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Islamic State destroying ancient Nimrud, biblical Calah

Winged Lamassu (Assyrian Deity) in Nimrud COGwriter The Islamic State is continuing its campaign to takeover territory. March 6, 2015 ISTANBUL— Islamic State militants are demolishing the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in northern Iraq, a Tigris River archeological site whose destruction is part of a continuing campaign that “constitutes a war crime,” the head [...]

The Christian Passover

COGwriter Passover is next month (April 2nd after sunset). And while most seem to consider that Passover is a Jewish holiday, the reality is that most who profess Christ actually are in churches that somewhat claim to observe Passover (although many call it something else–Easter). Here is a link to a YouTube video that goes [...]

Problems with pork processing and inspecting

Egg of Pork Tapeworm Taenia Solium COGwriter A reader sent me the following: USDA Whistleblowers Tell All–and You May Never Eat Bacon Again In 2004, Elsa Murano stepped down from her post as chief of the US Department of Agriculture division that oversees food safety at the nation’s slaughterhouses. Two years later, she joined the board of directors [...]

PCG reports on Islamic State’s threats to Pope Francis

COGwriter PCG reported the following: Vatican: The Islamic State’s Threats Against Pope Are Real March 5, 2015 he Islamic State’s threats against Pope Francis are not just media propaganda but quite “real,” the chief of the Vatican police force said in a rare interview published on March 1.“The threat exists,” Domenico Giani, the head of [...]

Bible News Prophecy magazine now in Dholuo

COGwriter For the first time, we now have the BibleNewsProphecy magazine translated into the Dholuo language. Dholuo is the native language to millions in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.  Dholuo also would have likely been the native language of US President Barack Obama’s father, who was a Luo Kenyan. Here is a link to the first [...]

Hillary Clinton’s email-gate

Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz COGwriter Hillary Clinton is under scrutiny for not following certain government guidelines related to emails while she was US Secretary of State: March 4, 2015 WASHINGTON (AP) — Even if Hillary Rodham Clinton’s use of a private email server to conduct official business as secretary of state was not illegal, [...]

China announcing additional military spending

Chengdu J-20 5th generation stealth fighter (Baiweiflight) COGwriter China is increasing its military spending: March 4, 2015 China’s defense spending will increase by 10 percent this year, the latest double-digit increase for the world’s largest standing military. The figure announced Wednesday by National People’s Congress spokeswoman Fu Ying means China’s officially declared military budget would [...]

Kerry defends Israel before the United Nations

US Secretary of State John Kerry COGwriter In the past day or so, USA Secretary of State John Kerry has made a couple of public statements supporting Israel.  Today, he spoke before a United Nations body in Geneva: March 2, 2015 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry criticized the United Nations Human Rights Council for [...]

Ambassador campus mansion for sale

Manor Del Mar COGwriter A reader sent me the following: Built in the early 1900s for iron ore magnate Lewis J. Merritt, Manor Del Mar on Pasadena’s Millionaire’s Row recalls an era of unprecedented wealth and gracious living. Within the English-style exteriors are wood-clad rooms showcasing American and European Arts & Crafts details. Location: 359 W. [...]

Calculated or observed calendar?

Older Hebrew Calendar COGwriter Each year, some bring up calendar concerns.  Some believe that a calculated Holy Day calendar is wrong and that one must be only kept based upon personal observation. The debate is often centered around a Jewish leader called Hillel II.  He is credited for publishing the rules that the Jews use [...]