Patriarch Kirill of Russia Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople (Left) COGwriter The Eastern Orthodox Patriarchs of Constantinople and Russia are to meet this Saturday: Orthodox Patriarchs to Meet in Moscow ROME, MAY 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Moving forward in a sometimes troubled history, the Orthodox patriarch of Constantinople will visit his counterpart in Moscow, arriving Saturday […]
Month: May 2010
EU Makes Trade Deal With Central America
Antigua, Guatemala COGwriter The EU continues to work to expand its economic influence. EU, Central American states reach trade deal Madrid May 18, 2010 Reporting by Bate Felix; Editing by Matthew Jones (Reuters) – The European Union and Central American states reached an agreement on Tuesday to liberalize trade and cut import tariffs… The EU […]
2012 Safe-Haven?
Dresden Codex Picturing a Flood COGwriter Some believe that the end of the Mayan long-count calendar (December 21, 2012) will have the world inundated by a flood or other disasters. So, others are hoping to profit from this: safe-haven offered in Mojave Desert Associated Press – May 17, 2010 BARSTOW, Calif. – A company with […]
Gulf Oil Spill Will Severely Hurt the USA
Horizon Oil Spill COGwriter British Petroleum is making progress with the Horizon Gulf oil spill: BP Capturing 1,000 Barrels a Day From Gulf Oil Leak (Update1) May 17, 2010 By Jim Polson and Jordan BurkeMay 17 (Bloomberg) — BP Plc said it is capturing 1,000 barrels of oil a day from a mile-long pipeline connected […]
Hindu Line: Europe and Euro are Immortal
Greek 2 Euro Coin Shows Woman Riding a Beast (cf. Revelation 17:3) COGwriter A writer is making some bold claims about Europe and the Euro: Europe and euro are immortal Hindu Business Line – May 17, 2010 by Mohan Murti, former Europe Director, CII, and lives in Cologne, Germany. … the European Union has also been struggling […]
Brazil’s President Meets Iran’s President, But Expansion is Iran’s Plan
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad COGwriter CNN reported: Brazil’s Lula in Iran for ‘last chance’ nuclear talks May 16, 2010 (CNN) — Brazil’s president began talks Sunday with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran, state media reported, with international leaders saying they hoped the meeting could lead to a breakthrough in the showdown over Iran’s nuclear program… “I […]
Obama’s Support High Among Unchurched
COGwriter Notice the following: Americans Who Don’t Attend Church Form Base of Obama’s Support, Gallup Polling Indicates CNS – May 13, 2010 …Non-church goers form the base of Obama’s support, according to Gallup polling data. Gallup reports the breakouts from its presidential approval survey for three different types of church-goers: people who attend church weekly, […]
ICG: Dorothy Armstrong Mattson Dies; UCG: Melvin Rhodes May Become Interim President
Ancient Laodicea COGwriter This morning, ICG’s Mark Armstrong reported the following: I’m sorry to have to report that we lost Aunt Dottie on Monday of this week after a long illness. She was eighty nine, and leaves behind her husband Vern, daughter Ginger and son Danny. Mom and I are sure thankful we were able […]
Russian Naval Bases in Ukraine Planned to Counter European Union
Viktor Yanukovich COGwriter Ukraine may accept Russian naval presence: Russian naval bases likely in Ukraine The Hindu – May 14, 2010 Russia plans to open naval bases in Ukraine in response to NATO’s eastward expansion, military sources have said. Ukraine may agree to the re-opening of a Soviet-era submarine base in the Crimea and the […]
David Cameron and the Direction of the United Kingdom
David Cameron COGwriter Now that the “dust has almost settled” in the United Kingdom election, an update on the situation seems fitting. BBC reported: At-a-glance: Cameron coalition’s policy plans The Conservatives and Lib Dems are now in coalition. Policy details have been released. See below for the key points…:… “Accelerated” action to cut the budget […]