Hanukkah begins at sundown the night of December 20th.
Amongst events that have happened around the world this past week...
*It is our sad duty to report that at least 400 people have lost their lives after Tropical Storm Washi hit the Philippines.
*Time magazine has named "The Protestor" their Person of the Year, taking note of those who have stood up for their beliefs despite the odds and establishment(s) against them. This honor includes Middle Eastern people seeking freedom from long term military regimes and the Occupy Wall Streeters.
*The United Nations has asked that ALL countries honor the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people world wide.
*Civil unrest continues in Syria and Yemen, while North Korea warned South Korea not to place a Christmas tree along their neutral border.
*The Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea has ruled the August 2011 election of Peter O'Neill invalid and ordered Michael Somare reinstated as Prime Minister. However O'Neill has said he is not stepping down and the matter remains unresolved as this is posted.
*The United States Senate passed a measure that would extend Social Security tax cuts and unemployment benefits until February 2012, provided President Barack Obama agrees to the construction of an oil pipeline between Texas and Canada. The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on the same measure next week.
*The Free Choice E-zine celebrated its 750th post on the Blogger forum with the December 17th installment of The Puzzle Corner.
IN SPORTS:
*After all the trials and tribulations, former professional baseball player Barry Bonds was sentenced to just 30 days confinement in his mansion, two years probation, 250 hours of community service, and a $40,000 (US Dollars) fine which he is appealing, over all the charges he faced from his days of (allegedly) using steroids. The sentence will not be carried out until after the appeal on the fine is concluded.
The following is an editorial response to this news.
THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE MAINTAINS ITS POSITION THAT UNLESS MISTER BONDS CAN PROVE BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT THAT HE WAS NOT USING STEROIDS DURING HIS BASEBALL DAYS (SOMETHING THAT HE HAS CONTINUALLY REFUSED TO DO), THAT HE SHOULD BE STRIPPED OF BOTH THE SINGLE SEASON HOME RUN RECORD, WHICH SHOULD REVERT BACK TO ROGER MARIS SINCE MARK McGWIRE HAS ADMITTED TO WINNING IT VIA STEROIDS, AND THE CAREER HOME RUN RECORD SHOULD REVERT BACK TO HANK AARON UNTIL EACH MILESTONE IS WON HONORABLY/CLEAN!
The above was an editorial response to the news.
IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:
*Call of Duty 3: Modern Warfare has become the fastest selling video game (to date), with over $1 billion (US Dollars) in sales in just 16 days!
*The Beach Boys have announced plans to reunite for a 50th anniversary tour in 2012!
For more news at any time, either scroll down to our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any other reputable news source.
Amongst events that have happened around the world this past week...
*It is our sad duty to report that at least 400 people have lost their lives after Tropical Storm Washi hit the Philippines.
*Time magazine has named "The Protestor" their Person of the Year, taking note of those who have stood up for their beliefs despite the odds and establishment(s) against them. This honor includes Middle Eastern people seeking freedom from long term military regimes and the Occupy Wall Streeters.
*The United Nations has asked that ALL countries honor the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people world wide.
*Civil unrest continues in Syria and Yemen, while North Korea warned South Korea not to place a Christmas tree along their neutral border.
*The Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea has ruled the August 2011 election of Peter O'Neill invalid and ordered Michael Somare reinstated as Prime Minister. However O'Neill has said he is not stepping down and the matter remains unresolved as this is posted.
*The United States Senate passed a measure that would extend Social Security tax cuts and unemployment benefits until February 2012, provided President Barack Obama agrees to the construction of an oil pipeline between Texas and Canada. The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on the same measure next week.
*The Free Choice E-zine celebrated its 750th post on the Blogger forum with the December 17th installment of The Puzzle Corner.
IN SPORTS:
*After all the trials and tribulations, former professional baseball player Barry Bonds was sentenced to just 30 days confinement in his mansion, two years probation, 250 hours of community service, and a $40,000 (US Dollars) fine which he is appealing, over all the charges he faced from his days of (allegedly) using steroids. The sentence will not be carried out until after the appeal on the fine is concluded.
The following is an editorial response to this news.
THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE MAINTAINS ITS POSITION THAT UNLESS MISTER BONDS CAN PROVE BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT THAT HE WAS NOT USING STEROIDS DURING HIS BASEBALL DAYS (SOMETHING THAT HE HAS CONTINUALLY REFUSED TO DO), THAT HE SHOULD BE STRIPPED OF BOTH THE SINGLE SEASON HOME RUN RECORD, WHICH SHOULD REVERT BACK TO ROGER MARIS SINCE MARK McGWIRE HAS ADMITTED TO WINNING IT VIA STEROIDS, AND THE CAREER HOME RUN RECORD SHOULD REVERT BACK TO HANK AARON UNTIL EACH MILESTONE IS WON HONORABLY/CLEAN!
The above was an editorial response to the news.
IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:
*Call of Duty 3: Modern Warfare has become the fastest selling video game (to date), with over $1 billion (US Dollars) in sales in just 16 days!
*The Beach Boys have announced plans to reunite for a 50th anniversary tour in 2012!
For more news at any time, either scroll down to our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any other reputable news source.
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