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Grenade attack on church in Kenya kills one

(Source: Compass Direct News) A grenade explosion on April 29 at a church in Nairobi, Kenya, killed a 27-year-old university student and injured 16 people. Kelvin Walumba was killed after a man pretending to be a fellow worshipper threw three grenades as the service was concluding.
- Thursday, May 3, 2012

Turn Signal Neglect Epidemic - SAE Report

Attached is a press release link regarding a Society of Automotive Engineer's report on a subject that every single driver has personally experienced - Turn Signal Neglect. This is a subject that, until this report, had simply never been studied, which is quite shocking when you look at the numbers of crashes that it causes: 1 to 3 million per year. This makes it worse than Distracted Driving as seen from the attached press release. The base results from the study show that drivers neglect the use of their turn signals in 25% of turns and neglect them in 48% of lane changes.
- Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Proposed Law Would Force Churches to Host Drag Queen Parties

Hutchinson, KS – The battle for our religious rights and moral values is now being fought in Hutchinson, Kansas. On May 15, the city council of the small town, just northwest of Wichita, will vote on whether to add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the list of other protected classes, such as race, age, and disability. If passed, this new law will destroy the “free exercise of religion” in Hutchinson:
- Wednesday, May 2, 2012

VIDEO: Attacked by “Tolerance”

In this newly released video, volunteers with the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) describe how they were violently assaulted by pro-homosexual "marriage" advocates while promoting traditional marriage on college campuses and in the public square.
- Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Hyundai attains 40 consecutive months of growth in April

MARKHAM, ON, - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. announced today that with record sales of 14,301 units in April, the company has now attained 40 consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth. On a year-to-date basis, sales have climbed by 5.6% to 43,632 units.
- Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Canadians spring into Toyota hybrids to power April 2012 sales

TORONTO, - TCI recorded April sales of 18,732 Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicle sales, a reduction of 3% over April 2011, which featured two more selling days. This month was also highlighted by a shift in consumer preference to cars and especially to hybrids, which recorded their best TCI hybrid market share ever.
- Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Record YTD sales for Subaru Canada

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce its highest ever year-to-date sales with 9,321 units sold in 2012, an increase of 2.2 percent over the previous year. It was also an all-time best month for Subaru Canada's central region with sales up 1.4 percent over last April, setting a new record with 897 units sold and besting the previous record set during the same month last year. Although overall April results experienced a slight dip of 5.1 percent, Subaru Canada is poised to set a new milestone in company history as YTD sales are on track to make 2012 Subaru Canada's best one yet.
- Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Update: Christian cleared of blasphemy in Pakistan

(Source: Compass Direct News) A Pakistani Christian man, who rescued his eight-year-old nephew from an attack by a group of Muslim boys, has been acquitted of blasphemy charges. The 27-year-old father of two, Dildar Masih, was cleared of all charges on March 26 due to a lack of evidence. Dildar said despite being called to court three times, not a single accuser stepped forward at the hearings to testify against him. "You cannot imagine my joy when the prison officials told me that I had been acquitted by the court," he said.
- Friday, April 27, 2012




Simple Advice For A Healthier Lifestyle To Help Prevent A Stroke

Houston, TX, – Forty-hour work weeks, two-hour commutes, carpools, school conferences, commitments: who has time to eat healthy foods and exercise? And who can afford pricey organic, fresh foods anyway? You can, according to Randy Wright, MD and his co-author David Tabatsky. They spell it out in practical terms in The Wright Choice: Your Family’s Prescription for Healthy Eating, Modern Fitness and Saving Money (Intouch Media Health Network).
- Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Action Alert. Tell 60 Minutes to Stop Blaming Israel!

The media has done it once again! Last night, the CBS show 60 Minutes aired a story about the Christians of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The story suggested that the Christian population of these areas is disappearing and that Israel is largely to blame for this crisis. Neither assertion is true.
- Monday, April 23, 2012


Pizza From Scratch, Even on a Weeknight

imageWith a make-ahead dough that keeps in the fridge for weeks, it's easy to create your own customized pizzas—even on a weeknight. Just choose your dough flavor and thickness, then top with a simple tomato sauce and your favorite cheeses and toppings. To get more tricks for homemade pizzas, visit our Facebook page for a chat with experts Zoë François and Jeff Hertzberg this Thursday, April 19 from 3-5 PM EDT. Cracker-Thin Margherita Pizza Sicilian Pie with Sweet Potatoes & Bacon
- Sunday, April 22, 2012


Honor the life and legacy of Chuck Colson (1931-2012)

imageDear Friends, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Chuck Colson — our friend, founder, and brother in Christ — passed away at 3:12 PM today. Though we mourn the loss of a great leader, we rejoice knowing God has welcomed his humble and faithful servant home. When Chuck Colson left prison, he promised to remember the men who remained behind bars. “I will never forget you guys!” he told them.
- Saturday, April 21, 2012

Who is Chinese Communist Propaganda Chief Li Changchun?

Ottawa - As reported by the Globe and Mail and the Epoch Times today, the visiting Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s Propaganda Chief and Politburo Standing Member Li Changchun in Ottawa has been set up secretly and for good reason.
- Saturday, April 21, 2012

Subaru Canada’s all-new sports coupe starts at $27,295

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today announced pricing for its long-awaited 2013 Subaru BRZ rear-wheel-drive sports coupe. The well-equipped entry model with six-speed manual transmission starts at $27,295, and $28,495 for the six-speed automatic version, as Subaru's tradition of outstanding value is evident in the entry model's long list of standard amenities. Key among these are standard HID headlights as well as a comprehensive assortment of user-friendly technologies anchored by a touchscreen navigation system that includes Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity, Bluetooth audio streaming and smartphone integration. The Subaru BRZ Sport-tech Package offers additional comfort and amenities such as fog lights, a body-colour trunk spoiler and dual-zone automatic climate control. In addition to adding heated front seats, interior seats are upholstered with Alcantara inserts and leather bolsters. The push-start ignition with smart key also adds to the convenience of the Subaru BRZ Sport-tech Package, which has an MSRP of $29,295 when equipped with a manual transmission and $30,495 for automatic versions.
- Friday, April 20, 2012


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