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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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Personal Finance > Retirement The benefits of a 401(K): 2 of 15
With the future of Social Security up in the air and the almost complete non-existence of pensions in today's workplace the options for retirement income continue to shrink. At the same time Americans are living longer and longer, the average 60-year-old American has a 50% chance of reaching age 92. A 92 year old has a 25% o... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture Chinese New Year traditions: 2 of 15
The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is China's most important holiday. The Spring Festival celebrates the first month of the Chinese Lunar calendar. It signifies that winter is almost over and spring is arriving. The year is passing and another is about to begin. The Chinese New Year is a time for the family to gather ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Is it possible to control international arms trading?: 2 of 15
Controlling international arms trading is possible, simply unfeasible. There exists no authority able to control this trade, no organization or entity with the legitimacy, ability or the "teeth" necessary to regulate all international arms sales. The two largest arms dealers in the world are the United States and Russia. Sig... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO Understanding 'pay per click': 1 of 7
The Internet has provided millions of people access to unparalleled amounts of information and opportunity. In turn, the Internet has provided advertisers a large and eager market. For a business looking to advertise online and reach this enormous market there are several challenges, prevalent among them are: How can ads be ... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Making money: Short And long term investing tips: 1 of 7
The potential to make money in investments is enormous. There exists a myriad of investment options. Among those options are viable strategies for the short and long term. If you suspect that you will or may need those funds within a few years you it is best to stick with liquid, safe investments. These short term investment... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit How to receive a free credit report: 1 of 7
The Federal Trade Commission of the United States passed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (the FACT act) in 2003 as an amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This act mandates that every American has the right to a free copy of their credit report every 12 month. This free credit report is available from ea... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Is Iran already at war with the US?: 3 of 18
Warfare in the 21st century Iran and the United States are engaged in a form of warfare that will become typical of the 21st Century. It is a war of ideology and rhetoric. Similar in fact to a new cold war. With weapons becoming more destructive has also come a hesitancy to use them. Nuclear weapons, for example, are not rea... More..
Education > Financing College How 529 funds can help you save for college: 1 of 6
The cost of a post secondary education continues to rise and the question of how to pay for it becomes more and more important. An option that continues to gain in popularity is the 529 Plan. A 529 Plan is a state-sponsored college savings plan that helps cover the costs of college tuition. In addition, the earnings on 529 p... More..
Business > Advertising Getting started as a freelancer in advertising: 1 of 6
Congratulations on taking this amazing step in your career! Freelancing in the advertising industry can be both challenging and rewarding. Getting started is not always easy to do however. So if you are ready to take on the challenge of freelance advertising here are your first steps: * Invest in a professional looking busin... More..
Business > Advertising The future of advertising: 4 of 23
A New Era in Advertising After years of dire predictions concerning the end of the advertising industry as we know (knew) it, it has finally happened. But not quite the way nay-sayers expected. The world of advertising has changed, and dramatically, over just the past few years. What is often not considered is that advertisi... More..