Myths to the Contrary, Childhood is a Nightmare

Article stresses the need for emotional support in education

Boston's Big Dig Digs Deeper into Devastating Disrepair

Boston's Big Dig has seen better days and many feel that it is just in matter of time before the $16 billion project is closed for good because it is deemed unsafe. The head of engineering for the Big Dig has resigned and there will be other bureaucratic and political fallout from all of this.

Israel Uninvited by Rome to the War Tribunal

Here are some new thoughts on a growing and old subject: war between Israel and the rest of the world. Dennis

Fatwa: Take a look

Contrary to what is believed by many non-Muslims, and even by the majority of Muslims, a fatwa is not binding on all persons professing the Muslim faith. The only ones who are obliged to obey any specific fatwa are the Mufti who issued it and his followers.

Global Waming Changes

The global warming climate change is a big issue, since we all start to witness more and more extreme weather and frequent natural disasters, and many of the old generation will tell you that they never experienced a warmer summer, a colder winter and a rainier season

TB Outbreak on Aircraft Carrier

A Tuberculosis out break has happened on the USS Ronald Reagan Aircraft Carrier, but this should not surprise anyone because a small floating city of 4000 people is isolated from the rest of the world and this can easily happen. In prison populations tuberculosis is a common occurrence in something that prison officials always have to worry about.

The United States of America Is Involved in the Most Number of Wars?

It is truly amazing that people slander the United States of America and tell us that the United States is involved in the most number of wars. Then the next week when a war breaks out in the Middle East between Hezbollah and Israel the same people demand that the United States of America intervene with military force to protect the innocent life.

Mexico's Parallel Power

As Mexican organized crime increases its strength and regional influence, analysts wonder if security is a priority for the country's politicians.

10-Day Hezbollah Israel War

The heat is on Israel to halt its bombing of Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon. In fact, Hezbolla leaders are attempting to apologize for the first time for killing innocent children. It appears that the United Nations would like to see a cease-fire in the Hezbolla-Israel war. Can Israel afford to have a cease-fire right now, before they get all of their 3000 targets?

Hezbollah and Arab Television Say Israel Lies About Hitting Underground HQ

In the Israel-Hezbollah War we see a difference in the reporting of the various news agencies in the Middle East. On one hand is Israel claims to have taken out the underground headquarters for Hezbollah with 26,000 Pounds of High Explosives. Yet Hezbollah claims that the Israelis hit a Mosque that was under construction.

When 130,000 Troops Come Back From Iraq Will Crime Go Up?

Crime statistics have been very low for many years and some say this is due largely in part to the fact that the unemployment in the United States is so low. Other say it is perhaps due to the number of young men in the military over in Iraq right now? It could be some of both of these issues actually. Recently a couple of members of a think tank discussed this issue and one stated;

Death Penalty: Old Sparky Pushed Me Off The Fence

I've been on the fence for a long time about the death penalty. Not anymore.

Japan's Rage for Pyongyang

Dennis' view on the recent Pacifism with Japan over Pyongyang. Rosa

Ken Lay and the Great Equalizer

Lay's death shows life is simply fleeting. A big shot for a time is forgotten about in little time. Nothing like one's freedom.

11 Ways to Protect Our Children from Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse of children is a horrible event and the fear of every parent. These offenders are in our communities and will always be there. We need to do all we can to stop abuse at every level: family, community, State, and Nation. Here are some ideas that may not be what you expect.