Aug 2008
Stakes Grow Higher...
29/08/08 08:55
Russia continues down a path of defiance, in spite of world condemnation for it’s recent military action against Georgia...
Ezekiel 13:10 “Because, indeed, because they have seduced My people, saying, ‘Peace!’ when there is no peace - and one builds a wall, and they plaster it with untempered mortar - 11 say to those who plaster it with untempered mortar, that it will fall. There will be flooding rain, and you, O great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall tear it down.
Russia test fired a new missile last night that is capable of delivering a 550 kiloton nuclear warhead, up to 6,125 miles away. The weapon has enough power to devastate anything within a 14-mile radius. The missile reportedly struck it’s target with a high degree of accuracy. The missile traveled almost 4,000 miles to a target on the Kamchatka peninsula. The missile has a “stealth” design, to aid in avoiding defense systems. The missile’s range puts the UK in the target zone. British Foreign Secretary Miliband, stated that the Russian action in Georgia, has brought an end to peace in Europe. The UK has cancelled a joint military exercise with Georgia, that had been planned for September. Russia threatened that such actions could be tantamount to a declaration of war. Russia also accused the UK of directly helping Georgian armed forces. Read the story here.
British Foreign Secretary Miliband, stated that Russian actions in Georgia and elsewhere, threaten to undermine the stability in Europe. Miliband was on a diplomatic visit to the Ukraine. He stated that the trip was intended to show support for that democratic country and not to provoke Russia and that if Russia wanted respect and influence in Europe, then Russia needed to change course. Read the story here.
Georgia is cutting all diplomatic ties with Russia and has issued a recall of it’s diplomats from Moscow, due to the Russian military presence in Georgia. Russia stated that the move would hinder relations. Georgia is upset that Russian troops still occupy Georgian territory. South Ossetian officials have stated that Russia will absorb the South Ossetian province. Read the story here.
Until next time...
Ezekiel 13:10 “Because, indeed, because they have seduced My people, saying, ‘Peace!’ when there is no peace - and one builds a wall, and they plaster it with untempered mortar - 11 say to those who plaster it with untempered mortar, that it will fall. There will be flooding rain, and you, O great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall tear it down.
Russia test fired a new missile last night that is capable of delivering a 550 kiloton nuclear warhead, up to 6,125 miles away. The weapon has enough power to devastate anything within a 14-mile radius. The missile reportedly struck it’s target with a high degree of accuracy. The missile traveled almost 4,000 miles to a target on the Kamchatka peninsula. The missile has a “stealth” design, to aid in avoiding defense systems. The missile’s range puts the UK in the target zone. British Foreign Secretary Miliband, stated that the Russian action in Georgia, has brought an end to peace in Europe. The UK has cancelled a joint military exercise with Georgia, that had been planned for September. Russia threatened that such actions could be tantamount to a declaration of war. Russia also accused the UK of directly helping Georgian armed forces. Read the story here.
British Foreign Secretary Miliband, stated that Russian actions in Georgia and elsewhere, threaten to undermine the stability in Europe. Miliband was on a diplomatic visit to the Ukraine. He stated that the trip was intended to show support for that democratic country and not to provoke Russia and that if Russia wanted respect and influence in Europe, then Russia needed to change course. Read the story here.
Georgia is cutting all diplomatic ties with Russia and has issued a recall of it’s diplomats from Moscow, due to the Russian military presence in Georgia. Russia stated that the move would hinder relations. Georgia is upset that Russian troops still occupy Georgian territory. South Ossetian officials have stated that Russia will absorb the South Ossetian province. Read the story here.
Until next time...
A New Cold War?
28/08/08 17:52
Russia has taken on a decidedly defiant posture in the past couple of weeks, despite their punishment and invasion of Georgia. Even though the main force has been withdrawn from the interior of Georgia, they still remain in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. They also continue to man and operate checkpoints deep inside of Georgian territory. One thing is clear, Russia is not going to accept any criticism, or offer any apologies for the action they have taken. The Russian Bear is once again on the prowl...
Vladimir Putin is accusing the US of pushing Georgia into the conflict and that it was all part of a plot to influence and benefit the the upcoming US election. Putin claims that the US encouraged Georgia to settle the dispute with South Ossetia by force. Read the story here.
Russia warned of a direct confrontation between US and Russian warships in the Black Sea today. Russia has also accused the US ships of delivering arms to Georgia, instead of humanitarian aid. A spokesman for Vladimir Putin stated that Russia was taking measures of precaution against American and NATO naval ships. A Russian General accused NATO of ratcheting up tensions in the area and stated that is was not a common practice to dispense humanitarian aid from warships. Read the story here.
A US warship carrying humanitarian aid docked at a southern Georgian port Wednesday, while Russia sent three missile ships to another Georgian port. The US ship had been bound for the main Georgian port of Poti, but it is feared that the harbor may have been mined and there are sunken Georgian ships on the bottom that were hit by Russian weapons. Russian troops are also stationed at one of the approaches to the city and it was feared that the US ship docking there might have been perceived as a direct challenge. Read the story here.
The west is already warning Russia against moving on the Ukraine. It is feared that Russia may continue it’s advance after the overwhelming victory in Georgia. The British foreign secretary called for hard headed engagement from the European Union and NATO over Russian’s military action in Georgia. His sentiments were echoed by several other foreign dignitaries of the EU. The EU is holding an emergency Georgia summit on Monday. Read the story here.
Until next time...
Vladimir Putin is accusing the US of pushing Georgia into the conflict and that it was all part of a plot to influence and benefit the the upcoming US election. Putin claims that the US encouraged Georgia to settle the dispute with South Ossetia by force. Read the story here.
Russia warned of a direct confrontation between US and Russian warships in the Black Sea today. Russia has also accused the US ships of delivering arms to Georgia, instead of humanitarian aid. A spokesman for Vladimir Putin stated that Russia was taking measures of precaution against American and NATO naval ships. A Russian General accused NATO of ratcheting up tensions in the area and stated that is was not a common practice to dispense humanitarian aid from warships. Read the story here.
A US warship carrying humanitarian aid docked at a southern Georgian port Wednesday, while Russia sent three missile ships to another Georgian port. The US ship had been bound for the main Georgian port of Poti, but it is feared that the harbor may have been mined and there are sunken Georgian ships on the bottom that were hit by Russian weapons. Russian troops are also stationed at one of the approaches to the city and it was feared that the US ship docking there might have been perceived as a direct challenge. Read the story here.
The west is already warning Russia against moving on the Ukraine. It is feared that Russia may continue it’s advance after the overwhelming victory in Georgia. The British foreign secretary called for hard headed engagement from the European Union and NATO over Russian’s military action in Georgia. His sentiments were echoed by several other foreign dignitaries of the EU. The EU is holding an emergency Georgia summit on Monday. Read the story here.
Until next time...
A Changing World...
25/08/08 18:28
A new article has been posted, “Sincerity In Prayer”.
Once again the global landscape is changing, nations are being reshaped and reborn and who knows how it will end up this time. Russia is formally recognizing South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent countries. Was Russia’s goal all along to weaken Georgia? The move is expected to increase tension with the west and it is reported that Russia has cut all ties with NATO. The US has been insistent that the territories must remain part of Georgia and called the recognition by Russia “unacceptable”. Russian forces still occupy both South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Iraq claims that an agreement has been reached to have all US forces out of that country by 2011. US forces would cease patrolling Iraqi cities and villages by the middle of next year. The Iraqis appear to be anxious to end US presence and control of their country and to assume responsibility for their own destiny. Is the country ready to take control, or will it disintegrate into civil war once the threat of the US military has been removed, further de-stabilizing the Middle East? Read the story here.
Pakistan’s ruling coalition has collapsed and the country faces an uncertain future. Dissent is already rearing its ugly head and party leaders are in opposition as to who will lead that country. India and Pakistan have been at odds for quite some time and anything is possible with a new leader coming to power in Pakistan. Nuclear threats have been thrown back and forth several times. If a leader who is unable to keep the country cohesive and united in placed in power, the region could become very unstable. Pakistan has possession of a nuclear arsenal and if the country sinks into total chaos, who will retain control of the weapons? Read the story here.
Another bank has failed and has been taken over by Federal Regulators. Columbian Bank and Trust of Kansas was closed by the Regulators and is the ninth US bank to fail this year. Citizen’s Bank and Trust will assume control of the bank’s assets. How many more losses can the financial sector bear? The pace of failures is increasing and the bottom has not been hit yet. Can our financial system continue to absorb such huge losses? Read the story here.
Criminals are abandoning the weak US dollar in favor of the Euro! It is a sad day indeed, when even those who engage in illegal activities begin abandoning the dollar. The US dollar began to lose ground in 2007 and its decline has accelerated in 2008 with no end in sight. Read the story here.
Until next time...
Once again the global landscape is changing, nations are being reshaped and reborn and who knows how it will end up this time. Russia is formally recognizing South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent countries. Was Russia’s goal all along to weaken Georgia? The move is expected to increase tension with the west and it is reported that Russia has cut all ties with NATO. The US has been insistent that the territories must remain part of Georgia and called the recognition by Russia “unacceptable”. Russian forces still occupy both South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Iraq claims that an agreement has been reached to have all US forces out of that country by 2011. US forces would cease patrolling Iraqi cities and villages by the middle of next year. The Iraqis appear to be anxious to end US presence and control of their country and to assume responsibility for their own destiny. Is the country ready to take control, or will it disintegrate into civil war once the threat of the US military has been removed, further de-stabilizing the Middle East? Read the story here.
Pakistan’s ruling coalition has collapsed and the country faces an uncertain future. Dissent is already rearing its ugly head and party leaders are in opposition as to who will lead that country. India and Pakistan have been at odds for quite some time and anything is possible with a new leader coming to power in Pakistan. Nuclear threats have been thrown back and forth several times. If a leader who is unable to keep the country cohesive and united in placed in power, the region could become very unstable. Pakistan has possession of a nuclear arsenal and if the country sinks into total chaos, who will retain control of the weapons? Read the story here.
Another bank has failed and has been taken over by Federal Regulators. Columbian Bank and Trust of Kansas was closed by the Regulators and is the ninth US bank to fail this year. Citizen’s Bank and Trust will assume control of the bank’s assets. How many more losses can the financial sector bear? The pace of failures is increasing and the bottom has not been hit yet. Can our financial system continue to absorb such huge losses? Read the story here.
Criminals are abandoning the weak US dollar in favor of the Euro! It is a sad day indeed, when even those who engage in illegal activities begin abandoning the dollar. The US dollar began to lose ground in 2007 and its decline has accelerated in 2008 with no end in sight. Read the story here.
Until next time...
Things Change...
20/08/08 17:31
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly things change on the world scene. The entire balance and stability of the world changes overnight. One minute everyone is focused on Beijing and the Olympic Games and in the next moment Russia has invaded a neighboring nation and is threatening the US. Peace in this world is nothing but a facade, a charade played out on the world stage. The fangs are barely concealed behind the smile and quickly come out snapping in the beat of a heart. New battle lines are being drawn and it should serve as a warning to all of us, to never be deceived into thinking all is well in this world. Our citizenship lies elsewhere. The kingdom of God is our goal, not the kingdom of man. This world will never be right...will never be at peace until the King of Kings and Lord of Lords returns to claim it. He is the only hope we have!
The US today formally signed an agreement with Poland to place US interceptor missiles, of the missile shield system, on Polish soil. Russia has threatened a response that will go beyond diplomacy. The missiles will be just 115 miles from the western border of Russia. The radar component of the system will be deployed in the Czech Republic. Russia reacted swiftly and harshly to the news. Russia stated that Poland was running the risk of attack and possibly a nuclear one by hosting the missile system. World leaders are making light of Russia’s statements and brushing them aside, but the Poles are worried. The US has stated that it is now obligated to respond and defend Poland from any threat or attack due to the agreement. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice made some strong statements of her own, in response to the Russian announcement, stating that such statements “border on the bizarre, frankly”. Read the story here.
Israel fears a new Cold War, only this time in the Middle East. Syrian President Assad spoke of hosting Russian missiles on Syrian soil yesterday from Moscow, where he is putting the finishing touches on some joint military agreements. Assad stated that he intended to discuss the deployment of Russian missiles within his country. It is feared that the Middle East could develop into another Cold War scenario, with Russia and the US squaring off by developing and funding Middle Eastern countries. The Russian move in Syria could be in retaliation for the US and Israel supporting Georgia. Read the story here.
The Russians are apparently digging in for a prolonged stay in the state of Georgia and show no signs of leaving. Russian soldiers are digging trenches and setting up sentry posts deep within Georgia, despite agreeing to a cease fire and to the withdrawl of Russian troops. This move is clearly a slap in the face of the US, who has backed and supported Geogia including training the Georgian military and providing hardware and arms. Read the story here.
Russia has notified Norway, that it will no longer be participating, or cooperating with NATO militarily. The move mirrors a decision by NATO to make any future relations with Russia dependent upon their pulling their troops out of Georgia. The US called the move “unfortunate”.Read the story here.
Until next time...
The US today formally signed an agreement with Poland to place US interceptor missiles, of the missile shield system, on Polish soil. Russia has threatened a response that will go beyond diplomacy. The missiles will be just 115 miles from the western border of Russia. The radar component of the system will be deployed in the Czech Republic. Russia reacted swiftly and harshly to the news. Russia stated that Poland was running the risk of attack and possibly a nuclear one by hosting the missile system. World leaders are making light of Russia’s statements and brushing them aside, but the Poles are worried. The US has stated that it is now obligated to respond and defend Poland from any threat or attack due to the agreement. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice made some strong statements of her own, in response to the Russian announcement, stating that such statements “border on the bizarre, frankly”. Read the story here.
Israel fears a new Cold War, only this time in the Middle East. Syrian President Assad spoke of hosting Russian missiles on Syrian soil yesterday from Moscow, where he is putting the finishing touches on some joint military agreements. Assad stated that he intended to discuss the deployment of Russian missiles within his country. It is feared that the Middle East could develop into another Cold War scenario, with Russia and the US squaring off by developing and funding Middle Eastern countries. The Russian move in Syria could be in retaliation for the US and Israel supporting Georgia. Read the story here.
The Russians are apparently digging in for a prolonged stay in the state of Georgia and show no signs of leaving. Russian soldiers are digging trenches and setting up sentry posts deep within Georgia, despite agreeing to a cease fire and to the withdrawl of Russian troops. This move is clearly a slap in the face of the US, who has backed and supported Geogia including training the Georgian military and providing hardware and arms. Read the story here.
Russia has notified Norway, that it will no longer be participating, or cooperating with NATO militarily. The move mirrors a decision by NATO to make any future relations with Russia dependent upon their pulling their troops out of Georgia. The US called the move “unfortunate”.Read the story here.
Until next time...
Thank you...
18/08/08 18:18
My humble thanks and gratitude to all of you who are taking the time to read this commentary! Traffic is steadily increasing on this site and I pray that it is a help and a blessing to all of those who visit. I apologize for the fact that it has been nearly an entire week since the last post, but my family and I were able to enjoy a few badly needed days away together.
Is Russia really leaving? Russia claims that it is pulling its troops out of Georgia, but so far all reports point to the contrary. NATO is staging an emergency meeting to deal with the crisis and figure out what steps to take next. US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice stated that “Russia is playing a very dangerous game” with the US and its allies. What are Russia’s aims? The US has vowed to rebuild and continue to back Georgia and other regional democracies. Georgia and Ukraine are both very interested in NATO membership. Secretary Rice also accused Russia of trying to destabilize and topple Georgia’s government. Read the story here. A US Defense official says that they have confirmed Russian short range missiles have been placed in South Ossetia violating the cease fire agreement they have with Georgia. Read the story here.
Pakistani President Musharraf has announced his resignation. The Pakistani leader, a staunch US ally is slated to undergo impeachment proceedings from the parliament, due to his attempt to establish authoritarian rule over Pakistan. The people of the troubled nation celebrated at the news. The US reports that the Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is safe and poses no threat. The country, for now, is under the control of a ruling coalition and stable. The Parliament has said they will be stripping the office of President from some of its powers and know one knows whom they will elect to replace Musharraf. Read the story here.
Until next time...
Is Russia really leaving? Russia claims that it is pulling its troops out of Georgia, but so far all reports point to the contrary. NATO is staging an emergency meeting to deal with the crisis and figure out what steps to take next. US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice stated that “Russia is playing a very dangerous game” with the US and its allies. What are Russia’s aims? The US has vowed to rebuild and continue to back Georgia and other regional democracies. Georgia and Ukraine are both very interested in NATO membership. Secretary Rice also accused Russia of trying to destabilize and topple Georgia’s government. Read the story here. A US Defense official says that they have confirmed Russian short range missiles have been placed in South Ossetia violating the cease fire agreement they have with Georgia. Read the story here.
Pakistani President Musharraf has announced his resignation. The Pakistani leader, a staunch US ally is slated to undergo impeachment proceedings from the parliament, due to his attempt to establish authoritarian rule over Pakistan. The people of the troubled nation celebrated at the news. The US reports that the Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is safe and poses no threat. The country, for now, is under the control of a ruling coalition and stable. The Parliament has said they will be stripping the office of President from some of its powers and know one knows whom they will elect to replace Musharraf. Read the story here.
Until next time...
Wars And Rumors Of Wars...
11/08/08 19:48
I will be away for a few days on vacation. I have posted a new article: Choices... for you to read in my absence.
There is no real peace in the world. There are several conflicts going on around the globe at any given time. The crisis in the nation of Georgia has taken center stage this week. There is only one way to bring peace to this world. Man is not willing, nor is he capable of bringing a lasting peace to this earth. No matter what organizations are setup, no matter what truces and agreements are put into place, it never lasts. There is always someone, somewhere, that lusts after and desires absolute and total control of everything and everyone. The Bible foretells that this world will become united under a world government for a short time, but then Jesus Christ will return in power and glory and take control of this world from man. Only then will there be a lasting peace, only then will there be safety and security and harmony among men. Amen. Even so, come LORD Jesus!
The nation of Georgia attempted to take back a break-away territory, South Ossetia. Russia had other ideas and responded quickly and with ferocity. Georgia suffered a retaliatory attack from Russia, who has it’s own ideas about South Ossetia. For all intents and purposes, it appears that Russia is trying to absorb Georgia back into it’s territory. After an aerial pounding resulting in heavy civilian casualties, ground troops and armored cavalry are moving towards the Georgian capital of Tsblisi. A humanitarian crisis is in the making. Read the story here. President Bush is demanding that Russia end what he called a “dramatic and brutal escalation of violence”. Georgia is a soverign nation, that has a democratic form of government with leaders elected by the people. The US has enjoyed warm relations with Georgia and has a vested interest in seeing the nation retain it’s soverignty. Read the story here.
China is set to surpass the US, as the biggest producer of goods in the world. The shift in status is four years ahead of schedule, due to the weak US economy. The US has long been the leader in the world of both manufactured goods and agricultural products, but the tide is swiftly turning. The US had been expected to retain it’s top producer status until 2013, but recent events are causing a revision by Global Economists. The shift in manufacturing status will topple the US from the top position it has held for over 100 years! Read the story here.
Until next time...
There is no real peace in the world. There are several conflicts going on around the globe at any given time. The crisis in the nation of Georgia has taken center stage this week. There is only one way to bring peace to this world. Man is not willing, nor is he capable of bringing a lasting peace to this earth. No matter what organizations are setup, no matter what truces and agreements are put into place, it never lasts. There is always someone, somewhere, that lusts after and desires absolute and total control of everything and everyone. The Bible foretells that this world will become united under a world government for a short time, but then Jesus Christ will return in power and glory and take control of this world from man. Only then will there be a lasting peace, only then will there be safety and security and harmony among men. Amen. Even so, come LORD Jesus!
The nation of Georgia attempted to take back a break-away territory, South Ossetia. Russia had other ideas and responded quickly and with ferocity. Georgia suffered a retaliatory attack from Russia, who has it’s own ideas about South Ossetia. For all intents and purposes, it appears that Russia is trying to absorb Georgia back into it’s territory. After an aerial pounding resulting in heavy civilian casualties, ground troops and armored cavalry are moving towards the Georgian capital of Tsblisi. A humanitarian crisis is in the making. Read the story here. President Bush is demanding that Russia end what he called a “dramatic and brutal escalation of violence”. Georgia is a soverign nation, that has a democratic form of government with leaders elected by the people. The US has enjoyed warm relations with Georgia and has a vested interest in seeing the nation retain it’s soverignty. Read the story here.
China is set to surpass the US, as the biggest producer of goods in the world. The shift in status is four years ahead of schedule, due to the weak US economy. The US has long been the leader in the world of both manufactured goods and agricultural products, but the tide is swiftly turning. The US had been expected to retain it’s top producer status until 2013, but recent events are causing a revision by Global Economists. The shift in manufacturing status will topple the US from the top position it has held for over 100 years! Read the story here.
Until next time...
Israel Still Worried...
07/08/08 18:05
No matter what lofty diplomatic solutions are dreamed up, no matter how many truces, cease fires, or agreements are made, the middle east is destined to stay in a condition of unrest. The Holy Land belongs to God, He has claimed it and Jerusalem as His Holy City. Peace will never come to that land until Jesus Christ returns to wrest control of it from man forever. In a future time, a new Jerusalem will descend to this earth to replace the old and God and Jesus Christ will dwell there.
Zechariah 8:3
“Thus says the LORD:
‘I will return to Zion,
And dwell in the midst of Jerusalem.
Jerusalem shall be called the City of Truth,
The Mountain of the LORD of hosts,
The Holy Mountain’
An amazingly beautiful and incredible city unlike anything this world, or man has ever seen before or can even conceive! Peace will finally reign in that city, the river of life will flow through it and no evil will be found there...ever. God speed that day!
Israel still considers Iran a very real threat and is apparently carrying on with a plan to remove any nuclear capability, that Iran might be able to bring to bear against the Jewish state. Israel has recently purchased 90 F-16l jet fighters, that have the capability to carry enough fuel to reach Iran, with 11 more slated for delivery by the end of next year. They have also purchased two new submarines capable of delivering nuclear warheads from sea, to add to the three they already possess. Israel is well known for taking threats against their nation very seriously and then acting whenever they feel their existence is threatened, despite what the rest of the world thinks. Is a strike on Iran a foregone conclusion? Read the story here.
Libya is firmy against any Mediterranean Union, the brain child of French President Sarkozy. Muammar Gadaffi fears that Africa will become divided and refused to attend the launch of the Mediterranean Union in Paris, in July. The ultimate goal, according to Sarkozy, is to boost diplomatic ties between the EU and the Mediterranean members. Proposed countries to be members of the union include: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, The Palestinian Authority, Syria, Turkey, Israel, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Monico and Mauritania. Read the story here.
Random House has postponed indefinitely the publication of a book concerning Islam, amid fears of violence and retaliation. The publisher stated that they had received advice that publication of the book could cause offense and a violent reaction from the Islamic community. Random House stated that after much deliberation they had decided to postpone the publication for safety reasons. It is a shame that books considered anti-Christian, do not receive the same careful and thoughtful consideration. Read the story here.
Until next time...
Zechariah 8:3
“Thus says the LORD:
‘I will return to Zion,
And dwell in the midst of Jerusalem.
Jerusalem shall be called the City of Truth,
The Mountain of the LORD of hosts,
The Holy Mountain’
An amazingly beautiful and incredible city unlike anything this world, or man has ever seen before or can even conceive! Peace will finally reign in that city, the river of life will flow through it and no evil will be found there...ever. God speed that day!
Israel still considers Iran a very real threat and is apparently carrying on with a plan to remove any nuclear capability, that Iran might be able to bring to bear against the Jewish state. Israel has recently purchased 90 F-16l jet fighters, that have the capability to carry enough fuel to reach Iran, with 11 more slated for delivery by the end of next year. They have also purchased two new submarines capable of delivering nuclear warheads from sea, to add to the three they already possess. Israel is well known for taking threats against their nation very seriously and then acting whenever they feel their existence is threatened, despite what the rest of the world thinks. Is a strike on Iran a foregone conclusion? Read the story here.
Libya is firmy against any Mediterranean Union, the brain child of French President Sarkozy. Muammar Gadaffi fears that Africa will become divided and refused to attend the launch of the Mediterranean Union in Paris, in July. The ultimate goal, according to Sarkozy, is to boost diplomatic ties between the EU and the Mediterranean members. Proposed countries to be members of the union include: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, The Palestinian Authority, Syria, Turkey, Israel, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Monico and Mauritania. Read the story here.
Random House has postponed indefinitely the publication of a book concerning Islam, amid fears of violence and retaliation. The publisher stated that they had received advice that publication of the book could cause offense and a violent reaction from the Islamic community. Random House stated that after much deliberation they had decided to postpone the publication for safety reasons. It is a shame that books considered anti-Christian, do not receive the same careful and thoughtful consideration. Read the story here.
Until next time...
What Tradition?
04/08/08 17:43
Every day the American way of life and long held traditions are being eroded, eradicated and redefined. Multi-culturalism, revisionist history, globalism, political correctness, where will it all end? The American way of life is quickly becoming a relic of the past. When strangers entered the Holy Land, God told the people that the foreigners must conform to the customs and traditions of Israel, including their religious observances and practices. Is it fair to thrust foreign beliefs and practices on the American people in the name of diversity, sensitivity and tolerance? Is it wrong to expect those that enter this country to become part of the American culture, instead of expecting the American culture to conform to their wants?
Tyson Foods, a huge processor of poultry products, recently dropped the observance of Labor Day, a traditional American holiday, for the oberservance of the Muslim holiday Eid al Fitr. Eid al Fitr marks the end of the Muslim month of fasting, Ramadan. Union leaders cited the number of Muslim workers that are employed by Tyson Foods as the basis for their decision to trade holiday observances. Read the story here.
An increase in commodity prices is bringing a welcome increase in profits for farmers. While the rest of the nation continues to experience a housing market in freefall, agricultural land is actually increasing in value, due to the increased demand and increase in value for commodities. Prices have risen by 15.5% in the Northern Plains states, due to price increases in Corn, Wheat and Soybeans. Read the story here.
Oil prices continue to fall as the market adjusts to losses in demand. The effects of high prices at the pump are finally causing a turn around in the price of crude futures. Demand has been falling steadily and today the market weathered several pieces of bad news with prices continuing to fall, instead of the increases that were seen in recent weeks. Oil dipped below the $120 mark briefly today, before recovering to $121.21, which still represents another $4 a barrel drop. Read the story here.
Until next time...
Tyson Foods, a huge processor of poultry products, recently dropped the observance of Labor Day, a traditional American holiday, for the oberservance of the Muslim holiday Eid al Fitr. Eid al Fitr marks the end of the Muslim month of fasting, Ramadan. Union leaders cited the number of Muslim workers that are employed by Tyson Foods as the basis for their decision to trade holiday observances. Read the story here.
An increase in commodity prices is bringing a welcome increase in profits for farmers. While the rest of the nation continues to experience a housing market in freefall, agricultural land is actually increasing in value, due to the increased demand and increase in value for commodities. Prices have risen by 15.5% in the Northern Plains states, due to price increases in Corn, Wheat and Soybeans. Read the story here.
Oil prices continue to fall as the market adjusts to losses in demand. The effects of high prices at the pump are finally causing a turn around in the price of crude futures. Demand has been falling steadily and today the market weathered several pieces of bad news with prices continuing to fall, instead of the increases that were seen in recent weeks. Oil dipped below the $120 mark briefly today, before recovering to $121.21, which still represents another $4 a barrel drop. Read the story here.
Until next time...