YahooGroups Mail Problem
I have learned that for some of you, me included, mail from YahooGroups is not reaching you. This problem seems to be restricted to AOL members. This problem means that those of you on the End Times News list, Third Watch, and Bible Prophecy list who are AOL users, may want to check list messages from the YahooGroups web page. Mail traffic has continued this weekend, even as you have not been receiving any posts. I have inquired with Yahoo and AOL Customer Service and will let you know when I learn something more.
Sunday, July 22, 2001
Saturday, July 21, 2001
Israel Prepares For International Call-Up
An item for your Rumor of War files, Israel is getting prepared to call-up citizens to fight, regardless of where they are.
An item for your Rumor of War files, Israel is getting prepared to call-up citizens to fight, regardless of where they are.
G8 Leaders Ask for Outside Observers in Mideast
An item for your Ten Kings files and your Covenant With Many files, the G8 leaders have called for international observers to be sent to the Mideast. Actually, not really the Mideast, what they mean is Israel specifically. I'm not really sure what they mean by observers either. What are they thinking - "let's send people to observe how the Israelis and Palestinians kill each other, then our statements deploring the violence will have so much more dramatic impact." Or, perhaps they are offering to provide sacrificial substitutes, new targets for the violence. I'm sure that if the G8 suggested that the Israelis and Palstinians target international observers and stop killing each other, that would go a long way toward decreasing tensions in the area.
An item for your Ten Kings files and your Covenant With Many files, the G8 leaders have called for international observers to be sent to the Mideast. Actually, not really the Mideast, what they mean is Israel specifically. I'm not really sure what they mean by observers either. What are they thinking - "let's send people to observe how the Israelis and Palestinians kill each other, then our statements deploring the violence will have so much more dramatic impact." Or, perhaps they are offering to provide sacrificial substitutes, new targets for the violence. I'm sure that if the G8 suggested that the Israelis and Palstinians target international observers and stop killing each other, that would go a long way toward decreasing tensions in the area.
Thursday, July 19, 2001
International Biometric Group Announces BioPrivacy Best Practices
An international biometrics industry group is seeking to address privacy concerns regarding the use of biometric technology by creating a sort of "Good Housekeeping" seal of approval for institutions in order to ensure that consumer privacy is protected. Don't you just love it when an industry regulates itself.
An international biometrics industry group is seeking to address privacy concerns regarding the use of biometric technology by creating a sort of "Good Housekeeping" seal of approval for institutions in order to ensure that consumer privacy is protected. Don't you just love it when an industry regulates itself.
Rabbis Urge Temple Mount Visit
Things are about to get more heated in the Middle East. A rabbinical council has reversed an earlier edict and is now encouraging Israelis to visit the Temple Mount. As you know, they have been forbidden to pray on the Temple Mount (!) and the Palestinians actually have control and administrative authority over the area. This may be the spark that ignites the conflagration.
Things are about to get more heated in the Middle East. A rabbinical council has reversed an earlier edict and is now encouraging Israelis to visit the Temple Mount. As you know, they have been forbidden to pray on the Temple Mount (!) and the Palestinians actually have control and administrative authority over the area. This may be the spark that ignites the conflagration.
Wednesday, July 18, 2001
G8 Ministers Meet
The foreign ministers of the G8 states met today in Genoa, ahead of this weekends summit of the heads of government. On the agenda, Mideast peace and missile defense. The G8 is a possible fulfillment of the Rev 17:12-14 prophecy about the rise of ten kings who empower the beast. The G8 Summit will begin this weekend in Genoa, Italy. As much as this grouping is called the G7 or the G8 (when Russia is included), it really is a G10 or even G11 depending on who you count, as you can see from this "class photo" of the G8 ministers.
The foreign ministers of the G8 states met today in Genoa, ahead of this weekends summit of the heads of government. On the agenda, Mideast peace and missile defense. The G8 is a possible fulfillment of the Rev 17:12-14 prophecy about the rise of ten kings who empower the beast. The G8 Summit will begin this weekend in Genoa, Italy. As much as this grouping is called the G7 or the G8 (when Russia is included), it really is a G10 or even G11 depending on who you count, as you can see from this "class photo" of the G8 ministers.
Afghan Cholera Epidemic Kills 45
An item for your pestilence files, an outbreak of cholera in Afghanistan.
An item for your pestilence files, an outbreak of cholera in Afghanistan.
War Is Coming
Some interesting commentary from Michael Freund of the Jerusalem Post. Submitted for your rumor of war files.
Some interesting commentary from Michael Freund of the Jerusalem Post. Submitted for your rumor of war files.
Tuesday, July 17, 2001
Israel Strikes Bethlehem, Mortars Fired in West Bank
And in Israel, the ceasefire continues, all is quiet. Really.
And in Israel, the ceasefire continues, all is quiet. Really.
Western Aircraft Strike Site in Southern Iraq
In this latest chapter of the Gulf War, allied planes have once again sent a message to Saddam, a sort of anniversary message perhaps, the he is not in control of his country.
In this latest chapter of the Gulf War, allied planes have once again sent a message to Saddam, a sort of anniversary message perhaps, the he is not in control of his country.
Monday, July 16, 2001
Syria Ends 20-year Iraq Snub
Well, it looks like this is International Friendship day or something. First China and Russia get all huggy and now Syria and Iraq are ending rifts.
Well, it looks like this is International Friendship day or something. First China and Russia get all huggy and now Syria and Iraq are ending rifts.
Bomb Blast Ahead of Genoa Summit
Things are heating up ahead of this weeks G8 Summit. Note to anti-globalist protestors: blowing people up with mailbombs does not win anyone to your cause. I suggest you hire a good PR firm, maybe the ones that helped China win the Olympics, they have a good track record in glossing over unpleasantries.
Things are heating up ahead of this weeks G8 Summit. Note to anti-globalist protestors: blowing people up with mailbombs does not win anyone to your cause. I suggest you hire a good PR firm, maybe the ones that helped China win the Olympics, they have a good track record in glossing over unpleasantries.
Russia, China Sign Treaty Amid Concerns About U.S
Isn't it nice to see old friends renew their relationship. And of course, it goes without saying that this treaty is not against anyone (say, the U.S.), nor is it a military alliance, just a nice friendly agreement between neighbors.
Isn't it nice to see old friends renew their relationship. And of course, it goes without saying that this treaty is not against anyone (say, the U.S.), nor is it a military alliance, just a nice friendly agreement between neighbors.
Sunday, July 15, 2001
G-8 Means Comeback to Italian Leader
An item for your Ten Kings files, it looks as if the current and past leader of Italy is hoping the upcoming G-8 Summit will help burnish his image among his peers. Italy hosts the G-8 Summit starting on Friday. This will also be Bush's first G-8 chatfest. And, in an unusual development, the Pope also has some comments on the upcoming summit. And, finally, don't forget those unruly anti-globalists, who are sure to have more of their photo ops, er, I mean, protests in Genoa.
An item for your Ten Kings files, it looks as if the current and past leader of Italy is hoping the upcoming G-8 Summit will help burnish his image among his peers. Italy hosts the G-8 Summit starting on Friday. This will also be Bush's first G-8 chatfest. And, in an unusual development, the Pope also has some comments on the upcoming summit. And, finally, don't forget those unruly anti-globalists, who are sure to have more of their photo ops, er, I mean, protests in Genoa.
Saturday, July 14, 2001
Pentagon Ends Two-War Strategy
Is this really something we should tell everyone? Note to enemies: please don't attack us if you see that we are already engaged in a major conflict, simply wait your turn and we will get back to you.
Is this really something we should tell everyone? Note to enemies: please don't attack us if you see that we are already engaged in a major conflict, simply wait your turn and we will get back to you.
Test of Missile Shield Set for Tonight
This should be interesting. I mean, whether the test is a success or not, the political fallout will be huge. Submitted for your rumor of war files.
This should be interesting. I mean, whether the test is a success or not, the political fallout will be huge. Submitted for your rumor of war files.
U.S. Tries to Revive Mid-East Peace
It looks as if Bush has not given up on trying to secure peace in the Middle East. Good luck.
It looks as if Bush has not given up on trying to secure peace in the Middle East. Good luck.
Fighting Breaks Out in Kashmir
An item for your rumor of war files, just as a peace summit gets underway between the leaders of India and Pakistan, fighting breaks out in Kashmir. This is of note because India and Pakistan are both nuclear powers.
An item for your rumor of war files, just as a peace summit gets underway between the leaders of India and Pakistan, fighting breaks out in Kashmir. This is of note because India and Pakistan are both nuclear powers.
Tampa Uses New Face Scan Technology
Another article on the use by the city of Tampa of the FaceIt biometric face scanning technology. This article updates the previous info with reports on the efforts of the AG and the ACLU to stop this technology before it is adopted by other cities. Subitted for your Mark of the Beast files.
Another article on the use by the city of Tampa of the FaceIt biometric face scanning technology. This article updates the previous info with reports on the efforts of the AG and the ACLU to stop this technology before it is adopted by other cities. Subitted for your Mark of the Beast files.
Friday, July 13, 2001
Beijing Wins Bid for 2008 Olympics
In awarding the People's Republic of China with the 2008 Olympics, the IOC today rewarded one of the worlds only remaining communist totalitarian governments, a government with a terrible and well documented record of human rights abuses, including torture, religious persecution, slave labor, and repression of dissent. Today's action by the IOC represents a fundamental betrayal of the Olympic ideal. The Olympics were founded in ancient Greece, home of Plato and Aristotle, pillars of the Western tradition. Todays international world system is based on that Western tradition, based on the notion that there are fundamental absolute values, and it is upon these values that civilizations rests. The concept of universal human values is enshrined the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the Rights of Man, the Charter of the United Nations, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. China explicitly rejects the notion that there are universal human rights, and asserts it's own brand of nationalist moral relativism. What may be considered wrong by one country is perfectly acceptable in another. This path leads to anarchy and simply can't be tolerated or condoned by the international community. If the term "rogue state" has any meaning, it is only because we have achieved at the dawn of the 21st century, a global moral consensus. World civilization can only exist on the basis of shared moral values. The IOC has rewarded a county that stands in opposition to the fundamental values of the modern international world system. Today then is a sad day for the international community, and a sad day for lovers of freedom and liberty everywhere.
In awarding the People's Republic of China with the 2008 Olympics, the IOC today rewarded one of the worlds only remaining communist totalitarian governments, a government with a terrible and well documented record of human rights abuses, including torture, religious persecution, slave labor, and repression of dissent. Today's action by the IOC represents a fundamental betrayal of the Olympic ideal. The Olympics were founded in ancient Greece, home of Plato and Aristotle, pillars of the Western tradition. Todays international world system is based on that Western tradition, based on the notion that there are fundamental absolute values, and it is upon these values that civilizations rests. The concept of universal human values is enshrined the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the Rights of Man, the Charter of the United Nations, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. China explicitly rejects the notion that there are universal human rights, and asserts it's own brand of nationalist moral relativism. What may be considered wrong by one country is perfectly acceptable in another. This path leads to anarchy and simply can't be tolerated or condoned by the international community. If the term "rogue state" has any meaning, it is only because we have achieved at the dawn of the 21st century, a global moral consensus. World civilization can only exist on the basis of shared moral values. The IOC has rewarded a county that stands in opposition to the fundamental values of the modern international world system. Today then is a sad day for the international community, and a sad day for lovers of freedom and liberty everywhere.
Thursday, July 12, 2001
State Department Condemns Human Trafficking Across Globe
An item for your Wickedness Increases files, a report on the trade in humans. That's right, in the 21st Century, people are still sold into slavery.
An item for your Wickedness Increases files, a report on the trade in humans. That's right, in the 21st Century, people are still sold into slavery.
U.S. Fast-Tracks Missile Defence
An item for your Rumor of War files, the U.S. pushes ahead with missile defense, while Russia warns it will spark a new arms race.
An item for your Rumor of War files, the U.S. pushes ahead with missile defense, while Russia warns it will spark a new arms race.
Wednesday, July 11, 2001
Nepal Installs Young Girl As New Living Goddess
Nepal has a new goddess, just chosen. You have to wonder about the selection process, how fair and impartial is it, does favoritism play a role? After all, it would hardly do to have a corrupt process for choosing goddesses. On a lighter note, the benefits seem nice and the retirement package is attractive, though apparently the ex-goddesses seldom marry, as men are intimidated with the idea of marrying an ex-goddess. So, I'm assuming this means that Nepal has a whole gaggle of retired goddesses just sitting around with nothing much to do, which seems like a terrible waste of ex-godhood. Really.
Nepal has a new goddess, just chosen. You have to wonder about the selection process, how fair and impartial is it, does favoritism play a role? After all, it would hardly do to have a corrupt process for choosing goddesses. On a lighter note, the benefits seem nice and the retirement package is attractive, though apparently the ex-goddesses seldom marry, as men are intimidated with the idea of marrying an ex-goddess. So, I'm assuming this means that Nepal has a whole gaggle of retired goddesses just sitting around with nothing much to do, which seems like a terrible waste of ex-godhood. Really.
Please note that Prophecy News Page was unavailable for some time today, due to an AOL server outage. Fortunately, NewsBlogger is back online, so I will try to update this blog more often, and hopefully AOL Hometown will be back online soon.
Dozens Injured in Turkish Quake
An item for your quake files, a 5.4 mag quake has struck eastern Turkey.
An item for your quake files, a 5.4 mag quake has struck eastern Turkey.
Tanaka, Straw Meet Ahead of G-8
An item for your Ten Kings files, some pre-summit G8 news, the English and Japanese foreign ministers consult on the summit agenda.
An item for your Ten Kings files, some pre-summit G8 news, the English and Japanese foreign ministers consult on the summit agenda.
Strange Cluster Reveals Star Secrets
An item for your Signs In The Stars files, Hubble continues to bring us some amazing images.
An item for your Signs In The Stars files, Hubble continues to bring us some amazing images.
Israel On Alert for Suicide Bombings
An item for your Rumor of War & Battle for Jerusalem files. Things are getting a bit tense in the Mideast. It's not a war yet, but it is certainly not peace.
An item for your Rumor of War & Battle for Jerusalem files. Things are getting a bit tense in the Mideast. It's not a war yet, but it is certainly not peace.
Saturday, July 07, 2001
UFO Cult May Sue U.S. FDA Over Human Cloning
The Raelians are really serious about cloning a human and are prepared to go to court in order to do it. If you have never heard of Rael or his cult, check them out, I think you will be very surprised at what you find. Submitted for your False Prophet files.
The Raelians are really serious about cloning a human and are prepared to go to court in order to do it. If you have never heard of Rael or his cult, check them out, I think you will be very surprised at what you find. Submitted for your False Prophet files.
Thursday, July 05, 2001
Jab Campaign to End Polio Across Central Africa
An item for your Pestilence files, some news about polio and the launch of a massive vaccination effort in Africa.
An item for your Pestilence files, some news about polio and the launch of a massive vaccination effort in Africa.
Wednesday, July 04, 2001
Tampa Scans the Faces in Crowds for Criminals
An item for your mark of the beast files. As America celebrates freedom today, a sobering report on just how tenuous those freedoms are. Calling the Greatest Generation, we need you again, fascism is alive and well in the United States. Are citizens really presumed to be criminals merely by being in public? Is this the freedom patriots died to defend? God bless America, God save America.
An item for your mark of the beast files. As America celebrates freedom today, a sobering report on just how tenuous those freedoms are. Calling the Greatest Generation, we need you again, fascism is alive and well in the United States. Are citizens really presumed to be criminals merely by being in public? Is this the freedom patriots died to defend? God bless America, God save America.
Tuesday, July 03, 2001
Giant world detected in deep space
An item for your Signs in the Heavens files, astronomers have found a very large object at the edge of the solar system. It's orbit is beyond Neptune and the scientists think there may be other large objects out there, as large or larger than Pluto.
An item for your Signs in the Heavens files, astronomers have found a very large object at the edge of the solar system. It's orbit is beyond Neptune and the scientists think there may be other large objects out there, as large or larger than Pluto.
Monday, July 02, 2001
First Case of Mad Cow Disease Hits Greece
An item for your Pestilence files, it seems we have not heard the last of those mad cows.
An item for your Pestilence files, it seems we have not heard the last of those mad cows.
Sunday, July 01, 2001
Father Stabs Three Young Sons
An item for your Wickedness Increases files, AP is reporting yet another case of a parent killing their children. Is this a copycat crime? If so, this is one trend we could do without.
An item for your Wickedness Increases files, AP is reporting yet another case of a parent killing their children. Is this a copycat crime? If so, this is one trend we could do without.
Israeli Planes Attack Syrian Positions
And so it begins. Israel strikes back at Syrian supported Hezbollah positions inside Lebanon in response to Hezbollah attacks days ago. How will Syria respond?
And so it begins. Israel strikes back at Syrian supported Hezbollah positions inside Lebanon in response to Hezbollah attacks days ago. How will Syria respond?
WMD To Be Used in the Next Mideast War
Submitted for your Rumor of War files, this report from the Middle East Newsline states that American defense planners are now actively anticipating the use of weapons of mass destruction in the next Middle East war. It would seem that the region is now at a crossroads. Powell has left without securing his seven day ceasefire, the Tenet accord is still not implemented, same for the recommendations of the Mitchell report, and the low level of violence (meaning people are killed every day) continues.
Submitted for your Rumor of War files, this report from the Middle East Newsline states that American defense planners are now actively anticipating the use of weapons of mass destruction in the next Middle East war. It would seem that the region is now at a crossroads. Powell has left without securing his seven day ceasefire, the Tenet accord is still not implemented, same for the recommendations of the Mitchell report, and the low level of violence (meaning people are killed every day) continues.
Thursday, June 28, 2001
Hubble Finds Mysterious Saturn-Sized Objects
An interesting item for your Signs in the Stars (Luke 21:25) files. Astronomers have spotted objects that are not stars and don't appear to be regular planets since they don't orbit stars. Is that cool, or what?
An interesting item for your Signs in the Stars (Luke 21:25) files. Astronomers have spotted objects that are not stars and don't appear to be regular planets since they don't orbit stars. Is that cool, or what?
World's Poor Face Rising Risk of Flood And Famine
An item for your Famine files (Matthew 24:7), just to let you know that famine did not end with Live Aid. This article is also of note because it indicates that the number of natural disasters have been increasing in the last few years.
An item for your Famine files (Matthew 24:7), just to let you know that famine did not end with Live Aid. This article is also of note because it indicates that the number of natural disasters have been increasing in the last few years.
Wednesday, June 27, 2001
UN Council Re-Elects Annan's for Top UN Post
An item for your Ten Kings files (Rev 17:12-14), the Security Council voted today to give Kofi Annan a second term as Secretary General. No, I don't think the UN is evil, but I do see the Security Council, presently at 15 members (5 with the veto power) as a potential fulfillment of prophecy, pending structural reform, of course.
An item for your Ten Kings files (Rev 17:12-14), the Security Council voted today to give Kofi Annan a second term as Secretary General. No, I don't think the UN is evil, but I do see the Security Council, presently at 15 members (5 with the veto power) as a potential fulfillment of prophecy, pending structural reform, of course.
Retool Delays Hackers' Free-Speech App
This application will be a must have for your Tribulation Force toolkit. The designers hope that it will allow dissidents in authoritarian countries to speak out online without fear that their identities will be compromised.
This application will be a must have for your Tribulation Force toolkit. The designers hope that it will allow dissidents in authoritarian countries to speak out online without fear that their identities will be compromised.
Allied Warplanes Strike Iraq
An item for your War files (Matthew 24:6), AP is reporting that U.S. and British warplanes struck targets in southern Iraq on Wednesday, in response to Iraqi "hostile acts." Iraq is claiming to have hit one of the planes, Allies forces deny that.
An item for your War files (Matthew 24:6), AP is reporting that U.S. and British warplanes struck targets in southern Iraq on Wednesday, in response to Iraqi "hostile acts." Iraq is claiming to have hit one of the planes, Allies forces deny that.
Electronic Signature Law Working Well, FTC Says
The FTC reported today that the electronic signature law, passed last year, is not a burden on businesses or a privacy risk for consumers. In the report, the FCC cheers, ``The provision facilitates e-commerce and the use of electronic records and signatures while enhancing consumer confidence.'' Perhaps it was just the one-sided reporting of this article, but I would have appreciated reading a bit about what consumer privacy advocates have to say about how the law is doing.
The FTC reported today that the electronic signature law, passed last year, is not a burden on businesses or a privacy risk for consumers. In the report, the FCC cheers, ``The provision facilitates e-commerce and the use of electronic records and signatures while enhancing consumer confidence.'' Perhaps it was just the one-sided reporting of this article, but I would have appreciated reading a bit about what consumer privacy advocates have to say about how the law is doing.
Ok, I have changed the template for this blog in an effort to get the archives restored. So, this is the first post to the new Prophecy News blog. This blog is all about the unfolding of Bible prophecy in current events. If you are not interested in eschatology or in current events, you probably won't find much of interest here. This blog will offer links to news items related to the unfolding of Bible prophecy and usually a short comment or two from me. For a more complete listing of the weeks news, see the Prophecy News home page
Sunday, June 24, 2001
It seems that the archives for this blog are missing, and as I've investigated, I've found that archives are a problem on Blogger. I had started with a different template and switched to the one you now see, and that apparently did something to the archives. I've played with the code, and changed the archive settings, but nothing seems to work. So, I am going to change templates, again, and hope that restores the archives. This means I will temporarily lose the changes to the code that I've made in order to personalize this blog (the nice menu of items you see to your left, the wallpaper from Prophecy News). I will keep a copy of the old code and hope to restore those features in the next few days. Because I know that many of you follow events on a daily basis, as I do, archives are particularly important for this blog, so I do hope it will be worth the hassle of changing templates.
Saturday, June 23, 2001
Quake Kills At Least 31 In Peru
AP is reporting that a major quake has struck Peru and that region of South America.
AP is reporting that a major quake has struck Peru and that region of South America.
Threat Scrambles U.S. Troops in Mideast
And for your Rumor of War files, it looks as if the threat level for American forces in the Mideast has been raised. If you are an American abroad, be warned, be wary, be alert.
And for your Rumor of War files, it looks as if the threat level for American forces in the Mideast has been raised. If you are an American abroad, be warned, be wary, be alert.
Supermarkets Tell Shoppers 'Do It Yourself'
An item for your Mark of the Beast files. No, it does not have to do with biometric technology or m-commerce, but it does say a lot about improvements in scanner tech. This is so easy to do, I saw it today for the first time in my local grocery store. Buy it, bag it, and begone. I feel sorry for all the cashiers and baggers, whose days, apparently, are numbered. Pun intended.
An item for your Mark of the Beast files. No, it does not have to do with biometric technology or m-commerce, but it does say a lot about improvements in scanner tech. This is so easy to do, I saw it today for the first time in my local grocery store. Buy it, bag it, and begone. I feel sorry for all the cashiers and baggers, whose days, apparently, are numbered. Pun intended.
Tuesday, June 19, 2001
Zoroastrians Gather In Central Iran
An item for your False Christs files: AP reports that thousands of Iranian Zoroastrians have gathered at the mountainous Chakchak temple in central Iran for a five-day pilgrimage to celebrate one of the world's oldest religions.
An item for your False Christs files: AP reports that thousands of Iranian Zoroastrians have gathered at the mountainous Chakchak temple in central Iran for a five-day pilgrimage to celebrate one of the world's oldest religions.
Christ Picture Defaced
An item for your Wickedness Increases files: this article from the AP reports that vandals stuck axes in a picture of Jesus Christ and sprayed anti-Semitic slogans on the walls of a building next to the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz, police said on Monday.
An item for your Wickedness Increases files: this article from the AP reports that vandals stuck axes in a picture of Jesus Christ and sprayed anti-Semitic slogans on the walls of a building next to the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz, police said on Monday.
Sunday, June 17, 2001
Well, it seems that NewsBlogger is still down. If you are not aware of this part of the Blogger empire, check it out, once it is back up, that is. It's a great service, and certainly made updating this blog much easier. More prophecy news updates to follow, as soon as NewsBlogger is back online.
Tuesday, June 12, 2001
CDC: Tuberculosis Cases Drop to Record Low
An item for your Pestilence files, some good news for a change.
An item for your Pestilence files, some good news for a change.
Israel, Palestinians OK Peace Plan
Hey, we all agree on the cease-fire, sort of, except for these few, small, really insignificant details. Not that this will stand in the way of business as usual, of course.
Hey, we all agree on the cease-fire, sort of, except for these few, small, really insignificant details. Not that this will stand in the way of business as usual, of course.
Friday, May 18, 2001
Israel Hits Back With Warplanes
Go Israel! I love Sharon's tit-for-tat strategy where every car bombing and suicide bomb attack is met with an immediate reply. Actions have consequences and it's time the PLA learned this lesson.
Go Israel! I love Sharon's tit-for-tat strategy where every car bombing and suicide bomb attack is met with an immediate reply. Actions have consequences and it's time the PLA learned this lesson.
Wednesday, May 16, 2001
China Beats India By A Head in Buddha Wars
An item for your False Christs files. Build a better Buddha and they will come.
An item for your False Christs files. Build a better Buddha and they will come.
Dow Closes Above 11,000 Mark
An item for your Sign of Noah files, some good news for our commerical and consumerist society. Spend on, happy campers!
An item for your Sign of Noah files, some good news for our commerical and consumerist society. Spend on, happy campers!
Tuesday, May 15, 2001
Bloodshed on Israel Anniversary
An item for your Rumor of War & Covenant With Many files, the cycle of violence continues in Israel.
An item for your Rumor of War & Covenant With Many files, the cycle of violence continues in Israel.
Wednesday, May 09, 2001
Annan in Washington to Seek AIDS Funds
An item for your pestilence files, the UN wants money to fight AIDS on a global scale.
An item for your pestilence files, the UN wants money to fight AIDS on a global scale.
Mobile Commerce Confidence Drops
An item for your Mark files, it looks like m-commerce is not quite ready for prime time.
An item for your Mark files, it looks like m-commerce is not quite ready for prime time.
Tuesday, May 08, 2001
Pentagon to Put General in Charge of Space
An item for your Rumor of War and/or Signs in the Heavens files, it seems the U.S. is making the necessary administrative changes to prepare for war in the heavens.
An item for your Rumor of War and/or Signs in the Heavens files, it seems the U.S. is making the necessary administrative changes to prepare for war in the heavens.
Monday, May 07, 2001
Improving Our Asteroid Alarm System
And for your Signs In The Heavens files, a report on the threat posed by Near Earth Objects (NEOs).
And for your Signs In The Heavens files, a report on the threat posed by Near Earth Objects (NEOs).
Report: Pentagon To Abandon Two-War Strategy
An item for your Rumor of War files, it seems that the U.S. is now confident that major war could not break out in two places at the same time. I am relieved to know that my fears regarding the Russian and Chinese "anti-American hegemony" strategy are not well founded. I'm also relieved to know that even though the Korean War is still not formally over, the Defense Department does not expect it to ever resume, even as we maintain thousands of American troops on the DMZ. It's also good to know that even though the Gulf War never officially concluded with a peace treaty, Iraq is not expected to instigate any major conflicts in the near future. In short, we should regard this as very good news and proof of an unprecedented standardization of history and events: one war at a time, please.
An item for your Rumor of War files, it seems that the U.S. is now confident that major war could not break out in two places at the same time. I am relieved to know that my fears regarding the Russian and Chinese "anti-American hegemony" strategy are not well founded. I'm also relieved to know that even though the Korean War is still not formally over, the Defense Department does not expect it to ever resume, even as we maintain thousands of American troops on the DMZ. It's also good to know that even though the Gulf War never officially concluded with a peace treaty, Iraq is not expected to instigate any major conflicts in the near future. In short, we should regard this as very good news and proof of an unprecedented standardization of history and events: one war at a time, please.
Friday, May 04, 2001
Dalai Lama to Start U.S. Visit Next Week
An item for your False Christs files, the spiritual leader of Tibet (and a living god, don't you know) will visit the U.S. next week. Hello Dalai.
An item for your False Christs files, the spiritual leader of Tibet (and a living god, don't you know) will visit the U.S. next week. Hello Dalai.
Peres urges Bush to condemn Palestinian violence and terrorism
An item for your Covenant With Many files, now that Peres has burned his bridges in the Arab world, he runs to Bush for cover. Somehow, I don't think it will be enough.
An item for your Covenant With Many files, now that Peres has burned his bridges in the Arab world, he runs to Bush for cover. Somehow, I don't think it will be enough.
UN Removes U.S. From Rights Panel
An item for your Wickedness Increases files, nations that ignore human rights now sit on a panel that investigates abuses, while the U.S. (often critical of human rights abuses, including religious persecution) has been voted off.
An item for your Wickedness Increases files, nations that ignore human rights now sit on a panel that investigates abuses, while the U.S. (often critical of human rights abuses, including religious persecution) has been voted off.
Thursday, May 03, 2001
Online consumer spending to hit $65 billion this year
An item for your Mark files, it looks as if e-commerce is going fine. Next up, m-commerce.
An item for your Mark files, it looks as if e-commerce is going fine. Next up, m-commerce.
Wednesday, May 02, 2001
Israel Anxious for Peace Talks
An item for your Covenant With Many files, it looks as if Peres is going to press for greater American involvement in the peace process. But, is Peres acting on his own, or does he have Sharon's backing?
An item for your Covenant With Many files, it looks as if Peres is going to press for greater American involvement in the peace process. But, is Peres acting on his own, or does he have Sharon's backing?
Tuesday, May 01, 2001
Astronomers Find Spinning Black Hole
For your Signs in The Stars files, scientists report detecting the first spinning black hole, and it's only 10,000 light years away.
For your Signs in The Stars files, scientists report detecting the first spinning black hole, and it's only 10,000 light years away.
Religious Rights Worsen
And for your persecution files, another news story on the latest U.S. report on religious freedom, this one focused on religious freedom in China.
And for your persecution files, another news story on the latest U.S. report on religious freedom, this one focused on religious freedom in China.
Schroeder EU Vision Causes Stir
I'd vote for a two speed Europe with an inner core of say, oh I don't know, maybe ten countries?
I'd vote for a two speed Europe with an inner core of say, oh I don't know, maybe ten countries?
Government Web sites attacked by hackers
What do you call a Chinese hacker? What, are you waiting for the punchline?
What do you call a Chinese hacker? What, are you waiting for the punchline?
Mid-East blasts cloud peace hopes
And another item for your Rumor of War files, or perhaps your Covenant with Many files, about the latest developments in the Mideast war process, er, no, I mean, peace process. The latest bomb attack was probably planted by the Palestinians and targeted at Israelis, but ended up killing a Palestinian who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Friendly fire in an unfriendly peace.
And another item for your Rumor of War files, or perhaps your Covenant with Many files, about the latest developments in the Mideast war process, er, no, I mean, peace process. The latest bomb attack was probably planted by the Palestinians and targeted at Israelis, but ended up killing a Palestinian who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Friendly fire in an unfriendly peace.
Bush Calls for Missile Shield, Saying ABM Pact Is Outdated
An item for your rumor of war files, not that NMD will cause a war, but it will almost certainly cause an arms race. This is good news for arms manufacturers, but bad news for those who hope for reduced conflict in the future.
An item for your rumor of war files, not that NMD will cause a war, but it will almost certainly cause an arms race. This is good news for arms manufacturers, but bad news for those who hope for reduced conflict in the future.
Monday, April 30, 2001
U.S. Report Details Global Religious Persecution
An item for your persecution files, a U.S. commission has releases a report on violations of religious freedom in many countries, particularly China and Sudan. Yes, the usual suspects.
An item for your persecution files, a U.S. commission has releases a report on violations of religious freedom in many countries, particularly China and Sudan. Yes, the usual suspects.
First Strike: Chinese Hackers Hit U.S. Sites
I'm not sure if this would fall under Rumor of War or not, since it is more than a rumor. It has been confirmed that USGOV sites have been attacked by Chinese hackers. Of course, the reporting and other similar news stories make it sound like the hackers are not associated with the PRC government, as if China has a large civilian computer industry with lots of indie hackers. I'm not sure that is really the case.
I'm not sure if this would fall under Rumor of War or not, since it is more than a rumor. It has been confirmed that USGOV sites have been attacked by Chinese hackers. Of course, the reporting and other similar news stories make it sound like the hackers are not associated with the PRC government, as if China has a large civilian computer industry with lots of indie hackers. I'm not sure that is really the case.
Russia and China to Sign Deal
Those of you monitoring the Jerusalem Strategic Area, specifically with regard to the "king of the north" and "kings of the East" may be interested in this report of a new treaty of friendship and cooperation between Russia and China. Yes, the treaty does call for expanded military cooperation, in case you were wondering.
Those of you monitoring the Jerusalem Strategic Area, specifically with regard to the "king of the north" and "kings of the East" may be interested in this report of a new treaty of friendship and cooperation between Russia and China. Yes, the treaty does call for expanded military cooperation, in case you were wondering.
G7 Signals Commitment to Global Free Trade
Another item for your Ten Kings files: the G7 supports free trade. Wow, there's a real news flash.
Another item for your Ten Kings files: the G7 supports free trade. Wow, there's a real news flash.
Sunday, April 29, 2001
Jerrold Kessel: Israel, Palestinians at diplomatic crossroads
Some Q&A with CNN's star reporter in Jerusalem. He offers a more balanced analysis of the situation here than he usually does in his on-air reporting, IMHO.
Some Q&A with CNN's star reporter in Jerusalem. He offers a more balanced analysis of the situation here than he usually does in his on-air reporting, IMHO.
EU force may plan apart from Nato
It now seems clear the EU officials are determined to forge ahead with the new rapid reaction force regardless of the consequences for NATO. And they worry about American unilateralism? Anyway, this item will no doubt be of interest to those of you watching the Jerusalem Strategic Area (JSA).
It now seems clear the EU officials are determined to forge ahead with the new rapid reaction force regardless of the consequences for NATO. And they worry about American unilateralism? Anyway, this item will no doubt be of interest to those of you watching the Jerusalem Strategic Area (JSA).
Protesters plan rally against space weapons
There is going to be war in the heavens, folks, you might as well get used to the idea. After all, someone has to make space safe for democracy.
There is going to be war in the heavens, folks, you might as well get used to the idea. After all, someone has to make space safe for democracy.
Search for the Right Church Ends at Home
An item for your Gospel Preached to All files, it seems that house churches are catching on. No, not just in rural China, but in the USA. Imagine that.
An item for your Gospel Preached to All files, it seems that house churches are catching on. No, not just in rural China, but in the USA. Imagine that.
Arabs push Mid-East peace plan
An item for your Covenant With Many files, it looks as if there may be a little (stress on the little) movement in the Middle East peace process.
An item for your Covenant With Many files, it looks as if there may be a little (stress on the little) movement in the Middle East peace process.
Saturday, April 28, 2001
Chinese, American hackers declare war in cyberspace
Can war in cyberspace lead to actual war? We may be about to find out. Submitted for your Rumor of War files.
Can war in cyberspace lead to actual war? We may be about to find out. Submitted for your Rumor of War files.
The Sun Also Rises
One of the greatest military powers of the 20th Century is back on the road to militarization. Japan has pledged to boost military spending, while at the same time attempting to reassure neighbors that they are still pacifists.
One of the greatest military powers of the 20th Century is back on the road to militarization. Japan has pledged to boost military spending, while at the same time attempting to reassure neighbors that they are still pacifists.
Iraq Says One Killed, Two Hurt in Western Air Raid
An item for your Rumor of War files, Iraq is claiming that U.S. and British planes bombed targets in Iraq, no confirmation yet from the allied powers. Way to go Allies!
An item for your Rumor of War files, Iraq is claiming that U.S. and British planes bombed targets in Iraq, no confirmation yet from the allied powers. Way to go Allies!
G7 To Address Global Economy
An item for your Ten Kings files, Reuters is reporting that finance officials from the world's leading industrial nations were expected to seek a solution on Saturday for a global economic slowdown while still providing help to embattled emerging countries. It's worth noting that the G7 finmin summits usually also include representatives from Russia and the EU. It's not formally the G10, but could easily become that in the future.
An item for your Ten Kings files, Reuters is reporting that finance officials from the world's leading industrial nations were expected to seek a solution on Saturday for a global economic slowdown while still providing help to embattled emerging countries. It's worth noting that the G7 finmin summits usually also include representatives from Russia and the EU. It's not formally the G10, but could easily become that in the future.
Solar Flare Reported
An item for your Signs In The Sun files: SpaceWeather is reporting that a giant sunspot 9393 unleashed a powerful solar flare and hurled a coronal mass ejection (CME) into space on Thursday, April 26. The CME will probably hit Earth's magnetosphere on Saturday or, perhaps, early Sunday. NOAA forecasters estimate a 10% chance of a major geomagnetic storm at middle latitudes.
An item for your Signs In The Sun files: SpaceWeather is reporting that a giant sunspot 9393 unleashed a powerful solar flare and hurled a coronal mass ejection (CME) into space on Thursday, April 26. The CME will probably hit Earth's magnetosphere on Saturday or, perhaps, early Sunday. NOAA forecasters estimate a 10% chance of a major geomagnetic storm at middle latitudes.
Friday, April 27, 2001
Cell Phone Giants to Promote Wireless IM
Three of the four largest cell phone handset makers have announced a plan to promote a common standard that will allow users to send instant messages to each other, regardless of what model cell phone is being used. This will take point of presence to the next level, allowing people to contact one another in a new way at any time at any place. No longer will you have to be in front of the computer to receive an IM. This sort of technology also magnifies the immediacy of events, allowing people to react instantly to events far outside the normal scope of their life. I think this is going to be big. For the prophetic implications of this, see Rev 11:9. IM me and let me know what you think, portents2 on AOL/AIM and Yahoo IM.
Three of the four largest cell phone handset makers have announced a plan to promote a common standard that will allow users to send instant messages to each other, regardless of what model cell phone is being used. This will take point of presence to the next level, allowing people to contact one another in a new way at any time at any place. No longer will you have to be in front of the computer to receive an IM. This sort of technology also magnifies the immediacy of events, allowing people to react instantly to events far outside the normal scope of their life. I think this is going to be big. For the prophetic implications of this, see Rev 11:9. IM me and let me know what you think, portents2 on AOL/AIM and Yahoo IM.
Thursday, April 26, 2001
Astronomers View Violent World of Planet Formation
An item for your "signs in the heavens" files. I really love these. I've been an astronomy buff for a long time and it seems clear to me that Luke 21:11 has really come to the fore with the latest advances in astronomy. Thank you Mr. Hubble.
An item for your "signs in the heavens" files. I really love these. I've been an astronomy buff for a long time and it seems clear to me that Luke 21:11 has really come to the fore with the latest advances in astronomy. Thank you Mr. Hubble.
Human Mad Cow Disease Claims Oldest Victim
Hey, almost forgot about mad cow disease, but it claimed another victim today in Great Britain. There have been 95 cases so far. Mad cows and Englishmen. An item for your pestilence files, of course.
Hey, almost forgot about mad cow disease, but it claimed another victim today in Great Britain. There have been 95 cases so far. Mad cows and Englishmen. An item for your pestilence files, of course.
Warpdrive Underwater
Scientific American reports that we may be on the verge of a new generation of marine warfare in which "supercavitating systems could alter the nature of undersea warfare, changing stealthy cat-and-mouse stalking contests between large submarines into something resembling aerial combat, featuring noisy high-speed dogfights among small, short-range "subfighters" shooting underwater bullets at one another after having been launched from giant 'subcarriers'." Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water.
Scientific American reports that we may be on the verge of a new generation of marine warfare in which "supercavitating systems could alter the nature of undersea warfare, changing stealthy cat-and-mouse stalking contests between large submarines into something resembling aerial combat, featuring noisy high-speed dogfights among small, short-range "subfighters" shooting underwater bullets at one another after having been launched from giant 'subcarriers'." Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water.
Wednesday, April 25, 2001
Meningitis Outbreak Kills Thousands
While health minded types are focused on Europe and foot-and-mouth disease (which has actually killed few humans), there is an outbreak of meningitis in Africa that has already killed thousands of people. Guess which one gets the most press coverage?
While health minded types are focused on Europe and foot-and-mouth disease (which has actually killed few humans), there is an outbreak of meningitis in Africa that has already killed thousands of people. Guess which one gets the most press coverage?
Tuesday, April 24, 2001
Who Let the Blogs Out
I'm inspired. After reading an article about the proliferation of blogs in Yahoo Internet Life, I've decided to devote a bit more time to this blog. It seems blogs are very big now. I may change the format a bit or maybe change the coding, background, etc. Big changes, coming soon.
I'm inspired. After reading an article about the proliferation of blogs in Yahoo Internet Life, I've decided to devote a bit more time to this blog. It seems blogs are very big now. I may change the format a bit or maybe change the coding, background, etc. Big changes, coming soon.
Sunday, April 08, 2001
What A Week!
Well, that was one amazing week. For your "rumor of war" files we had, and continue to have, a contest of wills between two nuclear powers, the U.S. and China, and the U.S. and Great Britain again bombed Iraq; for your pestilence files we had news of the foot and mouth epidemic in Europe and an outbreak of tuberculosis in the UK; in the "signs in the sun" department, the solar flare reported in the last entry was the largest ever recorded and produced spectacular auroral displays; in the quake department, India struggles to rebuild; and, famine and persecution continues to be reported in the Sudan, and these are only the highlights of the weeks events. Stay tuned for the events of the new week.
Well, that was one amazing week. For your "rumor of war" files we had, and continue to have, a contest of wills between two nuclear powers, the U.S. and China, and the U.S. and Great Britain again bombed Iraq; for your pestilence files we had news of the foot and mouth epidemic in Europe and an outbreak of tuberculosis in the UK; in the "signs in the sun" department, the solar flare reported in the last entry was the largest ever recorded and produced spectacular auroral displays; in the quake department, India struggles to rebuild; and, famine and persecution continues to be reported in the Sudan, and these are only the highlights of the weeks events. Stay tuned for the events of the new week.
Saturday, March 31, 2001
Monster Solar Flare Headed Towards Earth
A "monster" solar flare is headed towards Earth and could affect power systems, satellites and some radio transmissions this weekend, a top space weather forecaster said. "Signs in the sun" are one of the key signs mentioned by Jesus Christ as heralding His return to Earth. This is an odd sign, many did not know what to make of it in the past, but I would suggest that massive solar flares associated with Solar Max could be a fulfillment of this sign. This solar flare resulted from the biggest sunspot scientists have seen in the past decade.
A "monster" solar flare is headed towards Earth and could affect power systems, satellites and some radio transmissions this weekend, a top space weather forecaster said. "Signs in the sun" are one of the key signs mentioned by Jesus Christ as heralding His return to Earth. This is an odd sign, many did not know what to make of it in the past, but I would suggest that massive solar flares associated with Solar Max could be a fulfillment of this sign. This solar flare resulted from the biggest sunspot scientists have seen in the past decade.
Back Again
I've decided to give this web log another try. I had hoped to make this an adjunct to the Prophecy News web page, but ended up spending so much time on that, that I neglected this space. A web log sounds like a good idea, just a short blurb, a thought, a news link, whatever. So, that is what this space will be, just a short note, nothing major or deep, a nice clean and simple paragraph about the unfolding of Bible prophecy.
I've decided to give this web log another try. I had hoped to make this an adjunct to the Prophecy News web page, but ended up spending so much time on that, that I neglected this space. A web log sounds like a good idea, just a short blurb, a thought, a news link, whatever. So, that is what this space will be, just a short note, nothing major or deep, a nice clean and simple paragraph about the unfolding of Bible prophecy.
Monday, January 15, 2001
Massive Jerusalem Rally For Temple Mount?
Hi all. I've been away and on extended winter break and I'm just starting to catch up. I just updated the Prophecy News Page for the first time in weeks. Thanks for all the encouraging e-mails letting me know that you were impatient for me to do that. I have been going over some of the events I missed while I was away (and totally unwired, by the way, that really felt odd) and found that there was a massive public rally in Jerusalem in support of Israeli sovereignty over the Temple Mount. Wow. What can I say except WOW. This should be a red flag for everyone. When the Temple Mount becomes an issue, when it becomes an issue at the top of the international political agenda, that is a major newsflash from God. Red alert, shields up, man battle stations. Really. Pay attention folks. The one plot of land on Earth that God calls His own is now in play.
Hi all. I've been away and on extended winter break and I'm just starting to catch up. I just updated the Prophecy News Page for the first time in weeks. Thanks for all the encouraging e-mails letting me know that you were impatient for me to do that. I have been going over some of the events I missed while I was away (and totally unwired, by the way, that really felt odd) and found that there was a massive public rally in Jerusalem in support of Israeli sovereignty over the Temple Mount. Wow. What can I say except WOW. This should be a red flag for everyone. When the Temple Mount becomes an issue, when it becomes an issue at the top of the international political agenda, that is a major newsflash from God. Red alert, shields up, man battle stations. Really. Pay attention folks. The one plot of land on Earth that God calls His own is now in play.
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