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Penticton woos telecommuters with promises of more time to live a life you love

Penticton, B.C. – Penticton, B.C. is one of those magical places that, once experienced, isn’t easily forgotten. Its breathtaking forested ridges, clay bank cliffs, granite bluffs and clear mountain lakes, along with its proximity to some of Canada’s best wineries, make it a world-famous destination for both nature lovers and food and wine enthusiasts.

Statement By The Prime Minister Of Canada Commemorating The Events Of October 2014

“One year ago today, terrorist attacks were carried out against fellow Canadians at hallowed national sites of commemoration and democracy.

Death of Hope, Reason and Common Sense

Wake on Water -- The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle

The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle's only waterfront hotel, invites guests to enjoy a fall/winter getaway in one of America’s “Coolest Cities*" with exclusive savings on waterside guest rooms with the ‘Wake on Water’ package.

SYRIA: Islamic State Executes Three Christians

Sources: Middle East Concern, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, World Watch Monitor

Fall in Love with LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort — the only true beachfront, boutique resort on Florida’s Gulf Coast — invites friends and families to trade the chilly fall weather for sand and sunshine with the “Fall For You” escape, starting at $359/night, bookable Aug. 24 - Dec. 22, for stays Sept. 22 - Dec. 22, 2015, when using promo code: FALL.

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: Violent Rampages Assault Christian District

Source: Morning Star News A prominent religious leader, who has received global acclaim for his efforts to end conflict, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by militant Muslims who later killed two other people, destroyed property, and stole possessions during their attack of a predominantly Christian district. On the morning of Saturday, September 26th, in the capital city of Bangui, angry Muslims from an area that's considered a stronghold for Séléka rebels and an unofficial "no-go zone" for non-Muslims, headed into the Christian district in search of Rev. Nicolas Guerekoyame-Gbangou, the president of CAR's Evangelical Alliance.

Say ‘Hola’ to up to 20% Savings at Mexico’s Newest Resort, Mahekal Beach Resort

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico – As one of the “Best Places to Travel in 2015,” as acclaimed by Travel + Leisure, Mexico’s newest resort, Mahekal Beach Resort, invites sun seekers to escape the autumn chill and find tropical bliss in paradise with a “Fall Premium” escape -- offering up to 20 percent savings on four night stays with rates starting at $191/night*, bookable now to Nov. 20, 2015, for travel now through Dec. 19, 2015, including breakfast and dinner daily.

Think Pink at The Brazilian Court Hotel, Palm Beach

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Brazilian Court Hotel invites guests to indulge in the beauty of Palm Beach while enjoying a stay that gives back with the “Pretty in Pink” package, starting at $310/per night.

Does Pope Francis fear God? On the Synod of the Family and the fracturing of the Catholic Church.

"And therefore, if anyone eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord unworthily, he will be held to account for the Lord's body and blood. A man must examine himself first, and then eat of that bread and drink of that cup; he is eating and drinking damnation to himself if he eats and drinks unworthily, not recognizing the Lord's body for what it is." — St. Paul 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 "The bond of Christian marriage is so strong that if it has attainted its full permanence with the use of conjugal rights, no power on Earth, not even Ours, the power of the Vicar of Christ, can rescind it." — Pope Pius XII, 1946

WEST AFRICA: Increased Violence Against Christians

Sources: Release International, World Watch Monitor Two Christian brothers, Ushahemba and Sughter Kumashenge, were ambushed and killed by Fulani militants on Saturday, August 22nd. The incident occurred on their farm in Taraba state, lending to concerns that militants in Nigeria's middle belt --consisting of Kaduna, Taraba, Benue and Nasarawa states -- are joining forces with jihadists for the specific purpose of driving out Christians.

New Global Cooling Process Discovered As Paris Climate Deal Looms

As world leaders get ready to head to Paris for the latest pact on cutting CO2 emissions, it has emerged that there isn’t as much urgency about the matter as had been thought. A team of top-level atmospheric chemistry boffins from France and Germany say they have identified a new process by which vast amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted into the atmosphere from the sea – a process which was unknown until now, meaning that existing climate models do not take account of it. The effect of VOCs in the air is to cool the climate down, and thus climate models used today predict more warming than can actually be expected. Indeed, global temperatures have actually been stable for more than fifteen years, a circumstance which was not predicted by climate models and which climate science is still struggling to assimilate. --Lewis Page, The Register, 30 September 2015

CHINA: Disappearance of Attorney Zhang Kai

Source: Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin In January of 2014, the Chinese Communist Party secretary decided to "de-Christianize" the skyline by removing many crosses and churches under the guise of safety and beautification in the southern coastal province of Zhejiang, Xia Baolong. To date, between 1,200 and 1,500 churches have been impacted, with several pastors arrested and numerous believers wounded in scuffles with police.

Live the "Brazilian Bond" Lifestyle at The Brazilian Court Hotel

In anticipation of the upcoming 24th installment of the James Bond series, The Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach presents fans the ultimate 007 package with “Brazilian Bond” available now — Dec. 31, starting at $23,300 two/nights.

Britannia... The New Cruise Ship

Travel Editor, David Powell, takes a mini cruise on the fabulous new P&O cruise ship Britannia and reports for CFP It was shortly after 6am when I looked out of my hotel bedroom window. The sun was up early as well, slowly rising over the Ocean Cruise Terminal at Southampton. Then I spotted her for the first time! P&O’s newest cruise ship, proudly showing off a unique version of the Union Jack on her enormous bow, seemed to be towering over the city. Launched by Her Majesty the Queen on March 10th, the 141,000 ton Britannia is P&O’s largest ship ever and signals a new era for family friendly cruising for the ever growing British cruise market.

Appetite, Obesity, and the Brain

Source: Society for Neuroscience

PAKISTAN: Villagers Beaten in Hunt for "Blasphemer"

Source: Release International Police in Pakistan recently detained a believer who was accused of "blasphemy" by business rivals. In their search for him, they had also physically beaten several local Christians. Allegations against Pervaiz Masih, 35, arose after he won a contract to supply sand in Garra village, Kasur district. Hundreds of Muslims took to the streets and threatened to burn him alive.

Victory for taxpayers on overturning salary hikes for Fannie and Freddie

NTU is encouraged by the movement in the overwhelming bipartisan support in overturning the compensation of Fannie and Freddie’s CEO’s from $4 million to be to be capped at $600,000. We are thankful to the leadership of Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) on the House version of the bill as well as Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).

PAKISTAN: Honour Killing Results in Double Tragedy

Source: Morning Star News Ashamed that their 23-year-old daughter Nadia had renounced Islam and married a Christian man about a year ago, parents with militant Muslim views sought revenge by launching a manhunt against the newlyweds. As a result, the young woman and her husband, Aleem Masih, 28, were forced to flee to Narang Mandi, a town approximately 60 kilometres from the city of Lahore. They also had to file a police protection report for themselves and Aleem's relatives, knowing that both parties had been threatened.

Watch the Stunning Behavior Of These Refugees

This is NOT how refugees behave. More...