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Dear Fellow Writers and Publishers - Presently I am working in Logistics for the military as an American contractor employed by a US company. I've been doing this type of work for the past five years. I have traveled extensively between the borders of Saudi

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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Analyzing the war on Iraq: Justified or not: 4 of 159
This city,in this war torn place,is many years old and the history that it possesses is beyond our imagination. Such a place existed during the Assyrian and Babylonian age and in later years was the birthplace of a huge biblical hero by the name of Abraham. Yes, the remains of the city of Ur are in southeastern Iraq and about... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Summer memories: 6 of 55
Meddybemps Memoirs My parents purchased our camp on beautiful Meddybemps Lake Maine in 1946. They bought our camp(what cottages are called in downeast Maine) from "Donkey" Smith of Calais. There was just our camp and Tommy Denyer's cottage next to Reynolds Beach. Dad painted our place "Red" so from then on, we were known as ... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Creating your own website: 6 of 30
Define Your Website Objective Once you have defined the purpose of your website and what you intend to accomplish, you can now build the power house. You need to know your product and the audience you want to attract to it. It is an incredible marketplace online so you better get started fast. With all the increasing competit... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO How to increase traffic to your site without paying for ads: 1 of 5

Keyword Placement is the Essence of Optimum MarketingIn determining correct keyword labeling, it is pertinent that you fully understand the targeted market that you desire to draw business inward. Those keywords that you choose and place effectively within a website will be like little magnets for search engines out in spider... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Achieving democracy in all the Middle East countries: 4 of 18

DEMOCRACY IS ALIVE AND WELL IN NORTHERN IRAQJohn Sprague There is a saying among the Kurds: "No friends but the mountains." The reason for this seems to be due to their past misfortunes brought on by ruler after ruler through the years. Even as recently as Saddam's regime, this pattern continued. Yet, instead of being bitter,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq War on Iraq: No blaze of glory for the U.S: 7 of 24
Think beyond the ViolenceMesopotamia has a wonderful past and may one day have a positive influence on the World again. Present day Iraq has a long way to go, though. Iraq is a victim of many years of mismanagement from long before the Americans got here. We came with noble thoughts of improving things here and not what has ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business What you need to know when starting a home business: 13 of 43

What Is Your Multi Level Marketing Success Rate? Depending on the goals that you have set for yourself, one person's rate of success could be quite different from another person. You need to establish a goal for yourself first, in order to make the proper assessment. Without that set goal, you are never going to reach your de... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Planning for life without oil: 2 of 6
While living in the Mideast part of the world, my experiences have been numerous. Where do I begin? I've been here for over three years and have covered most of the distance between the Saudi border and the border with Turkey. I could talk about people places or things. I could probably fill a large manuscript on what I have ... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO Best way to get visitors to your website: 19 of 36

A Successful Linkbaiter Has a Fully Optimized BacklinkIf you have accomplished what you set out to do, your website back links are now numerous. The targeted market or niche where you concentrated your efforts has now brought you the important links that you desired. Were you merely link baiting or do you have other technique... More..
Business > Starting a Business How to start your own business: 41 of 61

Do You Have The Skin To Be A Successful Entrepreneur?Success in Business involves focus, determination and drive. My advice here is mainly pertaining to a "Bricks and Mortar" operation but some of the same traits and principles can be applied to online business. Which ever direction you are heading in, it will require a great... More..