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Lorry Driver Sued By Injured South Croydon Reveller
A lorry driver who drove into a sozzled reveller is having a personal injury claim brought against him on the grounds that the trucker should have realised that he was drunk. South Croydon reveller Carl Heaven has filed a claim for an "unlimited" amount of money in damages from Brian Willi
What Does the CIA Investigate?
In 1947, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act, creating the Central Intelligence Agency. The main function of the Central Intelligence Agency is to assist the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency or President in a variety of intelligence-gathering operations directly affect
What If The Political Class Had Actually Implemented A National Energy Policy 30 Years Ago?
With the death of Bin Laden, this article wonders what might have happened if the United States had actually implemented an effective energy policy 30 years ago? It examines the potential differences such a policy may have had on our military expenditures and actions, our personal freedoms and the b
2008 Election - Real Information
This year's presidential election in the United States is likely to be the most important election in many of our lifetimes. This article isn't intended to convince you to vote one way or another but instead provide information on what changes and solutions each candidate supports without
SarahPAC and Sarah Palin Comin' Atcha!
It has been very entertaining reading, listening to and watching the responses of people on both sides of the political aisle when SarahPAC - the new political action committee connected to Sarah Palin - was revealed. The state reasons for the new committee is centered around becoming energy indepen
42 Years Later: Remembering JFK
As the old saw states, "It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." We lost a great and important part of ourselves on that grassy knoll in Dallas. But we are better people for the elation he gave us, the dreams he inspired, and the deep commitment to our fellow m
Fundraising Ideas for the State Senate
There a wide variety of fundraising ideas commonly used in state senate elections. Utilizing a wide range of different fundraisers will enable the candidate to target the greatest number of people. When deciding what fundraisers to plan, it is important to keep costs low in order to maximize the amo
Least Industrialized Nations & Population Growth
Population Media Center currently accounts the world's population at more than 6.8 billion, with a yearly growth rate of 83 million people per year. According to the UN's "Taking Action: An Environmental Guide for You and Your Community," the growth rate is an average of 250,000 people a day or the
Vote For My Parent! Why The Candidates' Kids Mattered In Election 2008
This election, First Kid wannabes have been in the public eye like never before. Josh Romney drove through all 99 counties of Iowa in an RV to stump for his Dad, Mitt Romney. His brother Craig used fluent Spanish to voice over a campaign ad about their "papa." Cate Edwards hit the trail di
The Impact of the War on the American Economy
The Iraq war was one of the most disastrous foreign policy decisions of the last few decades, and citizens across America and the world have looked on with horror as politicians and power got out of hand. Some of the primary arguments around the real motivations for war surround the rebuilding effor
The Separation of Church and State Agenda
Most discussions opposing the role of Christianity in the United States arise from an abyss of ignorance so deep as to be unfathomable. You can endlessly drop boulders into this chasm of intellectual darkness without ever hearing one hit bottom
How to Register a New Address With a Post Office
If you are moving to a new address, it is important to let the post office know. You want to make sure your mail stops going to the old address and you receive everything sent to the new address. The Post Office allows this to be done with a simple online form for a nominal fee. The Post Office offe
Rights and Entitlements - A Constant Struggle
Recently, the left has sought to change the way we discuss entitlements.No longer should these benefits provided to certain groups be discussed as entitlements, they are rights.But, what does the change in semantics actually mean?
How to Buy Iraqi Dinar From Banks
The banking system in Iraq continues to improve with the country's attempt to adopt more Westernized ideas about business and foreign relations. Individual American and Iraq bank policies differ in their procedure to buy and sell Iraqi dinar.
Is US Losing Influence In East Asia?
While in East Asia, many countries are cooperating more for their economic development.The sad thing about this is, these countries are relegating US.Look at the current eclipse of US, you can figure out something that is behind the scenes.
Features of a Representative Democracy
Many U.S. public officials serve for fixed terms, which is not the case in parliamentary democracies.capitol image by Andrew Breeden from Fotolia.comRepresentative democracy characterizes the governing system of the United States, as well as nations such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand,...
How to Lower Flags Designated to Be at Half-Mast
In the United States and many other countries, flying the flag at half-mast is a sign of mourning and respect. Americans fly the flag at half-mast on specific days of national mourning, or as designated by Presidential proclamation. The official protocols for flying the flag at half-mast are part
The Kennedy Follies, Part II - Pro-Life Ted Kennedy
I just wrote about a week ago how Ted Kennedy didnt really stand for anything.
How to Identify the Main Cause of the American Revolution
The Revolutionary War began with what Ralph Waldo Emerson called "The shot heard 'round the world." While the war began in 1775, animosity between the North American colonies and Britain had been growing for years before fighting actually began. When identifying the main causes of the American Revol
What Are the Political International Systems?
Centers of power distinguish international political systems.world map image by Attila Toro from Fotolia.comThe field of international relations often describes the international political system in terms of polarity, or the distribution of power within the system. From this, multiple...