As nations, corporations, and media outlets go to war, you can now play along at home!
As I have been considering this "war" in Libya, I have been countering any number of arguments against the Admin's actions.    I would list them as such: 1)  The risk to our military.   Seriously.   Please.    If one wants to make...
Another effect of Global Warming is Climate Change. Climate is defined as the set trends in weather patterns in an area over a long period of time. The increasing average surface temperature caused by global warming will have a ripple effect throughout this entire system, changing weather patterns drastically.
I have a friend in Sendai who is writing amazing things about her experience. This is the most inspiring thing I've read since this whole thing happened a week ago. I hope you agree. Dear Family and Friends, This letter...
(or How I Came to Prefer the Bomb) With reports and hype currently abounding regarding Japanese nuclear plants endangered by recent (and continuing) earthquakes, perhaps it is time to take a look at the truth about the state of nuclear power in the world today.
Will China Survive a contraction?
The election is over. Now, the important part begins...
Secretary Clinton:  Good afternoon Mr. Gaddafi.  On behalf of the U.S. State Department, under the direction of the President, I'd like to discuss  how we may bring about a peaceful solution to this current crisis.   Muammar Gadaffi: .......... Hello?   Secretary Clinton:...
I have been in Christchurch for over two years now. I have got to know the people and the city. It is a fairly staid sort of place, the people are not prone to bouts of flamboyant expression but...
Today, I'm writing because there is a general election taking place in my country. The most important election since the foundation of the state, it's been said.

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