| 51 | Hype!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Has The Internet Gone Too Far? Preview: I remember back in the 1980s (history for many of you reading this), I had a friend working at the University of California who had access to the Internet through the University system. It was new, it was esoteric, it was for academicians, nerds, and professional scientists. Another friend, a salesman, pondered the commercial possibilities. "Sale... (more) Published By: Virginia Bola, PsyD Submitted: 03 June,2005 |
| 52 | The Blessings (And Curse) Of The Constitution Preview: The Senate is in an uproar about the issue of approving the nomination of certain judges. There are vocal supporters for and against traditional techniques of the filibuster. There are others working hard to identify options and compromises to avoid a head-to-head battle that will leave one side staggering. The rest of the country looks on: in co... (more) Published By: Virginia Bola, PsyD Submitted: 03 June,2005 |
| 53 | The Eternal Lure Of Gambling Preview: I just spent three days in the land of milk and money -Las Vegas. There is something refreshingly honest about the place: it's all about money and it knows it. It doesn't pretend to be anything else. No doubt some of the architects think that their work has some importance of its own: the recreations of Venice, Camelot, Paris, Egypt, and New Yo... (more) Published By: Virginia Bola, PsyD Submitted: 03 June,2005 |
| 54 | Is America Racist Still? Preview: This is one entry in my Heroes and Villains Volume of an encyclopedia available at World-Mysteries.com. OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES: - It was not until after the Nuremberg Trials that the rest of the world put the kinds of protections in place that had already been in place for a long time in Germany but we are found accusing Germans of the heinous cri... (more) Published By: Robert Bruce Baird Submitted: 04 June,2005 |
| 55 | National ID Card? Congress Approves Electronic ID Card Preview: Are we moving towards an Orwellian 1984 scenario in the United States? Are we still truly the land of the free? Many are predicting severe limitations to our way of life in light of the impending requirement of a national ID card. On May 10, 2005, Congress approved the “Real ID Act” as part of a military spending bill. President Bush is expected ... (more) Published By: Richard A. Chapo Submitted: 05 June,2005 |
| 56 | Tips for keeping you home invasion free Preview: Home invasion formerly known as burglary is the type of crime that you can do something to prevent. Home invasion falls into two categories burglary and robbery. In my book "Crime Awareness 101" I discuss the differences of both and what you can do. In this article I am going to address preventative steps to protect your home from being unla... (more) Published By: Scott Shaper Submitted: 06 June,2005 |
| 57 | What about those Pyramids? Preview: 'Mr. Rhodes aspired to be the creator of one of those vast semi-religious, quasi-political associations which, like the Jesuits have played so large a part in the history of the world. To be more strictly accurate, he wished to found an Order ... and while he lived, he dreamed of being both its Caesar and its Loyola.' - W.T. Stead” He did it beca... (more) Published By: Robert Bruce Baird Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 58 | The REAL people's war!: 'great satan' Preview: [ "The trouble with ignorance is that you don't know it when you need it!"---Jim Sorrell ] For years ignorance & emotion has clouded the issue when Arabs, or anyone else, point to some country or people and call them "the great satan"! (As Iraq cleric al-Sadr has done.) When will people learn that Satan, himself, IS the 'great satan'? [The very re... (more) Published By: James Sorrell Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 59 | Use It Or Lose It! Preview: Use It Or Lose It! One can clearly appreciate all of the technological advances in today’s modern world. Efficiency in the work place, improved health-care, and increased leisure time are only the tip of the ice-berg in this brave new world. However; there are some drawbacks. Somehow during the never-ending search for ‘newer, bigger, better’, w... (more) Published By: Maire Hodder Submitted: 11 June,2005 |
| 60 | ‘Compensation Culture’ in the UK - What does the future hold? Preview: Media reports paint a confused picture of the compensation industry in the UK. Some studies provide evidence of an increased willingness to sue for compensation however slight the supposed injury, with diminishing consequences for society, public services and industry. Others reject claims of a widespread compensation culture as tabloid myth. In ... (more) Published By: Paul Johnson Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 61 | 10 Ways to Prevent a Break Up Preview: The question I am asked most often is: I think he/she is getting ready to leave me. What do I do? There isn't an easy answer for this or there wouldn’t be any break ups. Every situation is different and sometimes breakups are inevitable. However this is not always the case and there are things you can do before you reach the breaking point that... (more) Published By: Patricia Fason Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 62 | Slaves' Songs and Freedom Preview: It may seem trite and naďve to suggest we can use the codes that slaves used in their Gospel songs to truly communicate. Unfortunately these black Americans now believe the Gospels they used to make their masters think they were happy and going along with the slave driver. It may seem paranoid to suggest we are still slaves even if we have lots of... (more) Published By: Robert Bruce Baird Submitted: 26 May,2005 |
| 63 | Wankie the Elephant and the President Preview: Nobody Told Him . . . Connecting President Bush with Wankie the Elephant The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. John 3:8 I know a place Ain’t nobody cryin Ain’t nobody worried Al Bell with Mavis Staples “I’ll Take You There” As the hulk... (more) Published By: Roger Wright Submitted: 26 May,2005 |
| 64 | Ending Child Labor Preview: Your Nike shoes that cost you 150 dollar and your 70 dollar pair of Levi Strauss jeans were most likely made by a young person from the age of 5-14 living in Indonesia, Honduras, China or Haiti. They are forced to work with no benefits, low wages, long hours, and unsanitary conditions. They are basically slaves. Some factory management assault, ra... (more) Published By: Rose DesRochers Submitted: 25 April,2005 |
| 65 | Gay Marriage 'Rights' Preview: We have been brought up in a society where homosexuality is not acknowledged. To be in love with someone of the same sex is a sin and now to want the rights to live united under the bonds of matrimony is even a huger sin. But my thoughts are if a same sex couple want to unite for the rest of their lives let them. It's none of our business. Maybe... (more) Published By: Rose DesRochers Submitted: 25 April,2005 |
| 66 | Mindfulness and Retirement: Time To Play Preview: I have a 17-year-old daughter who is finishing up a year in Vitoria, Brazil. She's been having the time of her life in a gorgeous coastal city with the beaches of her dreams and the cute guys to match. What's not to like? Tara told us that we could buy a beautiful home ("All marble floors!") on a spectacular beach ("White sand!") in a number of ... (more) Published By: Maya Talisman Frost Submitted: 27 April,2005 |
| 67 | Fundraising Run Smoothly Preview: Want your next fundraiser to run more smoothly? Here are ten tips to help you create a successful marketing plan. Put your project plan in writing - Run your fundraiser like a business. A written project plan that spells out all roles and responsibilities is your blueprint for success. Create a timeline - Make sure that your start date and end ... (more) Published By: Heidi Richards, MS Submitted: 30 April,2005 |
| 68 | Identifying and Recruiting Future Volunteer Leaders Preview: "We sometimes feel that what we do is just a drop in the ocean, but the ocean would be less because of that missing drop." - Mother Theresa Identifying and Recruiting Future Volunteer Leaders: Did you know that for the most part, the higher the education level of people the more likely they are to volunteer - and the more hours they will give ... (more) Published By: Heidi Richards, MS Submitted: 30 April,2005 |
| 69 | The Modern Geek - changing the stereotype Preview: The day of duck-taped glasses, suspenders and pocket-protectors are quickly fading away. It's getting harder to pick the geeks out of the crowd. Welcome to the day of the modern geek where the technically savvy not only embody intelligence but display an elegant blend of style and personality. They are less likely to be found at the bottom of the... (more) Published By: Brendan U. Submitted: 02 May,2005 |
| 70 | Raven Preview: "Teach them politics and war so their sons may study medicine and math in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music and architecture..." ---John Adams A deep scar runs halfway across my chest and halfway across my face, from brow to lip, unpretty to look at, children cringe when they see me I am the stuff of their nig... (more) Published By: Val .K. Submitted: 02 May,2005 |