Tag Archives: New Year

Sun Rings In New Year with Solar Eruption

Posted on January 2, 2013 by The Great One

Interesting stuff… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Space.com By SPACE.com Staff | SPACE.com As people around the world  rang in the New Year to celebrate Earth’s latest trip around the sun Monday night, our closest star marked the occasion … Continue reading →

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France counts 1,193 cars torched on New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 2, 2013 by The Great One

I suppose there is a great deal of frustration among the masses in many countries, and it manifests itself in several ways. In France, burning cars on New Year’s Eve seems to be the way. On the other hand, maybe … Continue reading →

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61 killed in New Year’s stampede in Ivory Coast

Posted on January 1, 2013 by The Great One

What a freakish way to lose one’s life, being trampled to death on New Year’s Day. TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press By INZA BAKAYOKO | Associated Press ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Authorities say at least … Continue reading →

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Pope hopes for 2013 of peace, slams unbridled capitalism

Posted on January 1, 2013 by The Great One

Pope Benedict XVI, the leader of the wealthiest organization on the planet, who lives in a palace, who has countless priceless works of art in the Vatican Museum, with billions upon billions of dollars in the Vatican Bank as well … Continue reading →

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Pope: We await 2012 with trepidation

Posted on December 31, 2011 by The Great One

Many of us, myself included, await 2012 with trepidation. But unlike the Pope, I will not “… remember that the Lord watches over us and takes care of us.” I believe we need to look out for ourselves and those we … Continue reading →

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World rings in 2012 and bids adieu to a tough year

Posted on December 31, 2011 by The Great One

By all indications, 2012 may be just as bad (in terms of the economy) if not worse than 2011. Certainly, the outlook is not particularly optimistic – at least not in the United States. TGO Refer to story below. Source: … Continue reading →

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On Fourth of July, Earth Is Farthest from the Sun

Posted on July 4, 2011 by The Great One

Some interesting facts for all of you science lovers out there; all ten of you… TGO Refer to story below. Source: SPACE.com By Joe Rao, SPACE.com Skywatching Columnist, Space.com | Mon, Jul 4, 2011 The weather forecast for this year’s … Continue reading →

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Religion news in brief

Posted on January 12, 2011 by The Great One

Political correctness, which I’m embarrassed to say started in the United States, is spreading across the globe. Imagine that, apologizing for criticizing a criminal religion because someone might get offended. What is this world coming to? TGO Refer to brief … Continue reading →

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Europe sex ed an ‘attack’ on religious freedom: pope

Posted on January 10, 2011 by The Great One

More outrageous and remarkably stupid comments from the Pope, again having to do with sex, which we all know religions are obsessed with. How in the world does one come to believe, much less rationalize, that sex education is an … Continue reading →

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Christians, police clash after Egypt church bomb

Posted on January 1, 2011 by The Great One

Killing is the only thing these Muslims know. They don’t believe in people living together in harmony. They are so obsessed with their ridiculous, fairy-tale faith that they will continue killing in the name of the fictitious Allah, as well … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Day

Posted on January 1, 2011 by The Great One

A picture is worth a thousand words; you fill in the blanks. Enjoy! TGO HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Millions gathering worldwide to ring in new year

Posted on December 31, 2010 by The Great One

New Year celebrations have begun! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By TANALEE SMITH, Associated Press Tanalee Smith, Associated Press ADELAIDE, Australia – Multicolored starbusts and gigantic sparklers lit the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour in a dazzling … Continue reading →

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