Like much of the nation, I’m frustrated and angry that our politicians have let the U.S. come so close to default on its debts – and that the issue still isn’t resolved. But as I packed my bags to move closer (geographically at least!) to the heart of this mess, I came across John F. …
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Google+ has certainly been the talk of the Internet over the past couple of weeks. And its success so far is noteworthy, garnering 10 million users in the first couple of weeks. And with invites becoming more readily available, this number is just going to increase. Of course, of those 10 million users right now, they …
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After my last post, in which I claimed I wanted to do a better job updating my blog, I of course took a three month break from writing. The irony, right? In my defense, it has been an extremely busy three months, but still. For a blog to be valuable – for its writer and …
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As I mentioned in my previous posts last week, I was on vacation for the first 10 days of the year – and it was a blast. However, it did come on the heels of the holidays, in which I travelled and spent time with family and friends. These travels led to a break in …
America has always been at war. Even before our focus shifted to the “real” wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, America’s “War on Drugs” was in the news. And no one can doubt that this war, like those overseas, claims lives every year. Furthermore, the violence in Mexico points to a growing problem. But are American politicians …