James Standish, director of the North American Division's religious liberty office writes:

Tomorrow we have a vote on our tobacco bill in the House. It is critical we win the vote, and not just win, but get a veto proof majority for obvious reasons. Also, if we get that, it puts a lot of pressure on the Senate to schedule a vote before this Congress ends.

Particularly in the Seattle area, the animal friendly lifestyle is getting a lot of press. Interestingly, two recent articles mention that Seventh-day Adventists led the way and now business is booming.

The Seattle Times writes:

The Northwest also is home to a large population of Seventh Day Adventists, many of whom are vegetarian. These groups opened stores and restaurants to cater to their tastes and needs, Rose said.

A quick round up of news about Seventh-day Adventism around the world.

+ Fijian village church reduced to ashes, $15,000 in damage, no cause determined.

+ Another Press-Enterprise feature on Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center and its new CEO Richard Hart.

According to this story in the Press-Enterprise, Loma Linda University appears to be spreading out in one of the fastest growing areas of California.

The latest from the good doctor at Béré Adventist Hospital in Tchad.

Tonight's topic is one that is very dear to all of our hearts and a constant source of revenue for our parent organization, the Bere Adventist Hospital: How to have a hernia in Tchad.

For those who care, most marshmellows contain animal products and this CNBC story highlights a Loma Linda University researcher who is on the case. . .

There are about 33.2 million people in the world currently infected with HIV, and 2007 saw 2.5 million new infections.