This week I’m only going to list the articles that I fully found new and/or gave me a unique perspective on an issue that I might have neglected. It will be a bit more concise but I hope more informative. I will also explain why it got my attention.
(1) Gunman in Afghanistan executed 15 civilians belonging to the Shiite minority. In the past these murders were not based on the various forms of Islam but on if you accepted the control of the Islamist. Is this a sign that what is occurring in ISIS controlled Iraq could occur in Afghanistan once the American presence is reduced?
(2) A Fore-scenic photography has escaped Syria with thousands of pictures which appear to show the systematic brutality of the Syrian regime. Can the world continue to ignore this and if not what kind of response is appropriate and will be utilized ?
(3) Fort Worth, Texas holds onto it’s Western culture allowing Cowboys on horses to roam the streets. This is a quaint story that shows that some traditions never die.
(4) Former Republican Governor Mitch Daniels makes waves as the new school President of Purdue. It is interesting to see a Conservative running an institution that is predominately filled with those of the opposite philosophy and will be more interesting to discover if he is able to continue to be successful in the future.
(5) Unaccompanied girls outweigh boys coming to the U.S illegally. It perplexes the mind to think of a parent letting their young daughters make this extremely dangerous trip.
(6)ISIS blows up the tomb of Jonah from the bible. Jonah was a man who reached out to others to repent and find G-D. The bible records these activities helped save thousands from death that were of various background. Why destroy this symbol?
(7) Protests in Germany by Arabs call for violence against the Jews. All I have to write is, in Germany?
(8) Russia has raised their prime interest rate to 8% to stop inflation. What this will stop is any true economic expansion.
(9) Russia has announced lawsuits against McDonald’s to prevent it from selling it’s most popular burgers and milk shakes. Could the real reason be because Russia is trying to get back at the U.S sanctions or have they suddenly become Kosher? I think you know the answer.
(10) Elegant traditional watches are making a come back. I guess people still want to be able to tell time.
(11) A commentator said that the U.N should focus on the programs that give you the biggest bite from your bucks when dealing with anti-poverty measures. It’s nice to dream isn’t it.
(12) There was a fascinating book review on the history of Drones. Drones will be utilized in all future conflicts and the ones with the most advanced technology will have the edge.
(13) The word “pariah” has an interesting history that explains how it came to be used today.