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Crude Facts about Crude Oil 2012 - - Patricia Johnson
The above graphic is from the United States Department of Energy and represents the split in how much we pay for in a gallon of regular gasoline, as of January 2012. If you’ve filled up lately you know for a fact the retail price of $3.38/gallon in January 2012 isn’t even... Submitted 89 days 9 hours ago.

President Obama to Visit Punjab Sikh Shrine, The Golden Temple in Amritsar - - Gaurav Virk
In 2009, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited the Sikh temple, the Golden Temple in Punjab, India, and was surprised to see the Sikh temple is covered with real gold. Premier of South Australia Mike Rann, his wife Sasha Carruozzo visited the Sikh temple, the Golden Temple on September... Submitted 1 year 248 days ago.

Hate Radio - Are They Really Sociopaths? - e
You hear them on the radio and cable news every day, screaming at the top of their lungs about what happened today and how it will destroy America as we know it. As I listen to this ranting and raving, it reminded me of couple I once knew. She was very sweet and understanding, and her husband was... Submitted 2 years 17 days ago.

Then Old Russia in Decay - Ieuan Dolby
The Lone Bank in Kholsmk By Ieuan Dolby In the minds of most from the West, the days of the cold war, the arms race and of two superpowers jockeying for influence on the world stage have diminished. Russia's power has dropped over the last twenty years or so to the... Submitted 5 years 74 days ago.

Why the Press is Treating Vice President Dick Cheney Unfairly - Laura Trahan
Once again, I find myself shaking my head in disbelief as I watch as journalists go overboard sensationalizing an event. The media tend to never back down when it comes to judging someone else’s mistakes. Vice President Dick Cheney finds himself right smack in the middle of their latest... Submitted 6 years 96 days ago.

Beautiful, Despicable, Destructive Kudzu And It’s Similarly Destructive Foe - Joel Hendon
During the celebration of the 100 th anniversary of the U.S. at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1876, Kudzu was first brought to this country. The various countries were invited to build a display depicting their own country. (Kudzu taking over trees-Wikipedia) ... Submitted 217 days 1 hour ago.

China's Nuclear Plan - Jack H. Schick
In the 1960’s the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee successfully tested the first large Molten Salt (nuclear) Reactor (MSR). Instead of running on solid uranium, the MSR relies on liquid fuel laced with thorium. Thorium is three times as abundant as uranium. Though MSR’s are... Submitted 286 days 16 hours ago.

Peak Oil - - Rose-Marie Chaperon
Will we ever reach a point in time where maximum rate of global petroleum extraction will be reached? Or is that simply an idea from the proponents of the 'Peak Oil' theory? Some say that the world is expected to face severe oil shortages in the near future. Then, how can mankind meet its energy... Submitted 354 days 20 hours ago.

Corporate Media Ignoring Wisconsin & Other Protests Likely Fear Of Middle Class Revolt by Contagion - Egberto Willies
Whenever a few Tea Party members show up at any public event the media is always present. It never mattered that the tenets of the Tea Party contains mutually exclusive policy points. After-all, one cannot create a movement complaining about a duly elected government taking away ones freedom when... Submitted 1 year 78 days ago.

Sarah Palin Fox News; I Have Bigger Worries: The Next Terrorist Attack - Michael Gaffley
Walmart Charging For Plastic Bags, Delta Increasing Price Of Checked Bags, Sarah Palin On Fox, The 2010 Auto Show; I Have Bigger Worries About Terrorist Attacks I awoke this morning and for the first time I was worried. Was it a nightmare? Was I dreaming? Was I nuts? Was I paranoid? The... Submitted 2 years 133 days ago.

Does Being a Victim Make One an Expert? - Terry Mitchell
Many members of the American media apparently believe that being a victim (or a family member of a victim) automatically makes one an expert on the kind of activities that created the given victimization. How else can one explain why news programs and talk shows trot out terrorism victims... Submitted 2 years 134 days ago.

The Citrus Industry in Zephyrhills and Dade City (Fl) - Fran Larson
Who Thought of Oranges first? The Spaniards had brought citrus to Florida in the 1500s. Indians were fond of the sour oranges and cultivated them in a limited way. Because of the casual manner of cultivation, the fruit grew in groves. Citrus was enjoyed locally but limited transportation... Submitted 2 years 218 days ago.

I Wish I Was Still a Celebrity, Get Me In There - New Reality Tv Show In 3D - Julian Price
Just when you thought the popularity of reality TV shows had run its course, another one rears its head, promising to offer more than has gone before, including an extra dimension. Yes folks, they are taking us 3D! From the company calling themselves, " Even More Real than Reality " a new show... Submitted 2 years 259 days ago.

Wasted Food, Wasted Money - Jon Searles
Americans waste and amazing amount of food. My limited research of this topic found that government agencies with the time to calculate the amount of food wasted estimate that 25-40% of all available edible food is wasted by producers, manufacturers, stores, restaurants, and American families.... Submitted 2 years 284 days ago.

Political Blogger or Journalist? Election Entertainment, Accuracy, or Both - - Jean Purcell
A real or imagined political blogger? Read Politbloggeratlarge08: I was stuck again in a hardship location as a political blogger. This time, I at least had a car. Having a car, I suddenly realized I did not want to go out. There was danger out there. I was at a small seventh-floor condo... Submitted 3 years 290 days ago.

The Sadness of Seeing The Death Of An Industry - - Joel Hendon
Although Free Trade has been a subject of deep controversy for many decades, and there have been episodes of harsh dissention, it never did catch on to becoming a real world problem until after World War Two and the creation of the United Nations organization. One of their earliest programs... Submitted 4 years 49 days ago.

How the Media Controls Us - Brad Hutchinson
The Freedom and Prison of Words There is no shortage today of opinions. We are bombarded by television, radio, newspapers, magazines, bill boards, popular music, books, advertisements all vying to control our thoughts. Should we agree or disagree with this war? What political party should we... Submitted 5 years 336 days ago.

World's Oldest Fire Department Begins Accepting Volunteers - Louis Angeli
Bologna, Italy (January 15, 2005) -- The oldest fire suppression service is bowing down to financial constraints and has begun a recruitment campaign for volunteer personnel. The "Vigili del Fuoco," the Italian term for fire department, have decided to accept a limited number of volunteers per... Submitted 7 years 132 days ago.

Impatient People Should Never Become Bus Drivers - Gerry Charbonneau
Ralph Cramden, a television character portrayed many years ago by Jackie Gleason, was a bus driver for the fictional Gotham Bus Company. He was a soft-hearted man who loved his wife, was frustrated by his lack of personal success and had a very short temper that many times landed him in hot... Submitted 246 days 23 hours ago.

Erotica Writers Convention, September In Las Vegas - Octavia Hansen
Yes, there's always something that Las Vegas will do to be more than just the every day anything. Most recently, to keep the claim to fame that only Sin City can offer, there was the gathering of sex writers at the Erotica Writers Conference this September. This is not Romance novels. This is... Submitted 247 days 9 hours ago.

Water Pollution and Its Effect Around the World - - Rose-Marie Chaperon
What is water? Water nourishes and sustains all living things. At least 400 million people in the world live in regions with severe water shortages. By the year 2050, it is expected to be 4 billion people (Drinking Water, 2009). The projected short supply of usable potable water could result... Submitted 354 days 20 hours ago.

Going, Going Gone--Power Plants for $1 – The Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Deal - - Sam Martin
U.S. Supreme Court ruled in January 2010 (Citizens United v Federal Election Commission) to allow unlimited corporate and union spending in federal campaigns and opened a can of worms. On the surface it would appear what’s happening in the State of Wisconsin is simply an attempt to defeat the... Submitted 1 year 88 days ago.

BBC World Service Forced to Make Huge Cuts, Soon to be “Almost the Entire World Service” - Jennifer Stewart
Twitter is all agog. The world is shocked as the most painful day in the history of the BBC World Service looms. The service began broadcasting in 1932 and is now the world’s largest international broadcaster. It broadcasts in 32 languages via satellite, internet streaming, analogue and... Submitted 1 year 119 days ago.

COMCAST NBC Universal Merger Further Erosion of Middle Class Power - Egberto Willies
The Obama Administration has made the turn necessary to get re-elected in 2012. Unfortunately that turn is at the expense of the middle class. While I simply hate this in effect the Obama administration may have realized that it is futile to fight alone. First came the budget compromise that... Submitted 1 year 127 days ago.

Boycott NPR until they fire Vivian Schiller for firing Juan Williams - Mogama
Juan Williams' former position with NPR used to be that of senior news analyst. He was hastily fired on Wednesday, October 20, for his "Muslim garb" comment. NPR CEO, Vivian Schiller, said Juan Williams' words "were inconsistent with our editorial standards and practices, and undermined his... Submitted 1 year 213 days ago.