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A New Approach to an Old Problem- RacismAn eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. - Mahatma GandhiThere is a lot of hatred in this world. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the world witnessed the terrible repercussions of such hatred. Now I'm reading this blog titled "I Hate Racists" that is filled with venom and hatred towards racism and bigotry. By preaching sheer hatred like this you are only adding fuel to the fires that burn in a world already filled with hatred and violence. Solar vs. OilSolar power has long been a minor power source compared to mighty oil. As oil prices rise and conflicts occur in oil countries, perhaps the issue needs to be revisited. The Controversy Over Roadside Field Sobriety TestsGiven the questionable reliability of roadside field sobriety tests, it is no wonder they are surrounded by controversy and DUI defense attorneys often advise people not to submit to them. Central Florida Fires Setting State Up For Massive Hurricane FloodingThe unfortunate grass fires in Central Florida are setting the State of Florida up for some pretty rough times in the future as the 2006 Atlantic Tropical Hurricane Season. What is a Hurricane?Hurricanes are a name for a type of circularly rotating storm found in the Western Hemisphere. If such storms appear elsewhere they are generally called something else, such as a Typhoon or Cyclone. Recently in 2006 already Australia, which has opposite seasons from the United States was hit by a huge Tropical Cyclone named Cyclone Monica Illegal Aliens at the Local Carwash; What Can I Do?Have you noticed that there are illegal aliens at your local car wash? You are not alone in fact one industry analyst has stated on numerous occasions that the car wash industry is one of the biggest exploiters of Hispanic Labor in the United States. It was also depicted as being the very worst culprit of illegal alien labor of over 50 industries looked at. Cambodian Magazines: More Drawbacks than GoodIndeed, I do appreciate the openness to public opinion and other mental curiosity of the Cambodian government, and this is the message to reveal the world; specifically Cambodia... Is Solar Power The Immediate Answer To Our Energy Woes ?The world has placed virtually all its eggs in one energy source
basket...the earth's oil, gas and coal fossil fuel reserves. It must now learn how
to slowly wean itself from it. The question is..."where do we
turn for the new source that will turn our energy wheels ?" Daylight Savings Times - Why We Have It, Why We Should Have It, Why We Should NotMost of us observe daylight savings time - we have no choice when the majority of our country does. But do most of us even know why we have daylight savings time? Read on to find out the reasoning behind this time change, the positives of daylight savings, and the negatives. The Haunted Houses of LeithThe Coal Hill was in the late 18th century was according to local legend the favourite resort of all disembodied spirits who were permitted to “revisit the glimpses of the moon” in Leith. At that part of it nearest to the Tolbooth Wynd there were a number of ruinous houses, part of which were occasionally occupied by wandering out casts but for which no rent was either paid or expected. That Last Drop Before EternityIt is recorded that all pirates who committed crimes or misdemeanours upon the high Seas were down to 1822 hanged within the flood mark. The Sport of Kings at LeithFor many centuries horse racing was a favourite pastime in Scotland. In 1552 there was an annual race at Haddington. The prize being a bell, and during the reign of James VI race were held at Peebles and Dumfries Stories of Leith LinksLeith links is a park area in Leith, Edinburgh and was the original home of Golf in Scotland. In fact St Andrews got the rules of Golf from Leith. Leith had the first Golf house in the World Earthquake, Volcanoes and Tsunamis in the Indian Ocean and South PacificDid you know that since the big Christmas Eve Sumatra Earthquake which triggered the large Tsunami in Indonesia that killed over 200,000 people that the ground just will not stop shaking there? Now there are Tsunami Early Warning Systems in Place, but what about all those Earthquakes. Florida, Gulf Shore and New York; Hurricane Season 2006Well indeed the votes are in from the psychics around the Western Hemisphere and indeed they seem to point to major Hurricanes during the 2006 Atlantic Tropical Hurricane Season starting as early as June 21, 2006. And all agree that the actual first named storm will occur in the middle of May? Oh that’s just great you say? Indeed. PeaceThere has never been an instance when battles were not raging somewhere on our globe. According to Jesus, there shall be wars and rumors of wars before His return. Until then, though humanity's universal cry is for peace, there shall be no peace. National Day of RegretTo hear liberals tell it, George W. Bush doesn't have a prayer of succeeding. What
with the war in Iraq, soaring gasoline prices, and the high cost of medical care, the
President's critics dismiss him on good days as ineffectual…on bad days as a dunce. How Hard Did Police Look For JanineWas there a police cover-up in the disappearance of Bathurst woman Janine Vaughan and the subsequent police investigation.The circumstances surrounding 31-year-old Vaughan's disappearance are still listed on the Australian Federal Police's missing persons website. Advances in Technology: Making Coalbed Methane Exploration More EffectiveOne of Canada’s leading coalbed methane geologists discusses how new technologies are making it easier to extract methane gas from coal mines, saving lives and reducing air pollution. He discusses how China is moving forward with new technologies. We Have Lost Another Zen ViewArchitecture and buildings influence how people think and act.
A hidden tragedy; it just happens. Bird Flu: What Can We Do About It?My Ph.D. is in engineering, not medicine but Bird Flu is a public issue and I get to add my two cents. I’m sure if I get sick, my doctor sons will do what can be done to help me. Who will take care of you? History of the Spanish Flu. Some things that could help. California Earthquake: Fog, Lights, and Precursory WarningsSome say before a big Earthquake in California that all the animals will run away and the weather will change and a still air fog will appear? Some say that lights of white, red or blue might appear? Indeed lights have been seen before Earthquakes and perhaps we could use this by monitoring for such anomalies Iranian American Woman To Fly Into SpaceWow talk about World Class PR? An Iranian-American Woman will now be next inline on the list to be the next Space Tourist to the International Space Station via the Russian Space Capsule. Incredible as the Iranian President says such negative things about the United States and our evil technology a former Iranian Woman is about to be a world hero. Christopher Columbus: Just What Did He Do In 1492?Native Americans protest Columbus Day parades, while other groups seek to keep the icon polished and on his pedestal. As most of us are not historians, what are we to make of all the controversy? What is the truth about Columbus? Can We Tolerate Intolerance?We are all infidels to someone. If we can't know who is privy to the ONE true religion, couldn't we simply stop killing each other and let God--assuming there IS a God--sort us out later? 500 Mexican Illegal Aliens Will Die Trying to Cross Desert This SummerIt has been estimated that over 500 illegal aliens will die crossing the deserts in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and California this summer. In fact things have not even got much over 95 degrees and already 35 have perished trying to cross the Arizona Desert and this is merely the beginning. Can Solar Flares and Sun Spot Activity Cause Earthquakes?With the increased sun spot activity during the last Hurricane Season many believe that it was partially to blame for the record breaking 2005 Atlantic Tropical Hurricane Season too? Could be since increased heat in the atmosphere and ocean Political Correctness + Health and Safety + Liability = Pure Madness!An article about the modern madnesses of political correctness, Health and Safety, and everybody's new favourite hobby....suing people! Written to stimulate and entertain your mind! What You Should Know About CorrosionWe live in a world of chemicals and corrosion is a chemical reaction. In the process, metal is dissolved. Since iron and steel is used in almost every machine and structure, we particularly want to avoid corrosion in them. PCBs – The World's Greatest Hidden ThreatPCB's are a major threat to world health yet their hardly discussed in terms of major world problems. Lets look at the facts:Records: 631-660 from 1088