| The Impressive Unknown Uses Of Ceramics by Joe Goertz |
Many people have not come into contact with ceramic art decorations and objects since Junior High. However, even in today’s technologically advanced society, ceramics still serve as a multi-purpose material.
What are Ceramics?
You may not remember from school, but ceramics are made by burning shaped pieces of pottery. Ceramics start out as clay, which is then formed by an artist, or student, then coated with a glaze and heated in a kiln.
This form of art was created ... |
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| Farc – The Revolutionary Armed Forces Of Colombia by Joe Goertz |
The FARC is an organization that has long been active in Colombia. Currently numbering in the thousands, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia have taken control of many aspects of daily life in this South American country.
People who live in the area or even those who follow terrorist activities throughout the world are aware of the impact that FARC is having. Everything from drug trafficking to murder has been attributed to them.
FARC has made the headlines sever... |
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| Exotic Vacations In Venezuela by Naldo Camarones |
Many families rely on the familiar when they are picking a vacation destination. Places like Disneyland and Hawaii see their fair share of tourists each year. When it comes time to pick a place to take your family this summer, why not consider Venezuela?
Venezuela is in South America and is often overlooked as a place to visit. Many people flock places like Cuba when they decide to venture south. Although this too is a great place to spend a few days or weeks, Venezuela ha... |
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| Bolivia, The Poorest South American Economy by Naldo Camarones |
People who reside in Bolivia are faced with having to overcome the fact that they live in the poorest area of South America.
This is surprising to some economists who suggest that Bolivia is sitting on a whole host of natural resources that aren’t being mined. In fact, Bolivia is home to one of the largest natural gas resources in all of South America. Add to that the gold, iron and magnesium reserves and it’s astounding that Bolivia is such a poor country.
Bolivia reli... |
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| Politics and the 80/20 Principle by Wayne Messick |
| The founding fathers, recognizing that our country was too big - even then, for everybody to sit around a big table in Philadelphia, established a representative democracy. We, the people, elect folks to represent us. |
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| Can The Usa And Uk Win The War On Terror? by Davinos Greeno |
You dont need to be told that after 9/11 the world changed, but does anybody really care or know about the full extent?
The War on Terrorism, (also called the Global War on Terrorism) is the name of a campaign with the stated goal of ending international terrorism by preventing those groups said to be terrorist in nature from posing a threat, and by putting an end to state sponsorship of terrorism. This can be in any country anywhere in the world.
Everyday on the news i... |
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| Drug Dealer Sentences Lawyer by Johnny Jenkins |
| He pulled out a long blade knife and said I told you I would get you. |
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| The Root of Terrorism in the Holy Land by Eileen Fleming |
| "On March 10, 1948, eleven men had a meeting in the Red House headed by Ben Gurion. The eleven decided to expel one million Palestinians from historical Palestine."-Dr. Pappe |
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| Third Intifada: NONVIOLENT and with Words Sharper than a Two Edged Sword by Eileen Fleming |
| "We Christians in the Holy Land are always on the losing side. We face discrimination from the State of Israel, from the Druze and even some Muslims. Everyone is against us!"-Attorney Haytham Abdalla |
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| The Beginning of Civil War or The End of Civil Society? by Judi Lynn Lake |
| There has been much talk recently over whether or not Iraq has fallen into a state of civil war. If this talk is true, then the question of who is to blame for the violence has a simple answer, and a rather convenient one for the US administration. |
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| Heightened Awareness, Elections and Leadership in America by Herbert Young |
| I have written and published two books to raise the awareness of the American public about two critical issues that clearly affect the survival of our country. |
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| Walls Will Fall When Minds Are Liberated by Eileen Fleming |
"When we liberate the mind and the land, we will know the essence of liberation theology!"-Khalil Nakhleh, Nov. 6, 2006.
The walls in mens minds must fall, before the walls men build with their hands ever can. |
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| Spain's Society And Economy In Flux by James Crichton |
A self-confessed Spanophile, (made up word) was shocked on his return to Spain. The economic powerhouse of the Iberian Peninsular has been metamorphisizing at a great rate. The pace of daily life has accelerated, prices have been catapaulted in line with the rest of Northern Europe, and the noise level has risen at least 10 decibels.
That may sound like mixed news, good news even, but not when you view it against a background of stagnant wage levels, inter-generational ten... |
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| Beit Arabiya Peace Center: Cornerstone in Occupied Territory by Eileen Fleming |
| Beit Arabiya is the name of the home of the Arabiya family with seven children that has been demolished four times by the Israeli government and rebuilt four times by the efforts of ICAHD/Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions and the JCHR/Jurist Center for Human Rights, a Palestinian NGO focused on legal advocacy for Palestinians in the Jerusalem area. |
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| Vacationing On The Costa Blanca by Jerry K. Blackburn |
The Costa Blanca is one of the most popular tourist areas in Spain. The beautiful weather and beaches attract millions to the region every year. Although the summer is the busiest travel season, the area has beautiful weather all year round.
The northern Costa Blanca starts at the base of the mountains in Denia and Javea. The region runs down the Mediterranean Coastline to Torrevieja in the south. There are large cities and small villages to visit all along the region.
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| Inequality and How Tt Will Affect Us by Adrian Barrett |
| We are not equal, there is no debate on this topic. |
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| How Politics Can Teach the Sandwich Generation a Lesson in Communication by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Senator Kerry said his remarks about Iraq were a joke gone awry. President Bush said neither he nor the troops saw it as funny. If you're a member of the Sandwich Generation with a family in flux and suffereing from the foot-in-mouth syndrome, use these tips toward better communication with your emerging adult children and aging parents. |
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| Africa Today Including Madonna by Davinos Greeno |
In Africa it seems to be all misery and nothing but problems, in the past few months we have had the attempted assassination of the Somali President, the invasion of Northern Somali towns by Ethiopian troops, continuing ethnic problems is Darfur (Sudan) and more than 20 people have been killed in political clashes in the DR Congo capital, Kinshasa, in the latest round of elections.
To top this off, Madonna has been to Africa to adopt a child called David, throwing Malawi i... |
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| Who Do You Trust For The Truth?: An American-Iraqi Seduction Review by Judi Lynn Lake |
| What your mind takes in daily forms "textual imagery," i.e., the way you see things, the way your mind creates the truth of who you are in relation to current events. |
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| Interview With Afshin Rattansi On Veils by Edward Victor |
| British-born Muslim author, Afshin Rattansi, talks about the veil debate in the UK. |
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| Can We Stand The Heat? by Riley McBride |
Has the human species passed the ecological 'critical moment'? Have we spent so much of this planet's core wealth that there's simply no going back? What can you, as a business, do about it?
The global heat-up is happening right now. Pay no mind to the disinformed drones who're adamant that this is nothing to worry about. It is they who're at fault. The vast majority of environmental professionals are now sure beyond reasonable doubt that the unceasingly rising planet wide... |
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| Anarchist or Prophet? by Eileen Fleming |
| "We have yet to begin to Imagine the power and potential of the Internet"-Charlie Rose, 2005. |
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| The Production And Export Of Oil In South America by Joe Goertz |
In South America, the economies of several countries depend on the production and export of oil. Venezuela, the largest oil producer of any country in South America, produces about 2.8 million barrels a day. This puts it in the number eight position in the world of oil producers.
South American oil also comes from other countries like Brazil that produces about 1.1 million barrels of oil a day. There are other oil producing countries in South America, but they do not produ... |
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| The Schedule For Rating Disabilities For Vietnam Veterans by Tom Berger |
| Once a veteran has achieved service connection for his or her disability(ies), the next question to be addressed is somehow evaluating (or rating) the severity of the symptomatology to determine the appropriate level of compensation. |
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| Green And Environmental Awareness Campaigns Online by Madison Lockwood |
One of the best things about the Internet is that it brings the entire world closer together. When your job is environmental causes and spreading awareness about green living, you know just how important the Web can be to disseminate information. This is why no green or environmental awareness campaign should be without a website.
Getting Information Out
People need all the information necessary to make an informed decision. Because the media and advertising offers only... |
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