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Union protestors destroy man's hot dog business

Zionica — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:21:02 +0000

Clinton Tarver has been serving hot dogs to hungry locals in downtown Lansing, Mich., for the last five years, but a brush this week with a pro-union protest literally upended his small business in a matter of minutes. During a protest against right-to-work legislation in Michigan's capital, Tarver’s catering supplies were destroyed when demonstrators tore…

Drop the store that drops the F-bomb

Zionica — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:27:47 +0000

Forget decorations. What about decorum? Clearly the F-bomb has become more common in the nation’s vernacular. However, as a mom, I know that the parents of young kids work diligently to shield them from learning vulgarities. Well, Merry Christmas! “Hip” clothier Urban Outfitters has just made that task more difficult by branding everything from flasks…

US Egyptian Christians fear for faith under Morsi’s Islamist agenda

Zionica — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:05:56 +0000

It seems like every Sunday, there's a new face sitting in the pews of the Church of Saint Verena and the Three Holy Youth in Orange, Calif. Most are young professionals or families with small children and some have been living in the United States for a just few weeks. “The first waves of immigration,”…

NASA: Mayan apocalypse rumors have dark side

Zionica — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:26:04 +0000

NASA scientists took time on Wednesday, Nov. 28, to soothe 2012 doomsday fears, warning against the dark side of Mayan apocalypse rumors — frightened children and suicidal teens who truly fear the world may come to an end Dec. 21. These fears are based on misinterpretations of the Mayan calendar. On the 21st, the date…

Case seeking removal of Jesus statue can continue

Zionica — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:09:26 +0000

A lawsuit seeking the removal of a Jesus statue near a Montana ski resort will go on after a national group of atheists and agnostics produced a local member who says he is offended by the religious symbol whenever he swooshes down the slopes. The Knights of Columbus and four individuals had asked a judge…

Muslims, Christians targeted in aerial assault

Zionica — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:47:40 +0000

Sudanese strongman Omar al-Bashir has launched aerial bombardments with increased frequency in the oil-rich Nuba Mountains, where Muslims and Christians alike are being targeted with “tremendous” force, experts told FoxNews.com. The attacks led by al-Bashir, who remains wanted for genocide by the International Criminal Court, have reached their highest levels in the past two months…

Life of Pi: A beautiful film that tells a beautiful tale

Zionica — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:03:50 +0000

Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi” is a big, beautiful movie about big, beautiful ideas. Wonderfully adapted from the novel by Yann Martel, “Pi” is a magical film. It’s a philosophical and metaphysical exploration of faith, religion and, most importantly, why we tell stories: fruits that aren’t always easy to digest in a major Hollywood movie.…

Judge rejects Hobby Lobby's case against ObamaCare

Zionica — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:24:13 +0000

A federal judge Monday rejected Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.'s request to block part of the federal health care overhaul that requires the arts and craft supply company to provide insurance coverage for the morning-after and week-after birth control pills. In a 28-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton denied a request by Hobby Lobby to…

Atheist group sues Indiana over marriage statute

Zionica — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:04:33 +0000

An atheist organization claims Indiana’s marriage statute is unconstitutional because it doesn't allow nonbelievers to be married by their own leaders, but state officials say the group is divorced from reality. The New York-based Center for Inquiry claims in a federal lawsuit that Indiana Code 31-11-6-1 violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment since…