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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Speculating on the end of the war in Iraq: 2 of 37
I just returned from Iraq, where I lived in Baghdad for almost 14 months as a civilian contract worker. Since I worked in a logistical "hub" in the Baghdad area, I was in a unique position to communicate daily with scores of transiting ex-pat workers from dozens of nations who worked and lived in every corner of Iraq. I also ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Knowing the sex of your baby in advance: 2 of 28
The first big decision that I made as a single mom was to know the sex of my unborn child. To be honest, I don't remember agonizing over the decision, weighing the pros and cons or asking other moms for their advice. As a matter of fact, I don't remember actually making the decision at all. I knew from the outset that I not o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration The case against illegal immigrants' rights: 5 of 62
I'm not quite sure what the phrase "illegal immigrants' rights" actually means. If it refers simply to the basic human rights that every man, woman and child on this planet should be afforded, then I fully agree that all people are entitled to them.I have a feeling that these are not the rights in question. But of the issue i... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Dos and don'ts of hosting a sleepover party for your kids: 3 of 17
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!When it comes to sleepovers for girls, there is a fine line between boredom and bedlam. Unfortunately, the best way to determine the exact location of that line is trial and errorknown in veteran mommy circles as learning "the hard way". Luckily, I'm a VM (Veteran Mom) who's been there, done thatstai... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Teaching about the American Revolution in British schools: 2 of 9
Unlike the United States - a relative newcomer on the national block - Britain's history spans ages. You think it's tough to comprehensively teach US History to American students? Imagine trying to squeeze more than a thousand years of British history into a few years of one's educational career. It makes my head ache just th... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Rusty nail: 3 of 11
The Rusty Nail is a robust yet sensuous sipping drink that goes down easy, triggers a slow burn and leaves a hint of sweetness on the lips long after the remnants of ice cubes have stopped tinkling in the empty glass. It is a drink meant to be savored, shared and enjoyed.It is not, however, a drink that can be improved upon. ... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Old fashioned: 3 of 9
The Old Fashioned is, perhaps, the oldest recipe on record for a cocktail still being served today. Over a hundred and ten years old, the Old Fashioned is the granddaddy of mixed drinks. Unfortunately, the drink has been watered down over the decades until the diluted version you most likely would receive in a bar today bears... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Buyer's guide to cocktail glassware: 4 of 10
Gone are the days when a 16oz plastic cup sufficed for everything from a keg party to a champagne toast and tacky-tourist shot glasses comprised the extent of your cocktail glasses.Unfortunately, when it comes to selecting glassware for your home bar there are enough choices out there to make one's eyes cross. It's easy to ge... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Brass monkey: 2 of 5
There is definitely something funky about Brass Monkey - and it isn't just the Beastie Boys' baseline.According to my in-depth research (thank you, Wikipedia!) a traditional Brass Monkey consists of equal parts light rum, dark rum and orange juice. It is suggested that pulp-free OJ is used, but freshly squeezed orange juice i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia How we know Iran and North Korea won't use nuclear weapons: 6 of 14
In today's world, nuclear weapons are far more effective when used as attention grabbers and bargaining chips than they are as actual doomsday devices. Kim Jong Ill of N. Korea wields his country's nuclear capabilities like a Jack-in-the-Box - yet we all still jump every time he gleefully pops up brandishing his latest threat... More..