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.
Saturday, July 06, 2002
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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