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Open Letter To Senator Clinton & Senator Obama By : Mary Ann Boulette Are both of you crazy If you both keep up the gender and race issues, you just might as well hold the door open for President McCain as he moves into the White House Simba Makoni For President 2008 – A Chance For Zimbabwe To Move From The Polarization Of The Past And Make Zimbabwe To Work Again By : Lovemore Ncube Zimbabwe’s defining moment In 2 weeks time, on March 29, 2008, Zimbabweans have a chance to stop their suffering by rejecting the dictatorship in favor of a new dawn in the way they want the affairs of Government to be conducted While local Government and legislative elections are also very important, the most crucial elections will be that for the Presidency Political Unrest In Thailand By : Christopher Snyder The situation in Thailand reminds me the old saying “be careful what you ask for you may just get it” In September of 2006, Thailand went through a military coup An Angry Democrat Speaks Out By : Mary Ann Boulette If my party does not come to a fair decision which is inclusive to Florida and Michigan – I will no longer consider myself a member of the Democratic Party Even thought I was raised a Democrat and raised my children as Democrats – I will turn my back on the party of my birth Breached Security By : Mary Ann Boulette Once again our leaders in the Bush administration have shown how little we are protected If they can’t even protect the private passport records of our presidential candidates how can we expect them to stop the bomb in the shopping mall, the suitcase nuke coming across the southern board or the millions of containers that arrive at our ports everyday – unexamined Panama: The Government By : Laurie Cooper The government of Panama follows the patterns of presidential representative with three branches: the executive, legislative, and judiciary The executive is elected by popular election vote exercise the senior’s citizens for a period 5 Super Tuesday By : BOB E SHERMAN I saw a news clip recently where the reporter stopped people on the street and asked them how they were preparing for “Super Tuesday” The people, mostly young, didn’t have a clue Soldier/Soldier: The Convoluted Vietnamese Agenda(?) By : A.K. Kuykendall America, you have no idea what atrocities took place during the Vietnam War One item on the list was the mass assassinations of innocent Vietnamese citizens by Americans 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 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 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 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… 1 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 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 Cyprus President Warns of 'Chasing Illusions' By : Matt Gammie 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 Football and Politics One Side and the Same As Cyprus Revives Reunification Attempts By : Matt Gammie 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 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 Redemption for the Women's Movement? By : Foster Friess For the past few decades the once proud women’s 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 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 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 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 NCLEX More Students Are Take the US Exam Abroad By : CF Thompson The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, NCSBN research states test results among students studying outside the United States and US educated students taking the NCLEX RN are both on the rise Cyprus' Political Climate Change By : Matt Gammie 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 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 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 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 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 foolishness…it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair…” Barack Obama’s 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 doesn’t look like a baby boomer Do We Still Need Affirmative Action? By : Todd A. Smith With the success of Barack Obama’s 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 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 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 Government’s then chief scientific adviser, described global warming, and the climate change that it drives, as a greater threat to the world than international terrorism Presidential Politics 2008: Will Ego Be the Undoing of Obama? By : Sandy Gluckman, Ph.D. You’ll never find a presidential candidate without a large ego It takes a big ego to be a world leader New Political Will Looks Toward Reunification Between South and North Cyprus By : Matt Gammie 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 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 Paulson's Plan - Is it Right For America? By : Vijay Patel There has been much discussion about Henry Paulson’s 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 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 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 Obama’s 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 North Cyprus Properties Flourish Thanks to Revived Reunification Talks By : Martin Gavin North Cyprus has been divided from the rest of the island since 1974, and property prices in Northern Cyprus have not benefited to the same extent from the property boom which followed the Republic’s ascension into the EU Property in the Turkish controlled north of Cyprus is, however, now gaining in value thanks to the new impetuous in reunification that has been present since the election of Demetris Christofias as leader of the Greek Cypriot side of the island this February 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1960’s 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 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 Healthcare By : Theo A proposed cost effective plan to assist the uninsured and underinsured receive the health care that they need, and take the burden off our hospital emergency rooms. 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! Human Rights vs Civil Liberties By : james dickisonn One of the most defining legal motions of the last hundred years on a worldwide scale is the European Convention on Human Rights, which imposed for the first time a codified standard of behaviour that all signatories must meet. Although the document is referred to in a specifically European context, How Can An Election Turn The USA Economy Around By : Ben Needles Look folks, I have spotted several major trends within the Stock and Commodity Markets over the last 25 years so I know what Im talking about here Kathy Cox and the Million Dollar Lesson Plan By : Ben Needles Kathy Cox appeared on the Fox TV show, Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? and failed to prove that she is smarter than a fifth grader, despite being the first contestant to take home the one million dollar top prize It Is High Time The US Ended Its Embargo Against Cuba By : Phil Berger An article providing reasons and logical explanations as to why America should and must end its embargo against the people of Cuba. Speak Out For Free Speech At The New Networking Hub For Liberty Loving Individuals By : Garko Factor This is a sample article from one of the new members at OneUmbrellaForLiberty.Com Speak Out For Freedom At The New Social Networking Crossroads For Liberty Loving Individuals The world has gone mad. At what point did we can this point? Moral Americans ha Twitter as an Impressive New Center for Activism By : Hoppimike Many people are now aware of the website Twitter, and it's developing popularity as a means of broadcasting your thoughts and keeping in touch with the world around you. Really anything can be discussed or shared, simply through the exchange of concise status messages posted to your blog. Twitter a

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