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Baby bottle chemical is removed
3 月 14th, 2009 by irishgirlnames9922Six makers of babies’ bottles in the US are to remove a chemical from their products, amid growing concern over its possible effects.
Starting a business is an overwhelming thought. One of the first things to consider is the funding you will need to get off the ground. In the past, you would need to either find investors, an angel investor, or attempt to get a business loan. Today, peer to peer Emu Sheepskin Boots is a new option that people are finding it as a viable option for funding a business.
The advantage of using peer to peer lending is the scale of your application. When you apply to a bank or approach an angel investor this is just one potential lender. If you use peer to peer lending, you are submitting a request for funding to thousands of potential investors. Everyone that is on a peer to peer lending site is a potential investor. Large sites like Prosper have a couple hundred thousand members. That is an exposure not easily achieved through the other models.
There are specific peer to peer lending sites that are designed for entrepreneurs. 40 billion is one of these sites. They offer a large range of funding from $1,000 to $99,000. It allows you to then sell your loan and business by giving you the ability to upload power point presentations and video. You can also invite people to invest in your loan to gain exposure and possible funding. To further help entrepreneurs, 40 Billion has business to business classified. This list could include attorneys, web development, and business cards.
The cons of using peer to peer lending for business loans are the limited amount of funds you could receive. If your idea is a large one and you need more than just a $100,000 then peer to peer lending might not be the route you want to take. Secondly, the loan will not be in the business’s name but in a person’s name. This person is then responsible for the loan regardless of how the business does. As a single entrepreneur this might be fine, but getting funding as a group means one person needs to take responsibility.
Peer to peer lending for small business has its place. For a person looking for just some start up money or just to expand, it could be ideal. Also, there is no guarantee that it will be funded so the borrowers need to sell it. If you are thinking about applying for a peer to peer loan be very clear on what it is for and what are your goals. This is a sign of a person who has direct and makes for a more confident business proposal.
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Accused denies ex-IRA man murder
3 月 13th, 2009 by irishgirlnames9922A 21-year-old man appears in court and denies murdering former IRA prisoner Francis McGreevy last year.
The year of Ji Chou (Earth Ox) begins on 4th February 2009 and ends on 4th February 2010. The #9 purple star occupies the central position this year. I have used two factors to predict the events of 2009 - the elements in the year of Ji Chou (Earth Ox) and the central star #9 purple star.
Animal birth signs
People born in the chou (ox) year i.e. 4th February 1937 - 4th February 1938, 4th February 1949 - 4th February 1950, 4th February 1961 - 4th February 1962, 4th February 1973 - 4th February 1974, 4th February 1985 - 4th February 1986, 4th February 1997 - 4th February 1998, 4th February 2009 - 4th February 2010 should be careful regarding their decisions and generally lay low this year. This year you will find it difficult to progress and there may be many changes in your life.
If you are born in wei (Goat) year - 4th February 1943 - 4th February 1944, 4th February 1955 - 4th February 1956, 4th February 1967 - 4th February 1968, 4th February 1979 - 4th February 1980, 4th February 1991 - 4th February 1992, 4th February 2003 - 4th February 2004 this year will be a difficult year for you, progress will be slow. Avoid unnecessary confrontations and disputes as you stand to loose more than gain anything. There will be many changes in your life.
If you are born in wei (goat) month (6th July - 7th August) then this year you will run into relationship hassles with your parents. In severe cases you may have a fall out with your parents. In office you could have problems with your superiors or immediate boss.
Other animal signs that need to be careful this year is xu (dog), people born in 4th February 1946 - 4th February 1947, 4th February 1958 - 4th February 1959, 4th February 1970 - 4th February 1971, 4th February 1982 - 4th February 1983, 4th February 1994 - 4th February 1995, and 4th February 2006 - 4th February 2007. You need to be weary of hidden dangers and health issues. Chances are high that you may get into unnecessary fights or arguments with your colleagues, friends or family members. This will be an emotionally turbulent year for you.
If you are born in wu (horse) hour - 11am - 1pm, wei (goat) hour - 1pm - 3pm, xu (dog) hour - 7pm - 9pm, you will face obstacles in your academic pursuits or will not perform up to the mark in your examinations. You will face problems related to career advancement. You will face relationship issues with your children.
If you are born in zi (11pm - 1am), chou (1am - 3am), you (5pm - 7pm), si (9am - 11am) you should do well in your academic pursuits and examinations. You will find it easy to grow career wise.
Please note that the year of birth just represents 25% of the information of your natal chart, for an accurate analysis a complete bazi assessment of your natal chart is required.
Year 2009
The year of Ji Chou (Earth Ox) has earth element in the heaven stem and earth element in the earth element in the earthly branch, with hidden stems of water and metal element. This kind of earth is frozen earth or earth with snow. The image is that of vast open land with snow or frost. It represents hard work, perseverance, stability, stillness and trustworthiness.
Business scenario
This year in the business scenario there will be growth in the earth industry like construction, realty businesses, land and property dealers/ developers, recruitment or human resource agencies and insurance, competition will be on the rise, financial profits will be less.
Businesses that will generate good income this year are clothing and textile industry, publishing houses, timber and wood industry, schools and universities, education industry, paper industry, wooden furniture industry, book stores and food industry.
Businesses that may suffer a setback or generate little or no profits are telecommunication industry, media and broadcasting, internet related businesses, shipping industry, cruise industry, drinks and beverages industry.
This will be a productive year for business dealing in fuel, petroleum or petroleum based products, oil and gas industry, electronics and electrical appliances, restaurants, power industry etc. There will be new products and reforms made in this sector. The growth will be steady.
Metal related industries like banks, currencies, gold, copper, steel, aluminum, silver, heavy machineries may see little or no profits. Metal industry will suffer a setback.
Health
The five elements represent different parts of a human body; earth represents the abdomen, stomach, muscles and cells, spleen. 2009 is a double earth year which means health issues will be pertaining to stomach, muscles and cells area. People will be more prone to health issues related to this area. On the other hand the #9 purple star represents heart and eyes. People will be prone to heart related disorders and eye problems. To sum it up in 2009 there will be a rise in stomach, muscles, heart, eye and cancer related problems.
People born in chou (ox) year - 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009; wei (goat) year- 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003; xu (dog) year 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994 and 2006 need to be extra careful.
Shares and stock market
The stock market should have a steady growth this year.
Stocks and shares that will perform well are shares related to clothing and textile industry, food and food processing industry, wood and timber industry, bamboo, cane, cotton, publishing industry. Power, fuel, oil and gas related shares and stocks will have a steady growth this year.
Shares and stocks that may under perform or fall are realty, building and construction industry, insurance, stones and gems industry, gold, silver, copper, heavy machinery, banks, telecommunication, import/export, shipping, distillery, travel and tourism, marketing and advertising, aerated drinks, water sports, internet businesses, milk related businesses, bars, communication industry, transport industry and spas.
Global events
The #9 purple star represents fire therefore this year there will be a rise in fire related disasters like volcanoes, fire accidents and bomb blasts. Natural disasters are likely to strike in the northern, western and southeastern part of cities, states, countries and continents. Natural disasters will be related to floods, hurricanes in the northern side, one can expect destruction of properties and crops. The northeastern, southwestern and southeastern areas of cities, states, countries and continents will be prone to earthquakes and earth related disasters.
Terrorist related activities, robberies and armed assaults will be more towards east and southeast areas of cities, states, countries and continents.
A few of the #9 purple star’s attributes are growth, future wealth, fast decisions, fiery passions, culture and glamour. In the world political arena you will see decisions being made after much heated debates and arguments. The #9 purple star denotes a middle aged sophisticated lady, ladies will be in the limelight this year and will be a driving force in bringing about changes and reforms in the political scenario. In the corporate world middle management people especially ladies in middle management will outshine others and will receive recognition for their work.
This year new reforms will be made and put in practice in the financial markets to prevent future meltdowns. Discussions, debates and ideas for financial security and management will be held. You can expect dynamic changes and political reforms from cities, states, countries located in the northern and western areas.
There will be a rise in cultural and fashion events. People will be drawn to such events. This year fashion will see new designs and designers. People will be more fashion conscious. Global cultural events will take place.
Jayashree Bose - Feng shui, bazi and yijing consultant and writer
http://www.geo-principles.com
France ends four-decade Nato rift
3 月 11th, 2009 by irishgirlnames9922President Sarkozy announces France’s return to Nato’s military command, reversing decades of self-imposed exile.
After lots of drama that has been taken place before the IPL auction of season II, fifty players were selected for 2009’s DLF Indian Premier League auction.
You already know that Pakistani cricketers are not joining in this IPL because of their playing permission are not been granted by country’s Foreign Office. Also Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke is not attaining in the IPL.
Before giving the final players list of 2009’s IPL auction result, let’s take a look at last year’s (2008’s IPL) five highest bids players.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (India) — $1,500,000
Andrew Symonds (Australia) — $1,350,000
Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) — $975,000
Ishant Sharma (India) — $975,000
Irfan Pathan (India) — $925,000
Now, finally 17 new players will go under the hammer in the second Indian Premier League those are chosen from season II IPL auction in Goa on Friday.
So, 5 highest players list with the Winning Bid and winning Franchise with Owner’s Name for the players, is as follows:
Kevin Pietersen (England) — $1,550,000 — Bangalore Royal Challengers (Vijay Mallya)
Andrew Flintoff (England) — $1,550,000 — Chennai Super Kings (India Cement)
J P Duminy (South Africa) — $950,000 — Mumbai Indians (Mukesh Ambani)
Tyron Henderson (South Africa) — $650,000 — Rajasthan Royals (Emerging Media)
Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (Bangladesh) — $600,000 — Kolkata Knight Riders (Shah Rukh Khan & Juhi Chawla)
Season II will see 5 England players, 2 South Africans, 2 Bangladeshi’s, 2 Australians, 2 New Zealanders, 3 West Indians and 1 Sri Lankan cricketers make their debuts in the DLF Indian Premier League in 2009. A grand total of US $ 7.65 million was bid for the 17 new IPL debutants.
To get complete list of players of 2009’s IPL auction result (that is Season II IPL : 17 Debutant Players Auction Result list) with the players speciality, base price, final price and all the news that was happened in the IPL auction visit the following sites.
http://ipldetails.blogspot.com/
http://ipldetails.blogspot.com/2009/02/2009-ipl-auction-result-pietersen.html
2009 Numerology Forecast
3 月 10th, 2009 by irishgirlnames9922Does 2009 numerology herald good or bad times for us all?
Universally, 2009 in terms of numerology promises us all the chance to learn & grow as human beings.
2+0+0+9= 11/2
Numerology forecasts reduce numbers to a single digit, except when the master numbers 11 and 22 are involved.
This year the year does indeed reduce to a master number. But, that master number starts out as the number 29 so let’s take a closer look at the number 29, itself, first.
This number is indeed a ‘testing number’.
By that, I mean that everything in life is a test, really. The main thing that we all have open to us in a free world , is choice.
We all choose how to conduct ourselves & our lives.
Therefore, every opportunity that arises is a chance for us to learn love and forgiveness.
Heaven knows that there is a lot going on in the world, financially, politically, physically and in the name of religion that is far from good. But each and every one of us has the choice to meet these challenges with negativity ( that prolongs the wrong) or with love and forgiveness that will ultimately cleanse the planet of all negative influences.
The number 29 is a very high numerical vibration to contend with. Bringing it down to the master number of 11, it is still high but can Face Cream For Dry Skin interpreted into more understandable terms.
As a prediction, the number 11 in the position of 2009 means that mankind will be forced to learn and grow about the true meaning of what it is to be human and part of a universal collective of people.
A coming together of all nations and peoples is forseen as we globally all unite and pull together for the good of all.
Now, as this forced change that brings these events about is at present unforeseen, as a Numerologist I too can only ponder.
Will it be the continuing decline of the financial markets? Will it be global warming that hinders crops making us all contribute to a communal harvest to ensure food for all?
Or will extraterrestrials finally make contact?
If this happened then maybe we’d clearly be able to identify ourselves as one.Wouldn’t it be remarkable that all that was needed to join us together as humankind was a visit from a stranger?
Whatever does happen in 2009 the prognosis is good because we will learn from it how to truly live together in harmony.
On a day to day basis I think 2009 will see us all becoming more contemplative of our actions, making sure that our conduct is and is seen to be for the good.
I include all members of society in that statement.
People who have been quiet in the past (from all walks of life & society) will now feel the urge to speak and they will have profound things to say.
Visionaries will become the new celebrities and we will all welcome their messages of faith and hope for the future.
May your own 2009 Numerology be happy & very interesting!
Let me be your personal Numerologist in 2009. All of my readings and insights are worked out by me. I don’t use software at all. I put my 15 years experience and expertise into everything I do. It costs nothing to join my free newsletter which you can subscribe to at my site http://www.oceannumerology.com
2009 Wedding Trends
3 月 9th, 2009 by irishgirlnames9922A wedding ceremony is something that could be connected with fashion. Just as the ramp updates its yearly collection, so does wedding trends. You might be interested about what’s in and out of the wedding aisle and venue for 2009. The line-up of creations and recommendations might help you get an idea for the next in-thing in preparing for your wedding day.
There are different beliefs and practices when it comes to planning for a wedding ceremony. Lifestyle magazines, fashion designers and even wedding reception experts and planners have fused their ideas together to come up with something new for 2009.
Wedding favors the 2009 way
Gone were the days when you have to give wedding favors just to express gratitude for the presence of your intimate friends. On a more practical note, 2009’s personalized gifts have taken things a notch higher. Your giveaway already serves two purposes: one for your occasion to be remembered; and two for your guests to make use of your practical gifts.
A lot of ideas have already struck the minds of the bride and the groom when it comes to giving wedding favors. Traditional wedding bells and “couple” figurines no longer come to mind. The modern way of saying thank you to your visitors include delectable desserts with recipes in it or even plants in small pots.
2009 wedding reception
Some choose to have their wedding celebrated outdoors. Many will choose to have the wedding ceremony in a church and the reception somewhere else. Others may opt to have the wedding ceremony and reception held in one location. This is very helpful because the guests do not have to spend time when traveling from one place to another.
For 2009, an environmental concept is integrated in the celebration. Aside from incorporating biologically and ecologically-friendly materials in the fabrics worn by the bride and the groom, garden weddings are always regarded. One may choose to give plants as gifts to their guests.
The role of the internet in 2009 weddings
Social networking is already a part of everybody’s lives. Many of us spend hours surfing the internet for several purposes. And yes, you could do the same thing for planning your wedding day. Your web browsers could definitely contribute a lot when it comes to your wedding plans. From the proposal to consultation, seeking opinions from friends can be done through your computers. Besides this, you have a lot of online wedding shops which could give you a handful of help for wedding favors and other wedding-related materials.
More than coming up with creativity for bridal gowns and groom’s outfits, 2009 wedding trends covers a lot of other aspects. You could always base your choices for your wedding ceremony from the above list. Never fail to add a touch of your own ideas. After all, the day is still yours to celebrate.
Regina Watson is the owner of Elegant Wedding Impressions. She sells a variety of wedding favors at affordable prices. Elegant Wedding Favors carries cheap wedding favors and unique wedding favors. At Elegant Wedding Impressions you will be able to find a variety of quality wedding accessories such as guest books, Unity Candles, toasting flutes, wedding decorations, ring pillows, bridesmaid gifts and groomsmen gifts.
The Different Types of Laminators
3 月 8th, 2009 by irishgirlnames9922Laminated documents are everywhere in our society. Most ID cards are pieces of paper that have been laminated in a machine. By laminating a document it can become waterproof and more resistant to damage.
Essentially, laminating is the process of having a document sealed between two pieces of plastic. The result is a document that looks more professional and official, and is more resistant to tearing and accidental damage. In order to laminate a piece of paper your will require a special machine called a laminator. There are two different methods to laminate documents and the exact one available to you will depend on which laminating machine you have at your disposal.
Pouch laminators or heat laminators work by using heat to seal the pieces of plastic together and iron the document flat to remove any air bubbles. Cold laminators however, use a special plastic film with a special adhesive which a bit like glue and this causes the plastic to adhere to the paper. These types of laminator don’t use heat but instead use rollers to roll the plastic over the paper.
Having a document laminated means that it will be more protected from accidental damage or water and dirt. They are also easy to clean Dry Leg Oil you do manage to spill something on it. This makes a laminator ideal for laminating ID cards or important documents that you are worried could get damaged. There are even special types of laminators for ID cards that enable you to insert plastic magnetic strips or mirco chips under the plastic for added security and for use in electronic scanners.
For further information take a look at the Laminator Cheap website where you can find information on how to use laminators and where to buy them.
Iran - The Root Of World Wide Terror
3 月 6th, 2009 by irishgirlnames9922There are some stark days ahead for the United States and the Bush Administration in its efforts to stop the Islamic Republic of Iran from developing nuclear weapons. There is an intrinsic need to deal with Iran which is in the process of building a nuclear reactor and enriching uranium that it says would be used for its energy needs. Now we see that this nation has been thrust upon the world stage and is now at the center of international debate regarding its nuclear ambitions. Therefore, it is only logical that we should take a look at whether this fanatical Shiite state should be allowed to possess such technology. Does a land that is sitting on a sea of oil really have energy needs that could not be met by its massive reserve of crude? Would it be wise to trust the nation that launched the present wave of terror through out the world in 1979 with a nuclear arsenal? Can we continue to work closely with any nation such as Russia that would help Iran to achieve this goal? These are questions that must be answered.
During the past months, we have seen the Bush Administration making some advances toward Iran to seek to offer them some alternatives to building the bomb. There are many reasons stated why America would want to offer such carrots to Iran. One reason is that America has to show it’s wimpiest “Allies” that we are ready to offer cooperation with them and to renew alliances that were strained by the war in Iraq. We will offer olive branches to Iran with an effort to appease them while Russia presses ahead in its provision of nuclear fuel to Iran. The Bush Administration must also have leverage that it would be able to lay on the table when Iran baulks at such offers so that it can get a resolution to the Security Council of the UN. It is my opinion that the UN has nothing to say about anything regarding any subject, but these are the moves that must be made towards war in a world in love with the fantasy of peace. In addition, America has to buy time to get Iraq somewhat stabilized so that we can have the troops available for round three in the war on terror. Finally, there is a growing movement of revolutionary fervor building in Iran for real freedom. They are not crying out for “Western” style freedom. For, no nation on the face of the Earth has a copyright of the cravings of liberty in the heart of man. So, there is no room for a breather. There is no way to take a vacation. There is no alternative to taking these evil men from power so that we can keep the world safe for civilization! Let all these maneuvers come as they must, but rest assured, even now, that the halls of the various offices of strategy in the United States preparations for war with the Tehran Terrorist regime are being drawn up as we speak. If not, then we are all in big trouble, because there can be no victory in the war on terror without taking out the main sponsors of the war.
The government of Iran must be removed. Just look at what Iran has produced in the world since its founding as the first major terrorist government in the world in 1979. Fundamentally, Iran’s ideological doctrine, its strategic goals and its political craving to control the Middle East have not changed since Khomeini’s ascent to power in 1979. In short, Iran has employed terrorism as its weapon of choice since the beginning of the revolutionary Islamic regime to achieve these aims. Terrorism is a State sponsored weapon of Iranian foreign policy.
Yael Shahar, ICT Researcher the History of Iranian Sponsored Terrorism wrote,
Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, terrorism has served the regime of the ayatollahs as a tool of both domestic and foreign policy. This policy was directed against Iranian citizens inside Iran, as well as against advocates of opposition views in exile. Iran’s sponsorship of terrorism has bridged ideological gaps and political divides; Teheran has provided arms and training to such groups as the Gama’a al-Islamiyah, the Egyptian al-Jihad, and the Algerian G.I.A. Al-Qaeda too, has benefited from Iranian support and expertise for more than a decade. More recently, this support has taken the form of free passage for al-Qaeda activists seeking to establish a foothold in Lebanon. There are also signs that al-Qaeda has sought the help of Iran in deepening it involvement in Palestinian terrorism against Israel.
The triumph of the Iranian revolution in February 1979 kindled a burst of radical actions by Iran that only merit the title terrorism. These include kidnappings sanctioned and sponsored by the government itself, such as the taking of American hostages in the first years of the revolution, and reputed Iranian support for and suspected direct involvement in Hezbollah operations in Lebanon, including the bombings of U.S. installations and hostage-taking throughout the 1980s. The US Department of State’s report “Patterns of Global Terrorism: 1997,” released in April 1998, states that “notwithstanding some conciliatory statements in the months after President Khatami’s inauguration in August 1997, Iran remains the most active state sponsor of terrorism. There is no evidence that Iranian policy has changed, and Iran continues both to provide significant support to terrorist organizations and to assassinate dissidents abroad.”
During the Iran-Iraq War, Iran pursued a strategy of maritime terror, using unmarked gunboats and floating mines to attack noncombatant shipping. Numerous assassinations of enemies abroad in the late 1980s and 1990s were widely and persuasively attributed to Iranian official sponsorship, and Iran was accused of sponsoring operations by other militant organizations, such as the Argentinean bombings of 1992 and 1994 and the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing, attributed to Hezbollah organizations in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. Iran is currently suspected of supporting terrorist acts against Israel through its support of radical Palestinian factions.
We may never have all the facts about many of the terrorist incidents of which Iran is accused. Assuming, however, that the following discussion of Iran’s record on terrorism and the main driving forces of that record are at least roughly accurate, certain conclusions can be drawn about Iranian policy on terrorism, the direction in which it is headed today, and possible U.S. responses.
Iran remains the ideological center of the America-hatred pervading the Islamic Middle East. That theocracy began warring with America when its rulers took 52 Americans hostage in 1979. Highlights of Iran’s terrorism on Americans include the bombing and murder of 241 Marines in Beirut in 1983 and the killing of 19 US servicemen bombed at Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia in 1996.
More recently, Iran is known to harbor Al Qaeda operatives who orchestrated the bombing of a Western residential compound in Saudi Arabia in 1993 that killed nine Americans. Iran sends Islamic agitators and militants into both US-controlled Iraq and Afghanistan, and sponsors such terrorist groups as Hezbollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Lebanon, Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.
In January 2002, Israel confiscated 50 tons of weapons to the terrorist Palestinian Authority from a ship from Iran. A month before this, former Iranian “President” Hashemi Rafsanjani stated publicly that when the Islamic world has nuclear weapons “The strategy of the West will hit a dead end, since a single atomic bomb has the power to completely destroy Israel.” Is not this one quotation from the actual president of Iran enough to do everything needed to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear arsenal? In 1993 an Iranian opposition group discovered another secret nuclear facility in Natanz, undoubtedly part of Iran’s advanced nuclear weapons program.
It is obvious that Iran is the root of Islamic terrorism. Only in destroying this country’s theocracy could we finally declare a major victory in the war on terrorists. Meanwhile, the Iranian rebels fight to establish a government that that will be secular in nature but Islamic in principle. They desire free speech nationwide general strikes have been held in the country with the hope of bringing about the end for their ruling mullahs and ayatollahs. It is apparent that the time is ripe for the Bush administration to topple this regime. Bush stated in his State of the Union Address that “America stands squarely by their side.” The time will come when he will have to make that literal. As long as the Iran of today continues, the war on Terror will never end. Furthermore, if this terrorist regime is allowed to possess a nuclear bomb there will be a very good chance the war on terror will be lost.
These are just a few facts that reveal that the next war has to be with Iran. Though the dangers now revolving around North Korea are explosive indeed, the most pressing area of concern on the globe is Iran. Fear is a lullaby that puts us fatally fast to sleep. America may well be playing the song and dance but there is every indication that war in the land of fanatical Shiites is looming on the horizon. It is OK to dance with a harmless bad dancer. Stepped on toes can be mended but it is a fatal mistake to dance with someone who holds a knife to your back. Ambassador Thomas McNamara, U.S. Coordinator for Counter-terrorism has stated that, “Our problem is not with Islam,” he said. “It is with those who use violence and terror to advance their political objectives.” It is clear that Ambassador McNamara is short sighted in these words. Radical Islam is all about terrorism as its weapon of control. There can be no compromising with those in Islam who have caused that religion to mutate into a cultish brood of blood-thirsty vermin. There is no alternative to removing them. There is no room for fear or fatigue. There will be no peace until all the terror-supporting nations have been routed and destroyed. America is wise to make sure that all its assets are in place. Yet, if America allows Iran to possess nuclear weapons then it will face the same writing on the wall that a biblical king of Persia, (Iran), once faced which spelled his demise. It read, “You have been measured with scales and been found wanting!” President Bush’s toughest task is not in mustering up the courage to do what is needed. He has already demonstrated that he is up to that task. His task will be to bring a sick, perverse, weak, trembling world along with him. For this war will demand international support in a way that was never needed in Iraq. Does the west love its freedom? Is America willing to take the measures that without which will render the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq useless? I predict we will take out this rogue regime and the world and America will be far better for it. For the absence of war does not equal peace. Refusal of war will most definitely spell defeat!
Steven Clark Bradley lived abroad for over 17 years and has been to 34 countries, including Pakistan, Iraq and Turkey. He has a master’s degree in liberal studies from Indiana University. He speaks French and Turkish. He has been an assistant to a prosecutor, a university instructor and a freelance journalist in Ramallah, Palistine, Israel, Turkey, Iraq and Pakistan. Steven is the author of three novels, Nimrod Rising, Probable Cause and Stillborn! available through publishamerica.com, borders.com, barnesandnoble.com and Amazon.com.
His website is http://www.stevenbradley.net