| 311 | Countdown 2 Armegeddon Preview: 'Tis the season to be jolly! Why? Simple. King George II, owing his re-election in large part to the American Christian Right Wing, will certainly not defoul the regions surrounding the holy land by launching any more full-scale attacks, in this, a time of celebration for the birth of baby Jesus. While "peace to all, and goodwill towards man" i... (more) Published By: Gary Whittaker Submitted: 18 December,2004 |
| 312 | The Misanthropic Altruist Preview: Some narcissists are ostentatiously generous – they donate to charity, lavish gifts on their closest, abundantly provide for their nearest and dearest, and, in general, are open-handed and unstintingly benevolent. How can this be reconciled with the pronounced lack of empathy and with the pernicious self-preoccupation that is so typical of narciss... (more) Published By: Sam Vaknin Submitted: 20 December,2004 |
| 313 | The Narcissist and His Friends Preview: "Who's the fairest of them all?" – asks the Bad Queen in the fairy tale. Having provided the wrong answer, the mirror is smashed to smithereens. Not a bad allegory for how the narcissist treats his "friends". Literature helps us grasp the intricate interactions between the narcissist and members of his social circle. Both Sherlock Holmes and Her... (more) Published By: Sam Vaknin Submitted: 20 December,2004 |
| 314 | The Irish Issue Preview: The expertise and advancement of the evolution of man and his culture is evident in one area only - that of propaganda and lying. They have learned how to suck and blow simultaneously out of every orifice of their bodies. Deceit, black ops (e.g. Kennewick Man), 'hide the ball' (e.g. the confusing array of Pyramid explanations) and secret agencies... (more) Published By: Robert Bruce Baird Submitted: 20 December,2004 |
| 315 | The Governable Person Preview: ‘The examination combines the techniques of an observational hierarchy and those of a normalising judgment. It is a normalising gaze, a surveillance that makes it possible to qualify, to classify and to punish. It establishes over individuals a visibility through which one differentiates them and judges them.’ (Foucault 1975: 184) Going to work i... (more) Published By: Jack Boulton Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 316 | Have we learned our lesson yet? Preview: “Haven’t we learned our Lesson?” by Terry Dashner… I like reading columnist Cal Thomas. He makes a lot of sense, especially in regards to the West trying to democratize the Muslim world. He, as well as I, thinks this might be an idea short of reality (all right an idea that’s impossible). Let me explain. What if Muslims don’t want Western Dem... (more) Published By: Terry L. Dashner Submitted: 30 December,2004 |
| 317 | ACLU is at it again Preview: “ACLU—Again” God help us, please! The ACLU is at it again. This time their secular agenda is targeting the Pentagon, having brought civil litigation against the United States military for their 50 year history of sponsoring the Boy Scouts of America. This news has left a foul taste in my mouth for some reason. I’ve got to vent to get some relief... (more) Published By: Terry Dashner Submitted: 30 December,2004 |
| 318 | Has Alcoholics Anonymous Lost its way? Preview: Has Alcoholics Anonymous Lost its way? HAS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LOST ITS WAY? I have been a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 28 years. AA has become a worldwide and an American Institution. Treatment centers throughout the United States tout the 12 steps and Christian Churches in the USA provide meeting places for Alcoholics Anonymous. It is n... (more) Published By: Ted W. Submitted: 31 December,2004 |
| 319 | The End of Western Dominion Preview: The righteous of this world can only see a tidal wave of corruption coming to swallow them up, destroy their souls and deny them eternal rest in paradise. High stakes for which millions will sacrifice their lives and children in martyrdom that others will be spared the coming corruption. The righteous will not be deceived though the corruption be ... (more) Published By: Ed Howes Submitted: 10 January,2005 |
| 320 | The Tsunami Disaster in Southern Asia: Children Will Remain in Crisis Long After the Media Coverage Subsides-- ©Joi Kohlhagen, January 1, 2005 Preview: Unlike many dynamics in society where the genesis ultimately evolves and rises until it reaches its apex, media coverage-in all of its forms: print, broadcast, or internet based—is quite the opposite. News coverage for all events, particularly those of great disaster and tragedy, begins at its apex, when coverage is ubiquitous, and provides inten... (more) Published By: Joi Kohlhagen Submitted: 11 January,2005 |
| 321 | Why A Father is Not A Dad Preview: It can be said that any man who procreates is a father, whether present in that child’s life or not. While this is technically true, it really takes a man to be a dad! There is nothing more insulting than a cavalier man thinking he has every right in the world to see the child he helped to create, but was never there for him or her. It is as if ... (more) Published By: Brian Maloney Submitted: 12 January,2005 |
| 322 | Is America Christian? Preview: “Hodgepodge of Thoughts about early America”……………………………….A short reading of the facts I was listening to a news program the other night and I heard an alarming statement made by a “Reverend” who said that America was not founded as a Christian nation. I don’t know much about the minister’s credentials other than what was flashed across the screen... (more) Published By: Terry Dashner Submitted: 14 January,2005 |
| 323 | PRINCE HARRY ... YOUR (IN)BREEDING IS SHOWING! Preview: Harry, the young Prince of Wales, recently dressed as a Nazi SS officer to attend a costume party. He caught hell for his foolishness and insensitivity in the British press, and the story made international headlines as well. What makes this story ironic is that Adolf Hitler’s premise in building a “master race” hinged on the theory of eugenics –... (more) Published By: Jean Fritz Submitted: 15 January,2005 |
| 324 | My All Natural Oasis Preview: My All Natural Oasis About 7 years ago, I decided that my budget could stretch, just enough, to fulfill my lifelong dream of owning my own hot tub. Like most perspective spa owners, my biggest concern was whether the hassle of adding and mixing all those toxic chemicals that (I used to believe) are necessary for clean spa water was really worth t... (more) Published By: Randy Martin Submitted: 18 January,2005 |
| 325 | Is Religious freedom Free? Preview: “Religious Freedom or Freedom from Religion?” by Terry Dashner, Senior Pastor Faith Fellowship Church…PO Box 1586…Broken Arrow, OK…74013…918-451-0270 I’m concerned about American citizens who take religious liberties for granted. Every God-fearing American who is indifferent to his right of legal assembly, who’s indifferent to the support of a ... (more) Published By: Terry Dashner Submitted: 19 January,2005 |
| 326 | Getting Older, Getting Better Preview: As baby boomers, we have been spoiled all of our lives. When we were teenagers, the world took note because there were so many of us. Our music, our beliefs, our fashions, our styles dominated the culture of the age. When we took to the streets to protest the war in Vietnam and to support the Civil Rights Movement, we found a ready audience. Telev... (more) Published By: Virginia Bola, PsyD Submitted: 23 January,2005 |
| 327 | The Big Secret of Age Preview: Think back to when you were a child. Pick a time when you were aware of the world and starting to notice things around you, perhaps 10 or 11 years old. Most of us had aging individuals in our lives: grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers. We may have loved them dearly but they were different to us: they were old. As we grew up, inevitably some of t... (more) Published By: Virginia Bola, PsyD Submitted: 23 January,2005 |
| 328 | Gifts in Chinese Culture Preview: Gifts in Chinese Culture Chinese people have their own culture when it comes to giving friends or relatives presents. When it is a new-born baby, usually jade or silver bracelet or necklace would be good, particularly ones which can make the clinging sound so it will make some noise when the baby moves. Alternatively, some children's clothes, s... (more) Published By: Wong Yee Lee Submitted: 24 January,2005 |
| 329 | Malthus and Synarchy Preview: There are many ways to characterize economic theory and its major influence Synarchy or the landed class. We read about the Equestrian class in Rome and the farmers or Bauers who became the De Medicis and later the Rothschilds. All of them seem to make a good case for Physiocratic laissez-faire policies that allow the landed class or Divine Kings... (more) Published By: Robert Bruce Baird Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 330 | WILL YOUR CHILDREN OWN THEIR GENES? Preview: The completion of the Human Genome Project was greeted with much enthusiasm and many hopes for a bright future pregnant with new possibilities. Currently incurable diseases would be detected early enough and would be prevented before they developed. Damaged organs would be replaced with brand new cloned organs perfectly compatible with our bodies ... (more) Published By: Candas Emcioglu Submitted: 26 January,2005 |