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COLOMBIA: VOMC Partner Acquitted of all Charges

Source: VOMC Partners Last week, we requested prayer for Russell Stendal, a good friend of VOMC who was arrested on false charges in Colombia. Although Russell had only 10 minutes to speak his case, the judge believed our ministry partner and stated that the prosecutor had wasted her time. The case has since been thrown out and Russell is completely absolved.
- Thursday, February 26, 2015

Moody's Report a Warning Not to be Ignored

QUEEN’S PARK – A new credit agency report represents another warning to the Wynne Liberals to abruptly change direction when it comes to Ontario’s finances, Ontario PC Finance Critic and Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli said today.
- Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Second-hand economy in Canada worth $30 billion annually, report finds

TORONTO, - Canadians spend close to $30 billion each year on used cars, hockey equipment and baby furniture, among other items, according to the inaugural Kijiji Second-Hand Economy Index, released today. The study, undertaken for Kijiji on its 10th anniversary in Canada by researchers from the University of Toronto and Montreal's Observatoire de la Consommation Responsable, also reveals that second-hand goods spending by Canadians contributes close to $34 billion to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada by diverting dollars away from items that would otherwise be imported. Other benefits of the second-hand economy include job creation and a reduction in environmentally harmful waste, the study shows.
- Tuesday, February 24, 2015

The Golden Rice South Asian Tour

Golden Rice has been proven to deliver vitamin A to both adults and children so there is certainty that it could save millions of lives
- Monday, February 23, 2015

Bill Whittle: Brass Tacks on Immigration

From a guaranteed right to hormone therapy for transgendered illegal aliens, to a prospective Attorney General saying that illegals have the same right to a job as US citizens or legal immigrants, the ongoing sham of the Obama administration's under-the-radar policies get seen in the light of day.
- Saturday, February 21, 2015

LIBYA: Abducted Egyptian Christians Beheaded by Militants

Sources: Middle East Concern, Release International The Christian community in Egypt is in mourning after 21 Egyptian Christians who had moved to Libya for employment were brutally murdered by members loyal to the Islamic State (ISIS) militant group. Those involved with ISIS posted a video on February 15th showing the savage decapitation of the victimized men. The video, titled "A message signed with blood to the nation of the cross," makes it clear that the men were targeted because of their faith. Additionally, a caption in the video describes the victims as "people of the cross, followers of the hostile Egyptian church."
- Thursday, February 19, 2015

Premier Wynne Needs to Suspend her Deputy Chief over Suspicion of Bribery

QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario PC Interim Leader Jim Wilson called on the Premier to clear the dark cloud cast over the start of the new legislative sitting by suspending her Deputy Chief of Staff while the OPP completes its investigation into alleged bribery charges.
- Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Orlando World Center Marriott Offers Big Savings with 48-Hour Flash Sale

Orlando, Fla. – With an arctic chill continuing to sweep across the United States, Orlando World Center Marriott invites guests to slip away and take advantage of the limited 48-Hour Flash Sale, starting at $136/night, bookable Feb. 17–18, 2015 for stays Feb. 17 – April 30, 2015.* Guests need to act fast to not miss out on Orlando World Center Marriott’s budget-friendly getaway, featuring incredible savings of 35% off seasonal rates. With this limited time offer, travelers looking for a last-minute vacation can head to Orlando and experience a world of possibilities that promise visitors an unforgettable escape and memories to last a lifetime.
- Tuesday, February 17, 2015

COLOMBIA: Church Leaders Face Life-Threatening Hostility

Source: Christian Solidarity Worldwide Five church leaders working in the northern coastal city of Barranquilla have received death threats from a neo-paramilitary group, reportedly due to their pastoral care for victims of human rights violations. On January 11th, the Black Eagles neo-paramilitary group printed and circulated a threatening note which included the warning, "We know where you live, and your organizations are also in our sights...we are coming for you."
- Thursday, February 12, 2015
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