Berlin Reichstag COGwriter More and more are noticing that the Euro is in trouble and that if it continues, Germany will have more ability to dominate the European Union: Germany’s neighbors and allies are growing increasingly concerned about Berlin’s foreign policy direction. Some even fear that efforts to export its fiscal ideas could mean the […]
Month: August 2011
Are We Approaching Violent Tipping Point for Food Prices?
COGwriter A reader sent me a link that had the following: Are food prices approaching a violent tipping point? A provocative new study suggests the timing of the Arab uprisings is linked to global food price spikes, and that prices will soon permanently be above the level which sparks conflicts…The paper concludes: “The current [food […]
Sheik Shehato: ‘We Will Launch a Campaign of Islamic Conquest’
جامعة الدول العربية Jāmaʻat ad-Duwwal al-ʻArabiyya Arab League Flag COGwriter Peaceful Islam? Notice what one leader in the Middle East is publicly stating: Sheik ‘Adel Shehato, a senior leader with the Egyptian Islamic Jihad terrorist group…explained…“Of course we will launch a campaign of Islamic conquest throughout the world. As soon as the Muslim and Islam […]
No Vaccine Against Deadly H5N1 Bird Flu
Hemagglutinin-type Flu Virus (Cybercobra at en.wikipedia) COGwriter Avian flu again? Yes. Notice the following: Bird flu deaths in Asia prompt call for scrutiny Reuters – 30/31 August 2011 HONG KONG (Reuters) – Virologists warned on Tuesday that there was no vaccine against a mutant strain of H5N1 bird flu now spreading in China and Vietnam and […]
Pestilence Issues and Genetically-Modified Corn
Corn Zea mays (Andrew Butko) COGwriter Over a decade ago, I started to get published for my positions against genetically-modified foods (Thiel R. Labeling of genetically modified foods should be a fundamental consumer right. HealthKeepers, 2000; 2 (3):16-19; Thiel R. ANMA’s official position on genetically-modified foods. ANMA Monitor, 1999;3(4)5-8). Today’s Wall Street Journal has an […]
Australian Wrong: Old Worldwide Church of God Was Not a Doomsday Cult
COGwriter A reader forwarded me an article that included the following: WHEN Benjamin Grant Mitchell decided to write a novel based on his life, he had plenty of material to work with. The former Neighbours actor, singer-songwriter and new father was born into an American doomsday cult. To top it off, his father was one […]
Economic Political Changes in Japan, USA, and Germany
Yoshihiko Noda COGwriter Japan’s prime minister resigned and has been replaced by Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda. In the USA, Barack Obama selected a new economic advisors chairman. And in Germany, that nation is getting frustrated about bailing out other parts of Europe: Japan’s ruling party on Monday picked Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda as its new […]
Dr. Winnail: Skeptics, the Bible, and Archeaology
Dr. Douglas Winnail COGwriter In his latest update, LCG’s Evangelist Dr. D. Winnail had the following: Transforming Faith: How has your faith influenced or changed your life? The Apostle Paul urged New Testament Christians, “do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:1-2). The word “transformed” […]
Arab League and Iran Differ Greatly on Syria
جامعة الدول العربية Jāmaʻat ad-Duwwal al-ʻArabiyya Arab League Flag COGwriter The situation in Syria is starting to seriously affect the Middle East: Arab League to Send Envoy to Syria Seeking End to Violence San Francisco Chronicle – Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) — The Arab League said it will send its Secretary-General Nabil El Arabi to Syria […]
Supertyphoon Nanmadol Kills in Philippines, Irene Kills in USA
Aftermath of Typhoon Ketsana in Manila, 2009 COGwriter Here are some reports tonight about the storms in the Philippines and the USA: MANILA, Philippines — A slow-moving typhoon made landfall in the Philippines on Saturday, drenching most of the north and triggering landslides that killed five children, officials said. CBS News’ Barnaby Lo reports from […]