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The Chips Are Up For Africa

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:30:00 -0500

Written by Delinda Lombardo The Second Annual ‘Ante Up for Africa’ poker tournament was held on July 2nd in Las Vegas, and drew an impressive field of poker pro’s, celebrities and athletes – all of who helped make the event a success by r

Question for the Pentagon: How are nuclear weapons working out for you?

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:40:23 -0500

The path to peace may lie in speaking to the Pentagon on its own terms. If you aren’t a Defense Department official, a high-ranking military officer, a top academic, or employed by a defense think tank, it’s almost impossible to find a s

G-8 Leaders Blast Mbeki Failure In Zimbabwe

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:31:23 -0500

President Mbeki of South Africa was subjected to a blistering attack from G-8 leaders for his abject failure to act in the role of mediator regarding the situation in Zimbabwe where his close friendship with President Mugabe has made him blind to the

What’s Behind Bombing Of India Embassy?

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:15:42 -0500

Many observers are raising questions regarding the bombing of India’s embassy in Kabul a few days ago and wondering if the event is somehow connected to the ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue. Pakistan military In

2 Thess 3:16 and Scented Petunias

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:37:46 -0500

2 Thess 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. Each morning I awaken to the thought, “What shall I write today to glorify God?” I start up my computer, load my Bible software, an

Gays And Lesbians Integral To Armed Forces

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:57:28 -0500

The notorious Clinton administration policy of “don’t ask, don’t tell” never resolved issues dealing with the position of gays and lesbians in the armed forces. Pretending what was only resulted in disjointed policies under wh

Hamas Will Supervise Truce Agreement With Israel

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:30:20 -0500

The cease fire between Israel and Hamas is in danger of being fractured by the actions of dissidents who continue firing rockets into Israel. However, it now appears likely that Hamas leaders intend to carry out provisions of the cease fire even if i

China Faces New Islamic Group In Xinjiang Province

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:28:31 -0500

The Chinese government is working hard to present a picture of a nation enjoying prosperity and free of ethnic or cultural conflict, but there are persistent signs hostility to the dominant Han majority is widespread . The city of Kashgar lies on the

Violence In Pakistan By Militants

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:12:28 -0500

The center of Islamabad was rocked by a powerful explosion even as thousands of young radical Islamists gathered to mark the anniversary of the storming of the famous Red Mosque by Pakistan police. A suicide bomber blew himself up close to a group of

Advice on Adversity

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:29:46 -0500

Each of us face our own unique adversities on a daily basis. They can range from simple, minor difficulties with small consequences, to giant misfortunes with catastrophic ramifications. Many people try their best to avoid adversity, but it is in

A Thundering Heart

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:26:00 -0500

I saw a globe,A ball of liquid ice,Hanging from a tree.I wanted to probeAt this device,To see if it had boundaries.But the moment I touched it,It fellAnd thundered to the ground.My heart splitAnd I whispered a farewellTo what I had found.Could I notH

Say no!

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:52:56 -0500

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Iraq Suggest US Timetable

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:54:00 -0500

clipped from news.bbc.co.ukIraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has raised the prospect of setting a timetable for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. Talks are continuing on a new security deal, but the US has said it opposes setting any timet

Inaction leads to Nowhere

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:55:46 -0500

The 4th of July is the date we here in the states use to mark our independence from foreign rule. It was on that date in 1776, that “We the People“, signed a declaration claiming our freedom from the British Crown. Today though, I am

Freedom: A Real Conspiracy Theory

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:50:00 -0500

Guess where I was at 6:30 a.m. yesterday morning? Church. That's right. I was in church for a 2nd Sunday in a row. And guess what? I loved it.! It was so moving and inspiring.The theme for the month is The Call to Freedom. Yesterday's key message po

The GOD of Peace

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:43:23 -0500

“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” -Philippians 4:9 A comedian making light of God’s instruction to Noah, mimics his response to Go

Peace for a Day

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:33:00 -0500

We finally did it. Katie made it through a complete overnight at grandma's! This is very exciting. I love my kids, but every once in awhile, they really really need to get away. This was the first time in almost two years where I didn't hear arguing,

Israel and Palestine Next Generation

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:46:28 -0500

We’ve all grown up hearing and knowing about the tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. The two hate each other, and each wants the same piece of land. Now, one thing we know about the end times is that there will be an effort for wo

Horror In Afghanistan Continues With Suicide Bombing

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:39:03 -0500

The cit of Kabul has been spared from some of the bombings that daily mark a normal day in the nation of Afghanistan, but that somewhat peaceful picture was shattered over the weekend by a suicide car bombing outside the embassy of India. A huge blas

Rajashree Birla Million Dollar Speech - Rotary International

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:28:00 -0500

During a ceremony on 21 April at Rotary International headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA, Arch C. Klumph Society inductee Rajashree Birla gave a brief speech. The Rotary senior leaders in the audience expected her to talk about her US$300,000 co