July 28, 2004

Free Software Available Online

I found this review, from PCMag, quite remarkable as a guide to truly free software. Among the software is a clone for Microsoft Office called OpenOffice that is a well done and is a full featured replacement. I would add to the list Online Bible - a powerful Bible and...

July 26, 2004

Coffee, Caffeine and Diabetes

Previously coffee was found to reduce the risk of diabetes (click here). Now it seems that caffeine interferes with "diabetes control" by impairing the metabolism of carbohydrates (click here). "It appears that diabetics who consume caffeine are likely having a harder time regulating their insulin and glucose levels than those...

DNC Column by Ann Coulter

Apparently, the nuts at the Democratic National Convention are going to be put in cages outside the convention hall. Sadly, they won't be fighting to the death as is done in W.W.F. caged matches. They're calling this the "protestor's area," although I suppose a better name would be the "truth-free...

July 21, 2004

Nuclear Bombs and Iraq? WMD Found?

This is not being reported as "fact" by other mainline news sources but appeared on UPI: Baghdad, Iraq, Jul. 21 (UPI Report) -- Iraqi security reportedly discovered three missiles carrying nuclear heads concealed in a concrete trench northwest of Baghdad, official sources said Wednesday. According to Reuters: BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters...

Adult Stem Cell Research Grows

While controversy continues to rage over embryonic stem cell research, the adult stem cell research industry is experiencing rapid growth. For instance, Cord Blood Registry, the world's largest adult stem cell bank, last week reported a growth rate of 83 percent, signaling that non-destructive adult stem cell research is being...

July 18, 2004

Thirteen Reasons for Abortion (in one paragraph)

A most enlightening article by Amy Barrett on why another aborted two of her children. My immediate response was, I cannot have triplets. I was not married; I lived in a five-story walk-up in the East Village; I worked freelance; and I would have to go on bed rest in...

July 16, 2004

The Character of John Calvin

I recently came across this excellent article on John Calvin's character. What strikes me as significant is the manner in which he deals with those who are in error. There is firmness and lack of compromise together with humility and optimisism that reveal his desire for good in the life...

July 14, 2004

Life, the Bible and the Preborn

The following is taken from this article. The primary point of conflict in the entire abortion debate is the question of when life begins. If indeed life begins in the womb, then no one could disagree that the fetus (latin for `little one') is a human being, and is subject...

July 12, 2004

Order, Civility and Consequences

Here is an excerpt from an excellent commencement address by Edwin J. Feulner to the 2004 graduating class of Hillsdale College. The message is that consequences and civility are tied. "In short, once people begin disregarding the norms that keep order in a community, both order and community unravel, sometimes...

July 8, 2004

LifeNews Celebrates One-Year

Congratulations to Lifenews on their one year anniversary. Great job Steve! In just one year, our staff writers have written more than 1,600 original news stories covering international, national, state and local pro-life issues. We've tackled abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, stem cell research, human cloning and much more....

July 2, 2004

George Washington on the Bible and Government

It is impossible to govern the world without God and the Bible. Of all the dispositions and habits that lead to political prosperity, our religion and morality are the indispensable supporters. Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid...

Great Quotes from Patrick Henry

As we approach the July 4th weekend consider the following quotes from Patrick Henry. A man with conviction, principle, courage and faith in Jesus Christ. An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There is...

July 1, 2004

Momentous Victory for Innocent Human Life

Deliver those who are being taken away to death, And those who are staggering to slaughter, Oh hold them back. Proverbs 24:11 ¶ Among the most obviously evil and gruesome abortion practices is the partial-birth abortion. According to Lifenews, an Ohio abortion practitioner has dropped his challenge to a state...