All together now. “The Taliban is dead and defeated.” “Afghanistan has never been better.” At least sixty people died in the massive truck bombing at the Marriott in Islamabad. There are some who think that President Zardari was the target. It is being called “Pakistan’s 9/11.”
New reports now suggest that […]

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najanay kab dhalay gee raat kahan iss ke seher hai
yeh jo barson say jal raha hai mera he sheher hai
dubak kay gher mai jo baitha hon, kaisa hon mai azaad?
meray itraaf mai hasrat hai aur nafrat kee leher hai
pehlay tau bhook aur iflaas kay gham nay keya nadhaal
per abb galiyon mai jo behti hai meray […]

Apparently, Jesus was quite the cricketer in his time.

Quoting from his Armenian source, Terian says the gospel relates how Jesus, at the age of nine, had been apprenticed to a master dyer named Israel in Tiberias, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
“Jesus is instructed to watch Israel’s house and not leave the place […]

This is a total mess - what I want to understand is what differentiates a person having Heat Flashes with a Fever; or in menopause; from a possible terrorist ? we both sweat and probably are hotter than most others around us. and I’m sure we are both having those crazy thoughts. […]

I was out today with a great brother in Christ having lunch. He is painting our house (fantastic painter by the way if you are in need of one) and we were headed home and talking about Jesus and His church. As we pulled in our driveway, I made mention of our Oak tree that […]

INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM MONITOR-PAPER NO.451
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The Gujarat Police announced on August 16, 2008, the identification and arrests of 10 activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in connection with the serial blasts in Ahmedabad on July […]

“Trying to “plan” my future will only enslave me in my fears of what tomorrow will hold and rob me of the JOY of living in His freedom today.” Ray Carman
Now don’t get me wrong, I am not talking about not setting goals or dreams, but what greater goal is there than wanting to follow […]

The following description from the Publishers Weekly:
In “alien contact” science fiction, the aliens come from far off, light-years away. But what if the aliens were closer to home? What if the next great life-form with which we must contend isn’t from the stars but from our hard drives? In Zettel’s second novel (after Reclamation), Katmer […]

Dandelion Salad
Sent to me by Jason Miller from Thomas Paine’s Corner. Thanks, Jason.
Many graphic photos at the original source.
By Sunil Potnis
10/8/08
Author’s Note: This article is intended for pointing out the atrocities of those involved. It does not mean I disrespect good people who have rich tradition and cultural values that promote equality and respect for […]