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Increasing website traffic is certainly your goal if you have a website. However, creating web pages that attract visitors is significantly different than simply building an attractive website. You need to make sure you put as much effort or more into getting people to your website than you spend designing your web pages. Read the following 10 foolproof steps to increasing your web traffic and boosting your sales.

#1 Set a Goal

If you don’t know where you’re going, you will never know when you get there. It is very important to set a goal so you know what you want your website to accomplish. In order to achieve success or know when you are successful, you must have a goal.

#2 Develop a Plan

Once you have a goal or set of goals, you need a plan to take you there. Make sure you are very specific about your plan and lay out the step by step objectives to help you meet your goals. Also, you will want your plan to be measurable so you can track your results and see what is working and what is not.

#3 Links

You want to do your best to have as many links pointing to your Website as possible. The more web pages you can get to add links to your site, the more traffic you will receive.

#4 Good Link Partners

While you want many links to your web site, you want them to be good links. This means making sure that the web pages linking to your web site are quality sites that receive high levels of traffic. The Google toolbar will help you determine if it is a good site with high levels of traffic.

#5 Prepare Yourself for Responses

If you are not prepared for increases in traffic, responding to new customers, and staying in contact with other web sites linking to your page, then will lose have a difficult time building a successful online business. Make sure that you have the resources to handle increased e-mail.

#6 Newsletters

Newsletters are a great way to increase the number of visitors coming to your site, especially if the newsletter contains valuable information. The reason for this is people will subscribe to the newsletter, recommend their friends, and so on and so forth. A newsletter is a great way to increase traffic.

#7 Forums

Start a forum on your web site and watch your traffic grow. People enjoy a space where they can trade ideas and ask questions, and a forum is the best way to do this. Websites with forums have increased levels of traffic to their web sites.

#8 Get Top Rankings with Popular Search Engines

Most people use popular search engines when trying to find information. As such, you will want to make sure that your site is ranking as a high result in the popular search engines such as Yahoo, Google, and MSN.

#9 More Pages

The more pages you have on your web site, the more information you can include. You can target more keywords as you build more pages which increases your search engine listings and boosts the amount of visitors your website will receive.

#10 Keyword phrases

Keywords phrases drive people to your web site. It is important to have as many keyword phrases that are directly and indirectly related to your products as possible in order to broaden your search results and increase your traffic.

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If you like to play your poker online, you that graphics can make a huge difference in your gaming experience. There are a couple of different things that come into play to make your visual experience as pleasing as possible, but most of them you can regulate from your home computer.

First, make sure that you have an up to date graphics card. Computers now a days come with standardized graphics settings, but adding a new graphic card can make your gaming experience even better. This a definite must if you like to play at online sites that use 3-D graphics as part of the experience. Make sure that your computer can handle a graphics card and that your monitor has a decent refresh rate before trying to play a poker game with really advanced graphics.

Secondly, it comes down to the site you want to play at. Sites that make you download software tend to have better graphics than those that don’t because you don’t have to rely on your internet connection for the visuals. Downloading raises other questions for the player, but solves the technical problems of trying to send amazing graphics displays over faulty internet connections. If you choose not to download your software, be sure to find an online poker site that uses flash or plug-in that you already have on your computer.

One of the most dangerous jobs right now in the United States Military is guarding the borders of Iraq. Your life expectancy if you do not stay ‘heads up’ is very low. It requires super human concentration and intuition, none of which is very easy when the weather is not cooperating, either too hot, too cold or dust storms. The soldier must be very alert at all times, follow protocol and you just never know when someone is out to do you in. Each day the soldiers live in fear that their number could be up in an instant, not knowing if it will happen to them, a friend of theirs or if today is that day.

I propose a new concept using the up and coming future advances in Holographic Technologies, which are getting closer to becoming reality we may soon be able to design a Holographic Soldier to stand at the check point so if someone tries to run him over, they can try all they want as you cannot kill a ghost or a mirage which is not there at all.

I propose we put holographic projectors in the Humvees to display the 3D or 4D image of the Soldier in Virtual Reality, just like what Microsoft is planning with the next generation of our 360 X-Box Video Games in our living rooms.

The system will run off the Humvee’s extra alternator for juice and will not need the power grid, the Humvee will can drive up point it away from the road, park the vehicle, turn it on and the Border Patrol Soldier will do its job, along with sensors and cameras without risking his life. If there is a problem the Soldiers away from the area will open fire from a short distance away out of any blast range in case there is a car bomb. Think on this.

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The ultimate Christian book is the Bible. Next to it are the books published specifically as supplements of Christian theology. Individual Christian books that allow both the authors and the readers to explore the realms of Christianity. To interpret philosophical questions and virtually all other things that concern the knowledge on Christian theology.

What there is to it for becoming Christians is usually the most common topic in the majority of Christian books along with all the fields of studies that Christianity and Christian doctrines cover.

Well-written Christian books, poems, articles, and selections have tremendous effects on one’s personality and may lead to great changes in a person’s points of view. These are powerful instruments for spiritual growth for the person reading them.

Christianity is primarily defined as belief on a Supreme Being, specifically Jesus Christ as humanity’s savior. Christians on the other hand, are people who have personal relationship with God. This same relationship has become the greater focus in producing Christian writings.

These books are the materialized responses of man to his Living God. As it is, the greatest and the majority of in-print materials with regards to Christianity are often encircling on the topic about his relationship with the Creator. God is the Supreme Writer of history and the little gods (or the Christians) are the writers of their personal stories with God as the central character.

One reputed source of inspirations that led authors to write their Christian readings, is the Bible. From here did the foundations of theology came from, supported by the scriptures that have been discovered over the centuries, and from here too did the geniuses of Christian readings received and based their best sellers.

This is no miracle since the Bible had been circulating the world since Christianity begun. And copies of it has reached even the remotest areas of the world and the most neglected sections of the societies.

For those who love and have some background on Christian readings, they may identify such books because they often include the following:

- citations and doctrines
- beliefs and dogmas
- Christian manifestos
- fundamentals of Christianity
- true to life stories
- inspirational anecdotes
- meditations and reflections
- aid to prayers
- building personal relationships with God
- Christian theology and prophecies
- articles and news as they relate to predictions
- personal growth and recovery
- personal health
- social issues
- prayers and meditations
- lifestyle management
- wisdom on life
- selections on ministry, discipleship, evangelism, fellowship and worship
- biographies
- fictions, children books and the likes
- guidelines for Christian living and a variety of other things.

Christian books were written out of extraordinary and not so extraordinary encounters. You may find some of them non-pleasing because many reveal philosophies that are against to your personal perspectives. However, this does not negate the fact the larger portion of these reading touches the heart. Most are known to have created deep and great changes among their readers. Not only can people relate with the author’s ideas, we are also lead to recreate in us broader sense of religion and enlightenment. These are by and large mind openers. They expose us to what should be believed in and trusted upon.

We are moved by what we read. Why? Because these are tales of personal experiences with the Being we call GOD.

Robert Thatcher is a freelance publisher based in Cupertino, California. He publishes articles and reports in various ezines and provides Christian book resources on www.your-christian-book.info.

Deliverance is to be rescued or salvation. Thanks be to Jesus that he showed us the way to save our souls from sin. We must come to the realization that God is real, powerful, and will deliver us from the woes of this world. Let’ look at Psalms 72:12 it says For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death. He will rescue them from oppression and violence for precious is their blood in his sight. It said in Psalms 79:8 Do not hold against us the sins of the fathers; may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need. Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for you name’s sake.

Now look at Psalms 3:3 it says But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the Lord I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. I lay down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side. Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my god! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. In Psalms 18:2 it says The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.

Look at Psalms 33:6 it says By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; he puts the deep into storehouses. Let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. The Lord foils the plans of the nations, he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purpose of his heart through all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earthhe who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.

Now look at Psalms 34:4 it says I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.

Now in the book of Psalms 40:13 it says Be pleased, O Lord, to save me; O Lord, come quickly to help me. May all who seek to take my live be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. May those who say to me, Aha! Aha! Be appalled at their own shame. But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. May those who love your salvation always say, The Lord be exalted! Yet I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. Your are my help and my deliverer; O my God, do not delay.

Look at Psalm 144:7 it says Reach down your hand from on high; deliver me and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hands of foreigners whose mouths are full of lies, whose right hands are deceitful. Now look at Psalms 37:4 it says Delight yourselves in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fretit leads only to evil. At verse 12 it says The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming. Now at verse 16 it says Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked; for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.

In the book of 2Corinthians (I suggest reading the whole chapter.)1:9 it says Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened the we might not relay on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. Now look at verse 18 it says But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No”. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by me and Silas and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No”, but in him it has always been “Yes” For no matter how may promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.

To conclude look at Matthew 10:22 it says All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. I have to say this is why I pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one. Amen.

Love Always,
Your Sister in Christ,
Mellody Davis

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As automobile insurance rates keep increasing, thrifty car owners are looking for lower auto insurance quotes. There are many assorted types of price reductions available and if you can save a little money, then why not? Below is a list of general deductions that may be available to you. Check with your insurance agent to see if you’re entitled.

Individual-Associated Price Reductions

Person-related discounts are ones that depend on the driver’s own personal situation, status and driving history.

Vehicle Based Insurance Discounts

It doesn’t come as a shock that when getting a car insurance policy, the insurance underwriter takes a look at your car. Some of these car insurance deductions are given because you’ve bought a safe car.

1. Air Bags. They present increased safety to you and your car and insurers love these.
2. Anti-Lock Brakes System (ABS). Believe it or not, some states require that auto insurance agents give discounts to customers whose cars are equipped with ABS.

Anti-Theft Devices. Installation of anti-theft devices like LowJack is a way to get insurance discounts. There may be an added bonus if the alarm automatically activates when the car’s turned off.

God ordained the Christian family to have a specific design – a man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children. The family is called the domestic church because it is a community of faith, hope and charity. Within the family, we first learn to respect the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. This means welcoming children into the marriage through birth or adoption but also learning to show reverence for the life of others such as the elderly, the infirm, the poor, the disabled, and the imprisoned.

Every member of the Christian family has a God-ordained function. Though equal in the sight of God, men and women have entirely different responsibilities. As stated so clearly in the Catechism: “Divine fatherhood is the source of human fatherhood…” which reaffirms the importance of man’s function as the head of the family. Though equal (as God) to the Father, Christ himself lived and died in supreme obedience to the will of the Father. Throughout faith history, men have been called to leadership roles by God, from Adam to Noah to David to Moses to Paul to Peter. This call to leadership does not necessarily infer perfection, capability or skill, but the call is nonetheless intrinsic to manhood. Pervasive gender-role confusion in our society today makes it is easy to dismiss or compromise this primordial function of men to lead their families to God.

To carry out their responsibility, men are to be servant leader of all in their charge. Leaders provide a clear vision, set a solid example, and help others in their pursuit of holiness. Fathers must ensure that their children are brought up in the faith, the beginning of which is their own life being one of Christian holiness. Men who abdicate their leadership responsibility under some mistaken notion of “sensitivity” bring disorder into the family and the society. A simple review of crime statistics in our land reveals the terrible impact of fathers who ignored or minimized their prescribed role.

Woman’s role as wife and mother differs from but complements that of the man. St. Paul reminds us of God’s intent to provide a helpmate and partner to man, “For man was not made from woman, but woman from man. Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.”(1 Cor 11: 8-9).

Modeling themselves on the Blessed Mother, women are called to support and honor their husband’s role asleader of the family. In her function as wife and mother, a woman brings wonderful attributes such as nurturing care, tenderness and compassion to family life. As with her husband, a wife is called to a life of holiness and Christian example.

Children are called to proffer respect for parents out of gratitude for having given them the gift of life (CCC #2216-2218)*. Respect is shown by docility and obedience to parents during one’s childhood. Obedience ceases with emancipation, but respect does not. Grown children are reminded to assist their aging parents as much as possible with material and moral support, as well as in times of illness, loneliness and distress.

Sacramental marriage is the foundation of the family. It is the gift of self, a gift that is freely given and total in nature. The perpetual and exclusive bond of marriage creates the sanctuary wherein the security of the family rests. The sacred covenant finds its physical manifestation in the sexual intimacy of the marriage act between man and wife (CCC #2360; also Tob 8: 4-9). Reflecting this covenant, the spouses’ physical union honors the twofold end of marriage, which is to serve the good of the spouses (the “unitive”) and to be open to the transmission of life (the “procreative”).

Children are the supreme gift of marriage, in contrast to our societal view which considers them a “right.” In our zeal to conceive a child at all costs, medical science offers us numerous techniques that attempt to produce a child by the disassociation of husband and wife or the involvement of a third party (such as donation of sperm or ovum, surrogate uterus, or in-vitro fertilization). These actions violate the child’s right to be born of a loving act of father and mother. All such techniques are morally unacceptable (CCC # 2376-77). It is impossible to live the sacramental life while engaging in such practices, for we knowingly introduce other persons and processes into the loving act of procreation, an act that belongs rightly to husband, wife and God.

The intentional spacing of children, if undertaken for just reasons, also demands that we observe moral norms. Periodic continence (methods based on self-observation and the use of infertile periods, such as Natural Family Planning) respects the individual spouses and offers a mutually supportive, natural means of spacing. On the other hand, artificial birth control or any action which frustrates or thwarts the normal outcome of the procreative act defrauds God and falsifies the marital act. All such methods are morally unacceptable (CCC #2370).

It is impossible to live the sacramental life while actively engaging in any contraceptive practices, for we knowingly defraud God of the result of a loving act due to our selfishness and sinful pride.Upon assuming the role of parents, we must remember that we have the “primordial and inalienable” responsibility for the education of our children (CCC #2221-23). While we can delegate certain educational duties to a formal school, we cannot delegate responsibility for oversight of our children’s education. The term “education” means more than just secular studies, for home must be the place for evangelization and catechesis. First, we must give our children a solid grounding in the virtues. Second, we must offer apprenticeship in self-mastery, self-denial and sound judgment, so they can learn to forego pleasures in the spirit of Christian discipline. This helps widen their focus outside of the family in order to see the needs of others. Third, education in the Catholic faith means creating an environment of personal and family prayer, participating in devotions (such as Enthronement, Adoration, Novenas, Stations of the Cross and the Rosary), attending Parish Missions, and ensuring thorough Sacramental preparation. Fourth, we must guide children in exploring potential vocations, especially being open to God’s call to the priesthood or religious life. All of these efforts point to the only true goal in the education of our children – to make them holy people.

All of this responsibility may seem daunting to the average Catholic parent. Like any task, however, we can create hope by building a strategy for success. Consider the following as a guide:

A. Set and Honor Priorities – Make it known that God is first in your life and let your decisions consistently reflect God’s preeminent place. Ensure that the family’s choices regarding books, magazines, entertainment, and clothing all reflect proper Christian values. Ensure that attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days (and especially while on vacation) is a family priority. Let the family home proudly exhibit signs and symbols of our faith.

B. Distinguish between Vocation and Occupation- Understand the distinction between “what we are” versus “what we do.” Success in our vocation (married, single or priest/religious) is our life’s goal. Our occupation, on the other hand, is merely what we do to pay the bills. God cares deeply how we embrace our chosen vocation, whereas it matters little to Him what field we choose to earn our daily bread. As any committed Catholic parent will affirm, it is infinitely harder to live one’s vocation than it is to succeed at a chosen occupation. Why? Because our vocation demands that we give everything of ourselves, a notion that runs contrary to our culture. Does the next rung of the career ladder undergo prayerful scrutiny for its impact on our chosen vocation or is it weighed solely for its occupational benefits?

C. Embrace a Vigorous Sacramental Life – Continue to foster a love of the Sacraments in your children once they initially receive by having the same level of commitment yourself. Demand of yourself an ever-higher standard of Christian behavior rather than simply remaining at the same level year after year. Start a relationship with a spiritual director.

D. Surround Yourself with Committed Catholic Families – Americans love “support groups,” so why not as part of our faith journey? Have the courage to discontinue relationships if certain friends do not support your moral values. Make an active effort to be involved in parish life beyond the Sunday “obligation.” Be willing to be challenged by others more advanced in the faith to delve deeper into its mysteries.

E. Continue Your Education in the Catholic Faith – Consider the last 10 books youhave read. Did they support or conflict with your faith values? Ensure that your faith education includes doses of Scripture, Catechism, Lives of the Saints, Papal Encyclicals, Council Documents and works of Spirituality.

F. Actively Demonstrate Christian Service – Remember that, “…a contented Christian does not exist.” We are called to mix it up with society and fearlessly speak out against injustice, poverty and wrongdoing. In short, being Catholic means being countercultural, just as Jesus was countercultural. Our family life must reflect the admonition of St. James that, “…Faith without works is dead.” (Jm 2:14) and render Christian service in a truly selfless way. Sincere actions will instill in our children the importance of a life focused on service to others.

“We are not called to success, just faithfulness.”

Mother Teresa

*Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition.

Networked sports gambling web sites are directly modulated through the agency of 3 structures. These are named the OSGA (the Offshore Gaming Association), IGC (Interactive Gaming Council) and finally the Fidelity Trust Gaming Association (the FTGA).

The Offshore Gaming Association is in fact a self controlling watch-dog institute that currently regulates the thriving overseas sports gaming trade, they strive to grant sports gambling lovers the facility to quickly select legitimate internet sites to play betting games with. It labors to watch over client’s rights, and also they don’t demand any joining or annual expenses. The OSGA is a proficient not to mention equitable third party agency that pronounces unprejudiced conclusions, suggested by customer feedback, impartial investigation, phone conversations, inside information and also offers inside bulletins.

The Interactive Gaming Council is a non commercially motivated organisation. The organization was established to allow an arena for interested parties to address subjects moreover to further communal matters in the worldwide web-based gambling profession, in an effort to establish just and steadfast industry standards and patterns that heighten buyer certainty in net based gaming merchandise and benefits, also to work as the gambling trade’s global strategy spokesperson and in addition the Interactive Gaming Council operates as an info hub.

The Interactive Gaming Council have worked up a name for encouraging honesty, stability and believability because of its elevated ideals, also its appeal to sincere concerns. The IGC regularizes overseas betting via utilizing a unique ten-point code of conduct and also bills gaming websites license fees for using the council’s logo. Disgruntled gamblers may also state their grievances to the Interactive Gaming Council.

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The Fidelity Trust Gaming Association was founded in order to present a benchmark which will raise the transactions of internet sports gambling sites. The council suggest that doing business entirely with honorable partners, they are able to create a membership of the most trustworthy and professional offshore gambling businesses globally. Thus, there are establishments that try to coordinate the transactions of networked sports gambling and which should in time help to take the sting out of most if not all of the concerns felt by detractors. Live sports gaming sites are totally trustworthy, beacuse individual data are not requested and in addition the recompense and the betting odds are as balanced and honest as in an orthodox Vegas-style Vegas style sports bet. These internet sites reduce the traveling costs, but preserve the character of a familiar Vegas-style gambling internet site, but now you are enabled to game in your own home.

In my opinion, the far left fanatics in this country are among the biggest threats to this country and to the world. Many far right fanatics, however, aren’t far behind. Some far right fanatics, like Pat Robertson, are especially dangerous because so many people listen to and believe them.

Pat Robertson is a self proclaimed ordained minister, bible teacher, broadcaster, statesman, author, humanitarian, businessman and Christian. From his pulpit as host of the 700 Club, he commands a large audience of religious television viewers. When hosting his show or when giving interviews, he normally sounds intelligent, logical and reasonable. However, more and more, lately, he seems to go off the deep end.

On August 22, 2005 Mr. Robertson, when speaking about Venezuela’s President Hugh Chavez, said “I don’t know about this doctrine of assassination, but if he thinks we’re trying to assassinate him, I think we really ought to go ahead and do it. It’s a whole lot cheaper than starting a war, and I don’t think any oil shipments will stop.” and “We have the ability to take him out, and I think the time has come that we exercise that ability. We don’t need another 200-billion-dollar war to get rid of one strong-arm dictator. It’s a whole lot easier to have some of the covert operatives do the job and then get it over with.” On August 24, 2005 he released a clarification stating “Is it right to call for assassination? No, and I apologize for that statement. I spoke in frustration that we should accommodate the man who thinks the U.S. is out to kill him.”

I believe that President Chavez is a petty tyrant and an enemy of the United States. I also believe that he is a danger to the United States and to the Western Hemisphere and that something should be done to stop him. I don’t, however, believe that it is right or proper for a so called ‘Christian’ religious leader to call for his assassination. The fact that Mr. Robertson ‘apologized’ for his statements does not alter the fact that he did call for the assassination and that followers, around the world, heard that call. Far more people heard the call than heard the ‘apology’.

On Thursday January 5, 2005 Mr. Robertson, who claims to “be a good friend of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon” (With friends like this who need enemies), suggested that Prime Minister Sharon’s stroke was “devine punishment for dividing God’s land”. Mr. Robertson stated “that the Prime Minister “was dividing God’s land and I would say woe unto any prime minister of Israel who takes a similar course to appease the E.U., the United Nations or the United States of America.”.

On that same day a spokewoman for Mr. Robertson expressed Dr. Robertson’s outrage at People for the American Way, who have a clear left-wing political agenda and who, on an ongoing basis, lift his comments out of context and widely circulate them in an attempt to discredit him.

I do not have a left wing agenda, in fact I dislike and fear the far left in this country. I am a Christian. I may not be a great Christian but, I believe very strongly in Christianity. I am not a Jew but, I have great respect for the State of Israel and it’s people and I strongley support it’s continued existance. I have read as much information as I could find regarding Mr. Robertson’s statement and I feel that his statement is very wrong, improper and unchristian.

I too feel that the handing over of land to the Palestinians is wrong. I feel that it harms the security of Israel and may hasten Israel’s demise. I also, however, realize that Prime Minister Sharon may have had no choice in the matter. In my opinion, the government of the United States, Israel’s only ‘ally’ in the Middle East and possibly in the world, decided, many years ago, that “winning the hearts and minds of the Middle East Arabs” was more important than securing the safe future of Isreal. In order to reach that goal the United States has been doing everything in it’s power to secure ‘peace in the Middle East’ at any cost, including forcing Israel to give up land in order to appease the Arabs. Prime Minister Sharon may have decided that it was better to give up some land, than to lose whatever little assistance it still recieves from, it’s ‘friend’, the United States.

Prime Minister Sharon is or was the leader of the State of Israel and was doing what he thought best in order to attempt to ensure the survival of his country. Whether he was doing right or wrong is for the people of Israel to judge, not for Mr. Robertson. Reasons for or against almost anything can be found in the Bible, depending on how it is interpreted.

Mr. Robertson has been getting wilder and wilder in his assertions and is being forced to issue more and more ‘clarifications’ (The foregoing are only two examples.). He appears to believe that his interpretation of the Bible is the only true interpretation and that not only does he speak for God, he is the only person on this Earth that does so. When Christians become as rigid and as spiteful as Mr. Robertson has become then, they are no longer any better than the Islamic fundamentalists that are terrorising the world. It’s time for Mr. Robertson to step down, otherwise he is going to start turning people away from Christianity and from God.

David G. Hallstrom, Sr. is a retired private investigator and currently publishes several internet directories including www.resourcesforattorneys.com a legal and lifestyle resources directory for attorneys, lawyers and the internet public. For more lifestyle information see lifestyle.resourcesforattorneys.com, the Lifestyle directory from Resources For Attorneys.

If you’re looking for a cheap airfare to Europe you’ll find that the best time to fly is mid-week. If you can fly out on a Tuesday or Wednesday instead of at weekends you’ll save quite a few dollars. Flights are also cheaper in the winter months, as long as you don’t go during the Christmas or New Year’s periods. To get all the detailed information you need it’s a good idea to go online and have a look at one or two price comparison websites. By entering the dates and times you want to fly you’ll get a list of airlines and ticket prices. You’ll then be able to browse through and choose something that suits your timescale and budget. By doing a little bit of research you might be surprised at just how much you can save.

And if you’re planning a trip to Venice or Rome you’ll want to take an Italy travel guide with you. In fact, no matter where you go in Italy a pocket guide can prove to be an invaluable source of information. You’ll be able to find somewhere to stay and plenty of things to see and do. Whether you’re on leisure or a business trip you’ll need to find suitable accommodation and the travel guides will have plenty of hotels to choose from. If you’re on vacation there’ll be plenty of tourist attractions for you to look out for, and if you’re on business there are plenty of wine bars and restaurants for you to relax in after a busy day’s work. Remember to buy an up to date guide before you depart, some of the contact details may have changed since the last edition was printed.