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  • Haiti: five lessons to ponder  By : Fondation Europatlas A
    International aid and money are essential, but insufficient.

    The year 2010 will be remembered as the most tragic history of Haiti.

    But it is also the year in which the largest amount of money will flow into the country.

    It is impossible to watch images that come from Haiti without feeling an overw
  • Sales of Atlas Shrugged Reach Record Numbers  By : Alex De Mostafa
    Atlas Shrugged is selling at a faster rate this year than any previous year, including 1957, when the book was published.
  • Unemployment Rate to Cross 10%  By : Alex De Mostafa
    The federal unemployment rate is currently 9.5%, the highest rate in 26 years, and will rise higher than 10% before Christmas.
  • Timothy Geithner Talks to His Real Bosses  By : Alex De Mostafa
    Timothy Geithner recently endured two days of meetings with the people paying his salary - the Chinese.
  • U.S. Depression Spreads to the Countryside  By : Alex De Mostafa
    Until recently, the middle portions of America were relevatively insulated from the countries economic woes. Decreased demand for energy (primarily coal and natural gas) and food has brought the economic morass even to these rural counties.
  • What Is Your Relationship With Work?  By : Andy Carloff
    Examining what it means to be employed, and what it means to be unemployed; what it means to be your own master, and what it means to be subjugated. "It is the same as all past revolutions. Collective action to create individual liberty!"
  • Where Does Society's Wealth Come From?  By : Andy Carloff
    Investigating where wealth and luxury come from; and then analyzing the idea of rights and justice in terms of property. "...we are living on a planet where the few, idle Capitalists own the majority of wealth."
  • How To File A Personal Injury Claim  By : Roel Holloway
    A personal injury claim is used to receive money that was lost from an accident at work, on the road, and something caused by using the wrong medication. The best way to win the case is to have the proper lawyer.
  • US Presidential Election Outcome for India  By : Janice Barker
    India and US both have got a well poised democracy .Their strong and powerful relationship can make the difference.
  • A Rule of Independency, Impartiality and Protection to Citizens  By : Artur Victoria
    The most important and historical decisions about Justice in Rome 4 November The Council of Europe took very important step to implement in every Country of the European Union reforms of legislation assuring the Court - impartiality - independence - and the first time concept of free assistance

    This principle was implemented in all national E
  • Public Interest Litigation  By : Artur Victoria
    a) Vested interests

    Is possible for citizens to combat corruption to individual and systematic levels Actually is very difficult, including exposing oneself to personal and serious risks
  • Organizing a Successful Course - How Can You Do a Strategic Implementation  By : Artur Victoria
    Can be at three levels:

    Country or society level, which essentially requires the emphasis given by the National Integrity Systems processBut there are useful overlaps of course
  • Lifestyle PR and the Obama Campaign  By : Rakesh Gaikwad
    Environmentalists have used some very innovative media methods in major newspapers across the States and Canada to win over President Barack Obama to express their point about the Albertas oil sands They have used romantic advertisements in the personals and compiled very cleverly worded messages in the 'In Search Of' sections to attract and draw public attention to the environmental issues in Canada
  • Senator John Sidney McCain III  By : AbloggerK K
    Senator John Sidney McCain III, as you well know, is the Republican candidate for president But, you may not have heard some of his message
  • President Obama Drama Must Stop  By : Dr. Stephen Jones
    On the night the President Obama was elected we witnessed the largest rainbow of all ethnic backgrounds and races come together for the joyous occasion On that night President Obama talked about how we have come far but we must continue to fight for the survival of our country
  • Multifaceted science of measurement: Economics  By : Alex De Mostafa
    The word ‘Economics’ has been derived from Greek word “oikos nomos” which denotes rules of the house or management of house. Economics is a scientific analysis of products and services with respect to their demand, supply and consumption patterns. These analysis or the economic fundamentals are applicable virtually in every aspect of life today.
  • The Obama Team  By : John Parks
    President Barack Obama has assembled one of the most impressive teams to start off his presidency in the history of the United States The experience and knowledge possessed by his bi-partisan choices is phenomenal by most standards
  • The Slipper Tongue: The Ironic Story About Bush's Favorite Painting  By : Charles Edmund Coyote
    George W Bush associated the title of his 1999 autobiography, A Charge to Keep, with a favorite work of art loaned to him by a childhood friend, Joseph I
  • Russ Limbaugh Said He Wanted Obama to Fail  By : Coddie Adwar
    America is now facing its biggest economic challenges since the great depression Last year, 2
  • A Nation United Through Its Diversity  By : William Stephenson
    On November 4th, 2008, my political party may not have won, but more importantly, our nation did To date, we took the largest leap forward on race relations while simultaneously distancing ourselves from an embarrassing and despicable time in our nations history
  • The Root Of Saving Americas Empire  By : Haron Nawabi
    America is in dire need of repair We are confronting the greatest fear we desperately attempt to avoid
  • Ending the Embargo Against Cuban Would be Good for the US Economy  By : Kirby Collins
    For the first time in nearly fifty years the United States has an opportunity to normalize relations with Cuba

    The inauguration of President Barack Obama offers the chance for a clean break with the policies that have separated the US from our closest Caribbean neighbor
  • All About Charlotte's Congressman: Larry Kissell  By : John Parks
    Larry Kissell is a first term Congressman representing North Carolina's eighth district, the district that includes Charlotte So who is this man who is meant to keep Charlotte's interests at heart and represent us well this Congressional season
  • President Obama Proves America Can Overcome Trying Times  By : Todd A. Smith
    Barack Obamas presidential inauguration represents the best and worst of times for American people In a time filled with hope and optimism, after a country with a turbulent racial past inaugurated its first African American president, the mood became more somber immediately following President Obama taking the oath of office
  • Economic Stimulus Package Plan  By : John Parks
    The Taxpayer's Dozen

    There are 12 areas of the economic stimulus package plan:

    Tax relief, child tax credit, jobless benefits, health care, energy, education, infrastructure, science and technology, law enforcement, jump start on jobs, business breaks and accountability To Democrats, this plan represents stabilizing the economy where it will see the most progress - helping people help themselves
  • Does America Still Need the Voting Rights Act?  By : Jeremy James
    On August 6, 1965 President Lyndon B Johnson signed one of the most important pieces of legislation in Americas history
  • Football And Politics One Side And The Same As Cyprus Revives Reunification Attempts  By : Martin Gavin
    Football is one of those things that is far more important that the immediate sum of its parts the twenty-two men, ninety minutes and two goals This is especially true in times of crises, where the sporting conflict serves as metonym for the wider political or humanitarian reality
  • Cyprus' Political Climate Change  By : Mark Smalls
    Anybody contemplating purchasing a second, or replacement home abroad at the moment should be watching the current political manoeuvrings and goings on in Cyprus Cyprus has been divided into a Turkish Cypriot North, which accounts for one third of the island, and a Greek Cypriot south since 1974, when the installed Greek nationalist leader Nikos Sampson became de facto president of the island
  • Election Day 2008: A Time For Diversity  By : Kim Olver
    Since I am an advocate for diversity and equality everywhere, the USA presidential election had huge implications for our country and the rest of the world I love this country today
  • See the Promise in Our Future  By : John Parks
    It is difficult to open a magazine or newspaper without seeing an article, if not several articles, on the subject of Barack Obama His emergence as a Presidential candidate and on November 4, 2008 as President-Elect has captured the attention of the country and the world in a fashion never seen before
  • Obama to Attack Tax Havens  By : Roger Munns
    America and Europe face a pretty bleak 2009 as the world starts to feel the recession biting, and millions of people could be made unemployed

    And as unemployment rises and politicians see their poll ratings slip, part of the blame for the economic downturn will be put on tax havens, with astronomical sums being banded around of how much each country would benefit if tax havens didn't exist
  • Viva Fidel? Yes or No  By : Haron Nawabi
    The purpose of this article is not to blame specific individuals, but rather to open the eyes of those who are emotionally oblivious towards the truth All I ask is for you to look at an issue through every dimension
  • New Democracies  By : Artur Victoria
    Political scientists have long argued that low levels of citizen support can pose serious problems for democratic systems because both the functioning and the maintenance of democratic politics are intimately linked with what and how citizens think about democratic governance

    This is not only the case for more mature democratic systems; it is equally true for systems undergoing democratic transitions
  • The War On Terror (Terrorism)  By : Alex De Mostafa
    The war on tear. Tear??? Like, to tear a piece of paper? What would a war on that be like? Things need to be torn sometimes!
  • The Obama Administration Tries Making a Change  By : John Parks
    President Elect, Barack Obama has announced a job stimulus plan that is geared towards creating more jobs while providing individual states with much needed funding for highway maintenance projects As we all know, bridges and highways throughout the country are in need of repair and this plan seems to have gained favor among some that have spoken out against previous economic stimulus packages that have been executed thus far
  • Outside the Monetary Box  By : Doug Wilson
    Our monetary woes are not going to go away by themselves One thing is certain, they will go away
  • Backfiring of Political Predictions What Can we Decipher Out of These?  By : Nirjara Rustom
    Theres a lot of difference between expecting something to happen, hoping for something to happen, assuming that something will happen, and predicting something to happen; logically or otherwise While predicting on the basis of logical assumptions is all right, I simply dont understand how some folks risk their reputation by not only predicting something publicly, but saying it with so much confidence, youd think they replying yes to being question are you alive
  • Fabricating Terror  By : Haron Nawabi
    The Media has a way of portraying a terrorist as an Islamic fundamentalist who envies the rights and freedoms given to those who live in America I want you to diminish the subliminal and commercial images in you brain and open mindfully read this passage
  • Fabricate Terror  By : Haron Nawabi
    The Media has a way of portraying a terrorist as an Islamic fundamentalist who envies the rights and freedoms given to those who live in America I want you to diminish the subliminal and commercial images in you brain and open mindfully read this passage
  • The Obama Cabinet - What Obama's Choices Say About Him  By : Coddie Adwar
    The Obama transition team, watching the financial crisis continue to deepen, realized they had to send quickly a message of assurance to try to bring stability to the markets Consequently a popular pick was chosen for the Secretary of Treasury: Tim Geithner, who has Wall Street's vote of confidence
  • There is Evidence That Bush Had Been Warned About 9/11 But Did Nothing About It  By : Coddie Adwar
    In October of 2000, al-Qaeda managed to blow a 40 ft by 40 ft hole in the side of USS Cole while it was at port in Yemen The terrorists were seeking a military confrontation with the United States, but the Cole bombing did not bring that result
  • Was Your Vote Tamper Evident?  By : Carmen Fontana
    Did you vote in the 2008 election If so, how safe do you think your vote was
  • Cyprus and Obama: Government Sends Support to President Elect  By : Martin Gavin
    With the rigours of election taking its toll on Barack Obama, and the world weatching hopefully as he stepped up to deliver his winning speech as president elect and the first ever black president, Senator Obama could be forgiven for forgetting for a moment the little island of Cyprus, nestled away in the mediterrenean sea
  • Open Letter to President Elect Obama  By : BOB E SHERMAN
    Dear President Elect Obama:

    As you have hopefully inspired many Afro Americans to aspire to greater goals; I have been inspired by George Bush and Sarah Palin I now believe that I am smart enough to be President
  • Cyprus Reunification Must Not be Forgotten  By : Martin Gavin
    2008 has been a year of change For one, Cyprus reunification is now back on the agenda after the appointment of Dimitris Christofias to the presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, joining Mehmet Ali Talat to solve the disputes over Cyprus reunification
  • Cyprus Reunification - Why it is Important to the International Community  By : Martin Gavin
    This week, Senator Barack Obama beat John McCain in the presidential elections for the USA, to become the first black president of the country Citizens of nations across the world are heralding the news as a triumph, calling the ascension of a citizen of African-American descent to the White House a 'world changing' event
  • President Obama : Clear Questions, Hard Answers  By : Kurt Hartman
    The last election brought some interesting changes to the USA You might say it brought "The Change" that some of us were looking for
  • What Might Obama do to Social Security Disability?  By : Matt Berry
    Barack Obama addressed close to 250,000 Americans at Grant Park on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 to give his acceptance speech As a result of winning 364 electoral votes (94 more than the 270 required to win), Obama is the newly-elected president of the United States
  • How to Stop the Spread of Radical Islam Without Firing a Shot  By : Randall Shelton
    Osama bin Laden and his followers subscribe to a deviant, radical form of Islam that threatens not only America, but also much of the Western world The goal of radical Islam is world domination through global jihad
  • Barack Obama and Global Warming  By : Barry Jonathan Lough
    Is anybody sure about the cause of global warming One thing is certain
  • Cyprus President Warns Of 'Chasing Illusions'  By : Martin Gavin
    A row broke out in Cyprus this week between church and state President Christiofias, who has led the Greek Cypriots since February of this year, was publicly criticised by the Bishop of Paphos Georgios, who was speaking on behalf of Archbishop Chrystostomos, over his progressive attitude to the Cyprus Problem and his well known desire for reunification between the two sides
  • New Political Will Looks Toward Reunification Between South And North Cyprus  By : Martin Gavin
    The property market in North Cyprus is undergoing serious changes at the moment, with the currently low property prices rising and looking set to continue rising at an unprecedented rate In addition, a new type of property development is beginning to appear in the north side of the island namely, upmarket and luxury apartments that are clearly designed for people wanting to buy investment properties in this emerging market
  • Astrology & The Presidential Election: Obama VS McCain  By : Donna Page
    Stepping into the world of political prediction is a murky arena for an astrologer I want you to know my personal position, I am for the good of all humanity, what I want is whoever wins to have a pure heart and intelligent mind, I want the candidate who will uplift and do what is right for the country, for all of humanity, and the planet
  • Obama Inverts Civil Rights  By : Average Joe Boomer
    Have African-Americans considered all sides of an Obama presidency

    Ironically, it was southern Democrat mayors and governors who used police dogs, batons and fire hoses on peaceful civil rights marchers of the 1960s
  • Where Do the Candidates Stand on U.S. Homeland Security?  By : Todd A. Smith
    The mere mention of 9/11 brings back vivid memories for most Americans Many can tell you exactly where they were and what they were doing when terrorists slammed airplanes into three American landmarks, killing thousands of innocent and unsuspecting people
  • Where Do the Candidates Stand on Education Reform?  By : Todd A. Smith
    Education was once the foundation of American society To advance in life, one saw receiving a quality education as the ticket to the middle-class and a comfortable life
  • ACORN's Voter Fraud?  By : Johnny Moon
    You may have heard a lot about the so called "voter fraud" of the group ACORN lately I'm writing this article to clear up any misconceptions that you may have on this subject because there have been a lot of untrue things about this topic spread around by the GOP/Fox News & the McCain/Palin campaign
  • Unfounded Fears - What if Obama Doesn't Win?  By : Kurt Hartman
    What happens if Barack Obama doesn't win this election cycle Look, I know everyone is saying this a given, but what if
  • It's Just A Piece Of Paper: The Bush Administration's Disdain Towards The Constitution  By : Kurt Hartman
    There is one thing that both Republicans and Democrats can agree on during this contentious election cycle: The Bush Administration has completely undermined the US Constitution While most Republicans will not admit it publicly( I happen to be one of the ones that will
  • North Cyprus Reunification Heralds Duel Awards For Cyprus's Leaders  By : Martin Gavin
    Property developers and investors consider North Cyprus to be the most attractive property market in Europe right now, with property prices starting low and already rising in line with the reunification talks that are going on between Demetris Christofias and the Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat
  • Uncle Obama Wants You. Namely, The Middle-Class Poor  By : Professor Don Abrams
    Grow From Middle-Class Poor to 'Zero Debt' to Rich in One Year

    October 5, 2008 - NEW YORK, NY
  • Where Do the Candidates Stand on the United States Economy?  By : Todd A. Smith
    It has been called Issue #1 It is on the front page of major newspapers across the country, as President Bush seeks passage of a $700 billion bailout plan for financial firms
  • The War in Afghanistan: History & Goals  By : Gabriel Adams
    The War in Afghanistan

    Once the communist government of Afghanistan fell in the year 1992, a civil war was being fought between various groups of fighters, the Mujahdeen, who were ant-communist It was in this chaotic realm that Mullah Mohammed Omar became a leader of a new fighting group
  • When Politics Come In Handy  By : Andrew Kasch
    Many people in modern society are very politically motivated They belong to a political group and as a result have strong opinions about most current events and topical issues, not surprisingly most of which are usually shared by all the other people who belong to the same group
  • Where Do the Candidates Stand on Health Care?  By : Todd A. Smith
    Throughout the historic 2008 presidential campaign, much attention has been given to the personalities of the candidates Many know that John McCain survived a horrific ordeal as a POW in Vietnam
  • Where Do the Candidates Stand on the Iraq War?  By : Todd A. Smith
    During the 2004 presidential campaign, the Iraq War was the hot-button issue separating John Kerry supporters and George W Bush supporters
  • Election Coverage is Must-See TV  By : Todd A. Smith
    Whether Barack Obama becomes the next president of the United States, he and his Republican counterpart, John McCain, have turned the 2008 showdown into must-see television

    The suspense leading up to the selection of Joe Biden as Obamas running mate created the kind of debate usually reserved for March Madness, with fans arguing why certain candidates would survive to the next round and others would fall by the wayside
  • Why Sarah Palin is Not Bipolar  By : Sarah Freeman
    In what has been a strikingly bitter and divisive US election campaign, one of the most distasteful forms of personal attack has been left-wing bloggers labeling VP candidate Sarah Palin as bipolar These commentators apparently believe it is possible to diagnose Governor Palin as a closet sufferer of manic-depressive illness, without ever having met her or going through a formal diagnostic process
  • Paulson's Plan - Is it Right For America?  By : Vijay Patel
    There has been much discussion about Henry Paulsons Plan to invest $700 billion dollars of the tax payers money in US mortgage backed securities Opinions are divided, some totally oppose it while others vehemently espouse it
  • Governor Sarah Palin And The Feminists: What's Up?  By : Dr. Rosemary Lichtman
    This year's Presidential and Vice-Presidential election spotlights the important contributions made by women in our society - be they single or married, mothers or not, young or old, rich or poor, from big cities or small towns, in high-powered careers or down-to-earth jobs The women in this election season are as exciting and controversial as any male candidates have ever been
  • Presidential Politics 2008: Will Ego Be the Undoing of Obama?  By : Sandy Gluckman, Ph.D.
    Youll never find a presidential candidate without a large ego It takes a big ego to be a world leader
  • Climate Change and Politcs: Global Warming Continues Due to Too Much Hot Air?  By : Matt Gammie
    All the way back in January 2004 Sir David A King, the Governments then chief scientific adviser, described global warming, and the climate change that it drives, as a greater threat to the world than international terrorism
  • Barack Obama and the Perception of US in the World  By : Gorazd Andrejc
    Let me offer you a non-american perspective on this year's US election race between Barack Obama and John McCain In this short article I want to explain to you - especially you, dear readers and friends from the US - why many Europeans such as me (and many other non-americans too) feel that Barack Obama would be a much better option for the US president than John McCain
  • Do We Still Need Affirmative Action?  By : Todd A. Smith
    With the success of Barack Obamas presidential bid, many critics of preferential programs for minorities and women have argued that it is time to dismantle all affirmative action policies in the workplace and institutions of higher learning Recently, John McCain brought attention to the issue by stating that he supports a constitutional amendment in Arizona that would outlaw all affirmative action programs in his home state
  • Sarah Palin Borderline Baby Boomer  By : Carol Stanley
    According to some time charts Sarah Palin is at the tail end of being a baby boomer

    She doesnt look like a baby boomer
  • Unite Your Ensemble With Patriotic Cufflinks  By : Elizabeth Johnson
    Cities and towns throughout the United States are gearing up to celebrate the nation's 232nd birthday this July 4 - hanging bunting and flags, sprucing up parks, and laying out parade routes and fireworks shows

    No matter what your opinion of the current political environment is, you have to admit that the United States is a great country
  • Laying the Foundations For Cyprus - The Mythical Origins of the Island  By : Chris Woolfrey
    In recent months, the island of Cyprus has seen a renaissance Tourism is booming, and in the TRNC the North Cyprus Property Boom has been marked as the peak of prosperity for the partitioned island;it has been named as one of the world's chief property hot spots
  • What is Unity?  By : Julie Redstone
    Today, in America, the call to unity has become louder and more vocal, emblazoned upon the banner of current presidential political campaigns, and awakening within the heart a feeling of hope and of striving Unity moves with the new vibration of spiritual light that is arriving
  • September Peace Talks Begin in Earnest  By : Chris Woolfrey
    The divided island of Cyprus, split between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and the Greek protected Republic of Cyprus, for 34 years, now sees a new round of peace talks, which began this morning (03/09/08) It is the fourth meeting between the leaders of the partitioned island since Demetris Christofias, head of the Greek Cypriot state, took office early this year
  • The 100 Months Problem: Climate Change, Global Warming and CO2 Emissions  By : Chris Woolfrey
    Conceived and promoted by a team of journalists and experts including Peter Myers, Dr Victoria Johnson and Andrew Simms, the 100 months problem is the idea that in roughly 8 years, our current lifestyles will have taken the earth beyond a revocable point when it comes to global warming and climate change
  • CO2 Emissions and Pollution - Breaking the Habit  By : Chris Woolfrey
    In all the debates on the effects and implications of global warming, climate change and CO2 emissions, one thing can certainly be agreed; things are changing There may or may not be reason to discredit the idea that climate change is a man-made phenomena, and there may or may not - though this writer would definitely argue that such claims are false - be reason to doubt the detrimental effect of such concepts
  • Hot Air  By : BOB E SHERMAN
    As we wait patiently for Congress to come up with an energy plan, the current sources of energy dwindle away and the prices go up Maybe we should consult with the Pope and other religious leaders
  • A Tale of Two Countries  By : Todd A. Smith
    Charles Dickens once wrote in his classic novel, A Tale of Two Cities that, It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishnessit was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair

    Barack Obamas historic journey to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election is the culmination of those who struggled throughout slavery and the Civil Rights movement
  • Global Warming, Climate Change and the Environment  By : Chris Woolfrey
    Over the last year, two key concepts have reigned over all others: the economy and the environment Like opposing forces they push and pull at one another, with economic downturns running counter to calls for increased spending on the environment, including renewable energy development and sustainability initiatives
  • Population Growth and the Envrionment - What's at Stake  By : Chris Woolfrey
    World population growth is accelerating True, the rate has halved since the historical peak of 2
  • Mayor Cracks Down on Climate Change.  By : Hannah Walker
    Our ever lovable Lord Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has warned that climate change could threaten our cosy way of life and our capitals status as a leading world city thus he wishes to implement a strategy to cope with it, including measures such as urban greening, flood risk management and cooler buildings
  • Politicians Put the Car Into CO2  By : Matt Gammie
    Car manufacturers are not yet meeting European Union targets on fuel efficiency and lower carbon dioxide emission on the majority of their new models, according to environmental campaigners A pan-European lobby group, Transport and Environment (T and E), has called the industry out for fighting against current EU legislation and, even more worryingly, proposed future limits
  • Olympic Aftermath - Beijing, China, And the Environment  By : Chris Woolfrey
    With the post-Olympic headlines understandably focused on the sporting achievements of the likes of Usain Bolt and his domination of the sprint events, or team GB's new record gold medal tally, it is perhaps expected that that which dominated media coverage before the event - the environmental policy of Beijing - has fallen temporarily to the sidelines
  • World Environmental Policy and the Performance of Mega Cities  By : Chris Woolfrey
    After the detailed media coverage that surrounded the Beijing Olympics highlighted the dubious effect that a highly populated nation can have on the world's environment, some of the earth's major cities are expected to come under the microscope with regards to their CO2 emissions policies As population hubs, they represent more extreme examples of the human effect on the earth's environment
  • Redemption for the Women's Movement?  By : Foster Friess
    For the past few decades the once proud womens movement in America has been in significant decline Their reputation hit rock bottom during the Clinton Lewinsky scandal when they chose political expediency over protecting vulnerable women in the workplace from being exploited by powerful men
  • Negative Campaigning - What Does America Want?  By : Julie Redstone
    In this presidential election year of 2008, the stakes regarding victory or defeat for each candidate are high; the competition for votes is fierce; and the strategies are abundant on both sides with which to win over the undecided We, the public, see things happening as part of political life and of campaigning that we do not approve of, that we feel we can do without
  • The Turkish Republic of Cyprus and the International Community  By : Chris Woolfrey
    Since the dominance of the Ottoman Empire during the middle of the last millennium, Turkey - in various forms - has been a prominent force in both European and middle eastern politics It has continually exerted a sphere of influence over the two continents, and never committed to both; in that respect it can be compared to Russia, who have historically felt that their dominance can be justified on its western borders in Europe, and in Asia on its eastern border
  • A Brief History of the Turkish and Greek Partition of Cyprus  By : Chris Woolfrey
    It was announced this week that genuinely committed talks on the reunification of Cyprus would come into effect in September of this year

    Demetris Christofias, the Greek Cypriot president, met with the Turkish Cypriot president Mehmet Ali Talat on the 28th of August, and both are reportedly keen to discuss a potential reunion of the island
  • The Reunification of Cyprus and the E.U  By : Chris Woolfrey
    The Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Chrisofias took office on 28th February 2008, and there have already been three major meetings between him and his counterpart, the Turkish Cypriot president Mehmet Ali Talat A fourth is scheduled for the 3rd of September, making the presidents already two of the closely partnered Cypriot heads of state since the partition
  • London and the Environment - Ken Livingstone's Legacy and the Work of Boris Johnson  By : Chris Woolfrey
    Since the role of Mayor of London was created at the turn of the millennium, Ken Livingston has been synonymous the position; he won the first two elections, in 2000 as an independent candidate, and then as a representative of New Labour in 2004 Of the last decade, then, it has been through his policy that Greater London has experienced its relationship with the environment
  • Reluctance: Food For Thought (It's All Connected)  By : A.K. Kuykendall
    The foundation of world religions was formed when a few men dug under a tree and pulled out some of the most beautiful mushrooms The men consumed the mushrooms, and they subsequently created every god known to man gods faithfully followed and worshipped by many
  • Wake Up, America!  By : Richard Ide
    Let's get real Forget all the Gobbledegook about foreign oil fields peaking and the rapid increase in worldwide consumption

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  • Tamper-Evident Seals Making Voting Booths as Secure as the Grocery Store  By : Carmen Fontana
    The online news coverer Slashdotcom recently addressed the issue of How To Spot E-Vote Tampering
  • Peace in an Unsettled World  By : Bernard Steele
    I listened to a story on National Public Radio on the 7th June 2008 It was a moving story told by a woman whose mother had dedicated and even risked her life to give medical guidance and service to pregnant women in Iran sometime during the sixties and seventies
  • Our Matrix: Choose Your Pill Wisely  By : A.K. Kuykendall
    Propaganda (noun): publicity intended to persuade or convince people

    It is imperative that you see in propaganda the probabilities and possibilities

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