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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Does the US have a moral obligation to stay in Iraq until peace is secured?: 28 of 48
If the powers that be in the USA had the slightest concern about moral obligations, our troops would never have entered in the first place. By the time the US invaded, Iraq was no threat to anyone. In his entire corrupt career, Saddam Hussein never did anything against the will of the US government.What about gassing the Kurd... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Stretching tips for cycling success: 10 of 17
Bicycling is great low impact exercise. Working out on a bike builds power and endurance. To maintain flexibility, a bicyclist must stretch frequently. While a regular stretching routine is a good idea for anybody who's getting older (including you), specifically targeted stretches are imperative for those building muscles.Wi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa A look at conflict in Northern Uganda: 3 of 5
The ongoing conflict in Uganda is difficult for an outsider to understand. How much more difficult can it be to offer a solution? Since the days of Idi Amin, efforts to intervene in Uganda, even by neighbors as close as Tanzania, have been doomed to failure. Most of the world's governments take a defensive posture. "Let them ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The secret keys to happiness: 73 of 114
"Gratitude is the key to happiness, while deep joy comes from voluntary service of others."It is never too difficult to find reasons to be grateful. Somebody else is always worse off. "I was feeling sorry for myself because I had no shoes, until I saw the man with no feet." If you have consciousness to contemplate your happin... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Autism: Epidemic?: 11 of 17
The diagnosis of autism is epidemic, as is the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or even that of prostate cancer. These are symptoms of a broader social disorder which has several dysfunctional characteristics. * The emergence of an elite group of specialists, heavily indoctrinated in a ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Assessing the future of the Arab-Israeli conflict: 12 of 18
It's hard to imagine a solution to the conflict that has torn at the heart of the Middle East since 1947. But then, it was hard to imagine the end of apartheid or the religious struggle in Northern Ireland. Making peace in the face of horrid conflict is natural human behavior. We've done it before and we're getting better at ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling The cost of recycling: 8 of 12
The litany is "Reduce - Reuse - Recycle." There is a reason that recycle is the last of these three. Although cheaper, environmentally, than new production from raw materials, recycling is not an inexpensive process.Look at glass recycling as an example. Used glass must be separated by type and color and collected until you h... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Zen cycling: The art of the push: 6 of 9
Developing the perfect spin requires that you be here now. Every movement of every muscle must serve efficiency. That push of the toes in the bottom of the stroke will save the thighs. The buttocks perfectly balanced to keep the pressure only where you can most stand it. Hands placed to minimize tension and maximize control.A... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Best trees to plant to fight global warming: 16 of 23
Trees, like all plants, breathe with us, the animals. We exhale carbon dioxide, which they take in. They produce the oxygen upon which animals depend. The entire ecosystem depends upon the balance.Trees have a much greater effect upon the climate than smaller plants. Besides storing vast amounts of carbon, they moderate the w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Why is the American dollar losing value?: 19 of 27
Currency is merely a tool of exchange. We could barter our goods and services directly, but it can be cumbersome to haul chickens across town every time you need a pair of shoes. Originally coins were state certified measures of precious metals. Until 1968, US bills could be redeemed in silver. Since then, US currency is only... More..