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Saturday, July 23, 2011
GROW UP. SETTLE DOWN. KEEP REFORMING. ADVICE FOR THE YOUNG, RESTLESS, REFORMED : Apprising Ministries
GROW UP. SETTLE DOWN. KEEP REFORMING. ADVICE FOR THE YOUNG, RESTLESS, REFORMED : Apprising Ministries: "It has been five years since Christianity Today published Collin Hansen’s article titled “Young, Restless, Reformed.” Hansen later expanded the article into a book with the same title (Wheaton: Crossway, 2008). He has carefully documented a very encouraging trend: large numbers of young people (college age and younger) are discovering the doctrines of grace, embracing a more biblical and Christ-centered worldview, and beginning to delve more deeply into serious theology than most 20th-century evangelicals were prone to do."
Teen Turns Off Life Support Machine In Hospital Because He Couldn't Sleep
Patient turns off life-support because it 'kept him awake' | DailyCognition: "A teenager has turned off the life-support machine of a fellow hospital patient because he said he couldn't sleep with the noise.
Frederik Moelner's attempts to get some kip were interrupted by the noisy machine that was keeping the 76-year-old in the neighbouring bed breathing.
So the 17-year-old, who ended up in the intensive care ward after he was involved in a car crash decided to turn it off, reports Ananova."
Frederik Moelner's attempts to get some kip were interrupted by the noisy machine that was keeping the 76-year-old in the neighbouring bed breathing.
So the 17-year-old, who ended up in the intensive care ward after he was involved in a car crash decided to turn it off, reports Ananova."
Oslo Police - Bombing Exercise 48 hours Before todays terror event
Google Translate: Armed police could last seen in the area around the opera house in Oslo, and violent bangs could be heard over large parts of the city. No one knew was that this was all a matter of practice.
Information Section of the Oslo police lie flat and deeply regrets that the public was not made aware of the seemingly dramatic exercise.
Information Section of the Oslo police lie flat and deeply regrets that the public was not made aware of the seemingly dramatic exercise.
Shootings by Chicago cops soar in 2011 - Chicago Sun-Times
Shootings by Chicago cops soar in 2011 - Chicago Sun-Times: "Chicago Police officers have shot 40 people this year, nearly as many as in all of 2010.
No one knows for sure why police-involved shootings are up.
But Officer Danny O’Toole — who killed a suspect in 2009 and was wounded in a shootout just two weeks later — thinks he knows why.
“The younger generation is brazen, they just don’t care,” he said. “It’s ‘shoot at the police and make my escape.’ And we shoot back.”"
No one knows for sure why police-involved shootings are up.
But Officer Danny O’Toole — who killed a suspect in 2009 and was wounded in a shootout just two weeks later — thinks he knows why.
“The younger generation is brazen, they just don’t care,” he said. “It’s ‘shoot at the police and make my escape.’ And we shoot back.”"
Witnesses Suggest Second Shooter Involved in Norway Youth Camp Rampage - FoxNews.com
Witnesses Suggest Second Shooter Involved in Norway Youth Camp Rampage - FoxNews.com: "Norway's national news agency says police are investigating whether a second suspect was involved in a shooting spree on an island where 84 people were killed.
Police have arrested one man on preliminary charges in the massacre and a bombing in Oslo hours earlier.
NTB is reporting Saturday that witnesses told police two people were involved in the shooting on Utoya island. The agency says police are looking into it."
Police have arrested one man on preliminary charges in the massacre and a bombing in Oslo hours earlier.
NTB is reporting Saturday that witnesses told police two people were involved in the shooting on Utoya island. The agency says police are looking into it."
Oslo gunman's background puzzles police | Herald Sun
Oslo gunman's background puzzles police | Herald Sun: "'He just came out of nowhere,' a police official told The Associated Press.
Public broadcaster NRK and several other Norwegian media identified the suspected attacker as Anders Behring Breivik, a blond and blue-eyed Norwegian who expressed right-wing and anti-Muslim views on the internet.
Norwegian news agency NTB said Breivik legally owned several firearms and belonged to a gun club. He ran an agricultural firm growing vegetables, an enterprise that could have helped him secure large amounts of fertiliser, a potential ingredient in bombs.
But he didn't belong to any known factions in Norway's small and splintered extreme right movement, and his criminal record consisted of some minor offences, the police official said."
Public broadcaster NRK and several other Norwegian media identified the suspected attacker as Anders Behring Breivik, a blond and blue-eyed Norwegian who expressed right-wing and anti-Muslim views on the internet.
Norwegian news agency NTB said Breivik legally owned several firearms and belonged to a gun club. He ran an agricultural firm growing vegetables, an enterprise that could have helped him secure large amounts of fertiliser, a potential ingredient in bombs.
But he didn't belong to any known factions in Norway's small and splintered extreme right movement, and his criminal record consisted of some minor offences, the police official said."
TSA worker stole watches, debit card from LAX bags, officials say - latimes.com
TSA worker stole watches, debit card from LAX bags, officials say - latimes.com: "A Transportation Security Administration officer has been indicted on five charges in the theft of four watches and a pre-paid debit card from luggage at Los Angeles International Airport, officials announced Friday.
A federal grand jury indicted Paul Yashou, 38, of Torrance, on two felony and three misdemeanor theft counts Friday afternoon.
Yashou is alleged to have stolen the items from luggage going through security at LAX’s Terminal 1, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office said. According to the indictment, one of the watches was valued at about $15,000, another at $5,000 and two at $1,000. The pre-paid debit card was valued at $1,000."
A federal grand jury indicted Paul Yashou, 38, of Torrance, on two felony and three misdemeanor theft counts Friday afternoon.
Yashou is alleged to have stolen the items from luggage going through security at LAX’s Terminal 1, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office said. According to the indictment, one of the watches was valued at about $15,000, another at $5,000 and two at $1,000. The pre-paid debit card was valued at $1,000."
Embryos involving the genes of animals mixed with humans have been produced secretively for the past three years | Mail Online
Embryos involving the genes of animals mixed with humans have been produced secretively for the past three years | Mail Online: "Scientists have created more than 150 human-animal hybrid embryos in British laboratories.
The hybrids have been produced secretively over the past three years by researchers looking into possible cures for a wide range of diseases.
The revelation comes just a day after a committee of scientists warned of a nightmare ‘Planet of the Apes’ scenario in which work on human-animal creations goes too far."
The hybrids have been produced secretively over the past three years by researchers looking into possible cures for a wide range of diseases.
The revelation comes just a day after a committee of scientists warned of a nightmare ‘Planet of the Apes’ scenario in which work on human-animal creations goes too far."
Obama 41%, Ron Paul 37% - Rasmussen Reports™
Obama 41%, Ron Paul 37% - Rasmussen Reports™: "Congressman Ron Paul may be a long shot to win the Republican presidential nomination, but he runs competitively with President Obama right now.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Likely Voters shows Paul picking up 37% of the vote, while the president earns 41%. The Texas congressman joins Mitt Romney, Michelle Bachmann, and Rick Perry as candidates within hailing distance of the president at this time."
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Likely Voters shows Paul picking up 37% of the vote, while the president earns 41%. The Texas congressman joins Mitt Romney, Michelle Bachmann, and Rick Perry as candidates within hailing distance of the president at this time."
AccuWeather.com - Weather News | All-Time Records Highs Set in Northeast Friday
AccuWeather.com - Weather News | All-Time Records Highs Set in Northeast Friday: "Many of the old all-time high temperature records in the Northeast were set during the Dust Bowl era with several occurring on dates during the blistering summer of 1936. In a number of other locations, the nasty heat waves during July 1966 and August 1918 set the marks to beat. Elsewhere, the all-time list is scattered about various decades through the past century."
At least 32 die in east China high-speed train crash | Reuters
At least 32 die in east China high-speed train crash | Reuters: "At least 32 people died when a high-speed train smashed into a stalled train in China's eastern Zhejiang province Saturday, state media said, raising new questions about the safety of the fast-growing rail network."
Troubled diva Amy Winehouse dead at 27
News from The Associated Press: "Few artists summed up their own career in a single song - a single line - as well as Amy Winehouse.
'They tried to make me go to rehab,' she sang on her world-conquering 2006 single, 'Rehab.' 'I said 'No, no no.''
Occasionally, she said yes, but to no avail: repeated stints in hospitals and clinics couldn't stop alcohol and drugs scuttling the career of a singer whose distinctive voice, rich mix of influences and heart-on-her sleeve sensibility seemed to promise great things."
'They tried to make me go to rehab,' she sang on her world-conquering 2006 single, 'Rehab.' 'I said 'No, no no.''
Occasionally, she said yes, but to no avail: repeated stints in hospitals and clinics couldn't stop alcohol and drugs scuttling the career of a singer whose distinctive voice, rich mix of influences and heart-on-her sleeve sensibility seemed to promise great things."
BBC News - Norway mourns island youth camp and Oslo attacks
BBC News - Norway mourns island youth camp and Oslo attacks: "Norwegians are mourning the victims of a massacre at an island youth camp and a bombing in the capital Oslo.
At least 85 people died when a gunman opened fire at the Utoeya camp on Friday, hours after a blast in the government quarter killed seven. Another four are missing on the island.
A 32-year-old Norwegian man was charged over both attacks, but police say it is possible another person was involved.
The suspect's lawyer said he admitted responsibility for the attacks.
He said his client believed his actions were 'atrocious' but 'necessary', adding that he would explain himself in court on Monday.
The suspect surrendered when approached by police officers, police said.
Police chief Sveinung Sponheim said they took 45 minutes to reach the island, and the gunman was apprehended 45 minutes after that."
At least 85 people died when a gunman opened fire at the Utoeya camp on Friday, hours after a blast in the government quarter killed seven. Another four are missing on the island.
A 32-year-old Norwegian man was charged over both attacks, but police say it is possible another person was involved.
The suspect's lawyer said he admitted responsibility for the attacks.
He said his client believed his actions were 'atrocious' but 'necessary', adding that he would explain himself in court on Monday.
The suspect surrendered when approached by police officers, police said.
Police chief Sveinung Sponheim said they took 45 minutes to reach the island, and the gunman was apprehended 45 minutes after that."
Friday, July 22, 2011
Herescope: IHOP's New Breed Leaders
Herescope: IHOP's New Breed Leaders: "The IHOP (International House of Prayer) movement is now front and center stage as a national controversy continues to swirl around Texas Governor Rick Perry and his upcoming prayer rally The Response featuring prominent IHOP and NAR leaders as 'endorsers.' The national media is scrambling to catch up with the significance of this event, and a few reporters are bungling it badly.[2]"
Senate rejects House budget-cutting plan - MarketWatch
Senate rejects House budget-cutting plan - MarketWatch: "The Senate on Friday rejected a House-passed plan that would raise the U.S. debt ceiling and make deep cuts in government spending. Senators voted 51-46 to kill further consideration of the House bill, which would also require passage of a balanced budget amendment."
DTE Begins Rotating Blackouts In Ferndale « CBS Detroit
DTE Begins Rotating Blackouts In Ferndale « CBS Detroit: "The excessive heat and higher electrical demand has led DTE Energy to begin intentional rolling blackouts in one Metro Detroit community, Thursday afternoon, and at least one other area could follow.
Residents in Ferndale, already hit with roughly 5,000 outages due to “system stress”, are now on rolling blackouts for the rest of the day."
Residents in Ferndale, already hit with roughly 5,000 outages due to “system stress”, are now on rolling blackouts for the rest of the day."
Oslo Explosion: Blast Result of Massive Vehicle Bomb, Sources Say - ABC News
Oslo Explosion: Blast Result of Massive Vehicle Bomb, Sources Say - ABC News: "At least one of two explosions that rocked a Norwegian government building in Oslo today was result of a massive vehicle bomb, according to U.S. government sources on the scene.
The tangled wreckage of a vehicle was seen near the Norwegian government building that was targeted in the blast, officials said. It was not clear if the car was a bomb vehicle or near the site of a blast. At least one explosion was the result of a massive vehicle bomb, U.S. government sources said.
Norwegian news reported at least two people were killed and several more were injured.
'It felt very big. It shook the whole building,' Norwegian government official Anders Lande said. 'There was lots of glass. As I was evacuated, I saw several people injured.'"
The tangled wreckage of a vehicle was seen near the Norwegian government building that was targeted in the blast, officials said. It was not clear if the car was a bomb vehicle or near the site of a blast. At least one explosion was the result of a massive vehicle bomb, U.S. government sources said.
Norwegian news reported at least two people were killed and several more were injured.
'It felt very big. It shook the whole building,' Norwegian government official Anders Lande said. 'There was lots of glass. As I was evacuated, I saw several people injured.'"
China Expects To Battle U.S. Military In Near Future
Report: China building electromagnetic pulse weapons for use against U.S. carriers - Washington Times: "China's military is developing electromagnetic pulse weapons that Beijing plans to use against U.S. aircraft carriers in any future conflict over Taiwan, according to an intelligence report made public on Thursday.
Portions of a National Ground Intelligence Center study on the lethal effects of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and high-powered microwave (HPM) weapons revealed that the arms are part of China’s so-called “assassin’s mace” arsenal - weapons that allow a technologically inferior China to defeat U.S. military forces."
Portions of a National Ground Intelligence Center study on the lethal effects of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and high-powered microwave (HPM) weapons revealed that the arms are part of China’s so-called “assassin’s mace” arsenal - weapons that allow a technologically inferior China to defeat U.S. military forces."
Oslo bomb kills at least 2 - On Deadline - USATODAY.com
Oslo bomb kills at least 2 - On Deadline - USATODAY.com: "An explosion in Oslo explosion today has blown out most of the windows of the government building housing the Norwegian prime minister's office, according to a witness, Reuters reports."
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tea Party favourite Michele Bachmann suffers 'incapacitating' migraines - Telegraph
Tea Party favourite Michele Bachmann suffers 'incapacitating' migraines - Telegraph: "The American presidential credentials of Tea Party favourite Michele Bachmann came under damaging scrutiny on Tuesday, when former aides claimed she repeatedly suffered from 'incapacitating' migraines and a tape recording emerged in which she apparently predicted the end of the world was nigh."
European economists warn survival of the euro is at stake - letter in full - Telegraph
European economists warn survival of the euro is at stake - letter in full - Telegraph: "Thirteen European economists have written an open letter to European leaders, imploring them to take decisive action on the eurozone crisis when they meet on Thursday."
Heirs Lose Fight Over Rare Gold Coins | NBC Philadelphia
Heirs Lose Fight Over Rare Gold Coins | NBC Philadelphia: "A jury has decided that a set of rare gold coins found in a bank deposit box rightfully belongs to the U.S. government.
The decision, made on Wednesday, caps an unusual civil case that combined history, coin collecting and whether the set of rare $20 'double eagles' should have ever let the U.S. Mint in 1933.
Federal prosecutors had asserted that the coins never circulated when the country went off the gold standard. Most of the batch was instead melted down."
The decision, made on Wednesday, caps an unusual civil case that combined history, coin collecting and whether the set of rare $20 'double eagles' should have ever let the U.S. Mint in 1933.
Federal prosecutors had asserted that the coins never circulated when the country went off the gold standard. Most of the batch was instead melted down."
Terror Warning Warns of Insider Threat to Infrastructure - ABC News
Terror Warning Warns of Insider Threat to Infrastructure - ABC News: "Sabotage by an insider at a major utility facility, including a chemical or oil refinery, could provide al Qaeda with its best opportunity for the kind of massive Sept. 11 anniversary attack Osama bin Laden was planning, according to U.S. officials.
A new intelligence report from the Department of Homeland Security issued Tuesday, titled Insider Threat to Utilities, warns 'violent extremists have, in fact, obtained insider positions,' and that 'outsiders have attempted to solicit utility-sector employees' for damaging physical and cyber attacks."
A new intelligence report from the Department of Homeland Security issued Tuesday, titled Insider Threat to Utilities, warns 'violent extremists have, in fact, obtained insider positions,' and that 'outsiders have attempted to solicit utility-sector employees' for damaging physical and cyber attacks."
Oklahoma City parents complain police wrongly rounded up teenagers in Bricktown | NewsOK.com
Oklahoma City parents complain police wrongly rounded up teenagers in Bricktown | NewsOK.com: "Some of the children arrested were waiting for rides after attending a movie, which is allowed under the city's curfew statute. Others were accompanied to the theater by adults but arrested anyway while their parents retrieved their vehicles.
Peggy Hammons' daughter, Kelsea, and her friend, Brittney Campbell, both 15, attended an 8:20 p.m. showing of “Transformers” at Harkins with Brittney's mother. The movie let out just before 11, and the two teens waited in front of the theater while Brittney's mom got the car."
Peggy Hammons' daughter, Kelsea, and her friend, Brittney Campbell, both 15, attended an 8:20 p.m. showing of “Transformers” at Harkins with Brittney's mother. The movie let out just before 11, and the two teens waited in front of the theater while Brittney's mom got the car."
U.S. will close Northeast Philly Social Security checks plant
US, Lockheed look to cut jobs (Update) | PhillyDeals | 07/20/2011: "THIS MUCH IS CONFIRMED: The U.S. Treasury plans to close its Treasury Financial Management Service data center in Northeast Philadelphia by the end of the year, Treasury employees confirmed. The center is one of three being consolidated, to two remaining centers in Parkersburg, W. Va., and Kansas City. Treasury expects minimal job loss - just one position. It's part of the larger consolidation of hundreds of US data sites."
Fed Preparing For US Default Says Plosser | zero hedge
Fed Preparing For US Default Says Plosser | zero hedge: "Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Plosser said the Fed has for the past few months been working closely with Treasury, ironing out what to do if the world's biggest economy runs out of cash on August 2.
'We are in contingency planning mode,' Plosser told Reuters in an interview at the regional central bank's headquarters in Philadelphia. 'We are all engaged ... It's a very active process.'
Plosser said his 'gut feeling' was that President Barack Obama and Congress will come to an agreement to increase the Treasury's borrowing authority in time to avert a default on government obligations."
'We are in contingency planning mode,' Plosser told Reuters in an interview at the regional central bank's headquarters in Philadelphia. 'We are all engaged ... It's a very active process.'
Plosser said his 'gut feeling' was that President Barack Obama and Congress will come to an agreement to increase the Treasury's borrowing authority in time to avert a default on government obligations."
Anita Perry encourages husband to run for president | khou.com Houston
Anita Perry encourages husband to run for president | khou.com Houston: "Gov. Rick Perry will need money, organization, staff and stamina if he runs for president.
But he appears to already have the support that's most important for the race — his wife's.
Following a brief meeting on state finances Tuesday, Perry talked expansively for the first time on what his wife, Anita, has been telling him about a White House run."
But he appears to already have the support that's most important for the race — his wife's.
Following a brief meeting on state finances Tuesday, Perry talked expansively for the first time on what his wife, Anita, has been telling him about a White House run."
The Loch Ness Monster of Alaska? | The Upshot - Yahoo! News
The Loch Ness Monster of Alaska? | The Upshot - Yahoo! News: "Move over, Montauk Monster. Step aside, Nessie. There's a new sea creature in town--maybe. Footage of a 20- to 30-foot long creature caught on tape by fishermen suggest we have an Alaska bonafide marine-creature mystery."
Arizona College Student Killed & Tortured In Nogales, Mexico | Mike Broomhead - Fox News Radio 550 KFYI
Arizona College Student Killed & Tortured In Nogales, Mexico | Mike Broomhead - Fox News Radio 550 KFYI: "A southern Arizona student and father expecting his first child has been found dead in Nogales, Mexico, with what authorities say are signs of torture.
Sonora State Police say the body of 21-year-old Juan Carlos Navarro of Nogales, Ariz., was found wrapped in a blanket on a roadside in the upscale Colonia Kennedy neighborhood."
Sonora State Police say the body of 21-year-old Juan Carlos Navarro of Nogales, Ariz., was found wrapped in a blanket on a roadside in the upscale Colonia Kennedy neighborhood."
MSNBC Contessa Brewer Put's Her Foot In Her Mouth
MSNBC To GOP Congressman: | RealClearPolitics: "MSNBC's Contessa Brewer, you may remember just yesterday said the attack on Rupert Murdoch at a hearing encapsulated what the British were feeling.
Today, Contessa 'educated' a conservative Representative that without the bailout, the country would be in 'a depression.' Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) said he disagreed which prompted the MSNBC host to ask him if he had a degree in economics.
'Yes ma'am, I do. Highest honors,' Rep. Brooks responded.
According to his Congressional page: 'Mo graduated from Duke University in three years with a double major in political science and economics, with highest honors in economics. In 1978, he graduated from the University of Alabama Law School.'"
Today, Contessa 'educated' a conservative Representative that without the bailout, the country would be in 'a depression.' Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) said he disagreed which prompted the MSNBC host to ask him if he had a degree in economics.
'Yes ma'am, I do. Highest honors,' Rep. Brooks responded.
According to his Congressional page: 'Mo graduated from Duke University in three years with a double major in political science and economics, with highest honors in economics. In 1978, he graduated from the University of Alabama Law School.'"
Ron Paul: "We Will Default Because The Debt Is Unsustainable" | RealClearPolitics
Ron Paul: "We Will Default Because The Debt Is Unsustainable" | RealClearPolitics: "'When a country is indebted to the degree that we’re indebted, the country always defaults. We will default because the debt is unsustainable,' Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) said on the House floor today.
'If we don’t understand this, this default will not be because we don't send out the checks. We will send out the checks. It will be defaulted on because people will get their money back, or they will get their Social Security checks and it won't buy anything.'"
'If we don’t understand this, this default will not be because we don't send out the checks. We will send out the checks. It will be defaulted on because people will get their money back, or they will get their Social Security checks and it won't buy anything.'"
Huge deficit-cutting bill sails through GOP House - Yahoo! Finance
Huge deficit-cutting bill sails through GOP House - Yahoo! Finance: "Defying a veto threat, the Republican-controlled House voted Tuesday night to slice federal spending by $6 trillion and require a constitutional balanced budget amendment to be sent to the states in exchange for averting a threatened Aug. 2 government default.
The 234-190 vote marked the power of deeply conservative first-term Republicans, and it stood in contrast to calls at the White House and in the Senate for a late stab at bipartisanship to solve the nation's looming debt crisis."
The 234-190 vote marked the power of deeply conservative first-term Republicans, and it stood in contrast to calls at the White House and in the Senate for a late stab at bipartisanship to solve the nation's looming debt crisis."
EU On Verge of Systemic Economic Collapse
Only Germany can save EMU as contagion turns systemic - Telegraph: "Europe's leaders have finally run out of time. If they fail to agree on some form of debt pooling and shared fiscal destiny at Thursday's emergency summit, they risk a full-fledged run on South Europe's bond markets and a disorderly collapse of monetary union."
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Heidemarie Schwermer - Living without Money | Oddity Central - Collecting Oddities
Heidemarie Schwermer - Living without Money | Oddity Central - Collecting Oddities: "Heidemarie Schwermer, a 69-year-old woman from Germany, gave up using money 15 years ago and says she’s been much happier ever since.
Heidemarie’s incredible story began 22 years ago, when she, a middle-aged secondary school teacher emerging from a difficult marriage, took her two children and moved to the city of Dortmund, in Germany’s Ruhr area. One of the first things she noticed was the large number of homeless people, and this shocked her so much that she decided to actually do something about it. She had always believed the homeless didn’t need actual money to be accepted back into society, only a chance to empower themselves by making themselves useful, so she opened a Tauschring (swap shop), called “Gib und Nimm” (Give and Take)."
Heidemarie’s incredible story began 22 years ago, when she, a middle-aged secondary school teacher emerging from a difficult marriage, took her two children and moved to the city of Dortmund, in Germany’s Ruhr area. One of the first things she noticed was the large number of homeless people, and this shocked her so much that she decided to actually do something about it. She had always believed the homeless didn’t need actual money to be accepted back into society, only a chance to empower themselves by making themselves useful, so she opened a Tauschring (swap shop), called “Gib und Nimm” (Give and Take)."
Modern Poverty Includes A.C. and an Xbox - By Ken McIntyre - The Corner - National Review Online
Modern Poverty Includes A.C. and an Xbox - By Ken McIntyre - The Corner - National Review Online: "When Americans think of poverty, we tend to picture people who can’t adequately shelter, clothe, and feed themselves or their families.
When the Census Bureau defines “poverty,” though, it winds up painting more than 40 million Americans — one in seven — as “poor.”
Census officials continue to grossly exaggerate the numbers of the poor, creating a false picture in the public mind of widespread material deprivation, writes Heritage Foundation senior research fellow Robert Rector in a new paper.
“Most news stories on poverty feature homeless families, people living in crumbling shacks, or lines of the downtrodden eating in soup kitchens,” Rector says. “The actual living conditions of America’s poor are far different from these images.”"
When the Census Bureau defines “poverty,” though, it winds up painting more than 40 million Americans — one in seven — as “poor.”
Census officials continue to grossly exaggerate the numbers of the poor, creating a false picture in the public mind of widespread material deprivation, writes Heritage Foundation senior research fellow Robert Rector in a new paper.
“Most news stories on poverty feature homeless families, people living in crumbling shacks, or lines of the downtrodden eating in soup kitchens,” Rector says. “The actual living conditions of America’s poor are far different from these images.”"
Monday, July 18, 2011
'Irrefutable' proof of Obama forgery
'Irrefutable' proof of Obama forgery: "Unless the typewriter used to type Barack Obama's purported Hawaiian 'Certificate of Live Birth' in 1961 was magically capable of producing different size and shaped images with the exact same key, the document released by the White House April 27 is a forgery, says a professional typographer with 50 years experience.
'Steel-stamped letters do not expand to larger sizes and morph into different styles of type,' retired New York City typographer Paul Irey told WND.
As WND previously reported, it would be impossible for the different letters that appear in the Obama birth certificate to have been typed by one typewriter, according to Irey.
Jerome Corsi's new book, 'Where's the Birth Certificate?', is now available for immediate shipping, autographed by the author, only from the WND Superstore
'These are irrefutable proofs of forgery,' he said.
His newest analysis suggests the document was assembled from images of letters or words taken from other documents.
'The forger who produced the Obama Hawaii long-form birth certificate may have thought that all typewriter typeface styles were alike,' he said."
'Steel-stamped letters do not expand to larger sizes and morph into different styles of type,' retired New York City typographer Paul Irey told WND.
As WND previously reported, it would be impossible for the different letters that appear in the Obama birth certificate to have been typed by one typewriter, according to Irey.
Jerome Corsi's new book, 'Where's the Birth Certificate?', is now available for immediate shipping, autographed by the author, only from the WND Superstore
'These are irrefutable proofs of forgery,' he said.
His newest analysis suggests the document was assembled from images of letters or words taken from other documents.
'The forger who produced the Obama Hawaii long-form birth certificate may have thought that all typewriter typeface styles were alike,' he said."
Michael Boskin: Get Ready for a 70% Marginal Tax Rate - WSJ.com
Michael Boskin: Get Ready for a 70% Marginal Tax Rate - WSJ.com: "President Obama has been using the debt-ceiling debate and bipartisan calls for deficit reduction to demand higher taxes. With unemployment stuck at 9.2% and a vigorous economic 'recovery' appearing more and more elusive, his timing couldn't be worse.
Two problems arise when marginal tax rates are raised. First, as college students learn in Econ 101, higher marginal rates cause real economic harm. The combined marginal rate from all taxes is a vital metric, since it heavily influences incentives in the economy—workers and employers, savers and investors base decisions on after-tax returns. Thus tax rates need to be kept as low as possible, on the broadest possible base, consistent with financing necessary government spending.
Second, as tax rates rise, the tax base shrinks and ultimately, as Art Laffer has long argued, tax rates can become so prohibitive that raising them further reduces revenue—not to mention damaging the economy. That is where U.S. tax rates are headed if we do not control spending soon."
Two problems arise when marginal tax rates are raised. First, as college students learn in Econ 101, higher marginal rates cause real economic harm. The combined marginal rate from all taxes is a vital metric, since it heavily influences incentives in the economy—workers and employers, savers and investors base decisions on after-tax returns. Thus tax rates need to be kept as low as possible, on the broadest possible base, consistent with financing necessary government spending.
Second, as tax rates rise, the tax base shrinks and ultimately, as Art Laffer has long argued, tax rates can become so prohibitive that raising them further reduces revenue—not to mention damaging the economy. That is where U.S. tax rates are headed if we do not control spending soon."
Jonah Shacknai's son Max dies after accident at mansion where Rebecca Nalepa was hanged | Mail Online
Jonah Shacknai's son Max dies after accident at mansion where Rebecca Nalepa was hanged | Mail Online: "The six-year-old son of a multimillionaire pharmaceutical tycoon has died, just days after his father's girlfriend was found dead hanging naked from a balcony with her hands and feet bound.
Two days before Rebecca Nalepa's bizarre death, Max Shacknai had fallen down the stairs of his father's historic mansion in Coronado while in her care.
He died at Rady's Children's Hospital in San Diego yesterday, Medicis Pharmaceuticals chief executive Jonah Shacknai announced."
Two days before Rebecca Nalepa's bizarre death, Max Shacknai had fallen down the stairs of his father's historic mansion in Coronado while in her care.
He died at Rady's Children's Hospital in San Diego yesterday, Medicis Pharmaceuticals chief executive Jonah Shacknai announced."
Grandmother Loses Custody of Girl to Father, Sex Offender | firstcoastnews.com
Grandmother Loses Custody of Girl to Father, Sex Offender | firstcoastnews.com: "Miranda Wilkerson will turn 4 in a couple of days, but right now her mother's family doesn't know if it will be there to wish her a happy birthday in person.
This month, a judge awarded custody to Miranda's father.
Miranda's mother, Trista Crews Coleman, was killed in a car wreck one month after Miranda was born. 'She's been with me since she drew breath,' said Rita Manning, Crews Coleman's mom and Miranda's grandmother.
Manning said the legal mess began in 1997 when Crews Coleman was 14 and met Donald Coleman, 38. 'Next thing I know, I've got a grandchild on the way.'"
This month, a judge awarded custody to Miranda's father.
Miranda's mother, Trista Crews Coleman, was killed in a car wreck one month after Miranda was born. 'She's been with me since she drew breath,' said Rita Manning, Crews Coleman's mom and Miranda's grandmother.
Manning said the legal mess began in 1997 when Crews Coleman was 14 and met Donald Coleman, 38. 'Next thing I know, I've got a grandchild on the way.'"
The Canadian National Newspaper: Human hybrids: Do they exist?
The Canadian National Newspaper: Human hybrids: Do they exist?: "Milagros Garcia is an alleged Alien and Human inter-species hybrid. The blood DNA from this Puerto Rican woman has yielded analyses so unusual and interesting that the physician involved is now interested in meeting the subject for further study. The DNA is possible in humans but is very rare.
Ms. Garcia claims that she is the offspring of an alien encounter. The Doctor is not interested in the UFO/ alien phenomena he wants answers as to why her DNA has such rare qualities."
Ms. Garcia claims that she is the offspring of an alien encounter. The Doctor is not interested in the UFO/ alien phenomena he wants answers as to why her DNA has such rare qualities."
64 missile warheads stolen from train | News.com.au
64 missile warheads stolen from train | News.com.au: "AUTHORITIES are investigating the theft of 64 missile warheads from a train transporting military equipment to Bulgaria.
Interior ministry spokesman Marius Militaru said Sunday the components are not dangerous on their own - only when integrated into missile systems. Prosecutors said on nday they are investigating the theft.
Officials did not respond to inquiries regarding if the warheads contained explosives."
Interior ministry spokesman Marius Militaru said Sunday the components are not dangerous on their own - only when integrated into missile systems. Prosecutors said on nday they are investigating the theft.
Officials did not respond to inquiries regarding if the warheads contained explosives."
KEN SILVA INTERVIEWS LARRY DIXON, AUTHOR OF “FAREWELL, ROB BELL” : Apprising Ministries
KEN SILVA INTERVIEWS LARRY DIXON, AUTHOR OF “FAREWELL, ROB BELL” : Apprising Ministries
"This is Dixon’s deconstruction of, and response to, emerging mega-church pastor Rob Bell’s book of mythology Love Wins: A Book about Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived.
I appreciate Larry Dixon taking the time to deal with some questions about his very helpful rebuttal of the Love Wins mythology of EC icon Rob Bell, which I think are important."
I appreciate Larry Dixon taking the time to deal with some questions about his very helpful rebuttal of the Love Wins mythology of EC icon Rob Bell, which I think are important."
Sunday, July 17, 2011
7 Feasts Of The Lord per Leviticus 23
7 Feasts Of The Lord per Leviticus 23: "Feastsofthelord.Net offers here the '7 Feasts of the Lord' biblical teacher a 'Mini Overview' Sunday School Class Lesson Plan introduction to a more in-depth study
The 7 Feasts of the Lord are to celebrated in light of the New Testament. Leviticus 23 lays out the principles of God’s redemptive plan for mankind, and is the foundation upon which ALL of scripture is based. These 7 Feasts are also the prophecies related to God’s calendar of redeeming grace for all mankind. Just as Jesus fulfilled the prophecies related to His first coming in the first 4 four feasts, Jesus is about to fulfill the 5 th & 6 th feasts of Trumpets and Atonement.
The Etymology of the Hebrew word translated 'Feasts” means Solemn Appointed Times; such as the fulfilled prophecies and typologies related to the first 4 Appointed TIMES with God during the Feasts of Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits aka Easter, and the Feast of Weeks aka Pentecost at Jesus' first coming."
The 7 Feasts of the Lord are to celebrated in light of the New Testament. Leviticus 23 lays out the principles of God’s redemptive plan for mankind, and is the foundation upon which ALL of scripture is based. These 7 Feasts are also the prophecies related to God’s calendar of redeeming grace for all mankind. Just as Jesus fulfilled the prophecies related to His first coming in the first 4 four feasts, Jesus is about to fulfill the 5 th & 6 th feasts of Trumpets and Atonement.
The Etymology of the Hebrew word translated 'Feasts” means Solemn Appointed Times; such as the fulfilled prophecies and typologies related to the first 4 Appointed TIMES with God during the Feasts of Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits aka Easter, and the Feast of Weeks aka Pentecost at Jesus' first coming."
DR. ED YOUNG PROMOTING CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY/MYSTICISM FOR HIS SOUTHERN BAPTISTS : Apprising Ministries
DR. ED YOUNG PROMOTING CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY/MYSTICISM FOR HIS SOUTHERN BAPTISTS : Apprising Ministries: "“If Gary Thomas writes a book, you need to read it. It’s as simple as that. He has incredible insight into spiritual truths and is able to make those truths graspable for all audiences. In Pure Pleasure Gary reminds us it is OK for Christians to feel good—even have fun! A refreshing message at the right time for contemporary believers. You are going to enjoy this book.”
—Dr. Ed Young, Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas (Online source, emphasis his)
My concern here is the propensity of Gary Thomas to push the spurious CSM mentioned above so I’m going to focus upon the evidence documenting his teaching; another time we’ll talk further about CSM itself, and its crown jewel Contemplative/Centering Prayer, which is itself a form of meditation in an altered state of consciousness."
—Dr. Ed Young, Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas (Online source, emphasis his)
My concern here is the propensity of Gary Thomas to push the spurious CSM mentioned above so I’m going to focus upon the evidence documenting his teaching; another time we’ll talk further about CSM itself, and its crown jewel Contemplative/Centering Prayer, which is itself a form of meditation in an altered state of consciousness."
» Front Yard Gardener Faces New Charges Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!
» Front Yard Gardener Faces New Charges Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!: "Despite the fact that city authorities have temporarily dropped a case against Oak Park resident Julie Bass for growing a vegetable garden in her front yard after the story received nationwide attention, Bass has now been hit with a new criminal charge for owning unlicensed dogs, clear evidence says Bass that she’s the victim of a vendetta"
Amid Privacy Fears, Police Across the Nation Will Roll Out Face-Recognizing iPhone Tech This Year | Popular Science
Amid Privacy Fears, Police Across the Nation Will Roll Out Face-Recognizing iPhone Tech This Year | Popular Science: "A controversial piece of facial recognition technology (and a PopSci “Best of What’s New 2010” alum) is rolling out in police stations across the country this fall, and naturally not everyone is happy about it. The Mobile Offender Recognition and Identification System (MORIS) uses an augmented iPhone to snap pictures of faces, scan fingerprints, and even to image irises, and then combs through police databases looking for matching identities. This, understandably, has privacy and civil liberties advocates crying foul.
The MORIS device attaches to the back of an iPhone, adding roughly 1.75 inches to the thickness of the smartphone. Police officers armed with the tool can take a photo of a person’s face from about five feet away, or scan his or her iris from about six inches, and wirelessly beam that data to law enforcement databases elsewhere to look for a match. It can also perform remote fingerprint matching."
The MORIS device attaches to the back of an iPhone, adding roughly 1.75 inches to the thickness of the smartphone. Police officers armed with the tool can take a photo of a person’s face from about five feet away, or scan his or her iris from about six inches, and wirelessly beam that data to law enforcement databases elsewhere to look for a match. It can also perform remote fingerprint matching."
Some People Talk About Space-Time Invisibility Cloaks. At Cornell, They Built One | Popular Science
Some People Talk About Space-Time Invisibility Cloaks. At Cornell, They Built One | Popular Science: "We’ve written previously about the theoretical possibility of “event cloaks”--metamaterial space-time devices that could theoretically conceal an entire event in time from the view of an outsider. Well, while some bright minds were just talking about bending space-time to their whims, a team at Cornell was doing it. And it works. For 110 nanoseconds."
U.S. Downgraded to 'Near Junk' by Weiss - TheStreet
U.S. Downgraded to 'Near Junk' by Weiss - TheStreet: "Weiss Ratings on Friday downgraded its rating for United States sovereign debt to a 'C-minus,' or just one notch above a junk rating.
Weiss had initiated its sovereign debt ratings in April, with an investment-grade rating for the U.S. of 'C,' saying at that time that low rankings in the categories of debt burden, international stability and economic health, were partially offset by the nation's 'ability to borrow in the global marketplace.'"
Weiss had initiated its sovereign debt ratings in April, with an investment-grade rating for the U.S. of 'C,' saying at that time that low rankings in the categories of debt burden, international stability and economic health, were partially offset by the nation's 'ability to borrow in the global marketplace.'"
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