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I have written professionally for the last 30 years. While most of my work has been in the area of public relations, I am the author of 39 books, and my work has been published in hundreds of newspapers and magazines.

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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 52 of 214
The question is a little like asking, "Should we stop pouring gasoline on a fire, even though it's not extinguished yet?"There is no "Iraq" trying to defend "its people." What we see in Iraq today are warring ethnic and sectarian factions, each trying to defend its in-group and do as much damage to the others as possible.One ... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews What to look for in a sushi restaurant: 3 of 11
Looking for that ultimate Sushi experience? I've eaten sushi gluttonously across the U.S.A. - and everywhere I go, frightened waitresses look at my ala carte order and squeal "Too much! Too much!" One recent lunch order was so large it arrived on its own wooden barge.So I've had many Sushi experiences, and I've identified fiv... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Why we can't end world hunger: 7 of 24
We can't end world hunger because our economic system depends on it.The world produces more than enough food to feed everybody. Even most extremely poor countries produce enough food for their populations, or have the capacity to do so. So why are there so many hungry humans? Because somebody is outbidding them for the food, ... More..
Sciences > Biology (Other) Is the human race evolving or devolving?: 11 of 35
To ask if homo sapiens is evolving or "devolving" betrays a fundamental misunderstanding of evolution.The question presumes that evolution means advancing or getting better, while to devolve is to get worse or more primitive. But to evolve does not mean to "get better." Evolution does not guarantee that future organisms will ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Minimum wage: Is it fair?: 8 of 24
The minimum wage is based on this radical concept: If you're going to ask someone to devote the majority of their waking life to your business, you need to pay them enough to live on. Anything less approaches slavery. A business that can not be profitable unless it unfairly exploits workers has the wrong business model.The al... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East The growing Taliban crisis in Afghanistan: 2 of 6
America's first "success" in the war on terror is rapidly coming apart, as the Taliban grow in power and control in Afghanistan.After their defeat at the hands of the Northern Alliance in 2001, the Taliban have capitalized on U.S. and NATO mistakes in the area, including sending too few troops to keep the peace and allowing o... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Traffic tube: Your key to online visibility: 1 of 3
Tube Traffic basically involves using free video hosting sites, especially YouTube, to drive traffic to your web site. Popular videos on YouTube typically generate millions of views, so even a relatively modest click-through rate can generate thousands of visits to a site.There are several books floating around on the Interne... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Paying respects to the dead...online: 1 of 3
Want to pay your respect to a deceased loved one or acquaintance, but can't pull your self away from that damned computer? Rejoice: you now have several options:1) Virtual Memorials (virtual-memorials.com) Lets you create free memorials with unlimited text and a guestbook. For a one-time $50.00 fee you can also get photos, a ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Natural Disasters Earthquake safety tips: 3 of 8
Here's what to do if you're even in an event like the recent San Jose Earthquake:If you're indoors, drop to the ground and seek shelter under a sturdy table or other furniture until the quake subsides. If you can't get to a table, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building. You shou... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Views on President Bush: 15 of 38
George Bush is a dry drunk, and it's time for him to face reality.The President was a self-confessed "heavy drinker" who never sought treatment for his addiction. Such a person is known in alcoholic treatment circles as a "dry drunk:" someone who displays pathological behaviors resulting from the use of alcohol, even though h... More..