps.

she's a hero in my book! Of course, I don't condone giving people heart attacks, or panic attacks for that matter-but I am a proponent in "making my presence known/felt." Amen, Grandma Shaw...i'm on your side!!

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THIS IS SHOCKING..LITERALLY!

Shock burns cable thief beyond recognition
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Mon Oct 8, 10:42 AM ET

BERLIN (Reuters) - A thief in Germany was charred beyond recognition by a 10,000 volt electric shock when he tried to steal a live copper cable, authorities said Monday.

Police in the western city of Duisburg found the 32-year-old man's blackened remains by a set of cable cutters and pile of non-live cables he had already stolen.
Only because one of his hands survived incineration were officers able to identify the man as German of Kazakh origin.

"His fingerprints were already logged on police files," a local police spokesman said. "The force of the shock was so great that the hand was severed from his body."

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Well, you kind of feel sorry for the way he fried to death. No one deserves that...however it was avoidable.

I can't imagine dying in such a horrible death!

To the cable thieves in Detroit...

THIS CAN HAPPEN TO YOU TOO!!!

It's just not worth it!

You better recognize-the one who's in for a shock-IS YOU!

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