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Domestic Violence- Can he really change?

on March 24th, 2009 by Vision118

Beating women is just the newest addition to the culture of treating women like  possessions.  It’s like buying a new crib, new car or watch, or the newest rims for the ride!  A woman is just a possession! I get tired of seeing her. She’s no longer in fashion.  She comes today and then she’s [...]

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The Economic Crisis of Excess – AIG, Madoff and You

on March 23rd, 2009 by fortheprize

Why is the world’s economy in turmoil? Hmmmnn, let’s see, spend the least as possible on non-managerial salaries / labor (minimum wage), input a meager amount into investment but just enough to maintain the façade as well as personal interests and pay what you must in taxes. Then finally, take all that remains and divide [...]

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“Dropping out of school is not an option”

on February 25th, 2009 by fortheprize

I’m sure there will be varying thoughts on the first Presidential Address to the joint session of Congress held February 24th 2008 by President Barak Obama.
Many will highlight his statements on energy, health care and educational reform. However, for me, the most profound and memorable moment of the speech is where President Obama stated that [...]

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Facts and Trivia – U.S. Presidential Annual Messages

on February 24th, 2009 by ChristineColumbus

Tradition and history continue to abound and prevail in the politics of United States of America. Here a few facts and trivia as presented by cnn.com

The idea of a State of Union address originated from a British monarchy ritual.
Harry Truman delivered the longest State of the Union in 1946 at 25,000 words; George Washington in 1790 [...]

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President Barak Obama’s Presidential Address to the joint session of Congress

on February 24th, 2009 by ChristineColumbus

Generally speaking, the world and the United States of America will be tuning in to the first Presidential Address by President Barak Obama, to the joint session of Congress tonight at 9:00 p.m.
Once again, all eyes are on President Barak Obama.
There is much anticipation about the issues President Obama is expected to address in his speech [...]

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RADA ::: There is hope and help

on February 12th, 2009 by committed

You may have heard about RADA? Do you know what the acronym means? The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture & Lands. Do you know the details about RADA? What do they REALLY do? How can they help you? 
RADA dispels all the naysayers who constantly jump on [...]

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Parents vs. society and the media

on February 11th, 2009 by fortheprize

It is an uphill battle to teach children, especially where values and morals are concerned and I sympathize with some parents. What makes this difficult is the influence of peer pressure and the media. They are catchy, attractive and enticing. It is difficult for any child or teenager today, to remember what they are taught [...]

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The Inauguration of Barack Obama

on January 20th, 2009 by ChristineColumbus

It is Tuesday, January 20, 2009 – The day of the Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States and the first black president in the history of the United States.
 
Washington D.C. which hosts the inaugural ceremony is a buzz with activity and excitement for this moment in history. Undoubtedly, [...]

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Obama Inauguration

on December 17th, 2008 by ChristineColumbus

There’s a lot of talk about the Inauguration Ceremony for President-elect Barak Obama. I don’t know how Washington D.C. is going to accomodate so many people. In (JA) when you want to express that you are going to an event some way, any how, …you will be there no matter what…. we might say… “How [...]

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