Category: Current Affairs
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Prophets Against Profits? What Occupy Wall Street Misses
Christianity Today: Prophets Against Profits? What Occupy Wall Street Misses This is very good piece written by an economist in CT of all places. The problem doesn't lie with the 1%. It's with us. A sign flashed at the Occupy Wall Street protest reads "People Before Profits." It is an effective sign. Who could support…
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Growing desperation: Iran’s increasing turmoil
Economist: Growing desperation: Iran’s increasing turmoil Increasingly fierce repression in Iran suggests that the regime has begun to fear for its future.WHAT more can Iran’s ruthless rulers do to squash their opponents? Since nationwide protests broke out last June over the disputed results of presidential elections, the official winner, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has pulled few punches.…
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Was Sec. of State Clinton Out of Line?
I don't think so. If the translation she received was correct, she had every right to get testy. The misunderstanding was graciously resolved. I don't get the big deal.
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What should have happened in Gates confrontation?
Christian Science Monitor: What should have happened in Gates confrontation? Police experts say Gates probably overreacted. But Sergeant Crowley appeared to let the situation spiral out of control, they add. Every day across America, police officers investigate murders, defuse domestic squabbles, and arrest dope dealers. But training is just as important when officers come across…
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From the “Not So Bright Idea” File
Wall Street Journal: Low-Flying Plane Over Manhattan Was a 'Photo Op' A jumbo jetliner that serves as Air Force One, escorted by a military jet, flew over Lower Manhattan Monday morning, frightening office workers and causing evacuations in what turned out to be a publicity operation approved by a unit of the U.S. Air Force.…
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O.J. Simpson Book, TV Special Canceled
From Red Orbit: O.J. Simpson Book, TV Special Canceled NEW YORK – After a firestorm of criticism, News. Corp. said Monday that it has canceled the O.J. Simpson book and television special "If I Did It." "I and senior management agree with the American public that this was an ill-considered project," said Rupert Murdoch, News…
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A salute, a shield to honor sacrifice
From the Kansas City Star: A salute, a shield to honor sacrifice Patriot Guard members block a protest group’s hate with motorcycles, flags and their respect. In minutes, the funeral of the slain American soldier would begin. And so would the protests. Lining both sides of the street in front of Leavenworth High School were…
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Amish Newspaper Says ‘Thank You’
From beliefnet: Amish Newspaper Says 'Thank You' (HT: Stephen Shields) Every Monday for more than 30 years, the Die Botschaft newspaper has gone into the mailboxes of Amish subscribers nationwide. Filled with letters from correspondents across the country, the weekly publication prints information from the Amish, for the Amish. This week's (Oct. 16) issue, though,…