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April 2004

How to Identify a Mossad Agent

A Palistinian homicide bomber is just walking along, minding his own business, on his way to blow up little Israeli boys and girls...

Near-Hiroshima Ignored by Press

Jordan intercepted three tanker trucks filled with twenty tons of chemical weapons sent in from Syria. The trucks were apprehended...

In Trouble? Call 9-1-1-U-N!

Marc Miyaki asks: "What if the police in your neighborhood decided to learn from the UN?" Great question!

Another Journalist Complains about Peter Jennings

Recently, a reader responding to an article I'd posted about a recent Peter Jennings documentary, remarked "I have always believed...

UNICEF: Where My Pennies Went

I'm heartbroken. When I was a little boy in the early 70s, my family attended a small Presbyterian church in...

Charles Todd Jr., Christian Entreprenuer

I only met Charles Todd a few times, but in that few minutes, I saw clearly how a businessman could serve other people and his God through work. I have posted his life philosophy in the hope it could benefit others.

Saddam's US Oil-for-Food Money

The UN assured us that the Oil for Food program was subject to rigorous oversight, but we're learning that Saddam used money meant to feed Iraqis for his own purposes. Among other places, the trail leads to the UN, but what happened here in the US?

Sony Develops Paper DVD

Yahoo!: Electronics giant Sony and another Japanese company have developed a "paper disc" that can record more than two hours...

Ijaz Expands Clarke's Culpability

Information Mansoor Ijaz reveals shows that there may be more to Mr. Clarke's recent actions, and his involvement in the 9/11 tragedy, than meets the eye. You must read this.

Leftist Projections du Jour

Opponents impersonated in political ads; death threats and dark, violent mutterings. Good heavens! Consider the content of the minds producing such statements...

Hollywood Wants more Passion

The Passion seems to be doing pretty well at the box office. Perhaps Hollywood could learn some lessons from it? One studio thinks it might... uh, kinda...

Amway / Quixtar can work for anybody! Right?

Recently, I had a comment entered on The Quixtar Business Meeting article which just breaks my heart. The post is...

Inside the mind of Oliver Stone

Slate publishes a hilarious but scary interview with Oliver Stone. Kudos to Ann Louise Baradach for getting her facts straight...

Quixtar: A Business Opportunity for You!

A while ago I took a friend up on an offer to learn a bit more about Quixtar. I'm glad I did, as it's provided me with a what I would normally consider a fascinating glimpse into the world of Amway/Quixar...

Demanding an Apology from Bush

Richard Clarke apologized! Bush didn't! What does it all mean?

Jamie Gorelick: Conflict of Interest

The National Debate: ... is it not a tremendous conflict of interest to have Jamie Gorelick, the Asssitant Attorney General...

French Voters "Punishing" Chirac?

Quoth Deacon at Powerline: Chirac's party was hammered in regional elections at the end of March. As the Washington Post's...

One in Ten Brits Think Hitler Never Existed

Okay, I've now heard enough from Europeans about the purported level of ignorance among Americans... at least we're not confused as to whether Abe Lincoln was fictional. I hope.

Celebrating Pesach Seder; Notes on Hillel, Jesus, and the Golden Rule

Did Jesus learn from the great Jewish Rabbi Hillel? Did Hillel first articulate the "Golden Rule" most Christians attribute to Jesus?

Peter Jennings on Jesus and Paul; The Word and the Witness

Just in time for the annual observance of Jesus' death, Peter Jennings tells the stories of Jesus and Paul. Well, not entirely...

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