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I am driven by a burning curiousity and a love of learning. Looking at different cultures, the origins of religion, the newest scientific discoveries, how we fly, why we cry, I find all of it endlessly fascinating. Each piece of knowledge belongs to the gigantic

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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Should lawmakers free us from market forces by controlling gas prices?: 1 of 18
When greed dictates market forces instead of supply and demand our government has a responsibility to step in. Oil companies are amassing record-breaking and excessive profits at the expense of other vital industries, including airlines, trucking and manufacturing. We should not protect one industry at the expense of our gene... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Does North Korea's missile test represent a real threat to the United States?: 1 of 13
The Grim Reality - North Korea Maintains Path to Nuclear CapabilityWhether North Korea's despotic leader, Kim Jong-Il, continues in his leadership or succumbs to poor health, you cannot "un-ring" a nuclear bell. Nor can there be illusions about any of the country's future leadership becoming strong American allies. North Kore... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Should you act on what your psychic told you?: 3 of 34
When It's Safe To Act On Psychic Advice Following psychic advice can be as safe as following the advice of any professional. Here's the step by step guide to finding psychic advice you can safely use: Different Psychics Have Different Value To You You and your neighbors or friends may have intuitive moments, sing well, a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Should governments permit decorations for religious holidays in public squares?: 1 of 8
Governments should permit religious decorations in public locations only if we intend to destroy the American concept of freedom of religion, and here's why. Let's start with the assumption that the "governments" referred to in the title are all local, state and federal here in the U.S. Next, we need to ask some questions:Who... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Women of Islam: Spotlight on Iran: 1 of 6
For women in Iran today the stakes could not be higher, nor the message more mixed. So while Parvin Ardalan received a 2 year suspended sentence on May 5, 2008 for her civil disobedience - Mokarrameh Ebrahimi, a 43 year old mother, narrowly escaped being stoned to death several weeks earlier when her court imposed sentence wa... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Is addiction to alcohol or drugs a disease?: 8 of 40
NOW WE KNOW - ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS IS A DISEASEJoseph A. Califano, Jr., chairman and president of The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA*) at Columbia University and former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, has led the effort to change the perception of addiction simply being a poo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Commentary: Independence and the hindrance of religion: 2 of 9
Commentary: Does Religion Hinder Independent Thinking?Close your eyes after reading this paragraph. Keep them closed and think about the world you wish you could live in. Make it a perfect world for you, but be sure it's based on some type of reality that exists today. Think about how daily life would be structured. Think abo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should pharmacists be forced to violate religious beliefs by selling the morning after pill?: 27 of 85
Americans can agree that a main ideal of our Constitution is to protect the rights of all citizens. The more difficult issue is how to decide whose rights prevail when opposing rights are at issue.Making that type of decision is left to the courts, often the Supreme Court. Pharmacists, by refusing to sell the morning after pi... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Small business tips: Business plans 101: 8 of 21
Small business tips: Business plans 101As exciting as it is to form a new business, the prospect of writing its formal business plan tends to boost sales of antacids. Before spending several thousand dollars on a professional writer, or dozens of hours going blind searching on Google, try following the bouncing dots below and... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Assessing Barack Obama's appeal to the "blue collar" vote: 8 of 18
At a San Francisco fundraiser in mid April Barack Obama tried to explain why he was having difficulty winning the hearts and minds of "blue collar" voters. He explained they were frustrated by their economic problems."It's not surprising, then, they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't ... More..