News & Society
United States tightens screws on citizens
By Roberto Carlos Alvarez-G · 18 years ago
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has just approved a way to control its employees via the web page http://www.employeesexpress.gov.
Under this arrangement, the federal government forces its employees to enter their personal data so that they could ...
Lead India - Displaying the traits of a leader - Mr. Devang Nanavati
By Devang Nanavati · 18 years ago
Mr. Devang Nanavati is a Bachelor of Arts from Pepperdine University, California, U.S.A and an LLB from Sir LA Shah Law College, Ahmedabad his academic years have always been a perfect synonym of excellence with ...
Suicide and PTSD: Post-War Torture
By Malo Alvarez · 18 years ago
Three hundred miles off the Argentina coast in the South Atlantic lay the Falkland Islands, also known to the Argentines as Islas Malvinas. It consists of two main islands, East and West Falklands which lie ...
Thoughts About the War in Iraq
By Frank Vanderlugt · 18 years ago
What do you think about the war in Iraq? Are you for it or against it? It’s so easy to fall prey to propaganda (from both pro-war and anti-war factions) that it’s sometimes hard to ...
USA in 2008 and after
By Roberto Carlos Alvarez-G · 18 years ago
THERE WAS A time when the governing elite of the USA would look down at other countries during their periods of elections and say: "We are the Beacon of Democracy. At least We Respect Each ...
Barack Obama vs. Hillary Clinton
By Frank Vanderlugt · 18 years ago
The most talked-about personalities in the political as well as common circles of the United States are New York Senator, former first lady, Hillary Clinton and the Senator of Illinois, Barack Obama. The interesting political ...
About The War In Iraq and Its Rationale
By Frank Vanderlugt · 18 years ago
The war in Iraq started with the United States-led military invasion during March 20, 2003. The primary rationale that was stated for invading Iraq was that, Iraq was producing various military weapons that were potential ...
A Message To All Peace Activist And Peace Seekers
By Brian Ankner · 18 years ago
The missing element in the peace movements has always been the lack of a practical plan for peace that provides a logical alternative to all war that will be universally accepted by everyone. This is ...
Being Prepared for an Attack with Weapons of Mass Destruction
By Craig Elliott · 18 years ago
The truth is that terrorism isn't supposed to be predictable. By inflicting the maximum amount of damage to the maximum amount of people, terrorists win their game. So when we talk about being prepared for ...
Becoming Compliant with the National Incident Management System
By Craig Elliott · 18 years ago
Often in this new world of fears about terrorist attacks, the government creates systems of rules and regulations that most of us are unaware of. This is probably the case with the National Incident Management ...
Anhydrous Ammonia: A Dangerous and Widely Used Gas
By Craig Elliott · 18 years ago
In these days of heightened fears about our safety in relation to terrorists, it's only natural that we begin to look for ways that we might be threatened. While it might seem reasonable to look ...
5 Questions that Reveal Who Should be Our Next President
By Jessica Davis · 18 years ago
Do you think George Bush knows how much a bus pass costs? When was the last time you think Dick Cheney pulled out an envelope full of coupons to save a few bucks at the ...
Alternatives to catching criminals
By Mike Scantlebury · 18 years ago
Working in the community can be hard work. Doing good isn't all that easy, especially when there's very little money and hardly any support to go round. Inevitably, a lot of time is spent trying ...
Pellicano Spotlight on PI’s
By Georgia Simpson · 18 years ago
The federal indictment of Hollywood private investigator Anthony J. Pellicano for allegedly using wiretaps and police bribes to dig up dirt on celebrities and business executives has cast a spotlight on the often murky but ...
Hillary Clinton: First Viable Female President
By Frank Vanderlugt · 18 years ago
A former First Lady and a six-year New York senator who’s the first viable female candidate for President of the United States, Hillary Clinton stands out among the dozens of presidential candidates for the 2008 ...
Iraq War Took Out The Dam
By Frank Vanderlugt · 18 years ago
In March of 2003, the United States invaded Iraq after a 48-hour ultimatum against Saddam Hussein to step down and turn in his "weapons of mass destruction" (WMDs). The American people were promised by the ...
Dark Secret About Education Part II
By Gary Eby · 18 years ago
In my previous article called the Dark Secret About Education, I used four of my five steps (from a coaching process I call successful living )to focus on the need to reform our educational system. ...
Green Card Lottery Visa
By Frank Vanderlugt · 18 years ago
A Green Card Lottery Visa. Boy, what a mouthful! Yet, when you pick it apart and get down to the details, it is really a very simple program. Every year, the United States allows a ...
Parties and Other Events in Boston, Massachusetts
By Frank Vanderlugt · 18 years ago
Summer is nearing its end and the crisp fall days are returning. But before school’s back in for another year, there’s still time for a few more big parties and events in the Boston area! ...
Is This the Age of Hillary Clinton?
By Frank Vanderlugt · 18 years ago
As she has become a prominent political figure, many people wonder whether this is the age of Hillary Clinton. Many people feel that she has the potential to be the first female President of the ...