The Muslim Crisis

In the last few weeks, the Muslim world seems to have gone completely chaotic. Egypt's government was overthrown, and a military coup is now in place. Algeria, Yemen, and Tunisia have also been rioting and protesting. Southern Sudan just had elections to secede from the North. Iran had protests this morning, and the military set off tear gas to dispel the crowds. Is this a good thing?
   My personal opinion is that some aspects are, and some aren't. Is it good that they are on the uprise? Yes, I do. The people of those countries have been oppressed and subdued for decades, some, for centuries. And now the people are taking after Egypt, and demanding reform. However, I think that it is a perfect chance for the Muslim Brotherhood to take control of the situation, and we could have another Afghanistan, except in several countries. Not good. I think right now, though, it is mostly impossible for that to happen in Egypt, as long as the military stays in power. It just won't happen.

February 14th

This Day in History: 

-- On this day in 1833, the state of Oregon was admitted into the Union. The Willamette Valley, where the Portland Metropolitan area now lies, was the destination of the Oregon Trail, a wagon turnpike that ran from Saint Louis, Missouri, to the Valley. Also on this day in 1912, Arizona became the 48th state. This state is home to many tourist sites, one of which is the Barringer Crater, the largest meteorite crater in the US.

-- On this day in 1907, the United Postal Service was started. It is now one of the largest mail deliverers in the market, it's largest competitors being the United States Postal Service, and FedEx.

-- On this day in 2003, Dolly the Sheep - the first cloned mammal - was put to sleep because of premature disease and aging.

Random Fact of the Day: 

After Bill Clinton won the 1992 election, the 3rd call he took—after President Bush’s concession & Vice President Quayle’s congrats—was from Whoopi Goldberg.

 

February 12th

~~This Day in History: 

-- On this day in 1809, two men were born within hours of each other, each to reshape the world in different ways. These men were Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin. Darwin was born in a beautiful Victorian mansion in England; Lincoln, a log cabin in the wilds of Illinois.
  Abraham Lincoln was born a homesteader. He later became a country lawyer, and went on to be our 16th United States President. It was during his service and Commander-in-Chief that the American Civil War broke out, because many southern states wanted to secede from the Union. Pandemonium broke out. Lincoln wished for the country to be held together, though it was obvious it wasn't going to happen that way. War was declared, and from 1861 to 1865, the country was split in two, the northern states (Union), against the southern states (Confederates). However, the Confederates began to gain support from European countries, including England. This would have been devastating to the Union, and Lincoln signed, on September 22, 1862, the Emancipation Proclamation. It "declared" all slaves free from their masters in the south. It was a purely political move, and it caused foreign powers to back off from supporting. The Confederates lost, and in 1868, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by a radical. He is known as "Honest Abe", and is probably the most beloved and well-remembered USA presidents.
  Charles Darwin was born to a rich family in England. He later went into training to be a minster. However, after he went on a 3 year expedition on the HMS Beagle as a naturalist, he developed the evolutionary theory, which, in the simplest of terms, states that all beings evolved from more primitive creatures. He published 4 books, two of which (On the Origin of Species, and The Decent of Man) became a wild success. He later recanted his faith as a Christian, and became the "father" of evolution. He is celebrated in all fields of science and the root of all modern sciences (which is false. All his training as a naturalist came from CREATIONIST scientists, which knew much more on the subject than he did). Today, evolution dominates the scientific and educational realms, and has probably been the most influential component in the destruction of the modern Church.

-- On this day in 1999, President William Clinton was acquitted from the charges of purjery and obstructions of justice that would have led to his impeachment.

-- On this day in 2000, Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip, died at the age of 77. His comic strip is one of the most popular and well-known in the world.

~~Random Fact of the Day:

Since 1932, only Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush have failed in their bids for re-election to a second presidential term.

February 11th

~~This Day in History:

Thomas Edison in his Laboratory

-- On this day in 1847, inventor Thomas Alva Edison was born. Edison is possibly the most famous and influential inventors in the modern age. His creations numbered over 100, and some of them include the modern light-bulb, the phonograph (voice recorder), and first motion picture camera. The light bulb was one of the most influential inventions in modern history. More than 90% of Americans have 2 or more light bulbs in their homes. The phonograph he created was poorly designed, recorded on tin foil, and could only be replayed several times. He is justly called "the Wizard of Menlo Park". In 1832, he said this about his career:
"Genius is one percent inspiration. Ninety-nine percent is perspiration".

-- On this day in 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini and his followers seize control of Iran from the Shah. It was a turning point in Iranian history. Ever since then, the country has entered a "dark age". The Shah is still out of power, and one of Ayatollah Khomeini's most committed followers, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is now "president" of the country.

-- On this day in 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from a life-sentence in prison. The South African was a supporter of the South African Communist Party, and the USSR "indirectly" backed him, attempting to have Communist rule in one of the world's most geographically strategic points: Cape of Good Hope. They were unsuccessful, and Mandela went to prison. He re-emerged in 1990, and won the election, becoming South Africa's first anti-arpetheid head-of-state in centuries. He won over 250 international awards, including the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.

~~Random Fact of the Day:

 “J” is the only letter of the alphabet not used in the atomic symbol for any element.

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February 10th



Victoria With her 9 children, and husband, Prince Concort Albert



~~This Day in History:

-- On this day in 1840, Queen Alexandrina Victoria of England married Prince Albert of Coxe-Saxony. They were cousins, and were married until Albert's death on December 14, 1861. The Prince Concort was very influential during Victoria's reign, and the Queen always consulted him before making a decision.  The Queen gave birth to 9 children, the oldest of which was named Victoria, after her mother. The two grew much attached, and Albert's passing plunged her into deep grief, and she wore black the rest of her life. She never re-married.

-- On this day in 1967, the 25th Amendment of the United State's ratification was completed. It was written on the subject of presidential succession and disability.

-- On this day in 2005, North Korea boasted to the world that it was in possession of nuclear and chemical weapons. Ever since then, the Communist entity has been "testing" its missiles in the Sea of Japan, and has become a world threat. It recently bombarded a South Korean island, killing several civilians and destroying many buildings.

~~Random Fact of the Day:
There is only one president who is a bachelor: James Buchanan.

February 9th Headlines

~~Pirates in Full Swing...~~

Somali pirates have successfully attacked TWO ships in TWO days. When will it stop? Somebody, and it doesn't have to be the US, needs to stop this! The pirates, from my own observation have been striking oil tankers. But not just ANY oil tankers. These ships usually headed for the US or other "infidel" countries, as these radicals call the Western World. The US seems to be slow in reacting, especially the Obama administration. Come on, people. That's OUR oil! WE bought it. And the military should PROTECT that oil. Or, another solution is just to take out all the pirates. Whichever you like...:D


Here's the link the full article: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02/09/pirates-seize-greek-tanker-coast-oman/