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The American Hatred Balloon is Deflating - - e
As Thomas Wolfe once wrote, “You can never go home.” The rhetoric is still there, but it’s spoken through hollow tubes. The energy is gone and won‘t be back. The hot air is leaking out of the hatred balloon. The Party is over for the “Tea-ers. They’ve had... Submitted 358 days 8 hours ago.

Thinking about Tomorrow - - David Tanguay
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King, Jr. When everything is going right in our lives i.e., when all of our task fall into place without... Submitted 1 year 2 days ago.

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Asana – Stillness of Posture - Drunken Mystic
II.46 Sthira sukham asanam | Translation: Practice of asana to bring stillness, comfort and perfection. Inner poise is attained after stillness in posture has been achieved. So, this sutra of Yoga Sutras focuses on stilling the body before attempting to still the mind. Experts say, the asana... Submitted 1 year 10 days ago.

A time to Look at Ourselves as Siblings - - David Tanguay
“I'm a compromiser and a maneuverer. I try to get something. That's the way our system works .” Lyndon B. Johnson To come to an agreement with someone i.e., to compromise and come to an understanding about a certain situation we may be involved in either through negotiations... Submitted 1 year 12 days ago.

Stupid Celebrity Comments-Politicians-Hollywood Stars-Athletes Saying Dumb Things - - Steve Kovacs
We all say stupid things. I know I have, and I'll probably continue to put my foot deep into my mouth every now and then. I think most of the time when we say really dumb things it's because we jumble up our words by accident. On the other hand, there are those times we say some really stupid... Submitted 1 year 12 days ago.

Meditation is a Waste of My Time - - e
Our minds are so caught up in the world that even the thought of meditating is boring - sitting there doing nothing. Meditation goes against the grain of worldly life. We can’t even meditate for a few minutes a day because something inside says that it is not important, a waste of our... Submitted 1 year 15 days ago.

The Warning has been given; the Alarm has Sounded; are You Listening? - Carol Allen Anfinsen
Isn’t that so like we humans. We want to be helpful, kind and neighborly. We want to be good citizens, husbands, wives, and parents. But then pressures pummel us through the rush of each day, and we put things off. “I’ll get to it later,” we say, “after I check my... Submitted 1 year 25 days ago.

What is God's Perspective on Christians Celebrating Osama Bin-Laden's Death? - Teresa Ortiz
I was having a conversation with a new Christian this afternoon and she shared some thoughts on this issue. She said it broke her heart when she saw the cheers and flags in front on the White House. She, just like myself and I'm sure scores of other people, Christian or not, are left torn to a... Submitted 1 year 25 days ago.

We Must Respect our Land - - David Tanguay
“Man has been endowed with reason, with the power to create, so that he can add to what he's been given. But up to now, he hasn't been a creator, only a destroyer. Forests keep disappearing, rivers dry up, wild life's become extinct, the climate's ruined and the land grows poorer and uglier... Submitted 1 year 26 days ago.

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange on Bin Laden, Wars and Media Lies. - - Chris Kanyane
On the eve of these somber moments with the killing of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s son by Nato forces (an act that is clearly amounting to war crime), on the eve of these grey somber moments on the killing of the founder and Commander in Chief of Al-Qaeda Osama Bin Laden by the United... Submitted 1 year 26 days ago.

The Cross Overcame the Switchblade: Remembering David Wilkerson - Joel Kontinen
On April 27, 2011 pastor David Wilkerson was killed in a head-on collision with a truck in Texas. He was pronounced dead on the spot. Born in May 1931, Wilkerson died only a few weeks before his 80 th birthday. When rev. Wilkerson ventured among drug addicts and warring gang members in New... Submitted 1 year 27 days ago.

Help for Kids, Teenagers and Crime-Boys Acting like Wild Animals-Elephants Help Humans Understand - - Steve Kovacs
Reading the local newspaper and watching local television news lately, I’ve noticed that more youngsters have been killing people than in recent memory. One of my favorite local newspaper columnists wrote a column about a neighborhood being held hostage by adolescent gangs that one resident... Submitted 1 year 30 days ago.

Reality Or Real Reality, Take Your Pick - Michael Ramzy
Every now and then I wonder what other people think about on a daily basis. Not often, not even sometimes, but every now and then. I think I must be crazy since I don't have the addiction to reality television or trivialities many seem to. For example, I went to the barber shop this morning and... Submitted 1 year 31 days ago.

I Know That Jesus Is the Answer, But What Does That Mean? - - Aaron Taylor
Is the gospel about Jesus rescuing us from hell and transporting us to heaven … or is it about Jesus creating a community to work with him in the renewal of creation? Here in America, questions like this can determine whether you think of yourself as emergent (or not), whether you like... Submitted 1 year 31 days ago.

Have you felt the Difference? - - David Tanguay
“You cannot find peace by avoiding life.” Virginia Woolf How many of us have secluded dwellings in the country where we retreat to find a little peace and quiet in our lives? Yes to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city where we live and work on a daily basis. What about... Submitted 1 year 33 days ago.

Would You Wear Your Bathrobe to Starbucks? - TeamAfro
I am a writer and like many writer's Starbucks is my best friend. I often go to Starbucks early in the morning seeking my inspiration through a tall house coffee and the goings on of the 9 to 5 crowd. A few days a go I was doing my early morning Starbucks thing and in comes a man (we'll call him... Submitted 1 year 35 days ago.

Optimism vs. Pessimism at Work - - David Tanguay
“ The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill As we toil at our jobs on a daily basis, we often run into obstacles we must overcome. As we meet these challenges day after day, we can easily become... Submitted 1 year 36 days ago.

Americans in Jail and Prison—More Americans are Locked Up than in Any Country-Drugs, Jail and Health - - Steve Kovacs
This quarter I am teaching a college course entitled, Introduction to Corrections. When teaching, we use the latest textbooks, which is a great way to keep up on the latest research and findings in our fields, which for me are criminal justice, security, and investigation. The first thing I... Submitted 1 year 37 days ago.

The Religious Spiritual Cult of Lady Gaga as it Sweeps the World: Thus Spoke Zarathustra - Chris Kanyane
“Subway kid in the religion of the insecure Don’t be a drag, just be a queen Don’t hide yourself in regret” Lines taken from “Born This Way” song by Lady Gaga Many people have fallen to the musical spell and persona of Lady Gaga. The singer... Submitted 1 year 38 days ago.

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Asana – Shatkarma – Body Cleansing - Drunken Mystic
Aum Asatoma sadgamaya | Tamasoma joythirgamaya | Mrityorma amrithamgamaya | Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti || Lead me from untruth to truth. Lead me from darkness to light. Lead me from death to immortality. Aum, peace, peace, peace! The Yoga Sutras are aimed at achieving... Submitted 1 year 39 days ago.

Opportunity Knocks For Those Who Heed the Call - - David Tanguay
“ Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Thomas Alva Edison An opportunity to succeed in our chosen field requires hard work and persistence for success comes to those who put their heart and soul into their work. For it is not... Submitted 1 year 40 days ago.

Looking Forward to a Brighter Tomorrow - - David Tanguay
“Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing wonder and awe -- the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.” Immanuel Kant To be at awe with the universe knowing we are merely specks of dust in relation to the size of the endless universe. However, we as human... Submitted 1 year 47 days ago.

The Lord led the Rebellion - - David Tanguay
During the 60s when our country was going through some very perilous times. Those of us who remember those days with college demonstrations, hippies, yippees and all those radical groups of that day will heed to what I say here. Young people were leaving home and doing drugs, referred to in... Submitted 1 year 51 days ago.

Another Look at Plymouth Rock - - David Tanguay
The history of our country can be very interesting and thought provoking. For how our nation came together after rebelling against the king of England and how our founding fathers laid down the foundation for a new beginning of freedom and democracy for all of humankind. Our history books tell... Submitted 1 year 54 days ago.

Does God Make Mistakes? Answers to Biblical Questions Part Five - Teresa Ortiz
For those (I know there are many) who have not followed this series over the past year or so, some of what I say may sound a tad harsh. Please know, it is not my intent; however, sometimes my passion gets the best of me. This series is a result of several questions posed by one of our... Submitted 1 year 55 days ago.