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`As Sick as a Plane to Lourdes`: Memories of Reverend Bud, or Why We Need Not Fear Rulers

A reminder that rulers of whatever denomination tend to exchange not only their ethics but wisdom and reason itself for a new sauna and nicer wall panelling in their private studies.

(NANAIMO, Vancouver Island) - He was an odious little creep, even by church standards. But in his immaculate suit and "I can sell you anything" smile, he obviously had just the right stuff to head a seminary: specifically, as Principal of my Alma Mater, the Vancouver School of Theology (VST).

His name was Bud Phillips, and he dropped among all the pious bunnies a year after I had enrolled there.

Allow People to Give Way to Their Emotions, Wigneswaran Warns Colombo on Heroes Day

“While praying that peace be upon the souls of those perished, we also regard this event as a sign of bringing ourselves into a new world” - Chief Minister Hon Wigneswaren

(COLOMBO TamilNet) - The Chief Minister Hon Wigneswaren has given a timely warning to the Sri Lankan government that suppression of people's emotions are counterproductive.

Although tree planting or any other form of gestures for the departed heroes on the Mahveera (Heroes) Day was strictly forbidden by the army, the Chief Minister ventured to initiate tree planting on this day, proving to the government that exercising ones right is not a crime.

`Comet Encounter` - Ison

The current research could have begun over 30 years ago and saved billions of taxpayer dollars on unnecessary research.

(SAN DIEGO) - Exciting reports in science should be coming soon. On Nov. 20, 2013 KPBS broadcast a program about the new Comet, Ison that is now approaching the Sun titled “Comet Encounter”.

The Narrator said: "We’re able to see Ison because of sunlight reflecting from ice and dust but as it continues to warm up, something incredible happens. The gasses start to glow with a light of their own."

AFGHANISTAN: The Duvet Project (Winter 2013-14)

Scores of people, including children, have frozen to death over the past few winters in Kabul.

(KABUL) - In late 2012 and early 2013, many of you were part of a crucial project that helped many hundreds of people in Kabul, Afghanistan survive winter’s freezing temperatures.

We’re writing to again invite your participation in “The Duvet Project,” which aims to make and deliver heavy wool-stuffed coverlets, (duvets), free of charge, to families in need of warmth as they face harsh winter weather.

Hauled Over the Coals - Incompetent Puppet Finally Gets the Boot

Christian and other minorities are losing their voice in Pakistan's political arena.

(ISLAMABAD) - Tahir Khalil Sindhu – the only Minister in Punjab province, resigned from his portfolio as provincial minister for health after Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif severely reprimanded him for inefficiency.

And Pakistan Times reported “Incompetent” Sindhu gets the boot. A Health Ministry’s spokesperson said the chief minister confronted Sindhu over his inability to implement precautionary measures.

Raping and Murdering Your Way Into War Crime Court
`Indisputable` - the Only Word for Sri Lanka`s Guilt

Sri Lanka's army messed up big time in deciding to rape and murder a famous TV reporter named Isaipriya.

(SACRAMENTO) - Sri Lanka did not follow these rules of war. In the first photos of Isaipriyaa, she is dead, her clothes are stripped away from her body, her hands are tied behind her back and her pants are pulled down, her legs are spread.

Either way, dead women with their legs open and their clothing stripped away, who are bound, are generally rape/murder victims.

SRI LANKA: Realities Of An `International Investigation`

It is pertinent that anyone calling for an international investigation do so under the powers of Article 99 of the UN Charter routing this through the UNSG instead of the UNHRC for more effective action and avoiding political factors...

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - It is important to point out that nobody should have any illusions of where an "international investigation", if conducted through the UNHRC, is leading to.

If an international investigation is commissioned by the UNHRC as promised by March 2014, it does not mean the Rajapaksas will be taken to court the next day.

12 Positive Outcomes of Geneva Nuclear Deal for Iran

Iran and the P5+1 group have found the best way to negotiate with each other and this will prove to be a very important and efficient achievement, which will facilitate resolution of any possible future problem.

(TEHRAN Iran Review) - After the end of four days of breathtaking diplomatic marathon in the Swiss city of Geneva, Iran, on the one hand, and the six world powers, on the other hand, finally came up with a joint plan of action according to which they are going to move toward a comprehensive solution [for Iran's nuclear issue] within the forthcoming year.

“Win-win outcome” is probably the best description for this agreement.

If Sanctions Work Against Iran, Why Not Israel?

Will Agent Hague now rattle his sabre at Tel Aviv?

(LONDON) - UK foreign secretary William Hague was recently halted in his tracks by Parliament when he and Cameron were straining at the leash to assault Syria.

So when he rose in the Commons to make a statement on the Iran nuke deal and bask in the glow of congratulation the House and the nation were aware that, if he'd had his way, there might have been nothing to celebrate.

Post Traumatic Stress (PTS): New, Fake Treatments Reported by CBS News

Cannabis best relieves PTS, say most veterans.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - I was both astonished and bewildered by Scott Kelly's TV program, The War Within: Treating PTS. It appears that Dr. Kevin Reeder, who acts more like a psychologist guarding his turf, somehow got to Kelly to promote a PTS treatment called “Prolonged Exposure Therapy”, which after years of use does not really work. How he got some 16 PTS veterans to participate really baffles me.

For me to intervene in this brouhaha requires my introduction to the subject.