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quotPerformers Should Shut Upquot
The Dixie Chicks, featured on the Grammy's 2007, are still getting the cold shoulder from conservative Southern Radio for mouthing a political opinion. Actually it was a personal attack on Presiden...The Arrogant Path To Extinction
If the richer developed Nations don?t help the poorer undeveloped nations on planet earth we are just speeding up the extinction of our species. People from the underdeveloped countries will continue ...The Killer of Our Country
Several years ago Gilette relocated their manufacturing to China because the cost of labor over there is so much less. They are also the makers of Duracell. Because of this thousands of US workers ...Training A Difficult Dog
Wouldn't we all love to have a well-behaved dog at our side? Training your dog to obey your commands is a simple process .....although it can be a long process that requires a huge amount ...A Comment on Campaign Finance Reform
A Comment on Campaign Finance Reform
By Sam Vaknin
Author of "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited"
The Athenian model of representative participatory democracy was
both exclu...Are You Fired Up About America Nothing Communicates Like Honesty
One day I was tuning up and down the radio dial as I drove down the Interstate. Time after time, I landed on talk shows featuring callers that were simply dismayed at the direction America is going.
...EU to Boost Energy Coordination
European Union leaders have given the go-ahead for a common energy policy to be drawn up....Immigrants and Converts responsible for Muslim Terror Violence in the West
Opposite to expectation, terrorists do not come from countries like Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia or Egypt. Facts show that Muslim immigrants carry out 86% of all major terrorist attacks; converts to Isla...Local Government Apathy An International Problem
Local government apathy is an international problem. Does anyone care?...Truths about the Nehru Dynasty
At the very beginning of his book, The Nehru Dynasty, astrologer K.N.Rao mentions the names of Jawaharlal's father and grandfather. Jawaharlal's father was Motilal and Motilal's father was one Gangadh...New York Green Building Initiative
As is occurring in many states, New York is trying to promote Green Building practices. The state is doing it by offering tax credits as financial incentives....Australia Considers Putting All Schools on Solar Power
You have to love politicians. Jumping on the renewable energy bandwagon, they are suddenly coming up with all kinds of programs to solve energy problems....German State Elections Compared
German State Elections Compared
By Sam Vaknin
Author of "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited"
The May 22, 2005 elections in North Rhine-Westphalia (with 18
million inhab...Why Use Biomass for Our Energy Needs
The last five years has seen a revolution in how governments, people and industry view energy. The positive aspects of biomass energy have come to the forefront in this discussion....Passover and Palestinians
Looking at the Palestinian Government as they see themselves, outlined in their own charters. The world has finally woken to the truth. Now they need to stay awake....Al Gores Inconvenient Infomercial A Movie Review
Who is the chubby, aging baby boomer waddling through airport after empty airport, wearily tugging along his 2-piece luggage roller? Hey, it?s not Michael Moore (again). Why, for heaven?s sake, it?s n...National Identification Cards What8217s the Purpose
There are many reasons why countries, small and large, are reviewing the needs for national identification cards. Many of the reasons have to do with immigration, border control and some are simpl...Where is Palestine
The need to get back to basic geographic fundamentals when dealing with the Middle East peace process. Negotiation with the wrong maps is the ultimate recipe for disaster....Local Government Apathy Alarming Statistics
How to break the vicious cycle of local government apathy....Racism and xenophobia rife in Russian society
"We are not considered to be people. We?re like a completely separate state"
A man from a Roma settlement near St Petersburg. "I didn?t go to the police because I?ve been hearing more cases that...Wyoming Governor To Uranium Miners Bring Us Your Projects
?We?re Ready: This State is in Play!?
The New Face of Wyoming?s Uranium Mining
Part One of a Five-Part Series
Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal really likes the current uranium bull market, ...Spies In The Ointment For US Ports
Funny how the debate over the United Arab Emirates management takeover of US port facilities fails to focus on spying as a major concern. Nothing less than the security of the Ports of New York, New J...Exploring Some Reasons Behind The High Energy Prices
In 2003 I wrote an article about high gas prices in North America. Here we are on the cusp of 2007 and the price at the pump is vastly higher. This is not a surprising turn of events when we look ...Quartet Crumbles Arab League Rumbles Israel Fumbles
The Quartet's Road Map has collapsed and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative has been taken out of the deep freeze and become the new flavour of the Middle East.The Arab Plan is dead in the water and this ...What Makes Election Truly Change or Transform the Course of our Sustainable Culture
Leader, leader where are you? Are you still sleeping? In the history of mankind, the success and fall of a nation lies upon the leader. In the present time, you can seldom find a true and dedicated le...Anti Depressants Causing Suicide
A recent report from Reuters talks about the recent upheaval of angry and grieving family members petitioning the FDA for new strong warnings on anti depressant drugs, arguing that the increased ...Expanded Approval of Humira by the FDA Allows for Extended Monopoly
A story recently covered by Healthday news talks about the recent expanded approval of the drug Humira which is used to treat the psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is a combination of psor...Peace for Peace
This short article is an attempt to offer a different view on the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people. I think that there is a real base for negotiation and that its time to deal wit...Cell Phones Cause Cancer Myth Busted
Cell phone users can sleep a little better tonight, your not going to get cancer from your cell phone. A massive Danish study published today in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute debu...How Taxing Utilities Can Keep Governments In Check
Under free market, all companies can talk all they want that all the stuff they put there is for my own good. However, if the product is overpriced or if it doesn?t serve my interest to get the produc...