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Michael Jackson: A Conflicted Man-Child?

Maybe Michael Jackson’s heart was damaged in many ways, many years ago, back when he was still a very young child. A look through the eyes of an entertainment icon.

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Bitter-sweet Memories

Chi Newman's life has been a series of fortunate occurrences that always seemed to pop up when she needed them most. Enjoy this expanded excerpt from her book.

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It’s Not About the War -It’s About the Warrior

Quiet young men like this one voluntarily commit their lives to causes that are not fully supported by a significant faction of Americans.

It’s Not About the War -It’s About the Warrior It’s Not About the War -It’s About the Warrior

“Don’t ask, don’t tell” - Obama’s choice

President Obama should take the lead and fulfill his campaign promise to end the unconstitutional "Don't ask, don't tell" policy affecting brave and loyal gays and lesbians serving in our military.

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What We Know About The BIBLE That Ain’t So

Most Americans are ignorant about the contents of the Bible and they are almost completely in the dark about what scholars have been saying about it for the past 200 years.

What We Know About The BIBLE That Ain’t So What We Know About The BIBLE That Ain’t So

Notes on the News


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My twin sister, Lu, and I were thirteen years old when we left behind everybody we loved and everything we ...

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It's no big secret that both public and private U.S. computer networks have been under constant attack by hackers and ...

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It seems that the NPPC (No Political Profiling Coalition) is upset at a report from the Department of Homeland Security ...

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Americans are the most prosperous people in the world; it’s our birthright. At least that is what we've thought until ...

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For as long as I can remember, books and and the written word have been an important part of my ...

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Music & Television

Michael Jackson: A Conflicted Man-Child?

For Michael Jackson, only Sundays offered some respite from the career being forced upon him by his father. His Sundays were just for him and his religion – Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Current Events

It’s Not About the War -It’s About the Warrior

The media tends to ignore it, because it is not deemed to be politically correct in today’s climate of change, but there are thousands of soldiers who return to battle voluntarily.

Business

Making a Case for Natural Gas

If the United States wants energy security and not be forced to depend on foreign oil, then why do we appear to be overlooking natural gas?

Second Opinions

“Don’t ask, don’t tell” - Obama’s choice

President Obama should take the lead and fulfill his campaign promise to end the unconstitutional “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

Politics

ANWR Oil? One Alaskan’s Opinion

The things Craig has heard from people he’s encountered convince him that very few people know the truth about either Alaska’s governor or ANWR.

Religion

What We Know About The BIBLE That Ain’t So

The Bible makes better sense if readers acknowledge its inconsistencies, instead of staunchly insisting that there absolutely are none within its pages.

Book & Movie Reviews

Farewell, My Beijing

Chi’s description of her life in China, while brief, is quite vivid. You feel like she really has shared her memories and experiences as a child growing up in affluence, while being surrounded by poverty within a society hamstrung by its own traditions.