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Christian family attacked in Nigeria

(Source: VOM sources) Muslim extremists attempted to kill a pastor supported by VOM and his family earlier this month in Nigeria. At least seven gunmen entered Pastor Audu D. Gadzama's church on August 10, intending to kill the pastor, his wife and his three children. One gunman shot Pastor Audu's 24-year-old son, Thomas, in the leg.

Chasing Sovereignty

Mia Love Speech at Republican National Committee

Police request assistance with online cottage rental fraud investigation

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an ongoing fraud investigation.

The Gospel According To Barack: Where Did Barack Obama Get His Ideas About Christianity?

Jefrey Breshears, Ph.D., former history professor and president of The Areopagus, Atlanta, GA Published by The Areopagus, Atlanta-based Christian study center and education organization pages 37, illustrated with photos, tables and graphics, available at Amazon CreateSpace / $6. Atlanta, GA, - A new book, The Gospel According to Barack: Where Did Barack Obama Get His Ideas About Christianity? by Jefrey Breshears, published by Areopagus Publishing (Atlanta), answers important questions concerning President Obama’s support for same-sex marriage and other legal and moral issues. The book, written for both Christian and secular audiences, is neither a personal or political critique of the President, who was recently named “America’s First Gay President” by Newsweek magazine. Instead, The Gospel According to Barack is an analysis of the religious factors that have informed and influenced Obama’s views on a wide range social and moral issues.

UN ruling: EU must reassess renewables’ policy

The Compliance Committee of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), which enforces the Aarhus Convention, has released its final findings and recommendations regarding the case presented by Mr. Pat Swords, a chemical engineer from Ireland (1). In a nutshell, the UN is saying that if the EU wants to be in compliance with the said Convention, to which it is a party, it must have its 27 Member States properly reassess their National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAP), and submit them to popular consultation. The Aarhus Convention requires that, in matters affecting the environment, the citizens be consulted in a transparent manner before any policy is embarked upon. The Convention applies principles adopted at the 1992 Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro.

Eleven-year-old girl arrested for blasphemy in Pakistan

(Source: BBC, The Age, Mission Network News) Pakistani police have taken 11-year-old Rimsha Masih into custody after a mob accused her of desecrating pages with verses from the Qur'an. The mob demanded the Christian girl's arrest and threatened to burn down Christian homes outside the capital Islamabad. More than 600 people have fled from the Christian neighbourhood and her parents have been taken into protective custody following threats. Officials said the girl could not properly answer police questions. It is thought that the girl has Down Syndrome. Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has ordered an investigation into the arrest.

Nelson Rockefeller, Taylor Swift & Evander Holyfield

This week's Top 10 homes spotlight at: www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/ includes a look at the New York home where Republican leaders Nelson Rockefeller and Richard Nixon met in secret in 1960 to design a Medicare-type health insurance plan. With Paul Ryan as the new Republican VP candidate, Medicare has become the latest political hot potato. It was also a touchy thing 52 years ago when Barry Goldwater called Nixon a “sell-out” and Rockefeller the “leader of the Republican left” for their ideas on health coverage for seniors. Former United States Vice President and New York Governor Rockefeller's New York City secret-meeting apartment is for sale at $27.5 million.

Heavenly Chocolate Chiffon Pie

by Nicole Rees Although it may appear dense and rich, this Chocolate Chiffon Pie feels light and fluffy in your mouth. It's not difficult to make and always wins raves. So at your next party or cookout, give the berries a break and give the chocolate lovers at the gathering a dreamy dessert that'll have them begging for the recipe. For the crust: 6-1/2 oz. (about 30) chocolate wafer cookies, such as Nabisco’s Famous Chocolate Wafers 2-1/2 oz. (5 Tbs.) unsalted butter, melted

Scientists Find ‘Miracle Molecule’ In Red Wine, Blueberries

(CBS Philly) There may be another health benefit drinking red wine.

Subaru introduces 2013 XV Crosstrek

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce that it will add the new 2013 XV Crosstrek to Subaru's line-up of award-winning utility vehicles. The versatile, fun-to-drive XV Crosstrek debuts as the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive crossover utility in North America, delivering fuel economy figures of 8.2 L/100 km city / 6.0 L/100 km highway / 7.2 L/100 km combined (with CVT) and making it comparable to many front-wheel-drive competitors. Combining efficiency with a bold five-door design and highly capable chassis, the sporty XV Crosstrek will target the fast-growing compact crossover segment with its best-in-class fuel economy, everyday comfort, exceptional safety standards and the most in-demand convenience and entertainment features.

Criminals Vandalize Newly Installed Sarasota GOP Campaign Billboard