Powdered Alcohol Creates a Stir
You can mix it in with your water, you can mix it in some juice, you can throw it on your omlette. Is there a future for powdered booze? Social media and news reports are buzzing over the new product
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Libyans Begin Drafting Post-Qaddafi Constitution
Elected representatives to the Libyan Parliament convened for the first time on Monday to begin a constitutional convention that they hope will result in the first federal constitution the country has had since the demise of Muammar Qaddafi. Reuters reports
U.S. Force in Afghanistan May Be Cut to Less Than 10,000 Troops
(Reuters) – The number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan may drop well below 10,000 – the minimum demanded by the U.S. military to train Afghan forces – as the longest war in American history winds down, Obama administration officials briefed
Bill De Blasio Boasts in Interview: 'Filling Potholes… Should Get Front-Page Headlines'
Bill de Blasio is grasping at straws to prove that his administration has accomplished anything positive for the city. In an interview with the Washington Post‘s E.J. Dionne this weekend, de Blasio insisted that his administration had done great things during
Generation Progress Dances against Gun Violence
A group called Generation Progress teamed up with the director of the National Jazz Theater of Harlem and students from Duke Ellington High School in Washington, D.C., to dance against gun violence and save “more than one million years of potential life.”
Professor: 75% of Religious Killings Are Muslims Killing Muslims
On Sunday Dr. Rodney Stark, distinguished Professor of Sociology at Baylor University and author of the “Victory of Reason,” “The Rise of Christianity,” and “God’s Battalions,” was asked by Breitbart News Executive Chairman Stephen K. Bannon to compare Christianity with
Prolific Scholar/Wikipedia Editor Dies After Joshua Tree Climbing Fall
The New York Times reports that Dr. Adrianne Wadewitz, a prolific Wikipedia editor and scholar of 18th-century British literature, died tragically earlier this month after injuries sustained in a rock climbing accident in California’s Joshua Tree National Park: The bulk of
Israeli Sues Obama Administration for Discrimination
An Israeli man is suing the Obama administration after Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx denied his complaint against Kuwait Airways for refusing to allow him to purchase a New York-London air ticket. The suit, filed Mar. 31 at the D.C. Circuit
Anglican Leader Praises Persecuted Christians in Easter Sermon
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby praised the resilience of persecuted Christian minorities around the world in his Easter sermon on Sunday. The Church of England leader also highlighted the suffering of people in Syria, Ukraine, Rwanda and Pakistan. Welby’s Easter
Former U.S. Official: Long-Term White House Strategy Told Putin 'We Didn't Care'
A number of former officials in both Presidents Bush and Obama’s administrations told Reuters this weekend they believe the crisis in Ukraine was largely fueled by long-term post-Cold War apathy towards Russia on the part of the United States, something
Deadly Shootout at Sloviansk Breaks Ukraine's Easter Truce
The Easter truce in Ukraine did not last very long. A shootout at a checkpoint in Slovyansk was deadly, but no one can agree on the death toll. It was the first clash since the US, European Union, Ukraine, and
The Atlantic: Are Traditional College Debate Rules Racist?
The Atlantic has published a piece championing the way college debating has been changed with the advent of ignoring the stated resolution and deciding that the subject to be debated should revolve around one’s own personal experience. The piece states
Ukraine Announces Easter Truce for the Holiday Weekend
The Ukrainian government announced an Easter truce for April 19 and 20. Kiev promised not to attack pro-Russian forces during the holiday weekend. The Foreign Ministry promised “the suspension of the active phase of the anti-terrorist operation” among a list
Washington & Wall Street: Thomas Piketty's 'Capital' Misses Cause of Inequality
Thomas Piketty has written a new book that is causing a great commotion inside and outside of liberal economic circles, among Americans who think themselves to be “progressive” but are really just plain socialists. The basic thesis of the book,
Activists Attack Bill de Blasio for Lack of Staff Diversity
Political observers rightly predicted that the tenure of progressive New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio would be marred by constant opposition from conservatives. What they did not predict is opposition from the political left. Now, liberal activists are blasting
China's Bullying over South Korean Ferry Accident Echoes Reaction to Missing Malaysia Flight
The Chinese government has begun to remark on South Korea’s rescue operations following the capsizing of a ferry that possibly killed hundreds. Chinese news outlet Xinhua reports the government is urging South Korea to “make all-out search and rescue efforts,” language echoing statements
He Has Risen
Far too often, we get so caught up in the daily political back and forth that we forget to pause and take some time for reflection. This week, people of faith are celebrating important holidays–religious days where we are called
Powerful earthquake rattles Mexico, shakes buildings
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A powerful earthquake struck Mexico on Friday, shaking buildings in the capital and sending people running out into the street, although there were no early reports of major damage.
Major Chinese Social Media Site Weibo Debuts on NASDAQ
The Los Angeles Times reports that Weibo, a Chinese microblogging site à la Twitter, exploded on its first day of trading Thursday, skyrocketing up as much as 44% at its peak. Weibo’s American depositary shares were initially offered at $17-a-share, but
Did Scurvy Wipe Out Christopher Columbus' Crew?
From the Daily Mail: The daring seafarers who went on Christopher Columbus’ second trip to the New World in 1493 had major obstacles to overcome in their journey. Not only were they stepping into the unknown to find a home,
Ukrainian Oligarch Puts Up Reward for Capture of Pro-Russian Attackers in Mariupol
Ukrainian oligarch Igor Kolomoisky announced a $10,000 bounty for the capture of the pro-Russian forces who attacked the Mariupol Ukranian army base on Wednesday night and offered $45,396.20 to all of the men who successfully fought off the attackers. Igor
The Bible Story of Good Friday
Holy Week nears its conclusion, and the story of Good Friday–the Passion of Jesus Christ–is worth revisiting. “But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
Who Are the Men Behind the Masks?
From the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Philip Breedlove: It’s hard to fathom that groups of armed men in masks suddenly sprang forward from the population in eastern Ukraine and systematically began to occupy government facilities. It’s hard to fathom
Boko Haram's Reign of Terror: Al Qaeda Affiliate Slaughtering Christians in Nigeria
The kidnapping of more than one hundred girls in northeastern Nigeria this week has triggered alarm in the media regarding the Islamist terror group responsible, Boko Haram. While this is one of their most high-profile attacks, the group has kidnapped
Jerry Brown Has to Negotiate with GOP Since Loss of 3 Democrats
On Wednesday, Gov. Jerry Brown of California, unused to dealing with the minority GOP faction in his state house, asked for a special session of the legislature to consider his proposal to create a rainy-day fund, the Sacramento Bee reports. Brown
