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Like most people I wear many different hats. I am a banker, a youth minister, a scholar, a writer, a dreamer, a politician, a teacher... and so many other things.

I am the Sub-Channel Steward for International Politics and I am also a Pulitzer Center on Crisis

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Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Feeding the poor today and everyone on the planet tomorrow: What are the issues, and what can be done to avert a global food crisis?: 2 of 57
The idea of food riots may sound odd to someone in a developed nation like America where food seems so plentiful, but in many areas around the world food is scarce and riots are commonplace. In an interview with Raj Patel, Amy Goodman points out the startling contradiction that in an age where obesity is an international prob... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East The debate on whether Israel should stage a preemptive first strike against Iranian nuclear facilities: 1 of 26
Like so many other issues, the debate rages and yet the real issue goes hidden. It's not a matter of whether Israel SHOULD stage a preemptive first strike, it is really a matter or when WILL Israel strike and who will benefit?Iran has been goading Israel on, looking for an opportunity to strike. Iran needs a pretext for bring... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography When will people worldwide have enough clean, safe water to drink?: 2 of 36

Living in a developed nation it is hard to believe that there is anyplace in the world where people do not have access to clean, safe water. The idea that people are suffering and dying from a lack of water is unimaginable, How can this happen?The reality is that people worldwide will only ever have enough clean, safe water t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) Judging the ignorance of US citizens in world issues: 2 of 36
After two world wars and numerous other conflicts America should have learned her lesson. She can not be isolated from the rest of the world.Yet the average American has no idea what is happening in the world. Before September 11th most Americans could not have pointed to the nation of Afghanistan on a map. Heck, a large port... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What is the responsibility of American companies and consumers for unsafe working conditions in Chinese factories?: 6 of 97
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle cramps, convulsions, shock, kidney failure- all in a days work. These are the effects of cadmium exposure according to the US Department of Labor, and Chinese workers making common batteries routinely suffer from it. Just one example of unsafe working conditions is Chinese factories.A hundre... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market What is the difference between a futures contract and a forward contract?: 1 of 16
Both a futures contract and a forward contract are used to hedge investments. They trade securities, currencies, or commodities contracts that settle on a future date. Since the trading is of contracts and not the actual instruments these trades are referred to as derivative trading.In the confusing world of derivative tradin... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams How to report identity theft: 1 of 12
Finding that you have fallen victim to identity theft can be an awful experience. Maybe you received a large credit card bill in the mail for a card that you have never owned; maybe you were denied credit for a car loan; even worse, maybe you were told that you could not get a mortgage on your dream home because of your credi... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Software reviews: Turbotax Basic: 1 of 12
Take the mystery and confusion out of filing your taxesPreparing your taxes with Turbotax Basic may make this year's tax season the easiest you've ever experience. Turbotax Basic offers many excellent benefits for people that have basic tax filing needs.Turbotax Basic walks you through your federal tax forms step by step, inp... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Cats: 3 of 32
I have always hated cats. At times I considered them as bad as demons. So I probably shouldn't have been surprised, they don't care any more for me than I do for them. I pulled my old beat up Carolla into my prefered parking space around back behind the coffee shop. Many of the patrons would joke that this particular spot was... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Can financial planners help me plan for retirement?: 1 of 10
Financial planners can help you plan for a great number of things. They can help you plan for major purchases, to get out of debt and even help you grow your money. One of the most important things a financial planner can do is to help you plan for retirement. Retirement planning is vital to your financial picture and well be... More..