Although freedom of speech is a right, afforded to us by the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights, I always try and view it as a privilege. A privilege afforded to us by the fighting men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Let’s take a moment to acknowledge those thatstand in […]
No matter what your take on politics, you have to admit that today’s economy is a little scary. Of course, it’s cyclical – every 10 years or so, there is an economic downturn, and this time it’s been whipped into a veritable frenzy by the media, who at this point are so proud of themselves […]
Cider with high alcohol content can be bought in supermarkets extremely cheaply and it has become the drink of choice with young adolescents. It is commonly referred to as white cider and can be purchased in large 2 or 3 litre bottles for very little money indeed. Binge drinking among young adults in the UK […]
The ongoing discussions and protests surrounding health care reform have brought out many hidden agendas to the forefront of America’s societal framework. Issues of race, gender, class, geography, physical limitations and age have been used towards proactive and destructive ends with buzz words including “nationalized healthcare” receiving rallying cries of support as well as tea […]
Although the state of Texas is known for being a conservative state, its capital city is far different. In fact, the city of Austin is so well known for its Democratic leanings that it has become a stronghold for the Democratic Party. Yet, interestingly, the city’s suburbs tend to vote Republican. In fact, the city […]
I have extremely fond memories of both my junior and senior prom nights. Both times, I loved my dress, I had a great hairstyle, and my dates were friendly and fun. There are certainly a few things I would change, however. Let me share with you some of the things that made my prom wonderful–and […]
The air force has been a crucial part of the national defense of America for a very long time. The Aeronautical Division was first created by the U.S. Army Signal Corps on August 1, 1907. The formation of the Aeronautical Division only took place three and a half years after the Wright brothers flew the […]
No one really wants to take the time out to paint their own home, inside or out. Most of us today will employ the help of specialty services to get the job done. Miami painting contractors are very easy to find and will provide you with a number of excellent beneficial qualities! The job is […]
There was a rather strange rant against the media from Barack Obama recently, as he warned that technologies like the iPad and Xbox put pressure on democracy and turn information into “a form of entertainment”. It came as he was giving a speech at Hampton University in Virginia. He told graduating students that education was […]
Back in 1984, a single killer line from Ronald Reagan during a live political debate was critical in his securing re-election. When questioned about his age and suitability therefore to hold office, the 73-year-old responded “I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit for political purposes my […]
