Minneapolis School Bus Driver Fired for Praying With Passengers
“To fire a bus driver for praying for the safety of the children [is wrong],” he told the StarTribune. He said that as a Christian, he doesn’t feel that he needs to keep his faith in the closet. “We got to get Christians to be able to be Christians and not have to be closet Christians,” Nathaniel told the publication. “You have something good; you are going to share it with somebody.”
“To fire a bus driver for praying for the safety of the children [is wrong],” he told the StarTribune. He said that as a Christian, he doesn’t feel that he needs to keep his faith in the closet. “We got to get Christians to be able to be Christians and not have to be closet Christians,” Nathaniel told the publication. “You have something good; you are going to share it with somebody.”
Pope to Meet Putin; Could Help Mend Catholic-Orthodox Ties
Pope Francis will receive Russian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 25, an encounter that could help mend strained relations between the Vatican and the Russian Orthodox Church. Russian-Vatican relations have been fraught since the 1991 breakup of the Soviet Union, with Moscow accusing the Roman Catholic Church of trying to poach believers from the Russian Orthodox Church, a charge the Vatican denies.
Pope Francis will receive Russian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 25, an encounter that could help mend strained relations between the Vatican and the Russian Orthodox Church. Russian-Vatican relations have been fraught since the 1991 breakup of the Soviet Union, with Moscow accusing the Roman Catholic Church of trying to poach believers from the Russian Orthodox Church, a charge the Vatican denies.
ALMOST-X FLARE
Big sunspot AR1890 is crackling with strong flares. The latest, which peaked on Nov. 8th at 04:32 UT, registered M8 on the Richter Scale of Flares. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded a flash of extreme UV radiation from the almost-X flare:
Big sunspot AR1890 is crackling with strong flares. The latest, which peaked on Nov. 8th at 04:32 UT, registered M8 on the Richter Scale of Flares. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded a flash of extreme UV radiation from the almost-X flare:
Russian Fireball Fallout: Huge Asteroid Numbers Raise Stakes of Impact Threat
The number of asteroids zooming close to Earth is far greater than previously believed, highlighting the need to ramp up efforts to find and track these potentially dangerous space rocks, experts say. A new analysis of the Russian meteor explosion that injured more than 1,000 people in the city of Chelyabinsk this past February estimates that similar impacts occur about seven times more often than previously thought.
The number of asteroids zooming close to Earth is far greater than previously believed, highlighting the need to ramp up efforts to find and track these potentially dangerous space rocks, experts say. A new analysis of the Russian meteor explosion that injured more than 1,000 people in the city of Chelyabinsk this past February estimates that similar impacts occur about seven times more often than previously thought.
Report: Kerry Threatening Israel with Sanctions
Is Secretary of State John Kerry using the threat of tougher European Union sanctions on Israel to press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into land concessions with the Palestinians? Kerry is in Israel in an effort to advance negotiations between the Jewish state and the Palestinian Authority.
Is Secretary of State John Kerry using the threat of tougher European Union sanctions on Israel to press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into land concessions with the Palestinians? Kerry is in Israel in an effort to advance negotiations between the Jewish state and the Palestinian Authority.
NASA stunned to find unusual asteroid with six comet tails
Astronomers viewing our solar system's asteroid belt with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have seen for the first time an asteroid with six comet-like tails of dust radiating from it like spokes on a wheel. Unlike all other known asteroids, which appear simply as tiny points of light, this asteroid, designated P/2013 P5, resembles a rotating lawn sprinkler. Astronomers are puzzled over the asteroid's unusual appearance.
Astronomers viewing our solar system's asteroid belt with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have seen for the first time an asteroid with six comet-like tails of dust radiating from it like spokes on a wheel. Unlike all other known asteroids, which appear simply as tiny points of light, this asteroid, designated P/2013 P5, resembles a rotating lawn sprinkler. Astronomers are puzzled over the asteroid's unusual appearance.
Missouri Earthquake Today 2013 Strikes Near Tennessee
Officials tell news that a 2.8 magnitude Missouri earthquake began just after 7:14 PM today. The quake however had a nominal depth. USGS indicates to news that the quake was only four miles below ground level. As a result the quake could be felt across the immediate region.
Officials tell news that a 2.8 magnitude Missouri earthquake began just after 7:14 PM today. The quake however had a nominal depth. USGS indicates to news that the quake was only four miles below ground level. As a result the quake could be felt across the immediate region.
North Korea Develops Russian-Based EMP Weapons
According to the South Korean intelligence agency North Korea is using Russian technology to develop electromagnetic pulse weapons, aimed at paralyzing military electronic equipment south of the border. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said in a report to parliament that the North had purchased Russian electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weaponry to develop its own versions.
According to the South Korean intelligence agency North Korea is using Russian technology to develop electromagnetic pulse weapons, aimed at paralyzing military electronic equipment south of the border. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said in a report to parliament that the North had purchased Russian electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weaponry to develop its own versions.
Russia And China Prepare For The Day When They Will Nuke The United States
While Barack Obama is busy gutting the U.S. nuclear arsenal, Russia and China are rapidly preparing for the day when they will nuke the United States. To most Americans, it sounds very strange to hear that Russia and China are concerned about nuclear war. After all, isn’t the Cold War over? Isn’t that what politicians from both major political parties keep telling us? Unfortunately, the truth is that Russia and China both consider the United States to be their number one geopolitical threat.
While Barack Obama is busy gutting the U.S. nuclear arsenal, Russia and China are rapidly preparing for the day when they will nuke the United States. To most Americans, it sounds very strange to hear that Russia and China are concerned about nuclear war. After all, isn’t the Cold War over? Isn’t that what politicians from both major political parties keep telling us? Unfortunately, the truth is that Russia and China both consider the United States to be their number one geopolitical threat.
Iran nuclear talks: Benjamin Netanyahu lashes out against deal
Benjamin Netanyahu set himself on a collision course with Israel's Western allies on Friday after lashing out at an impending deal over Iran's nuclear programme and warned that his country would not be bound by it. Speaking before meeting John Kerry, the US secretary of state, the Israeli prime minister effectively accused Western negotiators of caving in during talks in Geneva and handing Iran the "deal of the century".
Benjamin Netanyahu set himself on a collision course with Israel's Western allies on Friday after lashing out at an impending deal over Iran's nuclear programme and warned that his country would not be bound by it. Speaking before meeting John Kerry, the US secretary of state, the Israeli prime minister effectively accused Western negotiators of caving in during talks in Geneva and handing Iran the "deal of the century".
Real Star Trek Laser Phasers (Fiction becomes Reality)
Directed energy weapons (Lasers) have been a staple in science fiction for decades but reality is staring to catch up with fiction.
Directed energy weapons (Lasers) have been a staple in science fiction for decades but reality is staring to catch up with fiction.
Major Israel-US rift over Washington planl to let Tehran continue enriching uranium with sanctions relief
Israel announced early Thursday, Nov. 7, that it is utterly opposed to the new proposal for Iran’s nuclear programwhich the United States plans to put before the two-day Geneva conference beginning later today. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, when he met US Secretary of State John Kerry in Jerusalem Wednesday night, bitterly accused the Obama administration of yielding to the Russian-backed Iranian position.
Israel announced early Thursday, Nov. 7, that it is utterly opposed to the new proposal for Iran’s nuclear programwhich the United States plans to put before the two-day Geneva conference beginning later today. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, when he met US Secretary of State John Kerry in Jerusalem Wednesday night, bitterly accused the Obama administration of yielding to the Russian-backed Iranian position.
D-Day: FAA preps for invasion of 7,500 drones in U.S. airspace within five years
The chief of the Federal Aviation Administration predicted Thursday that U.S. airspace could be crowded with as many as 7,500 commercial drones within the next five years, as he unveiled a long-awaited regulatory blueprint that seeks to protect Americans’ privacy while requiring testing for law enforcement and private companies seeking to operate unmanned aerial vehicles.
The chief of the Federal Aviation Administration predicted Thursday that U.S. airspace could be crowded with as many as 7,500 commercial drones within the next five years, as he unveiled a long-awaited regulatory blueprint that seeks to protect Americans’ privacy while requiring testing for law enforcement and private companies seeking to operate unmanned aerial vehicles.
Syrian Army seizes control of al-Sbeineh al-Kubra, al-Sbeineh al-Sughra and Ghazal towns
The Syrian Army units on Thursday regained full control over the towns of al-Sbeineh al-Kubra, al-Sbeineh al-Sughra and Ghazal in Damascus Countryside province, having got rid of the terrorists’ last gatherings in these towns, SANA reported.
The Syrian Army units on Thursday regained full control over the towns of al-Sbeineh al-Kubra, al-Sbeineh al-Sughra and Ghazal in Damascus Countryside province, having got rid of the terrorists’ last gatherings in these towns, SANA reported.
Super Typhoon Haiyan
Haiyan had winds of 190 - 195 mph at landfall, making it the strongest tropical cyclone on record to make landfall in world history.
Haiyan had winds of 190 - 195 mph at landfall, making it the strongest tropical cyclone on record to make landfall in world history.
Anti-Semitism 'on the rise' say Europe's Jews
Many Jews in Europe say anti-Semitism is increasing, particularly on the internet, according to a survey by the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA). The survey of 5,847 Jewish people said 66% of those who responded considered anti-Semitism to be a problem. Three out of four respondents, 76%, believed anti-Semitism had increased over the past five years.
Many Jews in Europe say anti-Semitism is increasing, particularly on the internet, according to a survey by the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA). The survey of 5,847 Jewish people said 66% of those who responded considered anti-Semitism to be a problem. Three out of four respondents, 76%, believed anti-Semitism had increased over the past five years.
Super Typhoon Haiyan, Strongest Tropical Cyclone On Record, Destroys Buildings And Homes, Causes Landslides, Kills At Least 3
Typhoon Haiyan, known as Yolanda in the Philippines, has claimed at least three lives, damaged buildings, washed away homes and caused landslides, after it made landfall on the islands of Leyte and Samar -- about 600 miles southeast of Manila -- with winds close to 315 kilometers (196 miles) an hour,
Typhoon Haiyan, known as Yolanda in the Philippines, has claimed at least three lives, damaged buildings, washed away homes and caused landslides, after it made landfall on the islands of Leyte and Samar -- about 600 miles southeast of Manila -- with winds close to 315 kilometers (196 miles) an hour,
US moves to ban trans fats in foods
US food safety officials have taken steps to ban the use of trans fats, saying they are a threat to health. Trans fats, also known as partially hydrogenated oils, are no longer "generally recognised as safe", said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The regulator said a ban could prevent 7,000 deaths and 20,000 heart attacks in the US each year.
US food safety officials have taken steps to ban the use of trans fats, saying they are a threat to health. Trans fats, also known as partially hydrogenated oils, are no longer "generally recognised as safe", said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The regulator said a ban could prevent 7,000 deaths and 20,000 heart attacks in the US each year.
Kerry warns of third intifada, Israel's isolation, if peace talks break down
US Secretary of State John Kerry painted a very bleak picture of what would be the result of a break-down in the current Israeli-Palestinian talks, warning on Thursday of a third intifada and international isolation of Israel Kerry's warnings came in an unusual joint interview with Channel 2's Udi Segal and Maher Shalabi of Palestine TV.
US Secretary of State John Kerry painted a very bleak picture of what would be the result of a break-down in the current Israeli-Palestinian talks, warning on Thursday of a third intifada and international isolation of Israel Kerry's warnings came in an unusual joint interview with Channel 2's Udi Segal and Maher Shalabi of Palestine TV.
Exclusive: Obama personally apologizes for Americans losing health coverage
President Obama said Thursday that he is "sorry" that some Americans are losing their current health insurance plans as a result of the Affordable Care Act, despite his promise that no one would have to give up a health plan they liked.
President Obama said Thursday that he is "sorry" that some Americans are losing their current health insurance plans as a result of the Affordable Care Act, despite his promise that no one would have to give up a health plan they liked.
Greek government to face no-confidence vote after ERT police raid
The Greek government is to face a vote of no-confidence in parliament following the police raid on the headquarters of the former state broadcaster. The evacuation of dozens of journalists who had been occupying the building brought protests outside from staff laid off after the government took ERT off air in June, saying it was wasteful and mismanaged.
The Greek government is to face a vote of no-confidence in parliament following the police raid on the headquarters of the former state broadcaster. The evacuation of dozens of journalists who had been occupying the building brought protests outside from staff laid off after the government took ERT off air in June, saying it was wasteful and mismanaged.
Monster typhoon Haiyan roars into Philippines
Meteorologists say that if initial estimates based on satellite images are borne out, it could be the most powerful storm ever to make landfall. The storm has forced millions in storm-prone areas to seek shelter across 20 provinces, officials say. The region was already struggling to recover from a powerful earthquake last month. The authorities have warned that more than 12 million people are at risk from the category-five storm, including in Cebu, the country's second largest city with a population of 2.5m.
Meteorologists say that if initial estimates based on satellite images are borne out, it could be the most powerful storm ever to make landfall. The storm has forced millions in storm-prone areas to seek shelter across 20 provinces, officials say. The region was already struggling to recover from a powerful earthquake last month. The authorities have warned that more than 12 million people are at risk from the category-five storm, including in Cebu, the country's second largest city with a population of 2.5m.
Syria army retakes town near Damascus from rebels
Syrian troops backed by Lebanese Hezbollah fighters and other pro-regime militiamen retook a major rebel enclave south of Damascus on Thursday, severing a key opposition supply line.
Syrian troops backed by Lebanese Hezbollah fighters and other pro-regime militiamen retook a major rebel enclave south of Damascus on Thursday, severing a key opposition supply line.
Iran, powers aim to seal deal on ending nuclear standoff
Iran and six world powers were closing in on a long-elusive deal on Friday aimed at allaying international fears about Tehran's atomic aims and reducing the risk of a new war in the volatile Middle East. After the first day of a Nov. 7-8 meeting, they said progress had been made towards an agreement under which the Islamic state would curb some of its nuclear activities in exchange for limited relief from sanctions that are damaging its economy.
Iran and six world powers were closing in on a long-elusive deal on Friday aimed at allaying international fears about Tehran's atomic aims and reducing the risk of a new war in the volatile Middle East. After the first day of a Nov. 7-8 meeting, they said progress had been made towards an agreement under which the Islamic state would curb some of its nuclear activities in exchange for limited relief from sanctions that are damaging its economy.
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