The study, published in the journal Health Education and Behavior, compared sixth-graders who had used alcohol in the past year to those who had not, in a multi-ethnic, urban sample of more than 4,000 students in 61 Chicago schools. Among this sample, 17 percent had used alcohol within the past year. More at Science Daily
Using state-by-state data, the report says 2,319,258 Americans were in jail or prison at the start of 2008 - one out of every 99.1 adults. Whether per capita or in raw numbers, it's more than any other nation. More Info at My Way News
Packed emergency rooms, empty classrooms, and bustling college infirmaries are all signs that the vaccine just isn't working as well as it has in past years. From ABC News
Autonomous, gun-totting robots developed for warfare could easily fall into the hands of terrorists and may one day unleash a robot arms race, a top expert on artificial intellegence told AFP. Yes folks, this is for real. Article at Breitbart.com
The EPA says breakage of the energy-saving, mercury-containing CFLs can cause health hazards, especially for children and pregnant women, suggesting use of the bulbs over carpeted areas should be avoided. More info at WorldNetDaily
A religious study showing that a large number of Americans are religiously unaffiliated has caused pollsters to question whether the US is heading down the same religious path as that of Europe – where people who consider themselves religious do not necessarily belong to any institution. More Info at Christian Today
In 2005 the world was horrified when it was revealed that in the Netherlands doctors were not only openly admitting that they had killed disabled newborn infants, but that the medical institution was actively promoting child euthanasia through the so-called Groningen Protocol. More on this disturbing news.
Multiple-drug-resistant tuberculosis cases in parts of the former Soviet Union have reached the highest rates ever recorded and could soar even higher, spreading the bacterial disease elsewhere, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday in releasing findings from the largest global survey of the problem. More from The New York Times
Pentecostal Christians Eunice and Owen Johns said Derby City Council's fostering panel rejected them as carers because they could not tell a child a homosexual lifestyle was acceptable. More at 24Dash.com.
Here is`a chilling article about Obama that tells his views about live birth abortions. Fascinating and telling of the implications that could occur if he is Commander and Chief. Obama's Ten Reasons.......
In these difficult time I wanted to showcase a blog that focused caution to things of interest to those of faith, primarily the Christian faith. Politics, world issues, cults and false religions and Christian Issues among other things will be offered. I'll offer personal commentary and post links to other articles as well.
Then you are not alone. In these days their are forces afoot that we must pay attention to. Things to be concerned about and to focus attention to and to pray about. The unease we experience is real, but as others throw caution to the wind the wise will choose not to do so. Spiritual forces struggle for us body, mind and soul. So view this as an outpost, to warn and to ponder. Bookmark this page and check back, read the commentary and articles and learn. Pray and keep your guard up. To not do so would be so unwise.