International
International
Palestinian Media Watch Warning to the U.S.A.
There is overwhelming evidence that the contacts between the Palestinian Authority and the enemies of the United States are relations between allies who share a common ideological bond. Strikingly, hatred of the United States and disdain for the US role of world leadership are what unite them. As long as the US and the EU fund the PA while choosing to ignore or at times actually funding these PA-Fatah hate messages and symbols, the US and the EU are among the impediments to peace.
May 18, 2008 - 12:05:28 AM
R.P. BenDedek
The Adventures of Captain Sandy Stewart.
In 2005, Captain Sandy Stewart was diagnosed with 'altzheimers disease' and since then he has been doing his best to see as much of the world as possible. His Wife Elaine encouraged Captain Sandy to write down his experiences so that he can relive them after the actual memories have faded.
May 15, 2008 - 6:27:09 AM
International
Empty Rhetoric of Deceitful Candidates.
White House candidates proclaimed their ties to Israel and vowed to stand by the Jewish state as the key US ally celebrated its 60th anniversary. Just empty words! Just survival at any cost is not an issue any more; the right to live in peace on Jewish land is.
May 14, 2008 - 6:54:27 AM
International
Chengdu: A Student in an Earthquake
To keep ourselves safe, we all stayed outside in the open air for the whole night, during which we can still feel the small shakings of the earth. And by now the reported death was 8538, and still many people been buried under the desserted city.
May 13, 2008 - 3:49:28 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Zhongshan Mountain National Park Nanjing
There is not a lot you can write about a visit to Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum. It is after all, just a place where a dead guy lives, and where living people die trying to climb all those steps. But it is a phenomenal place and the views are to die for! (Sorry! I can't help myself!)
May 10, 2008 - 4:30:36 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Chiang Kaishek's Presidential Palace Nanjing
Leaving the building housing Chiang Kaishek's offices, we walked along this walkway. There were a couple of workman working on the roof of it, and one was a very young man who figured that this foreigner would not understand his Chinese.
May 4, 2008 - 12:45:56 PM
International
The Holocaust Myth
Jewish leaders planned the Holocaust to kill "disabled and handicapped" Jews to avoid having to care for them. It was all a propaganda exercise to help create the state of Israel.
May 2, 2008 - 8:27:51 PM
R.P. BenDedek
Confucius Temple Nanjing
The Confucius Temple is located right on the walking street opposite the river, and it is not all that imposing when you first look at it.
Apr 26, 2008 - 12:10:37 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Taiping Heavenly King - Hong Xiuquan
One such building or series of buildings was occupied by a 'self proclaimed' Emperor of China, Hong Xiuquan who instigated the Taiping Rebellion - 1851 to 1864 in China.
Apr 22, 2008 - 1:21:08 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Visiting the Ming Tombs Nanjing 2008
One must remember that the Ming Dynasty came to an end 3-4 centuries ago, and so the tomb area is not the pristine tourist spot that a tourist might expect to see in Beijing. For instance there is the Xiaoling Hall which in the past was destroyed and later rebuilt, but on a less grand scale.
Apr 19, 2008 - 9:02:13 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Cathedral of the Assumption Ningbo City China
In June of 1995 talks about rebuilding were under way, and the work began in 1997. In June of 2000 the church was in use once more, and the new building, including rectory and an underground parking lot, totaled 9800 square meters.
Apr 17, 2008 - 10:20:12 AM
R.P. BenDedek
The Culture Barrier in Teaching English to Chinese Students
Are you a foreigner teaching English in China? Do you find it Difficult? Is it frustrating? Are you looking for ideas? If so, then maybe this article might help you a little.
Mar 15, 2008 - 12:36:10 AM
International
PC and Freedom of the Press? I don't Care!
I'll care when the Canadian media stops pretending that their freedom of speech on stories is more important than the lives of the soldiers on the ground or their families waiting at home to hear about them when something happens.
Mar 13, 2008 - 5:15:05 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Haven Hostel Alice Springs: Australian Racism
In an article entitled: Backpackers' hostel accused of racism, the Royal Life Saving Society Australia has accused The Haven Hostel in Alice Springs of racism after it kicked out a group of Aborigines who came from a remote community intent on taking lifesaving classes in the central Australian town.
Mar 11, 2008 - 12:33:35 AM
International
Schmoozing with Terrorists : by Aaron Klein
'Once Islam dominates America, anyone living inside must abide by our rules. There is no choice. You don't like it? Too bad. Go somewhere else and go to hell.
Mar 7, 2008 - 9:48:27 PM
R.P. BenDedek
Revisionist Lies come undone
Since 2005 a number of discoveries have been made in Israel that support Biblical claims and counter the Politically Correct Revisionist Lies of some Literati who number their IQ's in the hundreds instead of the 10's.
Mar 2, 2008 - 4:13:41 AM
International
Every Australian's Right!
This idea of Australia being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Australians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle.
Mar 1, 2008 - 8:05:22 PM
R.P. BenDedek
'Freedom of the Press' : an Oxymoron
I wonder how many people ever take the time out to decide for themselves what they do and do not believe and that of which they do and do not approve.
Mar 1, 2008 - 8:54:40 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Western Cultural Perceptions of China.
Sorta sounds like what you see written about candidates in the 2008 American Presidential Race doesn't it?
Feb 21, 2008 - 2:27:29 AM
International
Jerusalem Conference - What a Waste!
For many years, the leadership of the Jewish people has lost the vision of the modern Zionist pioneers and, unfortunately, has been pushing Israel toward self-destruction!
Feb 20, 2008 - 8:19:35 AM
International
Scientific Approach to Arab-Israel Conflict.
The recent phenomenon whereby celebrities such as Hollywood stars, between drug rehabilitation clinics and plastic surgery, express their unqualified views about anything, particularly politics, and influencing public opinion using their celebrity status has become contagious.
Feb 18, 2008 - 8:41:46 AM
R.P. BenDedek
The Fundamentalist Islamic Future of Egypt
But what is Egypt today? First and foremost it is an Islamic Country, one that has been struggling to catch up with Western economic success. But it is not exactly a success story, and if the winds of Islamic fundamentalism keep blowing as they have, coupled as they are in Egypt with a people unimpressed with the governments achievements, then before long, Egypt will once again crumble into the dust of history.
Feb 18, 2008 - 1:14:53 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Rule of Law : Iraq, China
Dragging China, Iraq or any other culture into modernity is not the job of western powers who have so little understanding of the deep seated culture of the people. It is difficult enough for those with a clear understanding of their culture, to root out all that which negatively impacts on the society's growth and development.
Feb 17, 2008 - 12:42:50 AM
R.P. BenDedek
A Whale of a Time in Evolution.
So there you have it folks, if the Japanese fish out all the whales in the ocean - not a problem - some other rodents will just change into whales again.
Feb 16, 2008 - 1:52:32 PM
R.P. BenDedek
The Prophet Elijah; King Ahab and his sons.
I recently received an email from someone who wanted my assistance in understanding the Bible's chronological references in relation to the Prophets Elijah and Elisha, and King Ahab of Israel / Samaria and his sons Ahaziah and Jehoram, as well as King Jehoshaphat of Judah.
Feb 13, 2008 - 5:25:59 AM
R.P. BenDedek
King Ahab of Israel / Samaria
The Judah, Israel and Tyre alliance in which Ahab took part, provided economic benefits for all, particularly for Israel. From this perspective then Ahab might be seen as a reasonably pragmatic leader.
Feb 12, 2008 - 2:07:09 AM
International
Sinai Option - The Road to Permanent Peace!
The creation of a Mandate system after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in the World War 1 and the grid of the new masters, Britain and France, laid the foundations of the current Arab-Israel conflict:
Feb 10, 2008 - 1:22:29 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Arab Globalization vs Islamic War
There is only one thing that is certain in the Middle East today, and that is that nothing is certain. The last 60 years of bloodshed have basically been for nothing, given that had the Arabs never attacked the Jews in Israel, the Palestinians today would have more land than they are currently asking for, and most probably an economically prosperous country to boot.
Feb 10, 2008 - 12:44:58 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Persecution of Christians in China?
I find it amazing that people get all worked up about China's persecution of Christians, whilst Christianity is being suppressed at every turn by secular political activists in the West. .....Would to God that the political activists in the west were so effective in persecuting Christians there.
Feb 7, 2008 - 5:55:31 AM
R.P. BenDedek
King Hezekiah: A Little Understood Problem of History.
If you know much about the history of Israel - or more specifically - Judah, you may remember King Hezekiah of Judah as being the dying king unto whom the Prophet Isaiah announced that God would extend his life by 15 years. Did God really tell him that his life would be lengthened 15 years? Personally I doubt it. Maybe you would like it if God told you when you were going to die, but me?- I'll settle for the surprise thank you very much.
Feb 5, 2008 - 1:03:08 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Myths and Double Speak.
It just goes to show you that we are certainly not as certain of the things of which we should be sure - to paraphrase Yul Brenner's character in 'The King and I' movie with Deborah Kerr.
Feb 4, 2008 - 10:47:07 AM
R.P. BenDedek
China's Heaviest Snow in 50 years
"Get real!" I replied: "How many times have you phoned me this week and woken me up from my slumber? I ain't goin' nowhere!" I did of course go out to take some photos of the school. Were it not that this frail 'sunny weather' body simply refuses to obey my mind, I would go and take some photos of Han Shan Temple which was looking wonderful as I went past it on the bus to the supermarket the other day.
Feb 3, 2008 - 12:06:29 AM
R.P. BenDedek
One or Two Israelite Exoduses from Egypt?
It all makes me laugh at times, because these eggheads who kept denying that the Bible has any true historical value, will argue their heads off about when this 'never happened' event took place. Well, if it never happened what's the point arguing about which century it didn't happen in? Really!
Feb 2, 2008 - 2:05:18 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Pharaoh Drowned in Red Sea - Bible Lies?
Quite aside from the actual issue of the identity of the Pharaoh of the Exodus, the biggest problem that we have with Bible skeptics is that they have just as much bought into the premise that every single word in the King James Authorized English Bible is infallible, as some Christians. It is the premise on which all their attacks are based.
Feb 1, 2008 - 9:51:54 AM
International
Smugness of Perpetuating Holocaust.
At the same time, the current enemies of Israel, including the Palestinian Authority, in spite of their acts of aggression and terrorism, have the full support of the UN!
Jan 30, 2008 - 6:34:56 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Egypt / Israel : What's in a name?
The (Egyptian) minister accused the Palestinians of "provocations" at the border and warned that his country would not tolerate attacks on its troops.
Jan 26, 2008 - 10:32:28 PM
R.P. BenDedek
Nigeria's Chen Yan Lan's Job Offers are a Scam.
Hotel-de-Plaza, Chen Yan Lan, John Shur, Karsten Hubar, jobs in Nigeria are a scam - a con job to get money from you, not give money to you.
Jan 25, 2008 - 12:10:50 PM
R.P. BenDedek
Queen Athaliah of Judah : Killing her Children?
It is not at all implausible to consider that Athaliah had in fact, only set out to destroy heirs apparent who were descended from Jehoram's other wives.
Jan 24, 2008 - 2:53:03 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Emotional Abuse Pt.4 : Male Victims of Abuse
Those threats could be anything from her own suicide to taking the kids away from you or to tell everyone one of your personal or business secrets, or she might threaten to accuse you of something that everyone will automatically believe. (Of course they will believe her! She is a poor defenceless female and you are just a man - evil creature that you are.)
Jan 22, 2008 - 4:15:32 AM
International
Blame Jews for Everything!
There used to be a saying in the Soviet Union : "If there is no water in a tap, it must be Jews who have drunk it all" - (Steven Shamrak, was born in the Soviet Union, but now lives in Melbourne Australia.)
Jan 21, 2008 - 6:04:00 AM
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