AIDS Will Shorten Life Expectancy Worldwide
Life expectancies will drop in 51 countries because of the global AIDS pandemic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean will be the hardest hit. Within the next decade, life expectancy in 11 African countries will drop to about age 30--levels not seen in more than 100 years. Life expectancy will be just 27 years in Botswana, where more infants will die of AIDS than from all other causes. :: This USAID report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
Wednesday, July 31, 2002
7 Die in Jerusalem University Blast
A bomb exploded Wednesday in a crowded Hebrew University cafeteria frequented by Jewish, Arab and foreign students, killing at least seven people — including one American — and wounding more than 70. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
A bomb exploded Wednesday in a crowded Hebrew University cafeteria frequented by Jewish, Arab and foreign students, killing at least seven people — including one American — and wounding more than 70. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Officials: No Iraq 'October Surprise'
Bush administration officials have told key lawmakers not to expect a U.S. attack on Iraq before the fall elections, allowing time for Congress to debate the possibility of war. :: This USA Today report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Bush administration officials have told key lawmakers not to expect a U.S. attack on Iraq before the fall elections, allowing time for Congress to debate the possibility of war. :: This USA Today report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
ID Theft Said Fastest-Growing Crime
Identity theft may be the nation's fastest-growing crime, but police department funding shortages and turf battles have blocked it from becoming a top crime-fighting priority, a federal study says. :: This AP report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.
Identity theft may be the nation's fastest-growing crime, but police department funding shortages and turf battles have blocked it from becoming a top crime-fighting priority, a federal study says. :: This AP report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.
Africa Mulls GMO as Debate Rages, Hunger Claws
The prospect of the United States delivering genetically modified food aid has inflamed a debate in starving southern Africa about the gene-altered foods. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your famine (Matthew 24:7) files.
The prospect of the United States delivering genetically modified food aid has inflamed a debate in starving southern Africa about the gene-altered foods. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your famine (Matthew 24:7) files.
Tuesday, July 30, 2002
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Suicide Bomber Hurts 7 in Jerusalem
A suicide bomber blew himself up in a Jerusalem fast-food stand Tuesday, injuring seven people in the first attack here since back-to-back bombings prompted Israel to occupy major West Bank towns last month. :: This AP report on the latest homicide bombing in Jerusalem is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
A suicide bomber blew himself up in a Jerusalem fast-food stand Tuesday, injuring seven people in the first attack here since back-to-back bombings prompted Israel to occupy major West Bank towns last month. :: This AP report on the latest homicide bombing in Jerusalem is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Profound Effect on U.S. Economy Seen in a War on Iraq
An American attack on Iraq could profoundly affect the American economy, because the United States would have to pay most of the cost and bear the brunt of any oil price shock or other market disruptions, government officials, diplomats and economists say. :: This New York Times report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
An American attack on Iraq could profoundly affect the American economy, because the United States would have to pay most of the cost and bear the brunt of any oil price shock or other market disruptions, government officials, diplomats and economists say. :: This New York Times report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Monday, July 29, 2002
Coalition Planes Bomb Iraq Bunker
Aircraft from U.S.-British air patrols over southern Iraq bombed an Iraqi communications site, the sixth strike this month in retaliation for what the Pentagon says were hostile actions by Iraq. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Aircraft from U.S.-British air patrols over southern Iraq bombed an Iraqi communications site, the sixth strike this month in retaliation for what the Pentagon says were hostile actions by Iraq. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Jordan to Ask Bush for Mideast Plan
King Abdullah of Jordan will ask President Bush this week to arrange for a "work-plan" that would lead to establishment by mid-2005 of a Palestinian state on land held by Israel. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
King Abdullah of Jordan will ask President Bush this week to arrange for a "work-plan" that would lead to establishment by mid-2005 of a Palestinian state on land held by Israel. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
History Holds Clues to AIDS Impact on Africa
Infectious diseases shaped the course of European history, shaking the foundations of imperial Rome and bringing the medieval world to its knees. :: This AP report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
Infectious diseases shaped the course of European history, shaking the foundations of imperial Rome and bringing the medieval world to its knees. :: This AP report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
EU Looks to Improve Ties With Iran
European nations' attempts to improve ties with Iran are hampered by Tehran's intent to acquire weapons of mass destruction, a top European Union envoy said Monday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iran (Ezekiel 38:5) files.
European nations' attempts to improve ties with Iran are hampered by Tehran's intent to acquire weapons of mass destruction, a top European Union envoy said Monday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iran (Ezekiel 38:5) files.
Microchips: The New Surrogate Parents?
From little ones prone to running off in crowds to big kids hitting the road for the first time, a bunch of new devices claim to help parents keep an "eye" on their children - even when they're not around. :: This Fox News report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files on biometrics and surveillance technology.
From little ones prone to running off in crowds to big kids hitting the road for the first time, a bunch of new devices claim to help parents keep an "eye" on their children - even when they're not around. :: This Fox News report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files on biometrics and surveillance technology.
Sunday, July 28, 2002
Baghdad Says U.S., British Jets Bomb Southern Iraq
Iraq said U.S. and British warplanes struck targets in the south of the country on Sunday but no causalities were reported. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Iraq said U.S. and British warplanes struck targets in the south of the country on Sunday but no causalities were reported. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Powell: S.E. Asia Is 'Second Front'
With the focus on combating terrorism, Secretary of State Colin Powell is opening a swing through six countries of Southeast Asia, an area often called the "second front" after Afghanistan in the U.S. war on terror. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and kings of the east (Rev 16:12) files.
With the focus on combating terrorism, Secretary of State Colin Powell is opening a swing through six countries of Southeast Asia, an area often called the "second front" after Afghanistan in the U.S. war on terror. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and kings of the east (Rev 16:12) files.
Intercepts of Iraqi Vessels Widen
After an eight-year break, a U.S.-led naval coalition is resuming inspection of vessels in the northern Red Sea because of violations of U.N. sanctions against Iraq are being broken in the area, a U.S. Navy spokesman said Sunday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
After an eight-year break, a U.S.-led naval coalition is resuming inspection of vessels in the northern Red Sea because of violations of U.N. sanctions against Iraq are being broken in the area, a U.S. Navy spokesman said Sunday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
F-16s Pursue Unknown Craft Over Region
For Renny Rogers, it was strange enough that military jets were flying low over his home in Waldorf in the middle of the night. It was what he thinks he saw when he headed outside to look early yesterday that floored him. "It was this object, this light-blue object, traveling at a phenomenal rate of speed," Rogers said. "This Air Force jet was right behind it, chasing it, but the object was just leaving him in the dust. I told my neighbor, 'I think those jets are chasing a UFO.' " :: This Washington Post report is submitted for your signs in the heavens (Luke 21:11/21:25) and strong delusion (2 Thessalonians 2:11) files.
For Renny Rogers, it was strange enough that military jets were flying low over his home in Waldorf in the middle of the night. It was what he thinks he saw when he headed outside to look early yesterday that floored him. "It was this object, this light-blue object, traveling at a phenomenal rate of speed," Rogers said. "This Air Force jet was right behind it, chasing it, but the object was just leaving him in the dust. I told my neighbor, 'I think those jets are chasing a UFO.' " :: This Washington Post report is submitted for your signs in the heavens (Luke 21:11/21:25) and strong delusion (2 Thessalonians 2:11) files.
Six Dead, Nine Police Injured in Pakistan Shootout
Six men were killed and nine policemen injured on Sunday when a police convoy carrying suspects linked to a deadly church attack came under fire in eastern Pakistan, police and medical sources said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your believers persecuted (Matthew 24:8) files.
Six men were killed and nine policemen injured on Sunday when a police convoy carrying suspects linked to a deadly church attack came under fire in eastern Pakistan, police and medical sources said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your believers persecuted (Matthew 24:8) files.
Brass: Caution in Iraq
In contrast with the White House's bellicose stance, many top U.S. military officers say President Saddam Hussein poses no immediate threat and that the United States should not force a change of leadership in Baghdad. :: This Washington Post report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
In contrast with the White House's bellicose stance, many top U.S. military officers say President Saddam Hussein poses no immediate threat and that the United States should not force a change of leadership in Baghdad. :: This Washington Post report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Pope-Smitten, Guatemala Town Venerates Saint-To-Be
Amid fireworks and Mayan dances, tens of thousands of pilgrims filed through the cobblestone streets of Guatemala's volcano-ringed former colonial capital on Sunday to honor the man Pope John Paul will declare Central America's first saint...thousands of devotees who travel from all over Central America to visit his candlelit tomb in San Francisco El Grande church seek more mundane miracles. Taking her turn in a long queue on Saturday, Maria Avila... muttered a silent prayer then rubbed it gently on the heads and shoulders of her two young sons and daughter. "I'm asking him to look after them," she said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your false christs (Matthew 24:4) files.
Amid fireworks and Mayan dances, tens of thousands of pilgrims filed through the cobblestone streets of Guatemala's volcano-ringed former colonial capital on Sunday to honor the man Pope John Paul will declare Central America's first saint...thousands of devotees who travel from all over Central America to visit his candlelit tomb in San Francisco El Grande church seek more mundane miracles. Taking her turn in a long queue on Saturday, Maria Avila... muttered a silent prayer then rubbed it gently on the heads and shoulders of her two young sons and daughter. "I'm asking him to look after them," she said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your false christs (Matthew 24:4) files.
Saturday, July 27, 2002
U.S. Soldiers Injured in Gun Battle
Five American soldiers were injured and two Afghan militiamen were killed Saturday in a 4-hour gun battle in eastern Afghanistan during a search for Taliban and al-Qaida fighters believed holed up in the lawless region. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Five American soldiers were injured and two Afghan militiamen were killed Saturday in a 4-hour gun battle in eastern Afghanistan during a search for Taliban and al-Qaida fighters believed holed up in the lawless region. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Transient Accused in Girl's Slaying
A transient was accused Saturday of abducting, trying to rape and ultimately slaying a 6-year-old girl who he allegedly snatched from her father's suburban home. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files. Note that this is a report of an abduction that happened yesterday, not one of the previous abductions.
A transient was accused Saturday of abducting, trying to rape and ultimately slaying a 6-year-old girl who he allegedly snatched from her father's suburban home. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files. Note that this is a report of an abduction that happened yesterday, not one of the previous abductions.
Military Works on High-Tech IDs
Future versions of military identification cards will encode information about fingerprints or other physical characteristics, the Pentagon's latest move to tighten security. :: This AP report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files on biometric identification technology.
Future versions of military identification cards will encode information about fingerprints or other physical characteristics, the Pentagon's latest move to tighten security. :: This AP report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files on biometric identification technology.
Palestinians Kill Four in West Bank Road Ambush
Palestinian gunmen killed four people, including a Jewish settler couple and their child, in an attack on two Israeli vehicles at a road junction in the West Bank on Friday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Palestinian gunmen killed four people, including a Jewish settler couple and their child, in an attack on two Israeli vehicles at a road junction in the West Bank on Friday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
U.S. Sets Conditions for UN Middle East Resolution
The United States insisted on Friday that any UN Security Council resolution on the Middle East would have to condemn by name three Palestinian groups claiming [responsibility for] suicide [homicide] bombings. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) and covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
The United States insisted on Friday that any UN Security Council resolution on the Middle East would have to condemn by name three Palestinian groups claiming [responsibility for] suicide [homicide] bombings. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) and covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Russia Expands Nuke Ties With Iran
Russia wants to build six nuclear reactors in Iran and help its southern neighbor explore Caspian Sea oil fields, the government said Friday in a resolution certain to complicate Moscow's warming relations with Washington. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Persia (Ezekiel 38:5) files on the military status of Russia and Iran.
Russia wants to build six nuclear reactors in Iran and help its southern neighbor explore Caspian Sea oil fields, the government said Friday in a resolution certain to complicate Moscow's warming relations with Washington. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Persia (Ezekiel 38:5) files on the military status of Russia and Iran.
Razors, Cameras and Soon, Disposable Cellphones
Throwaway cellphones are set to make their debut on U.S. convenience store shelves, down the aisle from plastic razors, beef jerky and disposable cameras they seek to emulate as spur-of-the-moment consumer purchases. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your world community/global village (Rev 11:9-10) files on communications advances.
Throwaway cellphones are set to make their debut on U.S. convenience store shelves, down the aisle from plastic razors, beef jerky and disposable cameras they seek to emulate as spur-of-the-moment consumer purchases. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your world community/global village (Rev 11:9-10) files on communications advances.
West Nile Virus Spreads Across United States
The crows no longer caw raucously in the early mornings outside the neat homes of northwest Washington. They are gone, hundreds of them apparent victims of West Nile virus. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files on spread of the West Nile virus.
The crows no longer caw raucously in the early mornings outside the neat homes of northwest Washington. They are gone, hundreds of them apparent victims of West Nile virus. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files on spread of the West Nile virus.
Friday, July 26, 2002
Perseid Meteor Shower Begins Slow Crawl to Aug. 12 Peak
The annual Perseid meteor shower has begun in modest fashion and will soon start building toward a peak Aug. 12, when as many as 60 or more shooting stars could be visible each hour from the Northern Hemisphere. :: This Space report is submitted for your signs in the heavens, moon, and stars (Luke 21:11/21:25 ) files.
The annual Perseid meteor shower has begun in modest fashion and will soon start building toward a peak Aug. 12, when as many as 60 or more shooting stars could be visible each hour from the Northern Hemisphere. :: This Space report is submitted for your signs in the heavens, moon, and stars (Luke 21:11/21:25 ) files.
Thursday, July 25, 2002
Palestinians Kill Rabbi to Avenge Air Strike
Palestinians shot dead a rabbi from a Jewish settlement in the West Bank on Thursday in what militants called the first response to an Israeli air strike that killed 15 Palestinians, including a top militant. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Palestinians shot dead a rabbi from a Jewish settlement in the West Bank on Thursday in what militants called the first response to an Israeli air strike that killed 15 Palestinians, including a top militant. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
At Grocery Checkout, No Wallet Needed
A handful of grocery stores in the United States are testing fingerprint imaging machines that enable shoppers to pay for their purchases simply by putting a finger to an electronic pad. :: This New York Times report is submitted for your mark of the beast/biometrics (Rev 13:16-18) files.
A handful of grocery stores in the United States are testing fingerprint imaging machines that enable shoppers to pay for their purchases simply by putting a finger to an electronic pad. :: This New York Times report is submitted for your mark of the beast/biometrics (Rev 13:16-18) files.
Witnesses: Israel Tanks Enter Gaza
Israeli tanks entered Gaza City early Friday, residents said, approaching the crowded Zeitun neighborhood, the first military activity since the bombing of a house killed a Hamas leader and 14 other people. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Israeli tanks entered Gaza City early Friday, residents said, approaching the crowded Zeitun neighborhood, the first military activity since the bombing of a house killed a Hamas leader and 14 other people. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
South Korea Investigates Baby Cloning Claims
South Korea said on Thursday it was investigating a U.S.-based firm run by a UFO-inspired spiritual sect which claims it has implanted a cloned embryo in a Korean woman...[the] Raelian Movement, which preaches that life on earth was created through genetic engineering by extraterrestrials and that Jesus was the product of advanced cloning techniques. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your false christs (Matthew 24:4), false prophets (Matthew 24:11), and fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.
South Korea said on Thursday it was investigating a U.S.-based firm run by a UFO-inspired spiritual sect which claims it has implanted a cloned embryo in a Korean woman...[the] Raelian Movement, which preaches that life on earth was created through genetic engineering by extraterrestrials and that Jesus was the product of advanced cloning techniques. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your false christs (Matthew 24:4), false prophets (Matthew 24:11), and fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.
Movie Star Worshipped in Hindu Ritual
It's no exaggeration to say that India's biggest-ever movie star, Amitabh Bachchan, is worshipped like a god. That's exactly what some of his fans did on Wednesday, celebrating "guru purnima," a Hindu festival at which devotees make prayers and offerings to their favorite deity. :: This AP report is submitted for your false christs (Matthew 24:4) files.
It's no exaggeration to say that India's biggest-ever movie star, Amitabh Bachchan, is worshipped like a god. That's exactly what some of his fans did on Wednesday, celebrating "guru purnima," a Hindu festival at which devotees make prayers and offerings to their favorite deity. :: This AP report is submitted for your false christs (Matthew 24:4) files.
Movement Reported in Mideast Talks
Members of the so-called Madrid quartet said Thursday the Palestinian Authority was attempting to put together a Mideast cease-fire agreement despite Israel's killing this week of a Hamas military commander. :: This CNN report is reported for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Members of the so-called Madrid quartet said Thursday the Palestinian Authority was attempting to put together a Mideast cease-fire agreement despite Israel's killing this week of a Hamas military commander. :: This CNN report is reported for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Moderate Quake Jolts Northern Japan
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook northern Japan Thursday, but there were no reports of damage or injury. :: This AP report is submitted for your quake (Matthew 24:7) files.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook northern Japan Thursday, but there were no reports of damage or injury. :: This AP report is submitted for your quake (Matthew 24:7) files.
Zimbabwe Faces Famine if Food Aid Stalled - Agency
Zimbabwe could have a famine on its hands by September if President Robert Mugabe's government delays a decision on whether to accept genetically modified food aid, a senior American aid official said Tuesday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your famine (Matthew 24:7) files.
Zimbabwe could have a famine on its hands by September if President Robert Mugabe's government delays a decision on whether to accept genetically modified food aid, a senior American aid official said Tuesday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your famine (Matthew 24:7) files.
Wednesday, July 24, 2002
Blair Wants Europe to Be Superpower
Europe needs to stop complaining about the United States and instead pool its military resources to become a superpower on par with America, Prime Minister Tony Blair said. :: This AP report is submitted for your ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) files.
Europe needs to stop complaining about the United States and instead pool its military resources to become a superpower on par with America, Prime Minister Tony Blair said. :: This AP report is submitted for your ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) files.
Arabs Push UN Council to Demand Israeli Withdrawal
Arab nations called on the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to pass a resolution expressing grave concern over a deadly Israeli raid on Gaza City and demanding Israel's withdrawal from Palestinian towns. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) files and battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Arab nations called on the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to pass a resolution expressing grave concern over a deadly Israeli raid on Gaza City and demanding Israel's withdrawal from Palestinian towns. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) files and battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Nepal Tackles Flood Devastation
Relief operations are under way in Nepal, where 40 have been killed in floods and landslides which have also hit neighbouring India. :: This BBC report is submitted for your fearful events (Luke 21:11) files.
Relief operations are under way in Nepal, where 40 have been killed in floods and landslides which have also hit neighbouring India. :: This BBC report is submitted for your fearful events (Luke 21:11) files.
Britain Pledges War on Northern Irish Guerrillas
Britain promised a major offensive on Wednesday against guerrillas in Northern Ireland after persistent gang violence that has replaced the open warfare of the days before the province's 1998 peace accord. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and nations in distress (Luke 21:25) files.
Britain promised a major offensive on Wednesday against guerrillas in Northern Ireland after persistent gang violence that has replaced the open warfare of the days before the province's 1998 peace accord. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and nations in distress (Luke 21:25) files.
Space Rock 'On Collision Course'
A newly discovered asteroid could strike Earth in 2019 - the most threatening object yet found in space, BBC News Online has learned. :: This BBC report is submitted for your fear for the future (Luke 21:26) and signs in the stars (Luke 21:25) files.
A newly discovered asteroid could strike Earth in 2019 - the most threatening object yet found in space, BBC News Online has learned. :: This BBC report is submitted for your fear for the future (Luke 21:26) and signs in the stars (Luke 21:25) files.
Feds Charge 5 in Missionary's Death
The Justice Department announced indictments Tuesday against five alleged leaders of the Muslim separatist group Abu Sayyaf for a kidnapping spree that led to the death of an American missionary and several others in the Philippines. :: This AP report is submitted for your persecution (Matthew 24:8) files.
The Justice Department announced indictments Tuesday against five alleged leaders of the Muslim separatist group Abu Sayyaf for a kidnapping spree that led to the death of an American missionary and several others in the Philippines. :: This AP report is submitted for your persecution (Matthew 24:8) files.
Tuesday, July 23, 2002
U.S. Jets Strike Targets in Southern Iraq
U.S. warplanes Tuesday attacked military air defense communications targets in a "no fly" zone in southern Iraq in response to continuing Iraqi attempts to shoot down Western jets, the U.S. military said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
U.S. warplanes Tuesday attacked military air defense communications targets in a "no fly" zone in southern Iraq in response to continuing Iraqi attempts to shoot down Western jets, the U.S. military said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Syria, Israel and U.S. Iraq Strategy
The Israeli government has threatened strikes on military targets in Syria in response to further cross-border attacks by the Hezbollah militant group. Israel is trying to make clear the internal risks Syrian President Bashar Assad will face if his country's military capabilities are destroyed. This also would serve U.S. interests by helping to neutralize the Syrian threat before a possible campaign against Iraq. :: This Stratfor analysis is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and doomed Damascus (Isaiah 17:1) files.
The Israeli government has threatened strikes on military targets in Syria in response to further cross-border attacks by the Hezbollah militant group. Israel is trying to make clear the internal risks Syrian President Bashar Assad will face if his country's military capabilities are destroyed. This also would serve U.S. interests by helping to neutralize the Syrian threat before a possible campaign against Iraq. :: This Stratfor analysis is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and doomed Damascus (Isaiah 17:1) files.
Newfound Asteroid to Pass Near Earth in mid-August
A recently discovered asteroid, 2002 NY 40, will near Earth in mid-August and should be visible to backyard astronomers through binoculars or small telescopes. :: This Space.Com article is submitted for your signs in the stars (Luke 21:25) files.
A recently discovered asteroid, 2002 NY 40, will near Earth in mid-August and should be visible to backyard astronomers through binoculars or small telescopes. :: This Space.Com article is submitted for your signs in the stars (Luke 21:25) files.
Feds Charge 5 in Missionary's Death
The Justice Department announced indictments Tuesday against five alleged leaders of the Muslim separatist group Abu Sayyaf for a kidnapping spree that led to the death of an American missionary and several others in the Philippines. :: This AP report is submitted for your persecution (Matthew 24: 8) files.
The Justice Department announced indictments Tuesday against five alleged leaders of the Muslim separatist group Abu Sayyaf for a kidnapping spree that led to the death of an American missionary and several others in the Philippines. :: This AP report is submitted for your persecution (Matthew 24: 8) files.
Many [U.S.] States Reject Bioterrorism Law
Nearly 10 months after anthrax attacks caused chaos among health officials from Florida to New York, fewer than a third of the states have adopted laws to give governors and state health officials powers to respond to a bioterrorism attack or other public-health emergencies. :: This USA Today report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
Nearly 10 months after anthrax attacks caused chaos among health officials from Florida to New York, fewer than a third of the states have adopted laws to give governors and state health officials powers to respond to a bioterrorism attack or other public-health emergencies. :: This USA Today report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
Faithful Flock to See Virgin in Window
About 40,000 Brazilians have flocked to a house in a working-class town near Sao Paulo over the last week to pray before what they believe is a vision of the Virgin Mary, local security officials said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your false christs (Matthew 24:4) files.
About 40,000 Brazilians have flocked to a house in a working-class town near Sao Paulo over the last week to pray before what they believe is a vision of the Virgin Mary, local security officials said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your false christs (Matthew 24:4) files.
Israel Kills Head of Hamas Military Wing- Hamas
An Israeli air strike early on Tuesday killed at least 10 Palestinians including the head of the military wing of the fundamentalist Islamic group Hamas, a senior Hamas official. :: This Reuters is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
An Israeli air strike early on Tuesday killed at least 10 Palestinians including the head of the military wing of the fundamentalist Islamic group Hamas, a senior Hamas official. :: This Reuters is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Sunday, July 21, 2002
Israeli Train Attacked After High-Level Talks
A bomb planted under an Israeli passenger train wounded its driver Sunday in an attack that clouded prospects for easing Israeli restrictions on Palestinians in seven reoccupied West Bank cities. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
A bomb planted under an Israeli passenger train wounded its driver Sunday in an attack that clouded prospects for easing Israeli restrictions on Palestinians in seven reoccupied West Bank cities. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Turkey Warns of Lengthy Iraq War
Turkey's embattled prime minister on Sunday warned the United States risked becoming bogged down in a long war if it moves ahead with plans to topple Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Turkey's embattled prime minister on Sunday warned the United States risked becoming bogged down in a long war if it moves ahead with plans to topple Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
British MD Accused of 215 Murders
Dr. Harold Shipman, the once-beloved family doctor who is serving 15 life sentences for killing patients, murdered at least 200 more, a judge announced Friday, after a yearlong investigation to try to determine how many of the people who died in his care were killed. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
Dr. Harold Shipman, the once-beloved family doctor who is serving 15 life sentences for killing patients, murdered at least 200 more, a judge announced Friday, after a yearlong investigation to try to determine how many of the people who died in his care were killed. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
Saturday, July 20, 2002
India and Pakistan keep up war of words over Kashmir
Efforts to ease the military standoff between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan over Kashmir were at a stalemate on Saturday after New Delhi's latest demands met a firm rebuff from Islamabad. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Efforts to ease the military standoff between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan over Kashmir were at a stalemate on Saturday after New Delhi's latest demands met a firm rebuff from Islamabad. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Friday, July 19, 2002
Cease-Fire Proposed in Mideast
Israel and the Palestinians, working through third parties, are discussing a cease-fire and an Israeli pullout from Palestinian areas as a way to end nearly 22 months of violence, Palestinian and Israeli officials said Friday. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Israel and the Palestinians, working through third parties, are discussing a cease-fire and an Israeli pullout from Palestinian areas as a way to end nearly 22 months of violence, Palestinian and Israeli officials said Friday. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Oracle's Ellison Says U.S. Should Centralize Data
Larry Ellison, chief executive of Oracle Corp. on Friday renewed his campaign for a government-initiated database of U.S. medical and criminal records, the kind of sweeping and controversial project the No. 2 software vendor has offered to undertake before. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.
Larry Ellison, chief executive of Oracle Corp. on Friday renewed his campaign for a government-initiated database of U.S. medical and criminal records, the kind of sweeping and controversial project the No. 2 software vendor has offered to undertake before. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.
Israel Considers Exile for Militants' Relatives
Israel destroyed the family homes of two Palestinian militants and detained their relatives for possible exile Friday, a tactic meant to deter suicide attacks but decried by Palestinians as a crime against humanity. :: This Reuters is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Israel destroyed the family homes of two Palestinian militants and detained their relatives for possible exile Friday, a tactic meant to deter suicide attacks but decried by Palestinians as a crime against humanity. :: This Reuters is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
India Rules Out Further Concessions Until Pakistan Acts
India ruled out on Friday any further concessions to ease tensions with Pakistan until Islamabad destroyed bases of anti-Indian Islamic militants. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
India ruled out on Friday any further concessions to ease tensions with Pakistan until Islamabad destroyed bases of anti-Indian Islamic militants. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Arab Diplomats Hail Bush on Mideast
The foreign ministers of three key Arab states are nearly jubilant over President Bush's latest stand on the Middle East: a firm commitment to a Palestinian state by mid-2005 and a determination to force Israel to quit the West Bank and Gaza. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
The foreign ministers of three key Arab states are nearly jubilant over President Bush's latest stand on the Middle East: a firm commitment to a Palestinian state by mid-2005 and a determination to force Israel to quit the West Bank and Gaza. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Mo. Man Charged With Burning Kitten
A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly burning a kitten on a barbecue grill as several other people stood around and watched in amusement. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly burning a kitten on a barbecue grill as several other people stood around and watched in amusement. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
Allies Strike Iraqi Communications
Warplanes from the U.S.-British coalition patrolling the no-fly zone in southern Iraq bombed an Iraqi communications facility, the U.S. military said. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Warplanes from the U.S.-British coalition patrolling the no-fly zone in southern Iraq bombed an Iraqi communications facility, the U.S. military said. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Thursday, July 18, 2002
Poll: 53% of Israelis Want Third Temple
Over half of all Israeli Jews would like to see the building of a third temple, according to a survey commissioned by the Reform movement's Israel Religious Action Center. :: This Jerusalem Post article is submitted for your Third Temple (Matthew 24:15 & 2 Thessalonians 2:4) files.
Over half of all Israeli Jews would like to see the building of a third temple, according to a survey commissioned by the Reform movement's Israel Religious Action Center. :: This Jerusalem Post article is submitted for your Third Temple (Matthew 24:15 & 2 Thessalonians 2:4) files.
Israel Freezes Plans to Ease West Bank Crackdown
Israel suspended plans on Thursday to ease a military crackdown in the West Bank and pursue talks with moderate Palestinians after a double suicide bombing killed three people in Tel Aviv. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Israel suspended plans on Thursday to ease a military crackdown in the West Bank and pursue talks with moderate Palestinians after a double suicide bombing killed three people in Tel Aviv. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
German Priests Suspended over Child Sex Charges
The Roman Catholic Church in Germany said on Thursday it had suspended two priests accused of abusing children, the latest in a growing list of sexual abuse scandals which have rocked the church worldwide. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
The Roman Catholic Church in Germany said on Thursday it had suspended two priests accused of abusing children, the latest in a growing list of sexual abuse scandals which have rocked the church worldwide. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
Arab Foreign Ministers Bring Grievances to Bush
The foreign ministers of Washington's three closest partners in the Arab world bring their grievances about U.S. Middle East policy to the White House on Thursday but they may have only a short-lived impact on the views of President Bush analysts say. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
The foreign ministers of Washington's three closest partners in the Arab world bring their grievances about U.S. Middle East policy to the White House on Thursday but they may have only a short-lived impact on the views of President Bush analysts say. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Kuwait Wants UN Umbrella for Any US Attack on Iraq
Kuwait's defense minister said in remarks published on Thursday that Kuwait would only accept a U.S. attack on its former occupier Iraq if it is carried out under the auspices of the United Nations. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Kuwait's defense minister said in remarks published on Thursday that Kuwait would only accept a U.S. attack on its former occupier Iraq if it is carried out under the auspices of the United Nations. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Dates of Suicide Bombings, Deaths
Here is a chronology of suicide attacks against Israelis since March. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Here is a chronology of suicide attacks against Israelis since March. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Alaska glaciers melting faster
A new study indicates that glaciers in Alaska are melting faster than previously thought, providing further evidence of global warming, researchers said Thursday. :: This CNN report is submitted for your fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.
A new study indicates that glaciers in Alaska are melting faster than previously thought, providing further evidence of global warming, researchers said Thursday. :: This CNN report is submitted for your fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.
Wednesday, July 17, 2002
Suicide Attack in Tel Aviv Kills 7
A suicide attack in Tel Aviv Wednesday night killed at least seven people and injured 30, police said. A witness said two suicide bombers blew themselves up a few seconds apart. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
A suicide attack in Tel Aviv Wednesday night killed at least seven people and injured 30, police said. A witness said two suicide bombers blew themselves up a few seconds apart. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Spanish Forces Moroccans Off Island
Spanish troops planted their country's red-and-yellow flag and kicked a unit of Moroccan soldiers off a tiny, uninhabited Mediterranean island without firing a shot Wednesday. Six Moroccans were held prisoner for a few hours. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Spanish troops planted their country's red-and-yellow flag and kicked a unit of Moroccan soldiers off a tiny, uninhabited Mediterranean island without firing a shot Wednesday. Six Moroccans were held prisoner for a few hours. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Missing Girl's Body Found in Calif.
The body of a girl found in a rugged, heavily forested area was identified Wednesday as that of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion, who was kidnapped outside her apartment by a man who drove up and asked for help finding his dog. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
The body of a girl found in a rugged, heavily forested area was identified Wednesday as that of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion, who was kidnapped outside her apartment by a man who drove up and asked for help finding his dog. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Astronomers Hope to Find E.T. in Next 25 Years
Scientists searching the stars for aliens are convinced an E.T. is out there -- it's just that they haven't had the know-how to detect such a being. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your signs in the stars (Luke 21:11; 21:25) files.
Scientists searching the stars for aliens are convinced an E.T. is out there -- it's just that they haven't had the know-how to detect such a being. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your signs in the stars (Luke 21:11; 21:25) files.
Seven Dead in West Bank Violence
Palestinians dressed as Israeli soldiers detonated a roadside bomb near a bus heading to a Jewish settlement Tuesday, and then sprayed the passengers with automatic gunfire as they tried to flee, military sources and witnesses said. Seven people were killed and more than a dozen wounded. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Palestinians dressed as Israeli soldiers detonated a roadside bomb near a bus heading to a Jewish settlement Tuesday, and then sprayed the passengers with automatic gunfire as they tried to flee, military sources and witnesses said. Seven people were killed and more than a dozen wounded. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Middle East 'Quartet' to Seek Elusive Action Plan
The big mediators in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict meet in New York Tuesday in search of an elusive common plan of action to fill the gap before Palestinians hold elections in early 2003. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
The big mediators in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict meet in New York Tuesday in search of an elusive common plan of action to fill the gap before Palestinians hold elections in early 2003. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Camera Phones Conquer Japan, Take Aim at the World
It was any boy's dream. A seat at a World Cup soccer match in Japan and there in the stands to see the home team was an even bigger star -- from the Olympian world of baseball. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your world community/global village (Rev 11:9) files.
It was any boy's dream. A seat at a World Cup soccer match in Japan and there in the stands to see the home team was an even bigger star -- from the Olympian world of baseball. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your world community/global village (Rev 11:9) files.
Monday, July 15, 2002
Mubarak, Israeli Defense Chief at Odds over Arafat
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said after talks with Israel's Defense Minister on Monday that force would not resolve Israel's conflict with the Palestinians and voiced opposition to sidelining Yasser Arafat. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said after talks with Israel's Defense Minister on Monday that force would not resolve Israel's conflict with the Palestinians and voiced opposition to sidelining Yasser Arafat. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
U.S. Continues Airstrikes in Iraq
After cutting back for a while, Baghdad is again attacking coalition aircraft over the "no-fly zones" at the same rate it did before the Sept. 11 attacks on America, a top U.S. general said Monday. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
After cutting back for a while, Baghdad is again attacking coalition aircraft over the "no-fly zones" at the same rate it did before the Sept. 11 attacks on America, a top U.S. general said Monday. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
Report: Bin Laden Alive, Healthy
Osama bin Laden was wounded in a U.S. bombing raid on Afghanistan in December but is in good health, the editor of a London-based Arabic newspaper said Monday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Osama bin Laden was wounded in a U.S. bombing raid on Afghanistan in December but is in good health, the editor of a London-based Arabic newspaper said Monday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Morocco, Spain Argue Over Island
Morocco brushed off European Union demands that it withdraw a handful of forces deployed on a tiny Mediterranean island in a growing dispute with Spain, saying Monday that the islet is an "integral part" of its territory. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Morocco brushed off European Union demands that it withdraw a handful of forces deployed on a tiny Mediterranean island in a growing dispute with Spain, saying Monday that the islet is an "integral part" of its territory. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
New Talks on Middle East to Begin
In a bid to revive Mideast peacemaking, three leading Arab countries will propose establishing a Palestinian state within the next year, and then leaving two years to establish the final borders and other contentious issues, an Arab diplomatic source said Monday. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
In a bid to revive Mideast peacemaking, three leading Arab countries will propose establishing a Palestinian state within the next year, and then leaving two years to establish the final borders and other contentious issues, an Arab diplomatic source said Monday. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Jewish Man Killed in Possible Hate Crime - Police
A 48-year-old Jewish man was stabbed and killed in a possible hate crime early on Sunday in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Toronto, police said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
A 48-year-old Jewish man was stabbed and killed in a possible hate crime early on Sunday in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Toronto, police said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
Sunday, July 14, 2002
Israel Says It Catches Palestinian Gunman-Bomber
Israeli troops captured a Palestinian would-be suicide bomber after he opened fire at a military patrol conducting searches outside a Palestinian village near the West Bank border, the army said...The incident late Saturday night put central Israel in a high state of alert, a reminder of violence still simmering despite a near-total Israeli military closure of the West Bank and curfew on hundreds of thousands of Palestinian residents. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Israeli troops captured a Palestinian would-be suicide bomber after he opened fire at a military patrol conducting searches outside a Palestinian village near the West Bank border, the army said...The incident late Saturday night put central Israel in a high state of alert, a reminder of violence still simmering despite a near-total Israeli military closure of the West Bank and curfew on hundreds of thousands of Palestinian residents. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Researchers in HIV-Blocking Gene Breakthrough
AIDS researchers declared a breakthrough Sunday with the discovery of a naturally occurring gene that effectively blocks the disease's progress. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
AIDS researchers declared a breakthrough Sunday with the discovery of a naturally occurring gene that effectively blocks the disease's progress. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
Newcomer Aims to Break Mobile Speed Barrier
A technology with a tongue-twisting name may one day turn the wireless industry on its ear, offering the potential of speeds 10 times faster than standards that mobile companies around the world are adopting. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your world community/global village (Rev 11:9-10) files.
A technology with a tongue-twisting name may one day turn the wireless industry on its ear, offering the potential of speeds 10 times faster than standards that mobile companies around the world are adopting. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your world community/global village (Rev 11:9-10) files.
India Condemns Kashmir Raid As Terrorism
India condemned as terrorism on Sunday a grenade and gun attack on a Hindu slum in Kashmir that left 27 people dead, dozens wounded and rekindled fears of war with nuclear neighbour Pakistan. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
India condemned as terrorism on Sunday a grenade and gun attack on a Hindu slum in Kashmir that left 27 people dead, dozens wounded and rekindled fears of war with nuclear neighbour Pakistan. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Seismologists Warn of Disaster If Quake Hits Tehran
The most recent earthquake to hit quake-prone Iran shook five provinces, flattened villages, killed 245 people — and left residents of Iran's capital and population center wondering fearfully what would happen if Tehran were next. :: This AP report is submitted for your quake (Matthew 24:7) files.
The most recent earthquake to hit quake-prone Iran shook five provinces, flattened villages, killed 245 people — and left residents of Iran's capital and population center wondering fearfully what would happen if Tehran were next. :: This AP report is submitted for your quake (Matthew 24:7) files.
Saturday, July 13, 2002
25 Hindus Killed in Kashmir Attack
Suspected Islamic guerrillas threw grenades and engaged security forces in a gun battle Saturday, killing 25 Hindus — mostly women and children_ in a shantytown outside the winter capital of Jammu-Kashmir state, police and hospital officials said. :: This does not bode well for peace between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan. This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Suspected Islamic guerrillas threw grenades and engaged security forces in a gun battle Saturday, killing 25 Hindus — mostly women and children_ in a shantytown outside the winter capital of Jammu-Kashmir state, police and hospital officials said. :: This does not bode well for peace between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan. This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
U.S. Planes Strike Iraqi Air-Defense Facility
U.S. warplanes bombed Iraqi air-defense facilities on Saturday after coalition aircraft patrolling a "no-fly" zone in the south of the country came under fire, the U.S. military said. :: Iraq fires on coalition aircraft and the Allies respond using precision-guided weapons to take out the air defense facilities that targeted the planes. Sweet. Incidentally, my alternative headline for this would be Iraq Fires on Coalition Patrol. This places the emphasis on Iraq as the initiator of the attack rather than the Allied response after the fact. The actual headline can be interpreted in some quarters as another example of hegemonic bullying of the poor Iraqi underdog. I wonder why the news media has such difficulty with cause and effect? At any rate, this Reuters report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
U.S. warplanes bombed Iraqi air-defense facilities on Saturday after coalition aircraft patrolling a "no-fly" zone in the south of the country came under fire, the U.S. military said. :: Iraq fires on coalition aircraft and the Allies respond using precision-guided weapons to take out the air defense facilities that targeted the planes. Sweet. Incidentally, my alternative headline for this would be Iraq Fires on Coalition Patrol. This places the emphasis on Iraq as the initiator of the attack rather than the Allied response after the fact. The actual headline can be interpreted in some quarters as another example of hegemonic bullying of the poor Iraqi underdog. I wonder why the news media has such difficulty with cause and effect? At any rate, this Reuters report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
A Few Saudis Defy a Rigid Islam to Debate Their Own Intolerance
Prompted by the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, a cautious debate is taking place in Saudi Arabia's closed society over intolerance toward non-Muslims and attitudes toward the West that are now viewed by some as inspiring unacceptable violence. :: This is a chilling article about attitudes among moderate Islamics towards the West. Why? Because they are moderates and yet they still say things like: "'Well, of course I hate you because you are Christian, but that doesn't mean I want to kill you,' a professor of Islamic law in Riyadh explains to a visiting reporter." I know how much we in the West value peace, but we need to wake up, Huntington was right, this really is a war of civilizations. Islam has declared war on the West in general and the U.S. and Israel in particular and the sooner we accept this fact the sooner we will be able to devise an intelligent strategy for the war on terrorism...the war against Islam. At any rate, this New York Times article is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) and war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Prompted by the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, a cautious debate is taking place in Saudi Arabia's closed society over intolerance toward non-Muslims and attitudes toward the West that are now viewed by some as inspiring unacceptable violence. :: This is a chilling article about attitudes among moderate Islamics towards the West. Why? Because they are moderates and yet they still say things like: "'Well, of course I hate you because you are Christian, but that doesn't mean I want to kill you,' a professor of Islamic law in Riyadh explains to a visiting reporter." I know how much we in the West value peace, but we need to wake up, Huntington was right, this really is a war of civilizations. Islam has declared war on the West in general and the U.S. and Israel in particular and the sooner we accept this fact the sooner we will be able to devise an intelligent strategy for the war on terrorism...the war against Islam. At any rate, this New York Times article is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) and war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Senate Passes Global AIDS Funding Bill
As scientists and activists from around the world wrapped up an international AIDS conference in Barcelona, the U.S. Senate on Friday approved a bill that allocates $4.5 billion over two years to treat and prevent AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria at home and abroad. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
As scientists and activists from around the world wrapped up an international AIDS conference in Barcelona, the U.S. Senate on Friday approved a bill that allocates $4.5 billion over two years to treat and prevent AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria at home and abroad. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
Spain Sends War Vessels to Enclaves
Spain sent three war vessels to protect two Spanish enclaves on the Moroccan coast as its southern Mediterranean neighbor occupied a tiny, uninhabited Spanish islet for a third day Saturday. :: This is really interesting, and I'm not sure what to make of it. Is it a product of the long process of decolonization? Or, is it an attempt to make Spain once again the front-line in the war between Islam and the West? At any rate, this AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Spain sent three war vessels to protect two Spanish enclaves on the Moroccan coast as its southern Mediterranean neighbor occupied a tiny, uninhabited Spanish islet for a third day Saturday. :: This is really interesting, and I'm not sure what to make of it. Is it a product of the long process of decolonization? Or, is it an attempt to make Spain once again the front-line in the war between Islam and the West? At any rate, this AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
U.S. Convoy Fired on Near Kabul
A U.S. convoy came under fire while traveling along a road linking this air base with the capital Kabul in the latest shooting incident involving American forces, U.S. officials said Saturday. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.
A U.S. convoy came under fire while traveling along a road linking this air base with the capital Kabul in the latest shooting incident involving American forces, U.S. officials said Saturday. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.
U.N. Vote Settles Peacekeeping Threat
A unanimous Security Council vote to exempt American peacekeepers from prosecution by the new war crimes tribunal for a year ended a U.S. threat to halt U.N. peacekeeping but angered many court supporters. :: Let's just say I'm relieved. This AP report on Security Council action is submitted for your ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) files.
A unanimous Security Council vote to exempt American peacekeepers from prosecution by the new war crimes tribunal for a year ended a U.S. threat to halt U.N. peacekeeping but angered many court supporters. :: Let's just say I'm relieved. This AP report on Security Council action is submitted for your ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) files.
Friday, July 12, 2002
Arafat Vows He Won't Step Down
Resisting international pressure that he leave office, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat declared Friday he would not step down — but also said he hadn't decided whether to run for office in January elections. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files. Arafat, the terrorist who came to dinner and stayed, and stayed, and stayed. Pundits like to say that the U.S. should not tell other countries who their leaders should be. Quite so. However, the Palestinian Authority is not a country, it's an administrative unit established under the Oslo process for the purpose of securing Mideast peace. If it is not fulfilling that function it is appropriate for the founders and funders of the PLA to demand changes.
Resisting international pressure that he leave office, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat declared Friday he would not step down — but also said he hadn't decided whether to run for office in January elections. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files. Arafat, the terrorist who came to dinner and stayed, and stayed, and stayed. Pundits like to say that the U.S. should not tell other countries who their leaders should be. Quite so. However, the Palestinian Authority is not a country, it's an administrative unit established under the Oslo process for the purpose of securing Mideast peace. If it is not fulfilling that function it is appropriate for the founders and funders of the PLA to demand changes.
Report: Britain Would Help in Iraq
If the United States attacks Iraq, British special forces would participate by sabotaging Iraqi plants making weapons of mass destruction, a newspaper reported Friday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files. Britain is a true and steadfast ally. God save the Queen!
If the United States attacks Iraq, British special forces would participate by sabotaging Iraqi plants making weapons of mass destruction, a newspaper reported Friday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files. Britain is a true and steadfast ally. God save the Queen!
Mandela Calls for AIDS Drugs for All
Nelson Mandela called on Friday for AIDS drugs to be supplied to all who need them in developing nations and urged the world to mobilize against a disease he said had unleashed a war on humanity. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files. I wonder if Mr. Mandela is going to pay for the AIDS drugs himself?
Nelson Mandela called on Friday for AIDS drugs to be supplied to all who need them in developing nations and urged the world to mobilize against a disease he said had unleashed a war on humanity. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files. I wonder if Mr. Mandela is going to pay for the AIDS drugs himself?
Thursday, July 11, 2002
Bush Touts Mideast Plan to Leaders
President Bush resumed Middle East diplomacy Thursday, conferring by telephone with President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt and King Abdullah of Jordan about his peace plan. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
President Bush resumed Middle East diplomacy Thursday, conferring by telephone with President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt and King Abdullah of Jordan about his peace plan. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Scientists Build Virus from Scratch
Using only a genetic map as a guide, U.S. researchers said on Thursday they had built a polio virus from scratch and used it to infect and paralyze lab mice...."It is a wake-up call for everybody to say that what is in the public domain can be used for the betterment of mankind -- namely to combat disease -- and it can be misused. You could argue that it could be misused for bioterrorism," he said. :: Great, way to go guys, keep up the good work. This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) and fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.
Using only a genetic map as a guide, U.S. researchers said on Thursday they had built a polio virus from scratch and used it to infect and paralyze lab mice...."It is a wake-up call for everybody to say that what is in the public domain can be used for the betterment of mankind -- namely to combat disease -- and it can be misused. You could argue that it could be misused for bioterrorism," he said. :: Great, way to go guys, keep up the good work. This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) and fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.
Planners Raise Bar For Iraqi Invasion
A full-scale U.S. invasion of Iraq will require significant provocation by Saddam Hussein's regime -- such as invading a neighbor, fielding a nuclear weapon or attacking its minority population, top Bush administration officials have concluded. :: This USA Today report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files. I repeat, it's just a rumor. Actually, I think this is a nice bit of disinformation from the Bush team. Yesterday, sources said that at an attack on Iraq would take a week to launch, two weeks to be in Baghdad. Today, a different spin. Saddam must surely be wondering what is going on. Don't leave the bunker yet, Saddam.
A full-scale U.S. invasion of Iraq will require significant provocation by Saddam Hussein's regime -- such as invading a neighbor, fielding a nuclear weapon or attacking its minority population, top Bush administration officials have concluded. :: This USA Today report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files. I repeat, it's just a rumor. Actually, I think this is a nice bit of disinformation from the Bush team. Yesterday, sources said that at an attack on Iraq would take a week to launch, two weeks to be in Baghdad. Today, a different spin. Saddam must surely be wondering what is going on. Don't leave the bunker yet, Saddam.
South Africa AIDS Crisis Continues Unabated
In the absence of a major breakthrough in prevention or treatment, the South African Department of Health predicts that the nation's total number of AIDS deaths may reach 4.5 million by 2010. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
In the absence of a major breakthrough in prevention or treatment, the South African Department of Health predicts that the nation's total number of AIDS deaths may reach 4.5 million by 2010. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
Good News Club Wins Court Ordered Access To Los Angeles Schools
A California District Court awarded a Preliminary Injunction to Child Evangelism Fellowship, organizer of the Good News Club, a religious after-school club for elementary children. The Court found that the school's policy limiting access of the Good News Club to the schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District is unconstitutional. :: This Religion Today report is submitted for your gospel preached to all (Matthew 24:14) files.
A California District Court awarded a Preliminary Injunction to Child Evangelism Fellowship, organizer of the Good News Club, a religious after-school club for elementary children. The Court found that the school's policy limiting access of the Good News Club to the schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District is unconstitutional. :: This Religion Today report is submitted for your gospel preached to all (Matthew 24:14) files.
Activists Recite Gay Christ Poem
In a face-off Thursday over Britain's 17th-century blasphemy laws, sidewalk preachers bellowing biblical verses drowned out a group of free-speech activists...risking prosecution and even jail by reciting the explicit poem, which imagines a Roman centurion having a sexual encounter with the body of Jesus Christ just after he was removed from the cross. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
In a face-off Thursday over Britain's 17th-century blasphemy laws, sidewalk preachers bellowing biblical verses drowned out a group of free-speech activists...risking prosecution and even jail by reciting the explicit poem, which imagines a Roman centurion having a sexual encounter with the body of Jesus Christ just after he was removed from the cross. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
U.S. Capable of Quick Iraq Strike
The United States is capable of launching a rapid attack on Iraq by marshaling 50,000 troops at the Kuwaiti border in roughly a week, airlifting them in and bringing their tanks and heavy equipment on ships through the Strait of Hormuz. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
The United States is capable of launching a rapid attack on Iraq by marshaling 50,000 troops at the Kuwaiti border in roughly a week, airlifting them in and bringing their tanks and heavy equipment on ships through the Strait of Hormuz. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
New Web ID Standards to Be Unveiled
An industry coalition is set to unveil standards for identity authentication on the Internet, the first step toward making the task of remembering long lists of Web site passwords a thing of the past. :: This AP report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.
An industry coalition is set to unveil standards for identity authentication on the Internet, the first step toward making the task of remembering long lists of Web site passwords a thing of the past. :: This AP report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.
Militants Wire Web With Links to Jihad
One Web site urges Muslims to travel to Pakistan to ''slaughter American soldiers.'' Another solicits donations to buy dynamite to ''blow up Israeli Jews.'' A third shows previously unaired videotape of Osama bin Laden and promises film clips of American casualties in Afghanistan. :: This USA Today report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.
One Web site urges Muslims to travel to Pakistan to ''slaughter American soldiers.'' Another solicits donations to buy dynamite to ''blow up Israeli Jews.'' A third shows previously unaired videotape of Osama bin Laden and promises film clips of American casualties in Afghanistan. :: This USA Today report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.
AIDS Infections Up Among Young Women
The AIDS pandemic is increasingly becoming one of young women, experts say. About half of all new infections are in women and among people in their late teens and early 20s, females account for nearly two-thirds of new cases. :: This AP report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
The AIDS pandemic is increasingly becoming one of young women, experts say. About half of all new infections are in women and among people in their late teens and early 20s, females account for nearly two-thirds of new cases. :: This AP report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
Jordan Rejects Force Against Iraq
Jordan rejects the use of force against Iraq and will not allow foreign troops to use its territory in an attack against its eastern neighbor and main trade partner, a Cabinet minister said Wednesday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Jordan (Daniel 11:41) files. So, the question is, does this cabinet minister speak for the king? And, wouldn't Bush have already coordinated with the king prior to making his very public threats against Saddam?
Jordan rejects the use of force against Iraq and will not allow foreign troops to use its territory in an attack against its eastern neighbor and main trade partner, a Cabinet minister said Wednesday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Jordan (Daniel 11:41) files. So, the question is, does this cabinet minister speak for the king? And, wouldn't Bush have already coordinated with the king prior to making his very public threats against Saddam?
New Bloodshed in Middle East After Talks Lift Hopes
Palestinian gunmen killed an Israeli officer in the Gaza Strip and Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian in the West Bank Wednesday, ensuring tension remains high despite a resumption of talks between the sides. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Palestinian gunmen killed an Israeli officer in the Gaza Strip and Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian in the West Bank Wednesday, ensuring tension remains high despite a resumption of talks between the sides. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.
Turkish Police on Terror Alert
U.S. intelligence warned Turkey recently about a biological or chemical attack, a Turkish government official said Wednesday, amid reports that the substances had been smuggled into the country to be used against the U.S. and Russian embassies. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
U.S. intelligence warned Turkey recently about a biological or chemical attack, a Turkish government official said Wednesday, amid reports that the substances had been smuggled into the country to be used against the U.S. and Russian embassies. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Al-Qaida Spokesman Makes New Threats
A key al-Qaida spokesman has made a new threat to attack American targets and urged Muslims the world over to "kill enemies of God everywhere." "Al-Qaida will organize more attacks inside American territory and outside, at the moment we choose, at the place we choose and with the objectives that we want," al-Qaida's chief spokesman, Kuwaiti-born Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, said in an audio recording aired by an Islamic Web site believed to be close to the terror network blamed for the Sept. 11 attacks. The new targets, he said, will be "American and Jewish ... our arrogant enemies." :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
A key al-Qaida spokesman has made a new threat to attack American targets and urged Muslims the world over to "kill enemies of God everywhere." "Al-Qaida will organize more attacks inside American territory and outside, at the moment we choose, at the place we choose and with the objectives that we want," al-Qaida's chief spokesman, Kuwaiti-born Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, said in an audio recording aired by an Islamic Web site believed to be close to the terror network blamed for the Sept. 11 attacks. The new targets, he said, will be "American and Jewish ... our arrogant enemies." :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Matsushita to License Nokia Phone Software
Nokia said on Wednesday Japanese rival Matsushita will buy its software for smartphones that send e-mails, pictures and play games, boosting the world's largest handset maker's position in software. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your global village/world community (Rev 11:9) files.
Nokia said on Wednesday Japanese rival Matsushita will buy its software for smartphones that send e-mails, pictures and play games, boosting the world's largest handset maker's position in software. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your global village/world community (Rev 11:9) files.
Well, I just checked the Yaccs web page and they now have a notice up saying it will be a few days before they admit new subscribers, so I went ahead and signed up with one of their competitors: 
Right now it's just a test, please feel free to send your feedback or leave a comment. I'm still trying to figure out why the text is in Italian.
Right now it's just a test, please feel free to send your feedback or leave a comment. I'm still trying to figure out why the text is in Italian.
Red Heifer Status Report
Red Heifer Born in Israel, April 8th, 2002. It can now be revealed that less than one month ago, a red heifer was born in Israel. After the heifer's owner contacted the Temple Institute, on Friday, April 5th, 2002, Rabbi Menachem Makover and Rabbi Chaim Richman traveled to the farm where the heifer is located, to inspect and validate her status. The rabbis found her to be kosher and were satisfied that this heifer could indeed be a candidate to be used in the process of purification described in the book of Numbers, Chapter 19. This is an important development towards the rebuilding of the Holy Temple. :: This Temple Institute report is submitted for your holy place (Matthew 24:15 & 2 Thessalonians 2:4) files.
Red Heifer Born in Israel, April 8th, 2002. It can now be revealed that less than one month ago, a red heifer was born in Israel. After the heifer's owner contacted the Temple Institute, on Friday, April 5th, 2002, Rabbi Menachem Makover and Rabbi Chaim Richman traveled to the farm where the heifer is located, to inspect and validate her status. The rabbis found her to be kosher and were satisfied that this heifer could indeed be a candidate to be used in the process of purification described in the book of Numbers, Chapter 19. This is an important development towards the rebuilding of the Holy Temple. :: This Temple Institute report is submitted for your holy place (Matthew 24:15 & 2 Thessalonians 2:4) files.
Tuesday, July 09, 2002
I'm still trying to sign up for Yaccs to add a commenting system to this blog. No luck yet, their web page was down the last time I tried. However, I did add two chat room links to the list of links on the blog roll, one is for AIM users and the other is for AOL users, both point to the same room (I think). Anyway, drop by and say hi and chat with other visitors to this blog.
U.S. Jews Moving to Israel
In the face of Mideast violence, nearly 400 Americans moved to Israel Tuesday to build new lives in the Jewish state, the largest single group to arrive in years. :: This AP report is submitted for your return to Israel (Ezekiel 37:12; 39:25-29) files.
In the face of Mideast violence, nearly 400 Americans moved to Israel Tuesday to build new lives in the Jewish state, the largest single group to arrive in years. :: This AP report is submitted for your return to Israel (Ezekiel 37:12; 39:25-29) files.
Bush Vows to Oust Saddam Hussein
President Bush is vowing to "use all the tools at our disposal" to bring down Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) with Iraq (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files. I don't know about you, but I think Bush should do more attacking and less vowing. The U.S. should only vow to topple a foreign leader once and then do it. Constant repetition of these vows only undermine credibility and embolden Saddam.
President Bush is vowing to "use all the tools at our disposal" to bring down Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) with Iraq (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files. I don't know about you, but I think Bush should do more attacking and less vowing. The U.S. should only vow to topple a foreign leader once and then do it. Constant repetition of these vows only undermine credibility and embolden Saddam.
Al-Qaida Spokesman: Group Thriving
In an interview published Tuesday, the spokesman for al-Qaida said the terrorist organization led by Osama bin Laden was thriving and planning new attacks on Americans. He called the U.S. campaign to dismantle the group a "Hollywood script." :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war files.
In an interview published Tuesday, the spokesman for al-Qaida said the terrorist organization led by Osama bin Laden was thriving and planning new attacks on Americans. He called the U.S. campaign to dismantle the group a "Hollywood script." :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war files.
Monday, July 08, 2002
Top Officials to Meet on Mideast
Secretary of State Colin Powell is setting up Mideast talks with top U.N., European and Russian officials in a bid to broaden support for President Bush's tough line on Yasser Arafat...U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov and European Union diplomat Javier Solana are expected to meet in New York on Monday with Powell. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Secretary of State Colin Powell is setting up Mideast talks with top U.N., European and Russian officials in a bid to broaden support for President Bush's tough line on Yasser Arafat...U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov and European Union diplomat Javier Solana are expected to meet in New York on Monday with Powell. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Earth "Will Expire By 2050"
A study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), to be released on Tuesday, warns that the human race is plundering the planet at a pace that outstrips its capacity to support life. :: This report from the Observer is submitted for your fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.
A study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), to be released on Tuesday, warns that the human race is plundering the planet at a pace that outstrips its capacity to support life. :: This report from the Observer is submitted for your fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.
Asia Criticized for Silence in Face of AIDS Menace
U.N. officials and AIDS activists denounced Asian leaders on Monday for remaining silent in the face of concern that Asia might overtake Africa as the continent hardest hit by the disease. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files. There should be a lot of reports on HIV/AIDS this week, as the World AIDS conference begins in Spain. And an aside, I wondered in a past update why the media did not refer to the global scourge of AIDS as a pandemic and today I noticed that the daily Jennings' Journal (ABCNEWS' World News Tonight, Mon., July 8) did just that. They reported that, "An international conference on AIDS opened today with -- among other depressing headlines -- the stark news that life expectancy in 51 countries will be shortened by the pandemic." So there you have it, one major news outlet has referred to AIDS as a pandemic.
U.N. officials and AIDS activists denounced Asian leaders on Monday for remaining silent in the face of concern that Asia might overtake Africa as the continent hardest hit by the disease. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files. There should be a lot of reports on HIV/AIDS this week, as the World AIDS conference begins in Spain. And an aside, I wondered in a past update why the media did not refer to the global scourge of AIDS as a pandemic and today I noticed that the daily Jennings' Journal (ABCNEWS' World News Tonight, Mon., July 8) did just that. They reported that, "An international conference on AIDS opened today with -- among other depressing headlines -- the stark news that life expectancy in 51 countries will be shortened by the pandemic." So there you have it, one major news outlet has referred to AIDS as a pandemic.
North and South Korea Trade Accusations and Threats
Bitter rivals North and South Korea traded threats and accusations on Monday, blaming each other for a naval battle that killed sailors on both sides and saying another clash could follow. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files. Let's just hope the Korean War doesn't get hot anytime soon.
Bitter rivals North and South Korea traded threats and accusations on Monday, blaming each other for a naval battle that killed sailors on both sides and saying another clash could follow. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files. Let's just hope the Korean War doesn't get hot anytime soon.
Third of Cell Phone Users Eye New Phones
Nearly one-third of U.S. mobile phone users plan to upgrade their handsets within a year to get new features such as voice recognition, text messaging and downloadable ring tones, according to a study released on Monday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your world community (Rev 11:9-10) files. In the brave new wired and unwired world, you will soon be able to reach out and touch anyone at anytime and exchange voice, video and text in real-time.
Nearly one-third of U.S. mobile phone users plan to upgrade their handsets within a year to get new features such as voice recognition, text messaging and downloadable ring tones, according to a study released on Monday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your world community (Rev 11:9-10) files. In the brave new wired and unwired world, you will soon be able to reach out and touch anyone at anytime and exchange voice, video and text in real-time.
Sunday, July 07, 2002
Experts Urge Mass Vaccination for Smallpox Attack
Mass vaccination would save thousands more lives in a smallpox attack than the current limited strategy that has been recommended to the U.S. government, experts said on Sunday. In a study criticizing the limited vaccination plan, they recommended federal officials be ready to vaccinate millions of people. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) and rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Mass vaccination would save thousands more lives in a smallpox attack than the current limited strategy that has been recommended to the U.S. government, experts said on Sunday. In a study criticizing the limited vaccination plan, they recommended federal officials be ready to vaccinate millions of people. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) and rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Saturday, July 06, 2002
Thank you to Kath, who wrote to recommend Yaccs. Yaccs does seem to be the most popular commenting system out there, especially for Blogger hosted blogs. Unfortunately, it's so popular that they limit the number of people who can sign up for it each day. I'll try again tomorrow.
Comment Formats?
I'm thinking of adding a commenting system to this blog to allow readers to leave their comments regarding blog entries. I've been told this is one way to build a community around a blog and that commenting works especially well for blogs that are thematic, like this one, where one would expect the same frequent visitors who would be interested in interacting with other frequent visitors who are interested in this topic. I am looking into two commenting systems, one called YACCS and the other called enetation. If any of you are familiar with these commenting systems and wish to offer some advice, please e-mail me. I'm particularly interested in finding out which of these are the most Blogger friendly.
I'm thinking of adding a commenting system to this blog to allow readers to leave their comments regarding blog entries. I've been told this is one way to build a community around a blog and that commenting works especially well for blogs that are thematic, like this one, where one would expect the same frequent visitors who would be interested in interacting with other frequent visitors who are interested in this topic. I am looking into two commenting systems, one called YACCS and the other called enetation. If any of you are familiar with these commenting systems and wish to offer some advice, please e-mail me. I'm particularly interested in finding out which of these are the most Blogger friendly.
Different Approaches Needed for Each AIDS Epidemic
Different strategies are needed to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS which is not one but many epidemics throughout the world, a leading AIDS expert said on Saturday...Whether it is through intravenous drug use in southern and eastern Europe, commercial sex workers in Asia, heterosexual sex in Africa or risky behavior in the United States, the spread of the virus is insidious and must be tackled on various fronts. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files. I think it is interesting that the media still avoid using the term pandemic to refer to HIV/AIDS.
Different strategies are needed to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS which is not one but many epidemics throughout the world, a leading AIDS expert said on Saturday...Whether it is through intravenous drug use in southern and eastern Europe, commercial sex workers in Asia, heterosexual sex in Africa or risky behavior in the United States, the spread of the virus is insidious and must be tackled on various fronts. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files. I think it is interesting that the media still avoid using the term pandemic to refer to HIV/AIDS.
Friday, July 05, 2002
U.S. Plan for Iraq Is Said to Include Attack on 3 Sides
An American military planning document calls for air, land and sea-based forces to attack Iraq from three directions the north, south and west in a campaign to topple President Saddam Hussein, according to a person familiar with the document. The document envisions tens of thousands of marines and soldiers probably invading from Kuwait. Hundreds of warplanes based in as many as eight countries, possibly including Turkey and Qatar, would unleash a huge air assault against thousands of targets, including airfields, roadways and fiber-optics communications sites. :: This New York Times/Yahoo report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
An American military planning document calls for air, land and sea-based forces to attack Iraq from three directions the north, south and west in a campaign to topple President Saddam Hussein, according to a person familiar with the document. The document envisions tens of thousands of marines and soldiers probably invading from Kuwait. Hundreds of warplanes based in as many as eight countries, possibly including Turkey and Qatar, would unleash a huge air assault against thousands of targets, including airfields, roadways and fiber-optics communications sites. :: This New York Times/Yahoo report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.
AIDS Drug Ordered in South Africa
After nearly a year of legal battles, South Africa's Constitutional Court ordered the government Friday to provide HIV-infected pregnant women with a key AIDS drug that could save their babies from the deadly virus. :: This AP report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
After nearly a year of legal battles, South Africa's Constitutional Court ordered the government Friday to provide HIV-infected pregnant women with a key AIDS drug that could save their babies from the deadly virus. :: This AP report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.
Thursday, July 04, 2002
Western Wall Wet Spot Mystifies the Faithful
A wet patch has appeared on the revered Western Wall of Jerusalem's Old City, interpreted by some as a sign the messiah is coming, and others as evidence of a leaky pipe. :: This Reuters/Yahoo report is submitted for your Temple Mount (Matthew 24:15; 2 Thess. 2:4; Daniel 9:27) files.
A wet patch has appeared on the revered Western Wall of Jerusalem's Old City, interpreted by some as a sign the messiah is coming, and others as evidence of a leaky pipe. :: This Reuters/Yahoo report is submitted for your Temple Mount (Matthew 24:15; 2 Thess. 2:4; Daniel 9:27) files.
Happy Birthday America! Visit the National Archives for background and full text of the Declaration of Independence. Let me leave you with this quote from President John Quincy Adams: "The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: It connected, in one indissoluble bond, the principles of civil government and the principles of Christianity."
VA Police to Test Face Software
If you're a criminal [citizen], a runaway [citizen] or a terrorist [citizen], a day at the beach here may soon be anything but that. The city will become the second in the nation — Tampa, Fla., is the other — to employ facial-recognition software to assist police in identifying and catching criminals and missing persons. :: This AP report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files. :: The logic of the surveillance society suggests that by virtue of being in a public space, your right to privacy (to live without the fear of government interference with your pursuit of life, liberty and property) is forfeit. But, as our fascist friends will remind us, if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear. Can we really say we live in a free society if the presumption of having nothing to hide can be challenged by the State at any time? You say you have nothing to hide, prove it. But, doesn't the burden of proof rest with the State? Are not citizens presumed innocent until proven guilty? But, I'm sure the State knows best. Citizens may be law abiding, but you never know, best to monitor them just in case. One question though, who watches the watchers?
If you're a criminal [citizen], a runaway [citizen] or a terrorist [citizen], a day at the beach here may soon be anything but that. The city will become the second in the nation — Tampa, Fla., is the other — to employ facial-recognition software to assist police in identifying and catching criminals and missing persons. :: This AP report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files. :: The logic of the surveillance society suggests that by virtue of being in a public space, your right to privacy (to live without the fear of government interference with your pursuit of life, liberty and property) is forfeit. But, as our fascist friends will remind us, if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear. Can we really say we live in a free society if the presumption of having nothing to hide can be challenged by the State at any time? You say you have nothing to hide, prove it. But, doesn't the burden of proof rest with the State? Are not citizens presumed innocent until proven guilty? But, I'm sure the State knows best. Citizens may be law abiding, but you never know, best to monitor them just in case. One question though, who watches the watchers?
Witches Win Converts
Witchcraft is the fastest-growing religion in Australia. Census figures show an increasing number of worshippers are looking towards the earth, rather than the heavens, in search of God. There are now nearly 9000 witches in Australia, up from fewer than 2000 in 1996, while the number of pagans more than doubled to 10,632. :: This Herald Sun report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) and false Christs (Matthew 24:4) files.
Witchcraft is the fastest-growing religion in Australia. Census figures show an increasing number of worshippers are looking towards the earth, rather than the heavens, in search of God. There are now nearly 9000 witches in Australia, up from fewer than 2000 in 1996, while the number of pagans more than doubled to 10,632. :: This Herald Sun report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) and false Christs (Matthew 24:4) files.
Wednesday, July 03, 2002
Biometrics Companies Work To Enhance Facial Recognition Systems
AXCESS Inc., a leading provider of advanced technology security and asset management solutions, and AcSys Biometrics Corp., a leading provider of facial recognition solutions, announced today an agreement to market a joint solution for access control applications. The joint solution combines the AcSys Face Recognition System (AcSys FRS) and AXCESS wireless identification tags to create an access control solution with the complete accountability of biometric authentication and the convenience and speed of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). :: This PR Newsire press release is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files. In the near future (the day after tomorrow) you will have to prove to a computer that you are you in order to gain access. RUU?
AXCESS Inc., a leading provider of advanced technology security and asset management solutions, and AcSys Biometrics Corp., a leading provider of facial recognition solutions, announced today an agreement to market a joint solution for access control applications. The joint solution combines the AcSys Face Recognition System (AcSys FRS) and AXCESS wireless identification tags to create an access control solution with the complete accountability of biometric authentication and the convenience and speed of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). :: This PR Newsire press release is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files. In the near future (the day after tomorrow) you will have to prove to a computer that you are you in order to gain access. RUU?
Sen.: Syria Giving Mixed Signals
A member of a Senate delegation to the Middle East said Wednesday that Syria is offering a mixed response to President Bush's call for it to ``choose the right side'' in the fight against terrorism. :: This AP report is submitted for your doomed Damascus (Isaiah 17:1) files. I think we can hazard a guess that Syria will not choose the right side.
A member of a Senate delegation to the Middle East said Wednesday that Syria is offering a mixed response to President Bush's call for it to ``choose the right side'' in the fight against terrorism. :: This AP report is submitted for your doomed Damascus (Isaiah 17:1) files. I think we can hazard a guess that Syria will not choose the right side.
British Government Tests Public Appetite for Identity Cards
The U.K. government will invite opinions from politicians, interest groups, the police and legal authorities on the introduction of a type of identity card. :: This Bloomberg report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files. :: I don't think ID cards are the mark of the beast, of course, it's just all part of the trend. The real problem with an identity card (at least for Americans) is that it smacks of the fascist/totalitarian state demanding to see your papers. It implies conditional citizenship granted by the authority and generosity of the state. The state gives and the state can take away - identity, property, freedom...life. However, in the United States we believe that citizenship is by virtue of birth in America and not granted by the state, and that rights are from God, not the state. Both are core beliefs that elevate the status of the individual at the expense of state power. For the state to issue a document or card that you must have in order to claim your inalienable rights flies in the face of those two beliefs.
The U.K. government will invite opinions from politicians, interest groups, the police and legal authorities on the introduction of a type of identity card. :: This Bloomberg report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files. :: I don't think ID cards are the mark of the beast, of course, it's just all part of the trend. The real problem with an identity card (at least for Americans) is that it smacks of the fascist/totalitarian state demanding to see your papers. It implies conditional citizenship granted by the authority and generosity of the state. The state gives and the state can take away - identity, property, freedom...life. However, in the United States we believe that citizenship is by virtue of birth in America and not granted by the state, and that rights are from God, not the state. Both are core beliefs that elevate the status of the individual at the expense of state power. For the state to issue a document or card that you must have in order to claim your inalienable rights flies in the face of those two beliefs.
India, Pakistan Cross Swords over Rebel Incursions
India said on Wednesday infiltration by Muslim guerrillas into its part of Kashmir from Pakistan had risen again despite a pledge by Islamabad to end such incursions. :: It looks like tensions between these nuclear armed neighbors are increasing rather than decreasing. This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
India said on Wednesday infiltration by Muslim guerrillas into its part of Kashmir from Pakistan had risen again despite a pledge by Islamabad to end such incursions. :: It looks like tensions between these nuclear armed neighbors are increasing rather than decreasing. This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Gov't Steps Up Security for July 4
Combat jets will patrol the skies over New York, Washington and other U.S. cities Thursday as part of the government's beefed-up security for Fourth of July celebrations. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Combat jets will patrol the skies over New York, Washington and other U.S. cities Thursday as part of the government's beefed-up security for Fourth of July celebrations. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Hubble Snaps 'Fireworks' of Old Supernova
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the rainbow-hued "fireworks" of an old supernova whose dying light first reached Earth some 320 years ago, scientists said on Wednesday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your signs in the stars (Luke 21:25) files.
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the rainbow-hued "fireworks" of an old supernova whose dying light first reached Earth some 320 years ago, scientists said on Wednesday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your signs in the stars (Luke 21:25) files.
Tuesday, July 02, 2002
AIDS Epidemic Surges, 70 Million May Die, UN Says
AIDSwill kill 70 million people over the next 20 years unless rich nations step up their efforts to curb the disease, the United Nations warned on Tuesday in a report showing the epidemic is still in its early stages. :: This Reuters report on the global AIDS pandemic is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:20) files.
AIDSwill kill 70 million people over the next 20 years unless rich nations step up their efforts to curb the disease, the United Nations warned on Tuesday in a report showing the epidemic is still in its early stages. :: This Reuters report on the global AIDS pandemic is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:20) files.
U.S. to Discuss Arafat With EU
The United States will try to resolve differences with its Mideast peace partners over Yasser Arafat in talks this week, the State Department said Monday. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
The United States will try to resolve differences with its Mideast peace partners over Yasser Arafat in talks this week, the State Department said Monday. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.
Monday, July 01, 2002
Two Pilots Charged with Being Drunk in Cockpit
Two America West pilots taxiing for takeoff from Miami were ordered to turn the passenger plane back to the terminal on Monday and arrested on charges of operating a plane while drunk, police said. :: This Reuters report of the latest in a series of shocking betrayals of the public trust is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
Two America West pilots taxiing for takeoff from Miami were ordered to turn the passenger plane back to the terminal on Monday and arrested on charges of operating a plane while drunk, police said. :: This Reuters report of the latest in a series of shocking betrayals of the public trust is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.
Satellite Pictures Show Huge Eruption on Sun
A massive solar eruption, more than 30 times the length of Earth's diameter, blasted away from the sun on Monday, and a satellite captured graphic images of the event. :: This Reuters report on the latest solar flare is submitted for your signs in the sun (Luke 21:25) files.
A massive solar eruption, more than 30 times the length of Earth's diameter, blasted away from the sun on Monday, and a satellite captured graphic images of the event. :: This Reuters report on the latest solar flare is submitted for your signs in the sun (Luke 21:25) files.
Philippine Troops Fight Extremists
Philippine troops, backed by helicopter gunships, pounded Muslim extremist guerrillas with artillery and rocket fire Monday in the latest clash in a U.S.-backed military offensive, officials said. :: This AP report from the far front of the war on terrorism is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.
Philippine troops, backed by helicopter gunships, pounded Muslim extremist guerrillas with artillery and rocket fire Monday in the latest clash in a U.S.-backed military offensive, officials said. :: This AP report from the far front of the war on terrorism is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.
U.S. Defends Afghan Village Bombing
U.S. planes bombed a village in central Afghanistan on Monday after the U.S. military said American forces came under fire. Afghans said villagers were celebrating a wedding and that scores were killed and injured, including many women and children. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files. Rumor is a particularly good way to describe this event because right now there are multiple accounts of what actually happened.
U.S. planes bombed a village in central Afghanistan on Monday after the U.S. military said American forces came under fire. Afghans said villagers were celebrating a wedding and that scores were killed and injured, including many women and children. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files. Rumor is a particularly good way to describe this event because right now there are multiple accounts of what actually happened.
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