Our Honored Dead
By Alan Caruba Friday, May 24, 2013
In the town I called home for more than sixty years, among my earliest memories was joining my Father to attend the annual Memorial Day ceremonies. There was always a march to the appropriately named Memorial Park. It included veterans, scout troops, police and fire contingents, and the high school band.
More...Obama’s ‘Iron Curtain’ descends on America
By Judi McLeod Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Under the Marxist rule of President Barack Hussein Obama, Uncle Sam morphs day by day into ‘Uncle Satan’. Ironic when contemplating that Iran has long called America “the great Satan”.
More...‘The Incident in the Rose Garden Rain’
By Judi McLeod Friday, May 17, 2013
Armed by the arrogant confidence that comes via a protective circle of self-serving, back-scratching politicians (including Republican ones), who do nothing to deter his increasing taunts against all things American, President Barack Hussein Obama continues to publicly trash the cherished image of the military.
More...WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2013 STUDENT ACADEMY AWARDS®
By BFP Staff Wednesday, May 15, 2013
by Emily Benedict
Yesterday the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the winners for the 2013 Student Academy Awards. We are proud to announce that Bogota, Colombia native, David Aristizabal from the University of Southern California, was selected as a winner in the “Documentary” category for the film “A Second Chance.”
The Academy established the Student Academy Awards in 1972 to support and encourage excellence in filmmaking at the collegiate level. Past Student Academy Award® winners have gone on to receive 46 Oscar® nominations and have won or shared eight awards. Notable alums include John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Robert Zemeckis, Trey Parker and Spike Lee.
The 40th Student Academy Awards will be held on June 8, at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. For more information, including clips of the students’ winning films, please visit: http://www.oscars.org/awards/saa/2013/index.html
BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Thirteen students from nine U.S. colleges and universities as well as three students from foreign universities have been selected as winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Student Academy Awards competition. They will be brought to Los Angeles for a week of industry activities that will culminate in the awards ceremony, hosted by 1978 Student Academy Award winner and comedian Bob Saget, on Saturday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
“Chávez, Maduro and the shame of Venezuelan hunger”
By Benjamin James Thursday, May 9, 2013
Anyone with an interest in Venezuela and the unfolding political drama following the death of Hugo Chavez will be greatly concerned at recent developments in the country. Author Benjamin James is making available two ebooks at no cost. The first free essay is available in the form of an e-book entitled “Chávez, Maduro and the shame of Venezuelan hunger” which can be downloaded from: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/310562.
More...Checkmate: From global makeover to takeover
By Doug Hagmann Wednesday, May 8, 2013
We’re rapidly approaching a potential checkmate moment in the Mideast. There are 41 nations plus the U.S., for a total of 42 nations currently participating in military maneuvers off the coast of Iran. Despite all of the saber rattling about Iran, we are being deceived about the coming global battle, which will almost certainly begin in Syria, not Iran.
More...Argentina contra España
By Carlos Alberto Montaner Sunday, April 22, 2012
(FIRMAS PRESS) España no tiene cómo lograr que los argentinos compensen adecuadamente a Repsol por la expropiación de la empresa. Es una batalla perdida. Los argentinos pagarán lo que les dé la gana y cuando les dé la gana. Hace una década declararon la suspensión de pagos de la deuda soberana, algo mucho más grave, y no pasó nada. Impunidad total. Borges opinaba que los peronistas no eran ni buenos ni malos. Eran incorregibles. Tenía razón. Este episodio lo demuestra.
More...Colombian escort industry abuzz over summit sex scandal
By Admin Wednesday, April 18, 2012
By Jim Wyss — McClatchy Newspapers
Colombian municipalities have the liberty to declare “tolerance zones,” where prostitution is legal, the national police said. Cartagena has declared such zones and some of the prime tourist areas are peppered with clubs that offer sex, more or less, openly and explicitly.
BOGOTA, Colombia — Mixing business and pleasure might kill some careers, but in Colombia, at least, it’s not necessarily illegal.
Colombian city gets giant, outdoor escalator
By Admin Tuesday, December 27, 2011
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Officials in Colombia’s second-largest city Monday inaugurated a giant, outdoor escalator for residents of one of its poorest neighborhoods.
More...Bogota Colombia Business
FL Technics Jets marks the year with the service of 20 business jets
Thursday, November 8, 2012
FL Technics Jets, a global provider of integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions for business aviation, is celebrating a one year anniversary since receiving its first business jet in autumn 2011.
Preparing for the colder months: a winter of opportunity for pilots?Thursday, November 1, 2012
For contractual pilots, the seasonality of the airline industry continues to hold bearing on the number of flying jobs available. Indeed, the onset of winter often heralds significant hardship for jobless pilots as airlines roll back their operations and charter companies dismiss unneeded staff. Moreover, last February marked a winter of discontent for European carriers, with the culmination of ongoing financial difficulties resulting in the collapse of both Malév and Spanair, amid wider industry losses and cut backs. However, despite the slower growth profile customary for European carriers over the colder months, the experts at AviationCV point out this doesn’t necessarily mean reduced opportunities for out-of-work pilots.
American News
You Can Never Have Enough Progressivism
Saturday, March 2, 2013
One of the many solicitations I received in the mail today asked for $5 donation in order to meet their modest $15,000 goal. The letter was asking me to help them support the not-so-modest “progressive vision for America.” Their vision for America was spelled out in the first line:
Flight of the U.S.A.Sunday, December 23, 2012
Imagine the United States as one big jumbo jet on a lengthy journey to what our travel brochures described as the land of “milk and honey.” We are all passengers aboard this marvelous airbus of state-of-the art comfort along with a litany of well-trained pilots, crew members and support personnel, each taking their respective shifts on this multi-generational journey. The flight is complete with in-flight movies, food service, all of the latest technology, along with a flight staff seemingly dedicated to our comfort.
Latin America
“Hoy tengo mas temor y soy mas vigilada que antes de su muerte” Ofelia Aceverdo | MCL Os
El cólera causa al menos 15 muertes en Cuba
El padre de Eliécer Ávila denuncia presiones y amenazas de la Seguridad del Estado
EX PRESO POLÍTICO – JULIO CÉSAR MORALES GONZÁLEZ – GOLPEADO SALVAJEMENTE
Should Mercedes-Benz have Appologized for Che Guevara Ad Flap?
Pablo y el amor a los tiranos
World News
Hindus greet Christians on Christmas
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Hindus have sent early greetings to Christian communities world over for upcoming Christmas.
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a release in Nevada (USA) today, expressed warmest greetings on the Christmas, wishing that it brought joy, happiness, blessings and cheer to all.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has prominently appeared in a just released documentary titled “Unresolvable?”, which examines conflict over religion and politics.
Canada in the News
Toronto Sun Attacks Canada Free Press
By Judi McLeod Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Strange things happen on the Internet when the mainstream media gets involved.
Today the mighty Toronto Sun’s website (Canoe.ca) tried to write off a story written by Canada Free Press (CFP) columnist Doug Hagmann on May 8.
Recent BFP Columns
LA SOMBRA DEL BIZARRO
By Robert M. Sánchez --Features
Yo… Robert M. Sánchez--- que me encuentro con La Total Conciencia bien aguda, La Mente muy Iluminada, El Cuerpo Sano, en El Juicio Perfecto y con El Control Completo de todas Las Facultades Motoras, aseguro que soy El Enemigo más acérrimo que tiene La Democracia, El Comunismo, El Socialismo, El Capitalismo, El Nazismo, El Imperialismo, La monarquía, El Fascismo y La Anarquía porque son unas organizaciones diabólicas que manipulan Las Masas y Las Mentes de Los Débiles que se encuentran en todos Los Pueblos de La Tierra y que no sirven mas que para esclavizar a La Humanidad. Pero ya no tarda mucho tiempo en que serán perseguidos por El Anti-Cristo para quitarles todo El Dinero que le robaron a Las Naciones y que después serán desterrados de El Planeta.
Rock-Star Atheist to Fearless Missionary
By Artin John Tsambazis --Features
US/Canada – Compared to the life of most music stars, Fr. Dr Themi Adams is wilder and braver than even the hardest of rockers. However, he doesn’t do it by shocking crowds or taunting the media – but rather by delivering aid to some of Africa’s most dangerous communities.
EGGSAMPLE
By Micki L. H. Phillips --Features
In contributing to this working world, I’ve observed a lot of co-workers personality traits--- on my break time, of course. Besides the fact we are either considered small, medium, large, extra large, jumbo, and/or organic, some of us are speckled, brown, white, not to mention FRESH.
EASTER SEASON….THE GAME OF LIFE
By Micki L. H. Phillips --Features
As a child, I loved the game MONOPOLY, especially collecting money while passing “GO”, landing on “free parking”, and “charging” for rent. I was optimistic on picking cards from the"Community Chest” but apprehensive on the “Chance” pile.
OH, ONE LAST(ING) THING
By Micki L. H. Phillips --Features
My mother was the original “Riddler”. Batman and Robin had nothing on her. She would volunteer tidbits like, “You’ll miss me when I’m gone” or “How stupid do I look?” (NO COMMENT)
