“Martyrdom of Polycarp” COGwriter Today’s recommended sermon for many in the Continuing Church of God is Polycarp of Smyrna: Why Christians should know more about him. Polycarp was a disciple of the Apostle John. In the late 1st century (or the early second century) he was put in charge of the Church of God in […]
Month: June 2013
Floods in Europe: Danube past record levels.
Budapest Flood, 2013 (by Norden1990) COGwriter Flooding has been in the news in Europe: June 7, 2013 The crest of the flood-swollen Danube River surged toward the Hungarian capital of Budapest today, while communities along the Elbe in Germany braced for high water as the river churned toward the North Sea. Elsewhere in central Europe, […]
USA’s Director of National Intelligence claims letting people know they are being spied on is ‘reprehensible’
COGwriter Barack Obama’s Director of National Intelligence made the news for his comments about spying on that country’s spyed residents: June 7, 2013 Director of National Intelligence James Clapper called the disclosure of an Internet surveillance program “reprehensible” … A special panel known as the FISA Court authorizes the phone records program and reviews it […]
North Korea says it wants to talk
Flag of Korea, 1889 COGwriter North Korea seems to have possibly softened its position: SEOUL — South Korea is proposing a date and venue for talks with North Korea. The proposal comes just hours after Pyongyang made a surprise offer for talks on a wide range of issues and said it would leave it up […]
Turkish protests continue: A prelude to change?
Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey COGwriter There have been a lot of protests in Turkey the past several days: 6 June 2013 ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s prime minister was walking a political tightrope Thursday as he headed home from a four-day trip abroad to face massive anti-government protests that have mushroomed to dozens of cities […]
Obama Administration admits to spying on residents telephone records; and then there is Scotland.
The US Bill of Rights COGwriter The Obama Administration essentially has admitted to spying on Americans and has attempted to defend its actions: June 6, 2013 Can You Fear Me Now? N.S.A. Collecting Data from Millions of Verizon Customers In a crazy scoop, The Guardian reports that thanks to a secret court order issued in […]
UN: Hunger and obesity costs are too high
14th Century Tapestry of the Third Horseman of the Apocalypse COGwriter The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization put out a report on poor nutrition and obesity: Global hunger, poor nutrition and obesity are costing the world trillions of dollars in health costs and lost productivity, according to a new reportfrom the U.N. Food and Agriculture […]
GMOs: Scientifically sound or scientifically dangerous?
Non-GMO and GMO-Breeding for Plants COGwriter Are genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) scientifically sound or are there risks. The following author gives his view: June 5, 2103 Perhaps the most difficult thing about being a science journalist is combating and extinguishing malevolent myths, which always seem to spread faster and further than the actual truth. The largest […]
UCLA: No ‘Great Recovery’ in USA
COGwriter A report released today from UCLA expresses concerns about the economy and future of the USA: June 5, 2013 The country’s tepid growth in its gross domestic product isn’t creating enough good jobs to build a strong middle class, according to a UCLA report released Wednesday… The report, which analyzed long-term trends of past […]
EU: Pax Europa or Civil Unrest?
COGwriter The European Union considers itself a provider of peace, but some conflict is expected. Notice also the following: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Prisoners of the Euro By Ross Douthat Longview News-Journal To its custodians and admirers, the European Union is the only force standing between its member states and the age-old perils of chauvinism, nationalism […]