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Two Thanksgivings With Those To Be Thankful For - Mike Fak
When my wife and I were first married and lived downstate, we seldom made it home to Chicago for Thanksgiving. We both worked the day before and after, so six hours in a car in one day were just too much. For the past dozen years or so, we have been able to make the trek northward having that... Submitted 3 years 78 days ago.

What Marvels Come When a Community Works Together. - Mike Fak
I was taken aback by the e-mails I received privately on my last column, "Finding a balance in one's life". Sometimes a writer doesn't know when they hit a resonance with their readers but it seems that last story did. Using that chord as a means to continue this melody, I would like to share... Submitted 3 years 113 days ago.

A World Toilet Revolution??? Tell Me It Ain’t So - - Joel Hendon
I'm sure that most, if not all, of you have heard of the world governance and world taxation advocates who are sneaking around and trying to push those and other agendas into acceptance under subterfuge of being something else. I have read about it and read about it and still do not understand... Submitted 4 years 80 days ago.

Do You Really Think One World Order Will Solve the Issue of War? - - straight talk
This article just represents my opinion but I thought there might be a few out there that agree. Now the thought that if all men are created equal and that one day many light years away as they say in space movies and science we will all be one that may be true. However, in my opinion and as they... Submitted 4 years 347 days ago.

"Before We Start, I will tell you how I Lost my Right Hand on Lake Tanganyika" - Christofer French
What a Way to Start A Dinner! This is not the way you open an elegant dining experience in Pasadena at Monahan’s in 1976. But then when Jean Pierre Hallet lifts his unadorned right arm, without a right hand, twinkles with a virtual glowing merriment, you tend to follow down the path that... Submitted 269 days 10 hours ago.

Top Human Rights Activist is a Woman Asma Jahangir in Pakistan - - Gaurav Virk
Asma Jahangir, the top human rights activists fought against the government of Pakistan on issue of the violation of human rights of women, religious minorities, and children of Pakistan. She continues to risks and threats in the daily struggle to put pressure on governments to respect human... Submitted 1 year 74 days ago.

Five Amazing Super Human Rights Activists Who Defend Human Rights - - Gaurav Virk
Five top human rights activists in 2010 continue to be confronted with their governments, against the violation of human rights. They continue to risks and threats in their daily struggle to put pressure on their governments to respect human rights for all. I herby detail Five amazing super human... Submitted 1 year 91 days ago.

With These Hands - - Grace O'Malley
When was the last time you held out your hand to someone in need? When was it that you gave of your time to help those who could use a comforting word? When did it happen that instead of closing your hands to others, you opened it instead? At birth there are hands to hold us... Submitted 1 year 131 days ago.

ESPYS 2010 Haiti Earthquake Slow Recovery Efforts Please Give Extra Special People Your Support - Michael Gaffley
Haitians, frustrated by the slow recovery after the devastating earthquake, need more global support. Most people in the global village forgot about the plight of the Haitians while they were enjoying FIFA World Cup 2010 in beautiful South Africa. Many people who are complaining that the economic... Submitted 1 year 211 days ago.

Solar and Windmill Consumption for the Future - - David Tanguay
Solar power and windmills to generate power for future consumption is supposedly expected to be the energy source of tomorrow. Solar power is the generation of electricity from sunlight. This can be direct as with photovoltaic (PV), or indirect as with concentrating solar power (CSP)... Submitted 2 years 22 days ago.

The USO, Bob Hope, and Patti Maddox: Standing in the Gap for our Military Personnel - Be a Volunteer - Teresa Ortiz
To be honest, I had never given much thought to the USO (United Service Organizations). In fact, when my dearest friend Patti told me she signed on as a volunteer, I kept referring to it as the OSU (Oregon State University). Truth be told, I still have to pause and think about it whenever we talk... Submitted 2 years 305 days ago.

"Water the Whole Surface:" The Mission for Safe Water (Part 2) - - Walter Rhett
On Saturday, March 21, I joined 800 others in the Walk for Water organized by Water Missions International, a Christian non-profit organization that engineers, builds and installs waters systems that have provided safe water for over one million people around the world. It's easy to believe... Submitted 2 years 312 days ago.

"Water the Whole Surface:" The Mission for Safe Water - - Walter Rhett
(Southern Perlo note: This is two part special feature, a documentaryphoto essay tobe posted on consecutive Saturdays.This Perlo series explores how a community and a Christian non-profitsupport the most vital element for life, one we take for granted--water. Part One introducesCharleston's... Submitted 2 years 318 days ago.

Tree Man, Sad Story With Glimmer Of Hope - Joel Hendon
Dede Koswara was a normal appearing, nice looking Indonesian teenager until one day when he accidentally cut his leg. From that time onward, wart-like growths began to form on various parts of his body, primarily on his hands and feet. These growths were not swift in causing him severe problems.... Submitted 3 years 44 days ago.

Smoke and Mirrors the New Policy. - straight talk
It took a year for "our" government to declare and I don't think they did admit to it as yet some outside think tank did it for them, that we were in a recession since last December 2007. Probably way before that. Now they dare not call it a depression but a "very severe" economic situation. ... Submitted 3 years 67 days ago.

The Only Remaining Member of The Seven Wonders of The Ancient World. - - David Tanguay
When I learned about the building of the pyramids in school, I was only a child. It fascinated me so much how man could build such a marvel. The Great Pyramid of Giza , also called Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu , and Pyramid of Cheops , is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in... Submitted 3 years 172 days ago.

The Brooklyn Bridge,125 Years Old - - David Tanguay
The Brooklyn Bridge , one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, stretches 5,989 feet (1825 m) over the East River connecting the new York City boroughs of Submitted 3 years 264 days ago.

The Lady and the Tramp (a Tribute) - - David Tanguay
She has been a source of enlightenment and a symbol of strength, for the entire world to view located here in New York Harbor since1886. A courageous lady standing tall with an outstretched arm extended to the heavens. A strong grip of her right hand clinched firmly around the torch of liberty... Submitted 5 years 181 days ago.

In Defence of Morals, Respect, Love and Honor - IvanPetryshyn
Let's make it all clear: today's life's realities require the establishment of 4 new Commissions to purify the social atmosphere in the city: 1. The Grand Commission of Morals (GCM); 2. The Honorary Respect Challenge Commission (HRCC); 3. The Testing Commisiion of Love (TCL); 4. The Trial... Submitted 315 days 21 hours ago.

Slavery in 2010 - - Grace O'Malley
With all the talk of Martin Luther King going on this week concerning the Glenn Beck and Al Sharpton rallies, I could not help but think back on all the troubles this country has experienced with slavery in its history. While we as a nation have made strides in giving equality to all, there is... Submitted 1 year 167 days ago.

Adult Illiteracy: Who Are These People? - - Kathy Tally
It's been over forty years, but I can still remember the first word I ever read. The markings were right there on the page. All I had to do was read them. That's all I had to do that day. With trepidation I approached the word and carefully and slowly sounded out the letter 'G' /g/. OK, so far so... Submitted 2 years 149 days ago.

Angels in Yellow T-Shirts: Scientology Volunteer Ministers Dedicated and Ready to Help - Kris Nickerson
In commemoration of their help during the most devastating national disaster ever to have hit the area, the Department of Religion of Banda Aceh has honored the Scientology Volunteer with a plaque stating: "Thank you all the Scientology volunteers for helping the Acehnese people after the Asian... Submitted 5 years 354 days ago.

Christian Organizations and The Programs They Offer - John Park
When it comes to people who are need, do you find yourself thinking about a way to help them? If you answered yes, then you are in luck because there are many different ways that you can go about it. People have basic necessities that need on a daily basis such as, food, clothing, money, or... Submitted 1 year 129 days ago.

The Human Investor Part III - - John E. David
Emile Gouiran, has made a lifetime of questioning the status quo. His boisterous history shows that he was not afraid to ruffle anyone's feathers in the process. "When I hit raw nerves, I know I need to go a lot deeper." He said. When Edward Koch was elected to the Mayoral position in 1978... Submitted 1 year 166 days ago.

Humanity Healing Foundation: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things - Dr. Carla Goddard
"The Healing Humanity Foundation builds on the concept that through good will, integrity, and cooperation; ordinary individuals can make a significant contribution towards the Betterment of the human condition. Kowing that together we can make a difference." After the recent interviews and... Submitted 1 year 176 days ago.