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The Criminality of Transition
Lecture given at the Netherlands Economic Institute (NEI) on 18/4/2001 Human vice is the most certain thing after death and taxes, to paraphrase Benjamin Franklin. The only variety of economic activi...
Conflict That May Arise With Diverse Social Groups
Diversity allows individuals to learn about the cultural, religious or social ideals of others. Unfortunately, conflict can arise from this diversity, either through inherited ideals in your children, rhetoric-fueled media or an unhealthy avoidance of important social ideas. Some conflict can be tur
Fun-Filled 4th of July Party Ideas
4th of July is almost here! I have started planning this year's celebration well in advance. Each year I make it a point to call all my friends for a grand outdoor party at my Vermont farmhouse and believe me no one disappoints me by not turning up! We gossip, we have a live barbeque, tons of f
Were Hillary Clinton's Delegates Stolen in 2008?
During a recent online political discussion that I participated in, someone made the claim that some of Hillary Clinton's delegates were stolen by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in 2008. This person then went on to claim that this "theft" of delegates was the deciding factor
Guantanamo - I Agree With President Obama - It's Time For a Change!
President Obama has made one thing perfectly clear, both during his campaign and without hesitation once becoming president of our country. Guantanamo, sometimes affectionately referred to as Gitmo, has got to go. Sure, it has successfully held some of the worst terrorists we have captured so far, i
Why Do Exchange Rates Fluctuate?
A list of foreign exchange rates is a familiar site to travelers and anyone who studies the business news. The rate at which one country's currency can be exchanged for another changes, at least in small ways, on an hourly basis. Why exchange rates fluctuate, and what factors are involved, is not wi
Society and The Need For Political Change
The world has changed around us. Political tensions have risen to new levels. The future seems quite unclear. Learn more about what can be done, better yet, must be done for a positive change for the future.
Who's to Blame For the Government Shutdown? You Are America!
As our government is headed towards a potential shutdown, many are pointing fingers of blame. Americans ultimately shoulder the responsibility for electing official who engage in fiscal shenanigans.
Clash of the Titans - Ahern V Kenny
Crime Issues in Ireland - Irish economy - Accountability and delivery
Practical Spirituality - On Reclaiming Religion Through Spiritual Direction
Things have to change in our society. It is time to reclaim religion. It is time to explore our own thoughts, ideas, and feelings about ourselves and separate them from the thoughts, ideas, and feelings transmitted to us by parents, families and friends at a young age and the media later. When we ca
How to Update Voter Registration Online in Tennessee
Updating your voter registration in the state of Tennessee can be processed online. If you are updating your address, then you are allowed to update your information online. If you're updating a name change, however, you will have to go to your county election commission office or designated voter
(If) Berlusconi Strikes Back
After his disastrous fall less than a year ago and with several ongoing trials, Silvio Berlusconi, one of the most controversial Prime Ministers in post-WW2 Italy says he will run for 2013 political elections, thus sparking heated debates. Are Italians willing to have him back?
How to Stop Illegal Immigration
One of the most divisive issues in our society is illegal immigration. The issue is a catch-22. We need immigrants to fill jobs that many citizens do not want to fill. However, illegal immigrants can cause problems as well. Mainly it is a constant tide of people entering the country with little to n
Uniting the World as Planet of Nation States - Using the United States Model?
It seems that many believe that we need to "conceive ways to get nations together to ratify new rules the majority of each countries residents or people will make. Their rulers, dictators, warlords, or religious leaders will then have to bow for this worlds main population to make some basic ru
Purchasing Ball Chair Back Pain Relief
Crazy dribbles- This drill is done by performing as many different moves as you can with the basketball in 45 seconds. With over 130 golf courses located within a 30 mile radius it.Here is my blog post http://www.ballchairsite.com/blog/
GOP Caused Economic Apocalypse - So Says Reagan's OMB Dir David Stockman
David Stockman was President Ronald Reagan's supply side OMB director in 1980s. He wrote an impressive article titled Four Deformations Of The Apocalypse in the New York times that everyone including those in the media should read carefully. For him to make these statements now shows the fear h
International Terrorists Have US Partners; The Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission in their latest move to increase (MUD) Much Unnecessary Disclosure on the Franchisors of this Nation is helping the International Terrorists with in depth information. By requiring extra disclosure the FTC is making what would normally be private business information int
Martin Luther King Jr Vs Evolution
This article demonstrates how human equality is a concept foreign to any worldview in which evolution is the originator of the human species. It takes the interesting position of offering that we must choose between a belief that evolution is true or that Martin Luther King Jr. was right in his figh
Random Questions For The American Political Class - We Were Just Wondering
Although our D.C. politicians gave themselves a five week vacation last month, reports indicate that very few of them held townhall style meetings where they could have answered questions and addressed concerns from their constituents. In the absence of these meetings, this article poses a list of q
USS Constitution Vs. HMS Guerriere
The War of 1812 showcased Britain's lack of respect for American fighting forces even after the rebel victory in the U.S. revolution 30 years earlier. That dismissive attitude continued until the American warship USS Constitution soundly defeated her British counterpart, the HMS Guerriere in the wat