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I'm currently in a "SITCOM" - as in "Single Income Two Children Oppressive Mortgage", versus the "Comedy" version ... although I'm sure other sitcom folks will laugh through their tears with me.

I love sports and always have, especially from the Mind-Body-Spirit

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Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics How to stay fit in 10 simple way: 1 of 14
It might be trite to say that "simple is as simple does"; perhaps even a bit Forest Gump-ish. But it is true nevertheless that if we can find ways to stay fit within our daily routines, we are likely to continue them as part of our lives, thereby staying fit for longer.So what are some simple fitness techniques we can incorpo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Why should the world care about the environment in places like Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Rwanda?: 7 of 63
As a Zambian born and raised person who has lived, worked, and traveled in at least 5 different African nations, including Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda, I keep coming back to a few central themes that apply to most of Africa, all of which impact the environment, all of which can ultimately impact the rest of the world. Th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives New Hampshire Primary: A time of political overkill as candidates vie for votes: 1 of 8
I'm a naturalized American, currently living in a country far, far away, but following the Primaries with interest and some despondency. While I truly love and appreciate the political system, our Constitution, and Bill of Rights, I find it hard to justify the long winded, expensive campaigning and that's just for a nominatio... More..
Business > Financing a Startup Tips for presenting a business idea to investors: 1 of 7
As a person who has been on both sides of the table, as an investor and as an investee, I can say without doubt that there are certain things investors invariably look for in a person asking them for money. And in everything they look at they are consciously and subconsciously answering the question "Why should I invest my mo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Does the US Patriot Act undermine Americans' freedoms?: 6 of 22
When an Act that fundamentally gives a government unfettered allowance to act in the name of National Defense is called a "Patriot" Act we should all smell a rat. While there are undoubtedly Articles under this Act that are intended to enable the applicable government agencies to gather information, and act upon intelligence ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Memorable moments in sports television: 6 of 20
You'd be forgiven if you wondered why I'd even attempt an article on Muhammad Ali when, according to Google, there are over 2.8 million articles on him. And you'd be right. But this is MY memorable moment in sports television or, more accurately, moments, about this great man.Walk down a pugilistic memory lane with me and let... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What would be the most effective way for the Indian government to respond to the Maoist insurgency?: 9 of 29
When is an insurgency not an insurgency? When it's been on-going for over 40 years, when increasing regional control vests in the naxalites, and more international organizations recognize the movement. Yet the Indian Government refuses to recognize the Communist Party of India (Maoist)aka CPI(M), and current dialog rat-a-tat-... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to plan your career path: 8 of 21
There are 3 key words to consider in career planning, and they are:1. Strategy2. Knowledge3. SkillsIn following on from Mr Hussain El Zubair's well written article on career planning I agree that career planning is, in the first instance, a Strategic exercise (versus Tactical), but there are two fundamental building blocks th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should a US company be legally liable in US courts for environmental consequences of its operations abroad?: 27 of 65
Kelly Hearn's articles illustrate the interplay between legalism and moralism on Peru, petrol, and a US company's response when there are adverse environmental impacts.To address the question of a US company's liability in American courts begs the question that US companies are legally liable for environmental consequences.To... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Do you always say "yes" when you really want to say "no"?: 27 of 45
We can change if we want to, and if we know how.After reading several of the YES and NO articles, a thought struck me:These are articles straight from the heart, written by seemingly intelligent, nice people. The people who voted NO had a trend of reprogramming their brains to be able to say NO, while the people who voted YES... More..