Guest Column

‘Buffalo’ Jim Barrier Found Dead in Motel Room

One of our town's most colorful characters has died. Businessman and pro wrestler "Buffalo" Jim Barrier died unexpectedly. His body was discovered in a motel room on the Boulder Highway.

110 CHURCHES CLOSED IN THREE YEARS

Islamic extremist groups and local governments obstruct Christian worship.

Fresh Farm invasions

The deadlock in the country's political process following last weeks general election and the slow announcement of results has left the government looking once again for scapegoats to blame for the outcome.

Hibernation and Space Travel: Science Fiction or Science Reality?

Science Fiction is awash with space travel, not surprisingly, and not a fair few involve a form of hibernation, stasis, etc, in their form of long distance travel. And, as with much of science fiction, it is there because it has a certain place in reality as well.

Meteorite Bombardment Responsible for Earth Life Characteristics

There is nothing quite as exhilarating for me than to learn something new. And thanks to a Columbia University professor, it looks as though the latest factoid to implant itself in to my brain is the possibility that the almost exclusive left-handed amino acid trait in human life could have come from outer-space.

Iraqi Army finds second cache in Shakariyah

CAMP STRIKER - For the second time in a week, IA soldiers uncovered a weapons cache in Shakariyah, April 4. A local sheikh led the soldiers to the site where they found potential IEDs. The cache contained 120 mm mortar rounds, 57 mm rounds, more than 20 anti-personnel landmines, a propane tank and miscellaneous explosive materials.

Islamist Hoped to Strike Nuclear Plants

A man accused of plotting to down trans-Atlantic airliners was also developing plans to cripple nuclear power stations, a European gas pipeline and Britain's electricity grid, a prosecutor told a court Friday.

Iraqi Security Forces rescue 42 kidnapped students

MOSUL - The IA rescued 42 college students after they were kidnapped by insurgents in southwestern Mosul, April 6. The IA detained one suspect, and Iraqi Police are currently searching for additional suspects.

Fitna Isn’t Anti-Muslim

On March 27th, Dutch parliamentarian Geert Wilders’ long awaited film about Islamization, Fitna, was released on the Internet despite a concerted effort to prevent its showing.

Soldiers fighting up hill battle for injury compensation

It has been uncovered that Canadian soldiers are forced to use a poor, archaic system developed to adjudicate compensation claims for soldiers who have been injured on duty at home and abroad.

Fallujah citizens enjoy sports day

CAMP FALLUJAH - Nearly 400 men and boys shared sportsmanship and camaraderie at a newly-renovated schoolyard in downtown Fallujah, April 3. The Sports Day offered local residents a safe and organized event that included volleyball, basketball, gymnastics and a bodybuilding demonstration. Participants received awards and recognition at the end of the afternoon. Marines from 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regt based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif., worked with Fallujah officials to create the event over the last six months.

Congress Passes First Ever Resolution on Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries

In what may be the beginning of a dramatic shift in United States policy, the U.S. Congress passed House Resolution 185, which grants first-time-ever recognition to Jewish refugees from Arab countries.

Operation Ukraine lighting candles in the children’s dark

Colombus-Miss. What does a cold, wet five-year-old girl begging in a Ukrainian bus station at night have to do with saving landfills in the United States? How could this little girl's plight lead to the formation of a charity called Operation Ukraine? The connecting threads are woven in the heart of a woman named Kathy Cadden. Cadden's niece and her friend found the little girl when they were in the Ukraine during a church youth mission several years ago. They could not leave the poor child to spend the night in such a dangerous place with temperatures below freezing. Taking the little girl to their room, they fed, washed and clothed her. She said her name was Jenya. The next day Jenya showed them where she lived. They learned her mother frequently locked her out of the house and forced her to beg at the bus station.

Child Stabs President Bush to Death and Turns the White House into a Mosque in a Hamas TV Puppet Sho

from MEMRITV

The Shared Slovenian Ancestors of Herbert von Karajan and Hugo Wolf

On 5 April 2008, the music world will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert von Karajan, considered by many to be the most influential conductor in musical history. This is an appropriate time to make public the results of years of genealogical research.

The Moslem Hero of Moderation

"People are punished for crime, for creating anarchy and for putting humanity into horrifying terror. But, could we ever believe that someone would be arrested, tortured and imprisoned for 17 long months just for being in favor of global peace, inter-faith dialogue, ending religious hatred and thinking of everything good and noble for mankind? In my case it did happen and after being released on bail keeping their keeping the sedition charge very much alive. According to the allegations, my crime is: I am a living contradiction to today's phenomenon in the Muslim world, a Zionist, a defender of Israel and a devout, practicing Muslim living in the second largest Muslim country in the world."

A Warmer World Could Be A More Explosive One

Much of the focus on global warming is always directed towards the obvious; food, water levels, animals. What makes the whole subject even more interesting though is the unexpected consequences of a warming planet. And if new research is to be believed, global warming may have an impact on volcanic eruptions.

Coffee may be Good for the Brain

Caffeine is one of those devices that so many of us subscribe too. When you consider addictions, caffeine is not seen as a ‘bad’ addiction, just somewhat natural. And while I hope that this isn’t just me trying to justify the amount of caffeine I have consumed and will continue to consume, there is at least medical research to back up drinking some caffeine.

Falun Gong Deaths Escalate as Olympics Approach

The Falun Dafa Information Center is alarmed at a series of reports indicating adherents in China are being killed in custody within days, or even hours, of being detained by authorities. The Center expressed today that the escalating maltreatment is a direct result of efforts to "stamp out" Falun Gong prior to the summer Olympics.

Baseball Season Already Mathematically Predicted

It’s the beginning of the baseball season, and no matter who you’re supporting (Go Blue Jays!) it’s time to make your yearly predictions. And though each of us have a different method to work out who is going to win what and who’ll take bottom place, I doubt yours will be as involved as Bruce Bukiet’s.