Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention:
Sanford cops a problem for prosecutors in Zimmerman case, experts say ~ Latest development in the Travon Martin case. A bit of coercion in the ranks? Seems a few high-ranking officers largely agreed in March that there was not sufficient evidence to arrest Zimmerman. Hmmm…
RAF pilot who dropped the Tricolor on occupied Paris ~ Little-known but awesome story: British pilot who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for boosting French morale during WWII.
What Kind of People Are We? ~ Interesting article at Joel’s Trumpet contrasts the Christian ideal of humility with the Muslim notion of superiority.
“Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to be great among shall be your servant. And whoever desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. “
~ Mark 10:43-25 ~
British engineer hacked to death on his South African farm ~ Another unbelievable atrocity, the horror continues.
Gitmo North returns: Obama’s shady prison deal ~ The Imperial President strikes again. On the other hand, he is good for something – or at least one segment of the economy ~
‘Obama Is The Greatest Gun Salesman Of All Time,’ Texas Gun Store Owner Says
Black Friday saw a surge in gun sales with the FBI reporting a record one day background check total of 154,873, breaking last year’s record of 129,166. Gun sales were so overwhelming that the FBI’s Instant Background Check center crashed twice as the requests poured in.
There were a couple small victories this week in the annual war on Christmas ~
‘Christmas’ trees axed at NC college – Updated: Reversed ~ After numerous complaints, Western Piedmont Community College relented and agreed that Christmas trees didn’t have to be renamed “holiday” trees this year.
Nativity scene on way back to Warren after lawsuit ~ A Michigan family had erected and maintained a Nativity set on Mound Road every Christmas since 1945. After a four-year lawsuit-induced hiatus, they can once again continue that tradition.
