Current Affairs

1) Why the Bees are Dying
From the perspective of spiritual ecology, some of the suspected causes merely stand in the foreground of the disappearing honeybees - EMF radiation; GM crops; and diseases and pests - while artificial incursions of modern bee-keeping on overall hive ecology are recognized to prevail at the root of the issue. The heart of the matter is too much interference. For example, in a bid to avoid having... » read more

2) Different Legal Punishments Given for Producing Counterfeit Money by Different Countries
Different countries have different legal punishments for those producing counterfeit money and the punishments are quite tough. The reason why the punishments are harsh is because counterfeit money reduces the value of actual money and causes inflation due to the increase of money being circulated throughout the economy. What this is is an artificial increase in the amount of money in the money supply... » read more

3) Should English Be Declared the World’s Official Common Language?
by Philip Yaffe Anyone who has travelled outside his own country is aware of the thrill—and frustration—of dealing with foreign languages. The thrill comes from the fact that the languages are foreign. When you hear people speaking differently from you, and see newspapers, magazines, posters and other written materials that look different from what you are used to, you know you have actually... » read more

4) Battlefield New York City
It is not easy to be emergency services anywhere, but in New York City it takes a special breed. In the past few months, lone police officers have had to deal with shootouts, stabbings, riots, and unruly protesters. While events like these are all in the line of duty in New York City, they shockingly routine. What should never be part of the routine though is the deaths of police officers. On the... » read more

5) The Wolves Are Howling
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, a West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and author "On Combat", explains that there are three kinds of people in this world. First are the sheep who live in ignorance and only want to enjoy life's pleasures. Then there are the wolves; those who prey on the sheep (criminals, terrorists, bullies, etc.) Finally there are the sheep dogs. That is, the... » read more

6) Tax Haven Pledges Aid For Africa
Writing off Africa's debts and increasing financial assistance has increased in recent years, with awareness being raised throughout the developed world by Sir Bob Geldof. The campaign to write off Africa's debts has been led politically by Britain's new Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, who as Chacellor of the Exchequer used his position to influence other G8 countries to follow Britain's lead. But... » read more

7) Going Green and Branding Your Business Online
One of the best ways to be found as a voice actor for freelance opportunities in this day and age is through search on the Internet. The ways of the past are no barrier to success for savvy voice over entrepreneurs of the new Google Era. Google has brought more to our fingertips than any other web portal on the Internet, corralling relevant websites and taming the Wild West of the World Wide Web. The... » read more

8) The War Is Knock, Knock, Knockin' At Your Door
The chaos of the global jihad has come to the streets of Western Europe. European cities that have stood for centuries have been rocked by wide spread violence. The children of immigrants who came to Europe post World War II as part of guest worker programs have rejected modern society, are now frustrated by unemployment, and have cast aside the holy and peaceful Islamic teachings of their parents in... » read more

9) Knife Fighting in the Streets of Briton
Some people think that the only solution to violent crime is to take guns off the streets. To appease potential voters politicians eagerly create new laws they say will prevent crime. Proof of how futile these efforts are can be seen in the United Kingdom, which although has very strict gun laws the UK youth are cutting each other down in the streets with knives. The problem has gotten so out of... » read more

10) Imus, Insults and Ignorance
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never harm me." Look, let's get things into perspective, shall we? There's hate and then there's hate. There's simple ignorance which slips out of every human being at times, and then there is deliberate, deadly, strategic hate. The first was perpetrated by a person called Imus, the second was, is and shall be perpetrated by the Bush... » read more

11) What To Do When A Killer Walks Into Your Classroom
To think that a random murderous gunman could even possibly appear in your or your child's classroom is a horrible notion. And while the rest of the world analyzes what could have been done to forewarn authorities about potential threats like this (including other countries screaming gun control at us), I can't help but think about how the victims just sat there waiting to be killed. By discussing... » read more

12) How to Avoid Identity Theft with These 12 Tips
Identity theft is a very lengthy and ugly ordeal. It is next to impossible to reverse and it can take several years before credit companies stop bothering you constantly with collection calls. In addition, it may cost you thousands of dollars to fight. How does identity theft occur? It occurs when an identity thief obtains your social security number, bank account numbers, birth date and other... » read more

13) Driver Gets Blinded By Green Competitor
Neil was the local drag racing champion. He prided himself on being able to beat anybody on the circuit. He had not lost a race in five years. He was the true star of the track. Anybody who wanted to prove they were the best had to beat him. He had many fans and a few enemies. Some of his competitors had been suspended from the circuit for trying to use illegal tricks. One such competitor was Ray. He... » read more

14) It's Harder to Hate a Gay If He's Family
At this writing, 50 young "Equality Riders" from Soulforce are traveling on two buses headed for 32 Christian colleges with policies that silence or exclude lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. Their mission is to "open a dialogue about the painful consequences of discrimination and the religion-based prejudice that sustains it." The first stop was at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa,... » read more

15) An Increased Threat of Terrorism
Water suppliers are under an increased threat of terrorism. Documents captured in Afghanistan after the 911 attack show that Al Qaeda was very interested in United States water supply systems. These systems are still very vulnerable in several ways. Many experts seem to be thinking that the probability of a terrorist attack on one of our nation's water supply systems is very low. They note that an... » read more

16) Learn More About One of the Older Cultural Institutions in Los Angeles, the Jewish Federation
The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles is a charitable organization that coordinates volunteers and donations from eighteen local and international charities. The Jewish Federation is a confederation made up of social agencies, charities, volunteer organizations, educational bodies and related groups. They tend to set periods where the local branches raise money for the local branches to disburse and... » read more

17) The Impact of a Water Supply Disruption in a Small Community
Small water supply systems in the United States typically do not have the resources or expertise to deal with or counter the impact of a contamination event or major water supply disruption. This is especially true of the media storm that could occur if such an event was associated with terrorism. The magnitude of this possibility is much larger than many citizens and government officials will... » read more

18) Homosexuality: Cured or Understood?
Stories in the news--such as Ted Haggart's, his fall from grace and subsequent redemption through Christian therapy that made him "100% heterosexual," make us ask, "What causes homosexuality anyway, and can it be changed?" For helpful insight into this question, I thank Carol Lynn Pearson, author of the new book, "No More Goodbyes: Circling the Wagons Around Our Gay Loved Ones." There are still... » read more

19) History Of Lingerie
Up until about the '60s and '70s, women's undergarments were made to serve a few different functions or purposes, none of them being sensuality or femininity. Learning the history of lingerie should make any woman thankful to have been born during this particular time. A time when ideas regarding the female form and women in general have morphed so drastically from just a century ago, and the changes in... » read more

20) Valentines Day: Opening Hearts and Wallets
It's that time of the year again - time to break out the greeting cards, chocolates and flowers. Valentine's Day is upon us, and whether you have someone to celebrate it with or not, it's hard to ignore. Hallmark and other companies have a distinct way of reminding us of this day, and getting us to open up our hearts and our wallets. Some of us like to hand out candy and other delectable treats, and... » read more

21) 2006 Sucess For Prince Albert Of Monaco In Year One
Climate Change and the environment have been the top issues for Prince Albert of Monaco, and while he celebrates the first year of his succession to the Principality of Monaco, a local destination guide suggests that the second smallest country in the world is in safe hands and can look forward to years of progressive economic and social policies that extend well beyond the borders of Monaco. 'Prince... » read more

22) The Hanging Of Ray Williams, Part 2: The Decision
Ray re-appeared exactly one week later. This in itself was no surprise. Every Tuesday the staff and volunteers of the church have lunch together and Ray would often join us. What surprised me was what he said to me as soon as lunch was over: 'Dave, I'm going to take the guilty plea.' 'Um... great! I think that's good', I said. 'This means you won't go to gaol, right?' 'Well, we don't know for... » read more

23) Supporting our Troops: We're Behind Them No Matter What
The United States military is the strongest and most disciplined military in the world. The troops in the U.S. military have fought and died for many of the freedoms that we enjoy today. Without our troops we would not have independence at all, because they rose up against the tyrannical reign of the British government to fight for our freedom. As the United States became a super power the U.S.... » read more

24) Trapped In A Sale
Harry was an insurance salesman for a large firm in the northeast. His company prided itself on personal contact with customers. He was a top salesman and well deserving of the honor. His job called for him to extensively travel in order to get new customers. He was away from home many weeks out of the year. In many ways the people he met were a part of his family. He enjoys interaction with the... » read more

25) Costa Rica Economy; Recovering and Expanding
Costa Rica lies between Panama and Nicaragua and it is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the east and the North Pacific Ocean to the west. It is comprised of 51,100 square kilometers and the territorial waters take up about 589 square kilometers. It is considered a conglomeration of a number of landforms. The location of the country in the isthmus of Central America makes it easier to access American... » read more

26) The Hanging Of Ray Williams, Part 3: The Hearing
Ray didn't want me to come to his hearing. He told me he didn't want anybody there. Ray said that none of his family or friends would be there - only himself and the legal people. That's the way he wanted it. I struggled with this for weeks. Ray is a very private man, and I wanted to respect his wishes. At the same time though, I couldn't stand the thought of him being there alone. I eventually... » read more

27) The Hanging Of Ray Williams - Part 1: The Dilemma
September 28, 2004 was a historic day for me. Ray Williams came to me for advice! Ray never comes to me for advice. Why would he? The former CEO of HIH insurance - once one of the largest insurance companies in the Southern hemisphere. What possible wisdom could I have to pass on to him? Me asking Ray for advice - that happened all the time! Every time I needed to know how to manage our church or how... » read more

28) An Open Letter From The President Of The United States
Still I find it hard to accept the terrible reality of the events of Tuesday 11th September, 2001. The days go by, but the pain does not go away. Nor does the passing of the days in any way diminish the enormity of the human tragedy that has befallen us. As a man I find myself shocked, stricken, angry and grieving. As an American I find myself affronted, indignant, defiant, and very much focused on... » read more

29) How Do I Get A Teacher Image?
Who is the teacher? What does he make, what does she produce? This is a question that I did myself when I was to make a speech, in a graduation party. I started saying: the teacher is a craftsman. He or she is a Craftsman of what? Craftsman of worlds, I would say. The teachers invent world, create ideas, paint subjectiveness, at last, produce and reproduce singular constellations. In the bulge of... » read more

30) The Next Heartbeat for America and Iraq
Each of us lives from heartbeat to heartbeat; no less so, each nation. The world watches the heart-stopper struggles against terrorists; to name a few: Mafia - Sicilian, American, Jewish, or Russian gangs; Hezbollah - Lebanese umbrella organization of radical Islamic Shiite; and al-Qaeda - international terrorist network seeking to replace free governments with fundamentalist Islamic regimes. When... » read more

31) Wacky World News Stories from 2006
Here are a collection of some of the bizarre and strange stories over recent times. Good Samaritan arrested for drunk driving A German man was arrested for drunk driving after he mistook a police spot check for a breakdown and stopped to help. Officers inspecting a car by the roadside suspected the 37-year-old passing motorist was under the influence of alcohol when he lurched from his vehicle to... » read more

32) Contractor Hides Secrets In Clients Walls
Sally is considering remodeling part of her home. She lives in a nice suburban neighborhood. She wants to expand one of the rooms in her house. She wants to hire a contractor to do the work. She has heard all kinds of horror stories about contractors. She wanted to do some investigating before she hired one. She talked to experts and other people who had work with contractors. She was particularly... » read more

33) Veil In The Uk Right Or Wrong?
This has sparked a major debate in the UK on whether or not the full veil known as the hijab should or should not be worn in public. In this article I will look into the pros and cons in this argument beginning with why the veil should not be worn in public in the UK. There is an argument that says that for generations in England, women have fought for full equality. The veil is an outward and visible... » read more

34) Small Business Petty Problem
Melvin owns a small business. He has 65 employees. He manages all their activities from a central site. They perform various services for different companies on a contractual basis. Most of his crews are pretty loyal and want to see the company succeed. In every company there are disgruntled employees who will do just about anything to make it tougher for a legitimate organization to profit. Melvin was... » read more

35) Drinking and Driving a Deadly Holiday Mix
51 Billion Dollars and rising! Sounds like a company a wise investor should invest in. After all, having a piece of a 51 billion dollar industry is an exciting prospect, filled with anticipation for the future right? Not this time. This industry takes away any hope for the future. Any promise of potential greatness is dashed to the ground, becoming ashes and dust when people continue to invest in this... » read more

36) Natural Gas - Al Jazeera English's First Day
Al Jazeera English launched this month. It is a long awaited channel that many in the international broadcasting community have looked forward to as a groundbreaking initiative. Afshin Rattansi is a former Al Jazeera Arabic producer who left the BBC to join Al Jazeera at the onset of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Edward: As well as producing for Al Jazeera's flagship Arabic documentary strand, your... » read more

37) Unborn Used To Steal Truck
Austin is a thirty five year old tow truck driver in a midsize city. His job brings him in contact with all kinds of people. He enjoys his work. It provides a good living for his family and he gets the chance to help people. Calls for his service can range from the simple disabled vehicle to the horrific accident. One day he received a call for a tow truck. He was in the shop at the time, but quickly... » read more

38) Al Jazeera in The Guardian
Unsurprisingly for a broadcaster which attracted so much US opprobrium post 9/11 that George W Bush apparently wanted to bomb its headquarters, al-Jazeera is not shy of standing its ground. And its new English language news channel is not exactly aiming low - a "bridge between cultures" and "bringing the south to the north" are just two of the worthy aims being bandied around by staff. "People have... » read more

39) Victims Help Criminals Career
Mario is a petty thief. He was recently arrested for burglary. During an interview, he revealed to cops how he chooses his victims. He said, most of time you do not have to choose. Your victims come to you. The cops asked, what do you mean? He said they show you what they have. They wear expensive rings and watches. They leave cars unlocked. Many will give you money if you come up with some stupid... » read more

40) Video Game Freak Gets A Kick Out The Latest Fad
Trixy is a young woman who loves the latest fads. She likes to walk through the stores and look at the latest gadgets. She especially had a passion for the latest video games. She had them all. She was always one of the first in line when something new came out. So it was no surprise that she was first in line when the Supertron 35 came on the market. It was a limited production and very popular. It... » read more