http://articles.getacoder.com/news_and_society/pure_opinion.htm Free Content For Your Website http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ When did Elected Officials become privileged in the United States? What was Public Service and what is it Today in small town America? Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:45:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Who_Has_Stolen_the_Wood_1523398x1223081136.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Who_Has_Stolen_the_Wood_1523398x1223081136.htm Personal liberty and greater good remain a free society's yin and yang. To what degree should the financial cost associated with expressions of individual freedom be allowed to serve as the mediating influence between the two? Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:16:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Liberty_and_Societal_Cost_1458473x1221711385.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Liberty_and_Societal_Cost_1458473x1221711385.htm At his trial, 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed publicly stated that he not only wants to die, but that he is demanding to be summarily executed and therefore, martyrized. He is a masochist with a martyr complex, suffering from MSD, Martyr Syndrome Disorder. He wants to be tortured, to be treated cruelly and unusually. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:29:24 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Best_Worst_Punishment_For_a_Convicted_Terrorist_1458479x1221708564.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Best_Worst_Punishment_For_a_Convicted_Terrorist_1458479x1221708564.htm Many US veterinary schools no longer teach students how to operate on live dogs because they consider it unethical. Oddly enough, once they're in private practice, ethics never stop vets from charging us high fees to experiment with out live dogs. Isn't 'experimentation' the correct term when a vet has never performed a major surgery before? Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:00:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_Your_Vet_Real_Or_a_Computer_Simulation_1458502x1221505236.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_Your_Vet_Real_Or_a_Computer_Simulation_1458502x1221505236.htm Im tired of listening to people talk about how Africa needs this and that. Its not enough for me to just talk about it. Its time to do something about it. I am going to them enrich there lives by helping you enrich yours. Alright? Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:39:32 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Im_Tired_of_Hearing_About_Africa_1458475x1221453572.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Im_Tired_of_Hearing_About_Africa_1458475x1221453572.htm If the fashion industry exclude a whole race of people because of what they view as beautiful. Can it continue to thrive and survive without the spending power of people of color? Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:14:59 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/No_Black_Models_Allowed_-_The_Intimidating_Beauty_Of_African-American_Women_1550388x1221430499.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/No_Black_Models_Allowed_-_The_Intimidating_Beauty_Of_African-American_Women_1550388x1221430499.htm It happens and more often than I would have expected. That something as basic as electricity becomes unavailable is sometimes hard to imagine. There are many reasons. Sometimes it's due to maintenance work on the central in the neighborhood. Some other times it is due to extreme warmth where the cooling installations fail. Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:02:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Electricity_Failures_in_the_First_World_1458486x1221429737.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Electricity_Failures_in_the_First_World_1458486x1221429737.htm The foreclosure "crisis" is beginning to claim some famous...and presumably wealthy...victims. What do the troubles of folks like Ed McMahon teach us about basic financial management and associated personal responsibility? Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:46:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Ed_McMahon_and_Lessons_in_Home_Economics_1458474x1221421589.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Ed_McMahon_and_Lessons_in_Home_Economics_1458474x1221421589.htm The church of Scientology fervently claims that it is a persecuted religion, that the criticism of Scientology from the private, corporate and governmental sectors constitutes prejudice and an attack on the individuals right to religious freedom. The church of Scientology also claims that this "persecution" reflects the inherent bigotry of the organisations opponents. As a critic of the church of Scientology, I'd like to point out that I don't care what you choose to put your faith in. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:02:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Recognise_Religious_Persecution_1551613x1221123750.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Recognise_Religious_Persecution_1551613x1221123750.htm Republican front man Rush Limbaugh recently posed a really interesting question on his morning AM radio talk show. He asked his listeners to consider if the oil giants in the Middle East decided they would inflate the price of oil to amounts even more substantial than they are right now, at what point would they refuse to pay it. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:31:26 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Whats_Your_Price_1551802x1221057086.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Whats_Your_Price_1551802x1221057086.htm Who do you vote for? Who do you go to to complain about the price of gas, cry wolf and the government will bail you out of debt. pay your taxes, obey the law and go to jail. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:39:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/We_Will_Never_Learn_1543478x1220974745.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/We_Will_Never_Learn_1543478x1220974745.htm Women at any age should be loved. But something happens at around 60 to make most women unpleasant to be with. Nothing changes with the men; they would want to love the women as much or more than before. I guess you could try to blame menopause, but that happens earlier and does not make women tear into one like this. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:38:43 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Women_Over_60_-_Musings_1550398x1220233123.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Women_Over_60_-_Musings_1550398x1220233123.htm No other nationality tolerates the negativity of historical information about itself more than the American-Italians. There are about 25 million American Italians in the USA. The 25,000 Mafia members are obviously in the great minority. If any other nationality was depicted in the media the way American Italians are there would be a congressional hearings, widely covered protests in the media, and lawsuits. Yet the Sopranos and HBO gained widespread popularity as Italians remained silent. WHY? Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:14:44 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/American_Italians_-_The_Media_and_the_Mafia_1538123x1219994084.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/American_Italians_-_The_Media_and_the_Mafia_1538123x1219994084.htm In 2007, my very own congressman, David Wu, made the statement that there were Klingons in the White House. Funny as that Star Trek reference was I think he got it wrong. Most of the representative administration is white, and if white people as a whole are anything in the Star Trek Universe they are the Ferengi. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:54:26 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Time_to_Get_Off_the_High_Horse_1543240x1219949666.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Time_to_Get_Off_the_High_Horse_1543240x1219949666.htm Food costs will keep increasing and the hungry will have to peddle to the farmlands to find affordable food. There the farmers will let them gather unsold crops for a few bucks. Those without bikes will have to beg in the streets for food, but there will not be enough available. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:22:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/We_Need_a_Miracle_1548755x1219299741.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/We_Need_a_Miracle_1548755x1219299741.htm At age nineteen, I went to work for my grandmother on her 8000 acre cattle ranch in NE New Mexico. I'd always loved cowboys and loved being on the ranch, so it was natural for me to want to be there at the time. Fairly early in my job I came across a man I would never forget, a neighbor to the east. His name was Clyde Shepherd. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:17:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Unforgettable_Clyde_Shepherd_1548071x1218370645.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Unforgettable_Clyde_Shepherd_1548071x1218370645.htm A child perceives and evaluates that which goes on around him in a way different from adults. Children are constantly asking questions, and for the reason of things that happen around them, such as where they came from, how are they able to speak, how other things in nature came to exist, and many other such things. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:28:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Darwinism_is_the_Religion_of_the_Antichrist-2_1551828x1218187717.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Darwinism_is_the_Religion_of_the_Antichrist-2_1551828x1218187717.htm The idea of our grand parents sharing toilets with the rest of the population in their neighborhood used to disgust me, until one day I read this perception changing line some where, [How much of this precious planet do we wish to spare for dumps, landfills and attach baths in our homes]. Many cheeks would have been rosier only if the pleasure of believing was common today, just the way it was when Messiah (pbuh) wandered the streets of Jerusalem. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:23:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Ingredients_of_Social_Wisdom_1555988x1218183805.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Ingredients_of_Social_Wisdom_1555988x1218183805.htm Securing the American border is one of the most important issues facing presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain. America has long been a land open to immigrants from foreign lands seeking refuge in the American Dream. It is for this reason America should make its borders secure. By maintaining the integrity of its borders America can hold on to its fundamental beliefs and tenets and remain a society united for a common purpose. An America without secure borders will be an America whittled away until there is little or no resolve to be the homeland of the free and the brave. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:00:46 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/For_the_Sake_of_the_World,_The_United_States_Should_Secure_Its_Borders_1548505x1217977246.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/For_the_Sake_of_the_World,_The_United_States_Should_Secure_Its_Borders_1548505x1217977246.htm So, let me get this straight one Presidential Candidate admits he knows nothing about economics and is no economist and the other acts as if he understands our Nation's economy, but then when he speaks it's clear to anyone who actually does get it, that he doesn't. Next, we are to choose the lesser of two-evils and pick one. But, wait, Obama and McCain wish to go on TV and debate and continually discuss the subject. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:33:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Listening_to_McCain_and_Obama_Debate_Economics_is_Utterly_Absurd,_Neither_Knows_Diddly_Squat_1416039x1217874789.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Listening_to_McCain_and_Obama_Debate_Economics_is_Utterly_Absurd,_Neither_Knows_Diddly_Squat_1416039x1217874789.htm I, like many people in America today are getting sick and tired of the senseless, selfish crimes committed against the innocent victims. Serious crimes are occurring more frequently and are seemingly more random. No remorse and no fear for their actions, just gives way for more crimes to be committed by the bad people of our society. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:20:04 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Jennifer_Kesse,_and_Why_We_Need_a_Real_Death_Penalty_1397141x1217859604.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Jennifer_Kesse,_and_Why_We_Need_a_Real_Death_Penalty_1397141x1217859604.htm With the latest stream of marketing to come from some auto makers, the approach being used to encourage people to rush into dealerships and purchase a new car is not at all effective for my money. In fact, these latest sales pitches are like trying to use alcohol on open flame to put out the fire. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:17:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Marketing_Tactics_Make_My_Blood_Boil_1397188x1217812631.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Marketing_Tactics_Make_My_Blood_Boil_1397188x1217812631.htm You don't have to be from the south to be a redneck. Rednecks can now be found throughout all areas of the country. They are traditional Americans, who work hard to support their families. What used to be a derogatory term has now become a lifestyle that espouses the simpler things, wholesome values, and true enjoyment of life, family and friends. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:11:46 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Redneck_Lifestyle_-_More_Than_a_Joke_Or_Funny_Picture_1458504x1217736706.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Redneck_Lifestyle_-_More_Than_a_Joke_Or_Funny_Picture_1458504x1217736706.htm Reagan is the worst airport in the country. It's filthy and in an extremely poor state of repair. Baggage claim belts break and there's no one to fix them. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:52:16 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Reagan_National_Airport_is_a_Total_Disaster_1458485x1217713936.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Reagan_National_Airport_is_a_Total_Disaster_1458485x1217713936.htm A lot has been made about Barack Obama's "blackness" this election year. Here's some insight as to just what defines color on the political landscape...and we see that pigment has nothing to do with it at all. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:50:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_Alan_Keyes_Black_1458476x1217638221.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_Alan_Keyes_Black_1458476x1217638221.htm Profanity is being too frequently used by our youth. Grown-ups should not use profanity when children are around. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:08:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Profanity_Has_Gone_Mainstream_1397198x1217588918.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Profanity_Has_Gone_Mainstream_1397198x1217588918.htm Tobacco industry and racketeering practices! Are you sure? Back in 1999, the Clinton administration accused the tobacco industry of racketeering charges, public deception about the dangers of smoking, and covering up the knowledge they had to the contrary. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:50:27 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Dangers_of_Smoking_Conspiracy_1397157x1217555427.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Dangers_of_Smoking_Conspiracy_1397157x1217555427.htm There's a lot of great reasons to vote for Barack Obama for President in 2008. In this article you'll find 7 of those reasons. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:40:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Seven_Reasons_Why_Im_Voting_For_Barack_Obama_1458489x1217547654.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Seven_Reasons_Why_Im_Voting_For_Barack_Obama_1458489x1217547654.htm The U.S. Military; often looked at as Americas finest. We see them everyday on the television defending America from terror abroad. They are skilled in fighting in all forms and fashion; right down to hand to hand combat. Aren't they? Many veterans today who have had the opportunity to see the core training of todays military aren't so sure that todays soldiers are fighting smarter and not harder. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:16:06 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Military_Martial_Arts,_Todays_Combative_Programs_Trained_to_Be_Killed,_Not_to_Kill_1416007x1217513766.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Military_Martial_Arts,_Todays_Combative_Programs_Trained_to_Be_Killed,_Not_to_Kill_1416007x1217513766.htm Many Americans do not believe a real war took place in Vietnam, no matter the body count. The Vietnam Conflict was nothing but a grand science experiment - one that failed miserably. As he entered his last days in office, President Dwight David Eisenhower needed to get something off his chest. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:44:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/President_Dwight_D._Eisenhower_-_The_Extraterrestrial_Connection_1458478x1217425476.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/President_Dwight_D._Eisenhower_-_The_Extraterrestrial_Connection_1458478x1217425476.htm Senator Barrack Obama stated in an interview that he would call for the removal of all Nuclear Weapons in the United States and negotiate a treaty with our enemies to disarm. He also stated that he was against gas-air weapons like cluster munitions, as they are inhumane. He further stated that he would effectively gut the military budget and bring those funds back for use in social programs. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:16:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Obamas_Uniformed_Comments_Already_Hurting_The_US_Military_And_Balance_Of_Power_In_The_World_1397193x1217398585.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Obamas_Uniformed_Comments_Already_Hurting_The_US_Military_And_Balance_Of_Power_In_The_World_1397193x1217398585.htm For the war games the following year, spring to spring (2008-2009), it will cost American taxpayers $178-billion dollars, making the total almost one Trillion-dollars for the two wars we got going on, since 2001, in the Middle East. There is something wrong here... $178-billion dollars, what can we do with Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:05:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/War_-_Bushs_Billions,_and_Billions_and_Billions!_1526007x1217394354.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/War_-_Bushs_Billions,_and_Billions_and_Billions!_1526007x1217394354.htm Once Middle America understands that it should be running this country, instead of a few lobbyists, politicos, and corporations, and understands that their voice can be heard with the right leadership, then look out! All you have to do is really consider who and what you are, and see if you have been cleverly fooled by those in power. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:05:04 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Times_Are_a_Changin_1397179x1217387104.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Times_Are_a_Changin_1397179x1217387104.htm For the first time in 20 years Bihar, the eastern Indian state is seeing development like it has never seen before. Its about time Bihar joined the mainstream Indian economic boom. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:54:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Bihar_on_the_Fast_Track_1553126x1217382894.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Bihar_on_the_Fast_Track_1553126x1217382894.htm Throughout the mesh of western society's current events arise various issues causing concern surrounding a range of venues of our culture. This idea is exemplified when examining the matter of cloning. The issue of cloning has raised concern from various organizations throughout the western world, and has become a major topic politically, scientifically and medically, as well as morally and ethically. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:51:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Cloning_And_Genetics_1397169x1217353874.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Cloning_And_Genetics_1397169x1217353874.htm Are five big men walking late at night the target of thieves? Or is the lone elderly man the target? Is it the big kid towering over everybody in the school yard who is bullied? We have laws, local, national, international. But for those who are so inclined, the laws don't matter. We need more. We need men of courage. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:41:43 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Tom_Harkin_-_Unacceptable_And_Offensive_1397209x1217338903.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Tom_Harkin_-_Unacceptable_And_Offensive_1397209x1217338903.htm There's a lot to learn from David Ignatius' column in the Washington Post today that was entitled, "Failing Airlines, Failing Government." Discussing the current crisis in air travel, he hearkens back to the controversy over airline deregulation in 1978, saying, "most airlines were opposed, arguing that the air transport system was a kind of public utility and that although competition might cut prices, it would erode service and forestall capital spending for new, more efficient planes." Does this sound familiar? Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:26:28 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Watching_Out_For_the_Little_Guy_1458491x1217219188.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Watching_Out_For_the_Little_Guy_1458491x1217219188.htm Is it really true that America won't survive without a continued influx of illegal immigrants? Here is my take on a flawed argument that far too many among us seem to blindly accept. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 03:35:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Illegal_Immigration_and_the_Myth_of_Jobs_No_One_Wants_1458477x1217144139.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Illegal_Immigration_and_the_Myth_of_Jobs_No_One_Wants_1458477x1217144139.htm Face Reading reveals the real personality behind the face, it's personality, destiny, and character. Your face is a roadmap of your mind. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:38:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Behind_the_Famous_Face_-_Hillary_Rodham_Clinton_1397151x1217129929.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Behind_the_Famous_Face_-_Hillary_Rodham_Clinton_1397151x1217129929.htm From the mid 1960's the American economy looked as though it was going to peak, then wealthy greed and power began to erode the foundation. Now, a recession of ma grander scale then has been seen since 1929 continues to downgrade the very quality of life for every working American family. Several, factors have contributed to the decay. Power, politics, government programs such as NAFTA, all have taken a toll on the life we once new. The house with blue shutters and a white picket fence with the little dog running in the yard. Most all are gone now, replaced with a sign that reads, "foreclosed," no tress-passing. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:30:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Rise_And_Fall_Of_The_Once_Great_American_Economy_1397174x1217100623.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Rise_And_Fall_Of_The_Once_Great_American_Economy_1397174x1217100623.htm The FTC goes after companies due to competitor complaints that originate via a Senator who has taken a campaign contribution, very convenient. Then when it comes to protecting the consumer the FTC fails on all accounts. SPAM increased by 4600% since the FTC took on the task, and in the first six months the FTC could not even come up with a definition of what SPAM was? Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:25:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Is_The_FTC_So_Inept_Over_Oil_Prices_-_Cant_They_Do_Anything_Right_1397171x1217075137.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Is_The_FTC_So_Inept_Over_Oil_Prices_-_Cant_They_Do_Anything_Right_1397171x1217075137.htm Ever been to the "ghetto" of public housing? Know someone who lives there or is on government assistance? So many people truly know or understand what it is like to live in public housing. They go by what the news shows. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:36:31 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Stigma_With_Government_Assistance_and_Public_Housing_1458500x1216949791.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Stigma_With_Government_Assistance_and_Public_Housing_1458500x1216949791.htm I have been following the primaries, exit polls and opinions closely. I want to state upfront that I am not a Clinton supporter, I happened to have voted for Senator Obama in my state primary. That being said, I am curious as to why when in state after state, Senator Clinton captures around 60% of the white vote and then states she has a better chance of winning the general election because of that percentage and there is an uproar? Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:59:52 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Prejudice_Black-White_-_Any_Difference_1397227x1216918792.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Prejudice_Black-White_-_Any_Difference_1397227x1216918792.htm A few weeks ago, when the NCAA tournament was wrapping up it's 2008 run, ESPN aired a six-minute segment called "the whispers" about negative recruiting tactics in women's college basketball on their investigative reporting show, Outside the Lines. Two days later, the segment was nowhere to be found. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:58:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Whispers_1525949x1216839514.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Whispers_1525949x1216839514.htm Does Senator McCain even stand a chance against a more youthful charismatic Senator Obama? Who will decide the outcome of this years presidential election? People are tired of being lied to. Its time for some straight talk from McCain! Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:04:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Can_McCain_Win_This_Election_1416006x1216767845.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Can_McCain_Win_This_Election_1416006x1216767845.htm Think of the political info possibilities. There could soon be a rack at the checkout with awesome new products for all to enjoy. Reagan Raisins, Clinton Clusters, Kennedy Krunch, and depending on who wins the next election there may one day be McCain Muffins. Oh hungry? Obama! Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:02:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Let_Them_Eat_Cake,_Or_Clinton_Cake_1397207x1216735332.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Let_Them_Eat_Cake,_Or_Clinton_Cake_1397207x1216735332.htm After a year of bad news on the home sales front, there does not seem to be any relief in sight. In many areas of the country, local real estate boards and attorneys are proclaiming the light at the end of the tunnel. I am not sure that I agree. The fundamentals have not yet come into balance in order for markets to stabilize. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:22:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_American_Psyche_1397230x1216700525.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_American_Psyche_1397230x1216700525.htm To those of you who expected a religious or scientific debate on this matter, I hate to disappoint you. I'm not going to approach this subject from either a religious or scientific point of view. Instead I am going to discuss this sensitive topic and draw from the best possible resource at my disposal - my own personal experience. In writing this essay, I knew that I couldn't base my article merely on statistical information, scientific jargon or religious doctrine. I knew that I needed to look inward and decide whether or not I had made a conscious choice to be a lesbian. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:01:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/To_Be_Or_Not_To_Be_-_Is_Homosexuality_A_Choice_1397224x1216692100.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/To_Be_Or_Not_To_Be_-_Is_Homosexuality_A_Choice_1397224x1216692100.htm Many have condemned Obama for proposing talks with Iran; yet just prior to the Afghanistan war Britain had talks with Iran which led to distinct advantages for Bush and the US led alliance. Diplomacy with Iran can and has worked and is the best way to get Iran not produce nuclear weapons. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:31:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Obama_is_Right_to_Want_Talks_With_Iran_1416044x1216614671.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Obama_is_Right_to_Want_Talks_With_Iran_1416044x1216614671.htm In America today we pay so much in taxes that the Government owns us. It is very much like being a slave. Taxes and slavery in modern day America exist side by side. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:24:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Slavery_Thrives_in_America_1458490x1216499059.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Slavery_Thrives_in_America_1458490x1216499059.htm Barack Obama tells us that we need to negotiate with our enemies, and the nation states that sponsor international terrorists? Fine, if he really believes that and wants my vote, go ahead and prove it before the election. Go meet with Al Qaeda who endorses you and may they will use your head as a negotiation tool, that seems to be about their style? Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:51:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/But_Al_Qaeda_Does_Not_Want_To_Negotiate_-_Send_Obama_Maybe_He_Can_Use_His_Head_-_Opinion_1397195x1216468274.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/But_Al_Qaeda_Does_Not_Want_To_Negotiate_-_Send_Obama_Maybe_He_Can_Use_His_Head_-_Opinion_1397195x1216468274.htm The Tale: After spending a day at a friend's house, a blind man want to borrow a lantern from his friend to light his way home in the night. Perplexed, his friend asked, " You are blind. You can't see anything so why would you need a lantern? Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:07:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Tale_For_Thought_and_a_Smile_1458520x1216465669.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Tale_For_Thought_and_a_Smile_1458520x1216465669.htm Keep Austin Wierd is a slogan the city of Austin has embraced. This article provides a short history of the phrase. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:22:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Keep_Austin_Weird_1397180x1216462950.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Keep_Austin_Weird_1397180x1216462950.htm Mrs. Clinton comes with a price tag that may prove too high a political price for Mr. Obama. The cost, I don't think, is defeat, but a diluted win over Senator John McCain, a sort of water-down victory in November. Is this a price Barack Obama can afford to pay? Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:11:50 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Hillary_Clinton_As_VP_Will_Cost_Barack_Obama_1416049x1216314710.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Hillary_Clinton_As_VP_Will_Cost_Barack_Obama_1416049x1216314710.htm US hit an average 4$ a gallon price this month. Gas prices are increasing. People can't seem to decide what to do, wait for price drop or look for other ways of gaining energy. Find out what you should do! Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:39:28 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/High_Gas_Prices_-_Will_Gas_Prices_Ever_Go_Down_1397140x1216269568.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/High_Gas_Prices_-_Will_Gas_Prices_Ever_Go_Down_1397140x1216269568.htm What you think about most of the time shows up on your face. What will John McCain's face reveal? Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:57:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Behind_the_Famous_Face_-_John_McCain_1416018x1216141045.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Behind_the_Famous_Face_-_John_McCain_1416018x1216141045.htm With talk of layoffs, lacking consumer confidence, and rolling stock markets it's possible to still find businesses that are either doing well or growing faster then they can keep up with. I set my mind to finding a few bright spots within my contacts to test whether or not everything was doom and gloom. Here's what I found in 1 day without looking to hard: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:14:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Bright_Spots_in_Todays_Economy_1416013x1216030495.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Bright_Spots_in_Todays_Economy_1416013x1216030495.htm The other day, I asked a young man if he knew how government works in New Hampshire. When he replied in the negative, I asked if he had ever been taught civics in High School. He eyes glazed over and he shook his head. But he graduated a long time ago and that was then and this is now. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:37:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Civics_-_Some_Good_News_1397135x1216006656.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Civics_-_Some_Good_News_1397135x1216006656.htm The one child policy of China, which is creating the only child economy, could spell dangers for the rest of the world. What is going to happen when the twenty million children, who are being brought into the world every year as the only child of their parents, begin to feel the need to take control of their destiny, which then translates into China's destiny as a world power in the year 2030 AD? Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:17:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Danger_Of_The_Only_Child_Economy_1397205x1216001832.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Danger_Of_The_Only_Child_Economy_1397205x1216001832.htm How has the Arab fared in a century of refugees? In what ways are refugee issues generally resolved? Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:15:02 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Arab_As_Refugee_1397154x1215933302.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Arab_As_Refugee_1397154x1215933302.htm One fine day a couple of years ago, I went to set up a bank account for my fine art business. I brought three children along for the auspicious event: Joseph (six years old), Michael (four years old) and Christopher (eight months old). I thought I could just add a DBA (Doing Business As) to my personal account, but it was far more complicated than that. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:49:01 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Friendly_Bankers_And_Sugar_Highs_1397199x1215924541.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Friendly_Bankers_And_Sugar_Highs_1397199x1215924541.htm Where does an organization like PETA lose its moral compass? Is the life of the cutest puppy on the face of the earth equal to that of one human being? Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:54:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Banting_and_PETA_1397137x1215910497.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Banting_and_PETA_1397137x1215910497.htm We need to cure all human, plant, and animal diseases, sickness, illnesses and ailments in our life time. And the way we should go about it is to screen every naturally occurring substance against every known disease. The first things we out to screen for use as medicine, fuel, food or fiber or exactly the things we find most useless. Things like fire ants and kudzu that we have too much of and which most people would love to get rid of. Find away to make money off of fire ants and the fire ant problem will be solved. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:03:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Kudzu_Fire_1397166x1215882220.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Kudzu_Fire_1397166x1215882220.htm This article is about challenges facing the modern information officer in digital age. In Ghana, information officers have been playing a great role in the dissemination of public information and education of rural people in terms of explaining government policies and programmes and at the same time bring feedback of people's views to government for necessary modifications. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:06:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Challenges_of_the_Information_Officer_of_the_Digital_Age_1550358x1215759996.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Challenges_of_the_Information_Officer_of_the_Digital_Age_1550358x1215759996.htm So many people believe that it's okay and even better to post their opinions online using a fake screen name. They see no problem with this and it is quickly becoming the norm, but I would argue that this trend does more to destroy meaningful dialogue than open up allow freedom of thought. Most of the younger generation wishes to defend their right to behave in a mean-spirited way and hide behind a clever screen name. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:09:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Anonymity_Online_is_Not_Healthy_For_Proper_Dialogue_and_Meaningful_Discussion_1458487x1215724195.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Anonymity_Online_is_Not_Healthy_For_Proper_Dialogue_and_Meaningful_Discussion_1458487x1215724195.htm It appears to me at least that Senator Obama is living proof of the success potential available for an African American in the United States of America in the new millennium. After all, he was a druggie high school student who ditched school by his own admission and he is black. Despite this, with a little hard work he was able to become a US Senator. How many people do you know personally who have come that far? Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:24:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Senator_Obama_Is_Living_Proof_Of_Racial_Unity_In_America_-_What_On_Earth_Is_He_Complaining_About_1397194x1215721479.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Senator_Obama_Is_Living_Proof_Of_Racial_Unity_In_America_-_What_On_Earth_Is_He_Complaining_About_1397194x1215721479.htm I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of America, I wonder, does anybody mean it any more, or do we just say it because it's expected of us, your supposed to love the country that you live in, your supposed to be an American citizen, and that means that you love your country, I think that it's time that people love it, or leave it. Don't expect your country do everything for you, it's time that you did something for your country, just for the right of living here, and it's not helping ... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:53:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/I_Pledge_Allegiance_1397202x1215719616.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/I_Pledge_Allegiance_1397202x1215719616.htm The Catholic Pope has visited to the United States and received a wonderful welcome from so many good standing American Catholics. Indeed, the Pope addressed concerns over the problem of the Church's child abuse and molestation of children in the US and elsewhere. Some do not believe that this apology goes far enough and of course the courts already agreed awarding billions in damages to parishioners. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:33:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Apology_Not_Accepted_-_There_Can_Be_No_Excuse_To_Molestation_or_Child_Abuse_1520186x1215718418.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Apology_Not_Accepted_-_There_Can_Be_No_Excuse_To_Molestation_or_Child_Abuse_1520186x1215718418.htm Going against the emerging consensus towards banning animal-human embryonic hybrids for research, Britain edged today towards becoming what one critic termed a "rogue state." MPs voted overwhelmingly-336 to 176-to not ban the creation of admixed embryos consisting of human DNA being inserted into an empty animal egg. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:33:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Laying_The_Foundation_For_The_Island_Of_Dr_Moreau_1397201x1215606816.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Laying_The_Foundation_For_The_Island_Of_Dr_Moreau_1397201x1215606816.htm Though Bihar is thought to be backward and an example of what is wrong with India, winds of change are blowing. Bihar is what India was 40 years ago. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:37:46 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Winds_Of_Change_In_Bihar_1397204x1215491866.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Winds_Of_Change_In_Bihar_1397204x1215491866.htm The current U.S. Welfare system needs to have a complete overhaul, not only to provide better programs for those who really need it, but to help close some of the loopholes currently ravaging the program. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:02:48 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Reinstituting_A_Reformed_Welfare-to-Work_Program_1397187x1215482568.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Reinstituting_A_Reformed_Welfare-to-Work_Program_1397187x1215482568.htm What does the general society think of a successful business? When I say successful, I mean very successful, making big money, etc. There is an overall negative view point from the public and the government is looking to punish this success. A person that starts a business is trying to improve their life and standard of living. Are they rewarded when they get there? No, they're punished. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:26:44 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Attack_On_Market_Success_1520701x1215455204.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Attack_On_Market_Success_1520701x1215455204.htm Well, somebody says that GM foods are good for you, but wait a minute, isn't that the same person who sells it to you? Isn't that the same person who is ripping off Third World farmers, stealing fields from Canadian farmers and concealing the amount of GM in everyday purchases like rice and soya? Uh, do they have my best interests at heart? Or is it their own interests that weigh most heavily? Who's the puppet, and who's pulling the strings? Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:24:06 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Alternatives_to_GM_Foods_1458525x1215411846.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Alternatives_to_GM_Foods_1458525x1215411846.htm Rev. Jeremiah Wright of Trinity United Church of Christ has sought, in his own beliefs and methods, to minister to the needs of his congregation, exhibiting a perfectly normal and natural sense about what a minister should be doing. His unexpected exposure on national television has caused umbrage with some viewers, who found his remarks to be unpatriotic, inflammatory and offensive. Are there other lessons to be learned in addition to "black liberation theology"? Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:03:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_Black_Liberation_Theology_Really_Helping_African_Americans_1547470x1215407029.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_Black_Liberation_Theology_Really_Helping_African_Americans_1547470x1215407029.htm Help me! The children are running amuck, their parents are causing havoc for the environment, the politicians are wasting billions of dollars on pork barrel projects that benefit a small fraction of the population, mostly themselves. This same group of "law makers", grant the oil companies huge tax incentives even though theses companies are making huge profits. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:52:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Help_Me_1397160x1215215525.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Help_Me_1397160x1215215525.htm We have all heard of the growing phenomena on the internet called "social networking." What may be new is the degree to which this networking is beginning to take on major societal issues. A new networking site has been created called, "HUMANITY ON TRIAL: COUNTDOWN TO 2012." Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:01:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Internet_Puts_Humanity_on_Trial!_1458523x1215183672.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Internet_Puts_Humanity_on_Trial!_1458523x1215183672.htm The Alabama Legislature is considering two bills, one decent and one stupid. The good bill would lift sales tax off food. The bad bill would prevent people from seeking public office for "moral turpitude." But lawmakers themselves can't even define what that means. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:54:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Alabamas_Village_Idiots,_Continued_1520605x1215132859.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Alabamas_Village_Idiots,_Continued_1520605x1215132859.htm About 16 girls, around 16 years old were reported to be pregnant in Gloucester, and at least 50% of those became pregnant by choice or made a pact to bring up kids. So, what's shocking about it? Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:23:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Teen_Pregnancy_Pacts_-_Whats_So_Shocking_1458505x1215066187.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Teen_Pregnancy_Pacts_-_Whats_So_Shocking_1458505x1215066187.htm We may be forced to carrying cash again everywhere we go. Want to know why? Read on. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:44:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Welcome_to_the_New_Surcharge_World_1416043x1215038680.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Welcome_to_the_New_Surcharge_World_1416043x1215038680.htm If change is to happen within the landscape of American politics, freedom of expression has to be re-evaluated. Judgment has to be reserved and monitored when opinions are stated. Communication is a valuable tool to promote positive change. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:39:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Search_Engine_Politics_-_Communication_Results_in_Participation_1397148x1215034797.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Search_Engine_Politics_-_Communication_Results_in_Participation_1397148x1215034797.htm In part 1 of this series - I challenged you to see if you and/or pro-life people you know really believe that an unborn-child is really a full blown person at conception. I believe that you don't really believe it in your heart and mind. In part 2 of this series, conversely, I challenged you to see if as a pro-choice person you really believe that an unborn-child has no rights as a human being until birth. In this part - part 3 - I'll show you a third way - what I believe most people really believe. It is the Jewish view on an unborn-child. It's simple, obvious, common sense, what most people really believe; and yet everybody doesn't notice. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:43:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Pro-Life_and_Pro-Choice_Are_Both_Half_Right_-_Or_is_it_Half_Wrong_-_Heres_Why_-_Part_3_1458495x1215006213.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Pro-Life_and_Pro-Choice_Are_Both_Half_Right_-_Or_is_it_Half_Wrong_-_Heres_Why_-_Part_3_1458495x1215006213.htm In these days of greedy gas companies, a president who may or may not be indicted for crimes against humanity, and an economy rushing toward a depression, I found something to be positive about. News is actually being reported !!! Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:49:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Taxing_Oil_Company_Profits_1416041x1214999354.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Taxing_Oil_Company_Profits_1416041x1214999354.htm Who are the new Nazis of Canada? Stephan Harper and his Conservative Government have backed the most powerful, influential and wealthy Pharmaceutical companies in Canada and are now secretly attempting to pass Bill C-51 into the Law of the land with very little public knowledge and no public debate. Is this the new Canadian Democracy where the burning of Naturopathic books are next. Will Harper make his mark in history by making Adolf Hitler proud? Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:51:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_New_Canada_And_The_Annihilation_Of_Canadian_Rights_To_Oppose_Bill_C-51-52_1397217x1214981493.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_New_Canada_And_The_Annihilation_Of_Canadian_Rights_To_Oppose_Bill_C-51-52_1397217x1214981493.htm Religion has been an ever-present catalyst of civil wars and regime changes in the history of European politics. The Holy Grail crusades and the Hitler's crusade against Jews are two good examples to show how religion and politics are sometimes unrecognizable in the political landscape of Europe. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:21:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/European_Politics_and_Religion_1556731x1214947271.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/European_Politics_and_Religion_1556731x1214947271.htm I have always been criticizing the preachers of any religion for being blind and illogical in their approach. But strangely, sometimes apart from just inculcating blind faith and as to what I think, irrationality, religion has an innate quality of being able to transfer morality and hope where people have lost faith in the socio-political, and economic system of the society they live in. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:48:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Religion_-_The_Other_Side_1397173x1214898517.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Religion_-_The_Other_Side_1397173x1214898517.htm "Righteous indignation is envy with a halo," read a sign in front of a church some years ago. It's good to look at what outrages us to really see our hidden desires. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:47:22 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Sounding_the_Fears_of_the_American_Male_1458510x1214866042.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Sounding_the_Fears_of_the_American_Male_1458510x1214866042.htm Because of Abe Lincoln's association with log cabins, log cabin republicans (a gay group seeking acceptance of all groups) has become a national group with chapters in almost every state. The group very rarely has anything to actually do with log cabins, they just mean to bring back the beliefs of Abe Lincoln to this country. In other words they may not be able to answer your questions about log cabins. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:16:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Log_Cabin_Democrats_VS_Log_Cabin_Democrats_1527120x1214831769.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Log_Cabin_Democrats_VS_Log_Cabin_Democrats_1527120x1214831769.htm This article contains the author's opinions based on years of working in the American health care system in both California and more recently Nevada. The author works in the business office of a small rural hospital in Nevada, and has also worked in the business office of a major southern California hospital and health center in the 1980s. He has seen the health care system develop into a multi billion dollar business, and how many in society have been shut off from affordable health care over the years, as well as being offered health insurance at unaffordable costs for them and their families. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:36:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Our_Health_Care_System_-_An_Insiders_View_1458501x1214793411.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Our_Health_Care_System_-_An_Insiders_View_1458501x1214793411.htm Think before you swallow the claims made by Big Drug in their TV commercials. They invent new diseases and persuade you to buy their newly created drugs to cure those new diseases. Or worse, they have a product that's not selling so they invent some disease that can be eased by this non-selling product. The result of these slick TV commercials is that Big Drug have increased their profits exponentially. Be afraid! Do not fall for this misleading nonsense. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:34:27 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Big_Drug_-_Bad_Drug_1397208x1214778867.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Big_Drug_-_Bad_Drug_1397208x1214778867.htm The Post Office has not learned from it's history. Trouble is still brewing. Employees are overworked and stressed out. Managers and Supervisors push and harass employees regularly. Intervention is needed from Congress to prevent future incidents. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:11:47 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Post_Office_Cannot_Prevent_Another_Massacre_Unless_Congress_Steps_In_1520333x1214741507.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Post_Office_Cannot_Prevent_Another_Massacre_Unless_Congress_Steps_In_1520333x1214741507.htm Who is praying for the Arabs? In our zeal to experience the fulfillment of Bible prophecy in the Middle East, those Arabs who have been born again, have become the forgotten sector of the body of Christ. Is anyone praying for the Arabs? Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:12:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Who_is_Praying_For_the_Arabs_1397225x1214730727.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Who_is_Praying_For_the_Arabs_1397225x1214730727.htm It does not matter who you are, or what walk of life you come from, chances are that you are aware of the 2nd Amendment of the Bill Of Rights. This said, you are also aware of the constant battle between those who wish to keep and those who wish to change or do away totally with this amendment. This said, we will go further into the raging battle that has drawn so many into the Debate--Guns or No Guns. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:11:56 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Second_Amendment_-_Clarified_1416046x1214719916.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Second_Amendment_-_Clarified_1416046x1214719916.htm If you think one of the three misfits running for President can "fix" America, your living in a state of delusion. As if the past year of the 'race for the White House' hasn't been enough, we still have a few more months of this media circus. Who will be the final two for the home stretch from September to November? Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:45:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Executive_Branch_Isnt_The_Problem_1397200x1214711109.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Executive_Branch_Isnt_The_Problem_1397200x1214711109.htm Officer J.D. Tippit lost his life on November 22nd 1963, shortly after the JFK assassination, allegedly at the hands of Lee Harvey Oswald . Tippit was a 39 year old father of three, husband, brother and veteran police officer. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:05:16 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Officer_JD_Tippit_1397222x1214701516.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Officer_JD_Tippit_1397222x1214701516.htm Most of us do not want to do jury duty and often the members of the jury do not understand the law and are not capable of making decisions based on the actual law. My solution for this is professional jurors. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:49:45 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/No_More_Jury_Duty_-_Our_Legal_System_Needs_Professional_Jurors_1397221x1214700585.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/No_More_Jury_Duty_-_Our_Legal_System_Needs_Professional_Jurors_1397221x1214700585.htm I think that I will be the kind of old person that surrounds myself with my furniture. My bedroom furniture will be huge, and I will probably be small, like my own grandmother is today. I might buy a platform bed so that my children won't have to throw away the box spring when I die. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:51:26 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Furniture_Woman_1522791x1214686286.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Furniture_Woman_1522791x1214686286.htm Imagine my surprise when I went online recently and encountered this headline: "Karl Rove's Sly Deal With Fox." Think of a conservative, right-wing political hack with sleight-of-hand magic out to pull a fast one over on American voters. You get the picture. This incredible insight comes from Amanda Terkel and Matt Corley, who sound more like an ice-skating dance team-and now, Terkel and Corley with all of the suspense of Ravel's "Bolero"-than highly sought after investigative political commentators. Get the full story. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:59:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Karl_Roves_Sly_Deal_With_Fox_Wow,_This_is_Really_Inside_Stuff_No_One_Could_Discern_1458496x1214654380.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Karl_Roves_Sly_Deal_With_Fox_Wow,_This_is_Really_Inside_Stuff_No_One_Could_Discern_1458496x1214654380.htm Federal spending in 2008 is estimated to top $2.7 trillion. Knowing that $1 trillion is really $1 billion 1,000 times, and that $2.7 trillion is really $1 billion 2,700 times, and $1 million 2,700,000 times, it is mind-boggling to wrap your mind around. No wonder we are called the richest nation in the world. We may also be the most foolhardy. Find out why. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:49:26 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/If_USA_Families_Ran_Finances_Like_Their_Government,_They_Would_Go_Bankrupt_1397177x1214650166.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/If_USA_Families_Ran_Finances_Like_Their_Government,_They_Would_Go_Bankrupt_1397177x1214650166.htm Day One It's midmorning and I'm on the computer when I begin to hear the all-too-familiar growl of excavating equipment breaking ground in my front yard. It's my day off from work. Fresh out of bed, hair mussed, wearing boxer shorts and a white t-shirt. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:56:31 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Cape_Coral,_Florida_Utility_Expansion_Project_-_Hooking_Up_1541681x1214618191.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Cape_Coral,_Florida_Utility_Expansion_Project_-_Hooking_Up_1541681x1214618191.htm Does anyone else have the feeling that we are on the brink of ruin? Never before in my long life have I felt such a sense of foreboding, and that includes going through several war times! Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:39:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Afraid_1515243x1214548769.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Afraid_1515243x1214548769.htm Today's world is facing the dilemma of food shortage. Population growth, alternate use of edibles, the skirmishes between the food program workers and the hungry warring factions, climate changes due to pollution, shortage of supply and above all the energy crises are the issues that are not only difficult to solve but also reversely affect each other. If one issue is resolved the other is catalyzed by this redemption. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:24:08 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Food_Crises_1397220x1214511848.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Food_Crises_1397220x1214511848.htm Hillary finally concedes to Barack and delivers a speech, belatedly. Or did she? It was more than six minutes before she even mentioned Barack and announced she was 'suspending' her campaign. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:11:45 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hillary_Clinton_Concedes,_Sorta_1397144x1214511105.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hillary_Clinton_Concedes,_Sorta_1397144x1214511105.htm Words used to have more influence. The power of the Constitution is in the extensive vocabulary our fore-fathers used. Today, slang and double-meanings plague our language. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:16:16 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Power_Of_Words_1397189x1214486176.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Power_Of_Words_1397189x1214486176.htm It's A Conspiracy Man! At least I think it is - since it appears that Google may have a chummy 'circle of friends' that are exempt from the "nofollow" laws while the rest of us have to live this dreaded tag. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:38:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Nofollow_Tag_Conspiracy_1547639x1214469503.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Nofollow_Tag_Conspiracy_1547639x1214469503.htm This article is for everyone! Theories and answers to RIDICULOUS fuel prices are explored. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:54:04 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Dont_Buy_Gas_Again_Before_Reading_This!_1545073x1214427244.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Dont_Buy_Gas_Again_Before_Reading_This!_1545073x1214427244.htm It is hard to see real face of the Clintons, we found it easy to look through the prism of past. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:52:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/US_Elections_2008_-_Hillary_And_Billary_1442258x1214229153.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/US_Elections_2008_-_Hillary_And_Billary_1442258x1214229153.htm Our thoughts become our beliefs. We instill great passion into these beliefs and act upon them, thus creating experiences that reflect those very beliefs. Whether it's a nation's beliefs or an individual, the process, the principles work the same way. We are the constant in all we experience. As an individual you are co creating through your beliefs with passion, your day to day situations. As a nation we are co creating high prices, shortages and reflections of not having enough. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:46:28 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/America_Cries_Out_For_Change,_The_World_Desires_It_1548330x1213850788.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/America_Cries_Out_For_Change,_The_World_Desires_It_1548330x1213850788.htm Recently, Presidential hopeful Barrack Obama has indicated that his campaign plans to dispel negative Internet rumors about his campaign, his wife and his life. Namely the rumors, which slant toward him somehow being un-patriotic; for instance his not putting his hand over his heart during a national anthem somewhere or his wife's statement about feeling proud to be an American for the first time in her life and her comment about America being a "mean" country. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:18:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Live_by_the_Internet_Die_by_the_Internet_1543719x1213463935.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Live_by_the_Internet_Die_by_the_Internet_1543719x1213463935.htm The hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), mention that, during the end times, a devilish power will emerge, one of whose most important attributes will be that he disrupts the peace and order of mankind. Many people, though, attach little importance to that power, known as the antichrist (Dajjal). From the hadiths, one would ordinarily think of the antichrist as an individual. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:13:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Darwinism_is_the_Religion_of_the_Antichrist-1_1551827x1212995629.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Darwinism_is_the_Religion_of_the_Antichrist-1_1551827x1212995629.htm Think about it. A single man causing such a crisis, what could that be? Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:57:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Whole_Financial_Crisis_-_Caused_by_a_Single_Man_1556128x1212695857.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Whole_Financial_Crisis_-_Caused_by_a_Single_Man_1556128x1212695857.htm Consider the way our government behaves and you have to ask yourself if you are truly getting a good return on all the money, time and energy you lavish upon the federal, state and local governments that are becoming increasingly involved in our lives. Today is a great day to ask that since it is Cost of Government Day. I have offered my answer, see if you agree! Fri, 30 May 2008 07:49:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Getting_Your_Moneys_Worth_From_the_Government_1556805x1212148152.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Getting_Your_Moneys_Worth_From_the_Government_1556805x1212148152.htm When you are confronted with a belief from any religion, you can choose to apply your God-given mind and search for the truth, or you can swallow what is fed to you and increase your fear. This includes any misconceptions about a ban on Muslims owning dogs. Tue, 20 May 2008 20:13:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Muslims_May_Own_Dogs_1556320x1211328797.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Muslims_May_Own_Dogs_1556320x1211328797.htm Why are we, the minority when we love our country? Everyone should stand and salute our flag when the National Anthem is played. Foreigners REALLY want us to succeed because they want their children to enjoy America. Mon, 12 May 2008 09:29:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Someone_Stole_My_Country_1554057x1210598970.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Someone_Stole_My_Country_1554057x1210598970.htm Last month's Smithsonian magazine included a startling article on a recent survey by Sam Wineburg to determine the most "famous" Americans since the time of Columbus, other than presidents and first ladies. According to a survey of school-age children, six of the most famous Americans are women, and four are African-Americans. Fri, 09 May 2008 21:58:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hardly_the_Most_Famous_Men_Or_Women_in_American_History_1555179x1210384737.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hardly_the_Most_Famous_Men_Or_Women_in_American_History_1555179x1210384737.htm The "War on Drugs" is a term that having worked as a Texas peace officer but also being much more liberal and open-minded than most officers has really troubled me. And, after seeing the astounding report that almost 1% of the entire United States population is currently in jail or prison caused me to really want to speak out and voice his opinion on this. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:12:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_War_on_Drugs_1552901x1209543159.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_War_on_Drugs_1552901x1209543159.htm The world today can be as hectic as hell. Try some new vacation outlets, you won't regret it. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:20:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Just_Relax,_Please_1552929x1209392413.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Just_Relax,_Please_1552929x1209392413.htm Did you know during the 1970s, the United States Congress adopted a nationwide 55 mile-per-hour speed limit law? They even withheld highway funding from any state that failed to comply with the federal law. That law was repealed over 12 years ago, but with the rising cost of fuel and global warming concerns, some people are asking Congress to re-adopt the law of the 1970s. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:17:53 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Time_to_Drive_55_Miles_Per_Hour_Again_1554621x1208953073.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Time_to_Drive_55_Miles_Per_Hour_Again_1554621x1208953073.htm 10 to 15 years ago, the number of people who owned a cell phone was much less than it is today. I can remember having a cell phone when many people didn't. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:45:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hang_Up_The_Phone!_1536198x1208861141.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hang_Up_The_Phone!_1536198x1208861141.htm Political Pundit Jonah Goldberg describes patriotism as "an abiding belief in the inherent and enduring goodness of the American nation." But is that what it really means to be a patriot? Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:49:53 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_Patriotism_1554976x1208360993.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_Patriotism_1554976x1208360993.htm "In architecture, everything is interesting." In the same kind of reasoning, every type of company or institution is interesting when observing business architecture. In some cases, like this one, some mayor characteristics can be derived not from the company (the Church of Scientology) itself, but from its clients or in this case followers. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:39:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Cultural_View_on_Scientology_1552127x1208248754.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Cultural_View_on_Scientology_1552127x1208248754.htm Race, color, religion, sex, and national origin have become our great dividers. We have become a Divided States of America. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:52:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Nation_Divided_1548363x1208141525.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Nation_Divided_1548363x1208141525.htm For at least once in recent years, the more rational members of the United States Supreme Court outnumbered the wannabe activist judges who revel in putting their own stamp of authority on the U. S. Constitution. In a too close 5-4 decision recently (6-26-08), the Supreme Court ruled that Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense in their homes. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:48:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Nations_Supreme_Court_Actually_Makes_a_Correct_Constitutional_Decision_1548145x1207698519.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Nations_Supreme_Court_Actually_Makes_a_Correct_Constitutional_Decision_1548145x1207698519.htm Majority House Leader endorses Fairness Doctrine. Will it strip the Freedom of Speech? Is it constitutional? What is the real reason for pushing it to the floor? Rush Hush or to quell McCain? Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:08:26 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Witch_Trials_to_Begin_in_US_House_of_Representatives_1552041x1207577306.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Witch_Trials_to_Begin_in_US_House_of_Representatives_1552041x1207577306.htm Education is the foundation upon which our nation builds its prominence. For over a century, America has led the world in innovation. American prosperity grew through innovation and the ability of a skilled workforce to adapt and improve its skills. The key to continued world leadership by the United States will be our ability to continue to produce the best minds and most skilled, adaptable workforce. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:17:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Toward_an_Improved_Education_Policy_1365992x1207448232.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Toward_an_Improved_Education_Policy_1365992x1207448232.htm This is a short story about change we all can learn from. The plan failed. The context: Argentina. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:58:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Change_Management_in_Argentina_1552184x1207418303.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Change_Management_in_Argentina_1552184x1207418303.htm This is an article about potential fate of humanity. Just a writing of my opinion. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:02:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Will_Happen_To_The_Planet_1520749x1207090945.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Will_Happen_To_The_Planet_1520749x1207090945.htm Is Barack White or Black? A rule of competition is to make it personal, if you cannot beat the platform. Sound familiar? Does it serve the competition to refer to Obama as the first black president? Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:33:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_Barack_The_Next_White_President_1369140x1207038831.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_Barack_The_Next_White_President_1369140x1207038831.htm I expect most people in the UK (and a lot overseas as well) have heard of the banal and rather too popular Alpha Course, pioneered at Holy Trinity Brompton in the 1970s and modified for the general public by Nicky Gumbel, an Anglican vicar, in the 1990s. By 2007 it had been reported that over 10 million people worldwide (2 million in the UK) had attended a course. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:04:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Alpha_Course_Scam_1527489x1207037081.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Alpha_Course_Scam_1527489x1207037081.htm Democracy can survive without bloodshed if all the people experiencing a crisis will not allow it. Believe it and do something about it to make it happen. Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:21:44 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Democracy_Without_Bloodshed_-_Is_it_Possible_1357143x1206886904.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Democracy_Without_Bloodshed_-_Is_it_Possible_1357143x1206886904.htm St. Nicolas died on December 6th. He was a man who gave his entire inheritance helping the poor. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:39:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/December_6th_Should_be_Santa_Claus_Day_1360739x1206769154.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/December_6th_Should_be_Santa_Claus_Day_1360739x1206769154.htm This is an article that is offering possible reasons why Hillary won the New Hampshire primaries. The conclusion is simple, thanks to the "maverick" John McCain. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:07:45 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hillary_Should_Thank_McCain_1375117x1206763665.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hillary_Should_Thank_McCain_1375117x1206763665.htm The Cabala is a lens through which the incident of 911 can be examined and scrutinized. What does this pivotal event mean in the scope of creation? By seeing beyond the talking points a new mysterious world of intrigue is uncovered. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:45:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Cabala_and_911_1375118x1206571540.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Cabala_and_911_1375118x1206571540.htm In the beginning, God made man. He then made woman as man's helpmate. Women have been controlled by male dominated societies ever since. Levels of control of women by men vary by religion, country and culture. In American society, women have struggled long and hard to attain full rights as citizens of a free and democratic society. When Susan B. Anthony began marching down the streets of America during the women's liberation movement over a hundred years ago, freedom became a woman's fight. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:20:32 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Womans_Fight_1381061x1206570032.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Womans_Fight_1381061x1206570032.htm Louisiana sentenced the 43-year-old Patrick Kennedy to death for the rape of his 8-year-old stepdaughter. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to review the case and decide whether a state can execute someone convicted of raping a child. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:23:02 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Should_We_Execute_Child_Rapists_1372149x1206534182.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Should_We_Execute_Child_Rapists_1372149x1206534182.htm I have a notion about our country; there are no American left in America, and the point behind why I say this is quite simply this, you hear people all the time saying I will never buy an American built product, they are inferior to imported products, hmmm we have the Chinese using lead in their painted products, and that is unsafe for your kids, hmmm better built; cheaper is what you meant to say, and then we have imported clothes, and toys, almost everything is being imported these days, and none of it is superior in quality ... Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:26:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/No_Americans_Left_In_America_1369134x1206311183.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/No_Americans_Left_In_America_1369134x1206311183.htm Awww, what a cute, sweet, cuddly, precious baby! Why didn't somebody warn me about about the juiciness? Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:00:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Juicy_Babies_1296696x1206169255.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Juicy_Babies_1296696x1206169255.htm What will become of space travelers? Astronauts today bare little resemblance to the mavericks of the sixties but we need new blood, perhaps somebody big - a living legend. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:19:06 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Astronaut_Evolution_1522700x1206123546.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Astronaut_Evolution_1522700x1206123546.htm Deliver us from the evil of media trickery, shock jock chicanery, half-truths, and falsity. Let freedom ring again in our country. Let not TV talk show hosts merely battle for originality and supremacy, but let them again wholeheartedly serve America patriotically. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:40:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Deliver_Us_From_Evil,_Let_Freedom_Ring_-_Sean_Hannity_&_Bill_OReilly_Fox_News_Battle_for_Supremacy_1512305x1206092436.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Deliver_Us_From_Evil,_Let_Freedom_Ring_-_Sean_Hannity_&_Bill_OReilly_Fox_News_Battle_for_Supremacy_1512305x1206092436.htm Can we really say that there has been no breakdown of constitutional machinery in Gujarat simply because there is a democratically elected government in place? If Modi comes back as the Chief Minister, which is very much possible, would it mean that the pogrom was democratic? In what proportion are we secular and democratic, and which one can be sacrificed for the sake of other? Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:50:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Tehelka_Expose_-_Is_Indian_Democracy_Anti-Secular_1311785x1206060605.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Tehelka_Expose_-_Is_Indian_Democracy_Anti-Secular_1311785x1206060605.htm Are you a Nationalist? Are you a Supremacist? If you have ever "Said It Loud..." You deserve to read this. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:51:53 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Say_It_Loud!_1365996x1206046313.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Say_It_Loud!_1365996x1206046313.htm They say it happens all the time, Realtors who are licensed professionals. Ease dropping on conversations, stealing notes with phone numbers on them or circumventing clientele to help themselves rather than supporting their neighboring team member real estate agent in the desk next door or across the room. Many Realtors get so tired of it, that they eventually get their own brokerage license and hang their own license on their own wall. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:25:53 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_You_Trust_Other_Realtors_in_Your_Office_1357145x1205983553.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_You_Trust_Other_Realtors_in_Your_Office_1357145x1205983553.htm Life is often surprising. Sometimes even shocking. Particularly at the holidays... Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:34:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Got_for_Christmas_1283483x1205966073.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Got_for_Christmas_1283483x1205966073.htm If you're fat, it's probably NOT your fault. Learn why from a fitness instructor who lived the workout and diet lies for a decade and can help you avoid the same fate. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:36:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Confessions_of_a_Lying_Fitness_Guru_1500132x1205955371.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Confessions_of_a_Lying_Fitness_Guru_1500132x1205955371.htm You see, the global enterprises and endeavors of companies such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology companies, certain medical professions, those in positions of power paid for by global entities, and a multitude of other corporate greed driven systems for health care services are pushing this nation into something that could have been avoided. Through their greed, their ignorance of societies basic needs, and of the natural human degenerative process; the winds of change can be heard. They watch quantitative numbers that represent people's lives and profits but, the subjective and qualitative economic burdens placed... Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:33:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Reorganizing_Health_Care_-_A_Call_For_All_Americans_1365999x1205948021.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Reorganizing_Health_Care_-_A_Call_For_All_Americans_1365999x1205948021.htm As American Idol Goes from one of the best to one of the worst. Is it time for the end of television? Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:07:56 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Reality_Rage_1496284x1205921276.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Reality_Rage_1496284x1205921276.htm I was recently reviewing some comments to one of my articles published on the net and noticed one comment mentioning how "passionate" I seem to be about this primary season. And they are absolutely right -- I am. There are many reasons for that passion -- foremost is the direction I have seen our country go since the beginning of the Bush administration. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:33:16 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Passion_And_The_Democratic_Primary_1525595x1205883196.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Passion_And_The_Democratic_Primary_1525595x1205883196.htm No matter how many infrastructures and public works they had been restored or built they are still perceived by the locals as an uninvited guest to their land. The longer the US military and its allies stay in their territory the more they are felt unwanted by the majority of the Iraqi people. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:59:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/US_Presence_In_Iraq_Needs_New_Strategical_Approach_1369136x1205827195.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/US_Presence_In_Iraq_Needs_New_Strategical_Approach_1369136x1205827195.htm What has happened to America's heroes? The men and women who risked death and grievous bodily harm to save the world from villains, aliens, and ourselves. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:23:43 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Americas_Heroes_1511700x1205810623.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Americas_Heroes_1511700x1205810623.htm I believe the title should read, "Tiger provoked." These are my personal feelings about the tiger attack at the San Francisco zoo on December 25, 2007. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:55:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Tiger_Attack_1369137x1205794551.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Tiger_Attack_1369137x1205794551.htm Bullies are everywhere in our society. That is sad but that is true. Reading this article will break some of the myths about bullies and will help you fight bullies on your own time, in your own way. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:02:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/School_Bullies_Grow_To_Be_Batterers_1525176x1205704937.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/School_Bullies_Grow_To_Be_Batterers_1525176x1205704937.htm The American real estate market has stagnated. The economy in relationship to that has declined. Bushes stupid stimulation plan isn't what we need. We need to get people to start buying homes again. This articles presents my own original idea to motivate buyers in 2008. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:46:08 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Heres_My_Suggested_Solution_To_Americas_Failing_Real_Estate_Market_and_Economy_1499012x1205703968.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Heres_My_Suggested_Solution_To_Americas_Failing_Real_Estate_Market_and_Economy_1499012x1205703968.htm More Money to create more drugs. Treatments? What ever happened to cures? How much is enough? Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:28:00 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Imagine,_More_Funding_For_Medical_Research_To_Develop_More_New_Treatments!_1488609x1205688480.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Imagine,_More_Funding_For_Medical_Research_To_Develop_More_New_Treatments!_1488609x1205688480.htm He says that the "Secular Progressives" (Far left socialist types) are waging a war on the institution of Christmas. Bill O'rielly is wrong! Bill O'rielly is a highly successful opinion commentator on tv and talk radio. He gives his opinion on politics as well as social issues. Hated by conservatives and liberals alike, he considers himself to be the watchdog of evil in the world. He says that the "Secular Progressives" (Far left socialist types) are waging a war on the institution of Christmas. Bill O'rielly is wrong! It's a war on Christians. Christmas is just a high-value target. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:52:00 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Bill_Orielly_Is_Wrong_About_The_War_On_Christmas_1261710x1205628720.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Bill_Orielly_Is_Wrong_About_The_War_On_Christmas_1261710x1205628720.htm For two straight weeks I have turned on ESPN to catch the evening news and one of the top stories continues to be Roger Clemens and the New England Patriots. Congress get a clue! Oil prices sky-rocketed to an all-time high on Friday and Congress continues to worry about professional sports. I really don't care if Roger Clemens used steroids or if Bill Belichick video taped opponents. Let baseball worry about baseball problems and let football worry about football problems. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:44:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Congress_Get_A_Clue_1499901x1205624673.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Congress_Get_A_Clue_1499901x1205624673.htm In 2007 the endless news buzz surrounding Paris Hilton seemed well......endless. How refreshing it is to have not heard anything about her in recent weeks? No police reports, no mug shots, and no drunken antics. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:34:42 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Knock_On_Wood_-_Paris_Has_Been_Good_1381064x1205606082.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Knock_On_Wood_-_Paris_Has_Been_Good_1381064x1205606082.htm The problems in Pakistan came into every living room across the world last week. The assassination of Benazir Bhutto was the lead story on every news channel. The event of her assassination ended any hope of democratic rule in the country. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:52:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_War_On_Terror_Has_Always_Been_In_Pakistan_1357147x1205567560.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_War_On_Terror_Has_Always_Been_In_Pakistan_1357147x1205567560.htm A recent AP report noted how FEMA issued orders to prevent red tape cutting in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Is the bureaucracy our fourth branch of government? Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:56:58 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Raping_Louisiana_-_How_Many_Levels_of_Government_Are_There_1353039x1205510218.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Raping_Louisiana_-_How_Many_Levels_of_Government_Are_There_1353039x1205510218.htm The Federal Reserve System is illegally printing money. This article explains what the Fed really is. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:15:16 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Did_You_Know_That_The_Federal_Reserve_System_Is_Illegal_1369138x1205496916.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Did_You_Know_That_The_Federal_Reserve_System_Is_Illegal_1369138x1205496916.htm It it just me or do parents lead with their kids? I'm beginning to think that someone left me out of the loop on what is considered an acceptable use for my kids. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:48:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Kid_Shield_1296695x1205462905.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Kid_Shield_1296695x1205462905.htm Americas' predicament on the world stage can be explained by the German word Schadenfreude, which literally means: gaining pleasure from the misery of others. Our best and brightest are literally finding creative ways to screw things up-killing the Golden Goose. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:18:22 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Tip_Of_The_Iceberg_1261711x1205417902.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Tip_Of_The_Iceberg_1261711x1205417902.htm 2012 will be a very interesting year. The United States will have a Presidential election. Across the world, elections will also be held in France, Mexico, and Ireland. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:41:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Surviving_The_Hype_Of_The_Apocalypse_of_2012_1381066x1205390494.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Surviving_The_Hype_Of_The_Apocalypse_of_2012_1381066x1205390494.htm Questioning rather or not the debate for man-made climate change is over. A look at certain aspects of global warming from the natural to the computer models and other observations. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:09:16 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_The_Debate_About_Man-Made_Global_Warming_Over_1511685x1205388556.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_The_Debate_About_Man-Made_Global_Warming_Over_1511685x1205388556.htm Did you know that homelessness is a crime and that helping the homeless is a crime? Find out how to keep yourself out of jail now. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:51:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/No_Place_Like_Home_1369139x1205376672.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/No_Place_Like_Home_1369139x1205376672.htm I can't understand why people get so offended by everything and anything. Is there no self confidence in people any more? Is it a product of our society? Is this just a way of fulfilling their 15 minutes of fame? Whatever it is I, for one, am tired of hearing how somebody offended you. Lighten up, folks. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:42:59 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Politically_Sick_and_Tired_1311779x1205368979.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Politically_Sick_and_Tired_1311779x1205368979.htm People have often asked me over the years what I would predict for America. I can only say what I have been able to discern and the few things God has intimated to my heart from time to time. I have never been nor do I want to be a public prognosticator but if I have to say anything it would be as follows. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:55:42 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Forecast_America_2008_-_The_Church_and_the_Nation_1271543x1205358942.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Forecast_America_2008_-_The_Church_and_the_Nation_1271543x1205358942.htm I am a Crow. I am a bird which is not respected and envied in the bird community as well as in human beings. What is the reason behind this? Have you ever pondered over it? Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:48:18 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Oh,_Man!_Are_You_Worse_Than_A_Crow_1496390x1205311698.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Oh,_Man!_Are_You_Worse_Than_A_Crow_1496390x1205311698.htm Senator Obama, some things just don't seem right to me. Would you mind answering a few questions? First, how did you manage to get Gov Richardson to give you his endorsement this week? Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:56:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Could_You_Answer_Some_Questions_1512415x1205261769.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Could_You_Answer_Some_Questions_1512415x1205261769.htm Reflections on civic responsibility from a native Iowan, now living in New York City. The author argues that voters have a responsibility to participate in the election process by casting a vote for their first choice, rather than believe that their vote doesn't count or vote for the perceived "most likely to win" candidate. Undecided voters might try using the principles of the law of attraction to help define a clear candidate of choice. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:09:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Civic_Responsibility_1345635x1205190578.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Civic_Responsibility_1345635x1205190578.htm What does it mean to "keep an open mind?" A look at the difference between an open mind and a gullible mind. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:28:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Is_An_Open_Mind_1283484x1205159310.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Is_An_Open_Mind_1283484x1205159310.htm Many want all illegal aliens sent home because they are taking our jobs and getting a free education and benefits. Is this really true or are they actually a financial benefit to our society? Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:13:35 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_Sure_You_Want_Them_Sent_Home_1485591x1205122415.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_Sure_You_Want_Them_Sent_Home_1485591x1205122415.htm Thousands of young people go missing every day. But only some of the cases are brought to our attention. Why is this? What makes some cases more important than others? Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:38:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/When_Youngsters_Go_Missing_1209836x1205109487.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/When_Youngsters_Go_Missing_1209836x1205109487.htm I have been enjoying listening to The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. While at times the tone of the books can be condescending and even derisive, Taleb is certainly the observer of human nature and its hubris; however I certainly admire his keen mind and dedication to thinking a new thought. Taleb himself is the embodiment of why black swans occur: humans have the ability (free will) to decide where they will focus their minds, and therefore, their spirit - focused energy that creates. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:11:34 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Explaining_the_Black_Swan_-_Humans_Predictably_Unpredictable_1523759x1204985494.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Explaining_the_Black_Swan_-_Humans_Predictably_Unpredictable_1523759x1204985494.htm High oil prices are driving up the costs of producing a loaf of bread. The poor are going hungry in many countries. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:28:22 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/They_Need_To_Share_Your_Food_1515123x1204975702.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/They_Need_To_Share_Your_Food_1515123x1204975702.htm Citizens of this great and prosperous nation are proud to be living the "American Lifestyle" right? Well let's take a closer look and examine the truth about this desired way of living. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:39:20 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Truth_About_The_American_Lifestyle_1492668x1204954760.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Truth_About_The_American_Lifestyle_1492668x1204954760.htm The first man atop Mt. Everest has passed on. It has been over 50 years since he accomplished this amazing feat on May 29, 1953, but his adventures did not stop there. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:05:51 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Sir_Edmund_Hillary,_Humble_Conqueror_1381063x1204941951.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Sir_Edmund_Hillary,_Humble_Conqueror_1381063x1204941951.htm It's a total lack of respect and due reverence to refer to Oprah Winfrey as a "pop icon."  Okay, there's not much argument that she's reached iconic status, but Oprah has certainly transcended even this lofty realm. I'm reminded of very specific people, places and things whenever Oprah comes to mind. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:46:23 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Oprah_The_Miracle_1311782x1204775183.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Oprah_The_Miracle_1311782x1204775183.htm Which is scarier? A Mormon in the White House or a Baptist pastor? The author gives a surprising answer. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:53:08 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Governor_Huckabee_-_Will_You_Go_on_Record_1261704x1204768388.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Governor_Huckabee_-_Will_You_Go_on_Record_1261704x1204768388.htm If you are not teaching your child the right way to eat, what to eat and when to eat you are committing a moral crime against that child. How they will think of you? Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:05:35 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Childrens_Eating_and_Your_Habits_1231959x1204725935.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Childrens_Eating_and_Your_Habits_1231959x1204725935.htm Here are some ideas I have for being the next President of United States. This article is presented as a list of things that this author thinks would be beneficial to the country. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:43:33 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/If_I_Were_Elected_President_1261708x1204659813.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/If_I_Were_Elected_President_1261708x1204659813.htm I don't know if you've heard of Senate Bill 1959. If you haven't read on, or if you have, you already know what damage this bill seeks to do. It has already passed the senate at a state level, where it won by a landslide. Four hundred and some odd votes to six. I'm going to go on and explain this travesty as I understand it to be. Now I could be way out in left field here, but in I think this bill will cut off the head of freedom. It is fascism no matter how you look at it. Democracy has taken a back seat to the lofty goals of people who want to run the world. I don't know if you've ever heard the saying "POWER CORRUPTS" if that's the case, then absolute power corrupts absolutely. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:02:50 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Senate_Bill_1959_-_The_Road_To_Doom_1331760x1204639370.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Senate_Bill_1959_-_The_Road_To_Doom_1331760x1204639370.htm I sincerely doubt Hillary has a voice. I believe what she has is a cacophony of voices, depending on where she is, what people are saying about her, and how desperate she feels. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:06:49 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hillary_Finds_Tearful_Voice_1372145x1204585609.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hillary_Finds_Tearful_Voice_1372145x1204585609.htm To "think twice" is to reconsider that first conclusion that we all arrive at so easily. Here's a look at how and why. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:49:43 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Think_Twice_To_Think_Better_1253268x1204555783.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Think_Twice_To_Think_Better_1253268x1204555783.htm With Thanksgiving, and Christmas, winter is the season of festivals and food. There is plenty of tempting food at hand, but everything I like is fattening. Thin is in. Let us charge travel by the pound and we can save the world. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:19:45 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Save_The_World,_One_Pound_At_A_Time_1224463x1204514385.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Save_The_World,_One_Pound_At_A_Time_1224463x1204514385.htm Most Americans have been getting sick and tired of the war in Iraq. It drags on month after month, pulling the country ever deeper into a whirlpool of insurgent terrorism, rising American military casualties, chaos and destruction. But war weariness was not the overriding factor that decided the outcome of the Congressional and state elections in November of 2006. No matter how bad conditions are in Iraq, Americans' concerns were naturally focused on conditions right here at home-on the moral issues affecting their country and on the domestic issues affecting their personal daily lives. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:21:10 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Values_in_the_2006_Election_1487426x1204510870.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Values_in_the_2006_Election_1487426x1204510870.htm What lies beyond death, if anything? Is it something to worry about? Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:21:40 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Great_Leveler_1527482x1204489300.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Great_Leveler_1527482x1204489300.htm What does it feel like to be 40, 50,or 60 years old? It's basically a perception, perhaps a value system. There are several things you can do to ensure you feel younger than your chronological age. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:41:40 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Do_You_Feel_Your_Age_1365995x1204486900.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Do_You_Feel_Your_Age_1365995x1204486900.htm The Elliot Spitzer case is a serious problem and it represents a huge challenge in human societies and civilizations. Now it's time to show the people real justice, as in charging Elliot Spitzer with the RICO Law, which each offense carries $25,000 fine, and 20-years in prison. Next, all those involved in his attorney general's office who knew about this must be fired and lose their law licenses and if appropriate must be put in prison too. All those who work in the current governor's office must be let go, without a pension. This is the minimum acceptable. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:21:13 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Show_the_People_Real_Justice_1505793x1204478473.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Show_the_People_Real_Justice_1505793x1204478473.htm Dr. Myles Munroe is a forward thinking visionary, he saw that the world is going to need new leaders and he began ITWLA to prepare for this need. He is a true leader, for leaders see a problem while it is on the horizon then set about preventing the manifestation of said problem. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:32:10 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Architect_of_the_New_Millennium_1512750x1204381930.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Architect_of_the_New_Millennium_1512750x1204381930.htm Iran is enriching uranium and they are not doing it for their health, obviously this is being made for bomb material. Many think it is ridiculous to think otherwise and say; "obviously, Iran is working to make nuclear weapons and since you cannot trust anything they say, it is not worth the risk to humanity, it is time to strike all Iran's weapons, armies and nuclear manufacturing capabilities, now of course." Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:27:52 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_the_World_Going_to_Do_About_Iran_Now_1209833x1204313272.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_the_World_Going_to_Do_About_Iran_Now_1209833x1204313272.htm In China, people love to sing with friends in restaurants and peddling along on their bikes. During the show, one of the co-emcees asked me if I had heard of Wang Luobin and whether or not I knew a song that he wrote. The people of Xin Jiang were claiming he stole their folksongs and were pressing charges. Though he had a complicated and hard life, he brought joy and hope to many people and leaving behind songs reminding us that his spirit lives on. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:04:54 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Mr_Wang_Luobin_-_A_Chinese_Inter_Cultural_Ambassador_1353036x1204275894.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Mr_Wang_Luobin_-_A_Chinese_Inter_Cultural_Ambassador_1353036x1204275894.htm My experience on both sides of the fence has revealed certain truths, and since I was at one time a proponent of the franchise model, I believe my views could be helpful to anyone considering the purchase of a new franchise eBay drop store. These views are my own opinion and do not reflect upon eBay any eBay franchise drop store chain in particular or upon eBay consignment as an addition to any other type of business. I am simply expressing my views regarding the stand alone drop store franchise model and why it has failed. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:36:08 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/eBay_Franchise_Drop_Stores_-_Why_They_Failed_1511417x1204248968.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/eBay_Franchise_Drop_Stores_-_Why_They_Failed_1511417x1204248968.htm South Asia is one of the most backward regions of the world still very little effort is seen on the part of the respective governments to improve the living condition of people. This article focuses on some of these hard realties. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:55:30 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Human_Security_in_South_Asia_-_Challenges_and_Solution_1528339x1204235730.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Human_Security_in_South_Asia_-_Challenges_and_Solution_1528339x1204235730.htm Bob Dylan's lyrics from 24 years ago have now come true. Hopefully we will now turn the ship around. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:53:02 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Bob_Dylans_Prophecy_Democracy_Dont_Rule_the_World_1345631x1204188782.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Bob_Dylans_Prophecy_Democracy_Dont_Rule_the_World_1345631x1204188782.htm America's school system is in a crisis. More children are illiterate, more children are dropping out, and more children are acting out. The public school system never used to be this bad. We can examine the past and discover the solution to this epidemic. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:14:35 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Fixing_the_Public_School_System_1508502x1204143275.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Fixing_the_Public_School_System_1508502x1204143275.htm If we want a society that is truly free and truly responsible for all its members then abortion must be legal and safe. If abortion foes truly want to stop abortions then they should work on addressing the root causes of abortion -- poverty, abuse, and lack of opportunity. The more we do to give women freedom of choice and control over their lives then the rarer abortion will be. Then everyone wins. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:28:58 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_I_Believe_Abortion_Should_Be_Legal,_Safe_and_Rare_1353037x1204050538.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_I_Believe_Abortion_Should_Be_Legal,_Safe_and_Rare_1353037x1204050538.htm When we leave our own cultural environment we may be prone to not change our view of people. The cultural gap between the United States and China is one of the larger and we lack a true understanding of each other from the gut. China is striving to shake off her background and she is striving to catch up with the modern world. Morals, ideals, and social fibers in China have been established from hundreds of years of unplanned and un-calculated interaction of Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Communism, Capitalism and remnants of the Cultural Revolution ideology. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:03:27 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Culture_Versus_Culture_1372146x1203915807.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Culture_Versus_Culture_1372146x1203915807.htm I guess I'm a change agent. Maybe not so much an agent of change as a "Well,-what-else-can-we-do?" agent. I see so many businesses operating in outdated models and, frankly, the handwriting's on thei