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The New Economy: What If Everything Was Free? - Michael Ramzy
Another hot one here in Texas, but I'm not worried: when global warming hits I'm already prepared! Of course, if we have another ice age I'm pretty much out of luck, but c'est la vivre. I was driving home from the paint store this morning and I was struck by a sudden thought: what if... Submitted 1 year 275 days ago.

Why Destroy Yourself? - Michael Ramzy
It never ceases to amaze me the looks people get when they hear the term 'suicide bomber'. It used to be a look of shock and dismay, yet these days it seems to be a look of simple boredom - you know, 'here we go again'. Suicide bombers have been around for centuries, of course, yet other than... Submitted 1 year 316 days ago.

A Wing And A Prayer . . . And A Can Opener - Michael Ramzy
Another beautiful day in America and those in the northeast are sweltering from the heat. My heart goes out to them, of course, even though I live in Texas and triple-digit temperatures are the norm. The heat to them might be as snow is to us: they live with it every winter and if there is the... Submitted 1 year 322 days ago.

Arizona's Immigration Law - One Giant Step Backwards for Mankind? - Jennifer Stewart
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has been heard to say that one of the main reasons for Arizona's "immigration law" is that she talks to a lot of new businesses wanting to sink roots into Arizona. The first question they ask her is will their businesses and their employees be safe? Safe from who and... Submitted 2 years 29 days ago.

Arizona's Immigration Enforcement Bill - It's About Time - Mark Parsec
I am generally regarded as a very tolerant individual. Nevertheless, when it comes to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s stance on immigration enforcement I am fully behind her. The fact of the matter is that the federal government has ignored the issue of illegal immigration for decades.... Submitted 2 years 32 days ago.

We're Touched, And We Couldn't Care Less - Michael Ramzy
Another beautiful night in America as the stars are out and the moon is out and all is well with the world. Well . . . maybe not. We just had a devastating earthquake in Chile in which hundreds died and thousands were reft of their homes, and the big news was the possible tsunamis which... Submitted 2 years 83 days ago.

Haiti's Pact with the Devil: What's the Truth about Haiti's Deal with the Devil? - Mogama
We naturally sense the crude meanness of Rev. Pat Robertson's words that the devastating earthquake in Haiti is the latest reward for Haiti's pact with the devil. But beyond our initial shock at his words is the question of truth. As one who claims to follow Jesus Christ, Rev. Robertson should... Submitted 2 years 127 days ago.

Catalog of Disasters in Haiti: How Much Suffering Can One Nation Take? - - Mogama
Though any and every nation can claim its share of tragedies, Haiti may lay legitimate claim to being the absolute butt of destructive factors and forces throughout its history. From the brutality of slave labor to its bloody war of independence from a superior power to the twenty... Submitted 2 years 129 days ago.

Haiti a Country In Need - Many Lives Destroyed!! A desperate cry for help!! - Rose-Marie Chaperon
I was born in Haiti. My family still lives in Haiti, including my mother and grandmother, who raised and gave me all my values and work ethic I have today. (My grandmother is 87 years old and she still tells me to be on time for work and to never call in sick unless there is a hurricane) I never... Submitted 2 years 131 days ago.

The Top Stories Of The Decade 2010 - 2019 - Michael Ramzy
Another year passes and . . . well, actually, it's just another day, but here we are looking back on the past decade. Time magazine called it the decade from hell, and everywhere you look there are top ten lists (or top 9 of 2009 lists) talking about the past. In the spirit of looking forward, I... Submitted 2 years 145 days ago.

Festivus For the Rest of Us: The Airing of Grievances By A Disappointed Christian Minister - Edward Rhymes
The holiday of Festivus may be the product of the ramblings of George Constanza's father on Seinfeld, but there is something that I did glean from the meanderings of this fictional, sitcom madman: the need to air grievances. There are many things that have been disappointing to me about our... Submitted 2 years 154 days ago.

The Economy Is Affecting Children—Find Ways To Help Your Children For Less Money - - Steve Kovacs
Everyone knows the bad economy is affecting adults but hard times affect kids too. Sure, we all know that if a family has a hard time buying food or other survival basics, kids are affected. However, children are lacking in other ways during these difficult economic times. I know the owner of a... Submitted 2 years 157 days ago.

The Happiest States: New Study Says Louisiana is the Happiest Place in the U. S. To Live - Edward Rhymes
Louisiana , yes Louisiana, is the happiest state in America , while New York is the least happiest or saddest. New research by the UK's University of Warwick and Hamilton College in the US looked into the happiness levels of over a million individual US citizens and has revealed that personal... Submitted 2 years 159 days ago.

Christmas Poetry and Songs – Seasonal Cliché and Rhyme, Jingle Bells Poems and Party Ideas - Julian Price
If you listen to the many songs that saturate the radio airwaves and the music TV channels at this time of year, you are likely to find it very difficult to hear something that isn't stuffed like an overdone turkey, full of Christmas cliche. In fact, is it even possible to write a poem or a song... Submitted 2 years 159 days ago.

Tiger Woods' Black Women: Have You Seen Them? - - Mogama
You may have seen the names elsewhere, but here they are again, if we are to believe that each of them actually had sex with Tiger Woods: (1) Mindy Lawton, (2) Jaimee Grubbs, (3) Kalika Moquin, (4) Jamie Jungers, (5) Rachel Uchitel, (6) Holly Sampson, (7) Cori Rist, (8) Josyln James, (9) Theresa... Submitted 2 years 160 days ago.

Athlete of the Decade? Yes Ladies and Gentlemen, It’s None Other Than Tiger Woods! - Edward Rhymes
As we close in on the end of a year and decade, we can expect all types of top ten , bests and favorites lists. Well, AP has placed a controversial figure at the top of the best athlete of the decade list... Tiger Woods. Many of us did not think that we would ever see the day when golf wasn't the... Submitted 2 years 161 days ago.

The Symptoms of a Sociopath: Putting Corporations and Big Finance on the Couch - Edward Rhymes
As the fascination with the Showtime's series ( Dexter ) about the serial killing medical examiner climaxed in the show's fourth-season finale, I began to ponder on a documentary titled, The Corporation , which was released about 5 years ago. In it, they postulate that since the corporation is a... Submitted 2 years 163 days ago.

If You're Not With Them, You're Against Them: The End Of Debates - Michael Ramzy
Every now and then a story or series of stories crosses the television (or computer) screen which makes me stop and think, 'boy, this is really getting out of hand'. The last time was during the election, specifically between the Obama camp and the Clinton camp. The vitriol, conflicting 'facts'... Submitted 2 years 165 days ago.

Happy Hanukkah: This First Day of Hanukkah 2009, Let Your Light Shine - Edward Rhymes
This day, I say to my Jewish sisters and brothers, in particular, Happy Hanukkah! I hope in my brief telling of the history of the holiday, that I do not do a disservice to those who hold this day sacred. I do, however, hope that I can add a little something to what we can know about this... Submitted 2 years 166 days ago.

Nobel Peace Prize for War President: Is That OK? - - Mogama
The world expected it when Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, and Nelson Mandela, received the Nobel Peace Prize. Each of the recipients was devoted to nonviolent change as opposed to using war and bloodshed to effect change. We cannot say the same of President Barack Obama... Submitted 2 years 167 days ago.

Obama Nobel Peace Prize Speech: In Oslo, Norway The President Walks A Tightrope - Edward Rhymes
The President gave his Nobel acceptance speech in Oslo today against the backdrop of two wars; a economic crisis unseen since the Great Depression; and a summit clouded by controversy 300 miles away in Copenhagen. President Obama, in the past, has shown a penchant for striking the right... Submitted 2 years 167 days ago.

Financial Solutions Finally Discussed in Congress Today - - Jean Purcell
Mark your calendars and scheduling gizmos: December 10, 2009 is a day that could go down in economic philosophy and practices history. On the floor of the U. S. Congress today certain lawmakers have found a solution to the growing U. S. Debt fast approaching 13 Trillion Dollars ! It is rare... Submitted 2 years 167 days ago.

Tiger Woods Update: As Tiger’s Mistress Total Rises, His Q Score Falls - Edward Rhymes
I will not, on these pages, go into any great detail about the number of women (outside of his wife) that Tiger Woods has been involved with. What I will touch on, however, is the impact that his transgressions are having on his present public standing as a role model and his future potential as... Submitted 2 years 167 days ago.

BCS Selection Show 2009: My Bowl Picks, Matchups and BCS Bowl Surprises - Edward Rhymes
Update (12/08/09) : The BCS Committee has decided to throw a monkey-wrench into my hypothesis. In the Fiesta Bowl, Boise State will be matched against TCU. I had picked Boise State's superior offense over Iowa's stingy defense, but TCU's is another matter altogether. The Horned Frogs have enough... Submitted 2 years 170 days ago.

Forget The Facts: We Know How This Will Turn Out - Michael Ramzy
Another beautiful day in America and it seems as though there are a lot of stories in the news today vying for our attention. Of course, the economy and our crushing debt is the number one issue facing this country today, yet that strangely is not in the news so much. And why should it be? There... Submitted 2 years 176 days ago.