New UN Security Council Resolution Won't Halt Iran's Nuclear Program
With Iran remaining unresponsive to the "5+1" Working Group's initiative aimed at coaxing Iran to end its nuclear enrichment and reprocessing activities, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1696 that "requests by 31 August a report from the Director General of
How to Adjust the Governor on a Kawasaki FH721D
Kawasaki FH721D four-stroke generators have an adjustable throttle governor that allows you to set the output to match electrical demands. Typically, you raise the output when powering high voltage accessories, such as refrigerators, microwaves or power tools. You can reduce the output when powering
Church Mailer Ideas
In a way, a church is a business. Churches often want to bring in new "patrons" and speak to them about their product - God. Just like any other business, marketing materials like mailers are a great way for potential congregation members to learn more about your services, activities and mission. Ev
Hipakistan News & History
Pakistan was born as an explicitly Muslim state, and the wrestling between its secular and Islamic natures has never been as pronounced as it has in recent years. The country's other troubling traditions are the military's role as the arbiter of power & mash there have been four coups in i
Do We Need Instant Online Voting for Our Republic?
Not long ago, a very caring individual explained to me that what we needed was direct and instant electronic voting to handle most of the important issues and challenges of our nation. He explained that we could all use our iPhones, Laptops, and computers to do the voting. Unfortunately, as great as
Damned If We Do - Damned If We Don't - The Ongoing Debacle Of Asylum Seeker Policy
The highly complex issue of asylum seekers, seeking refugee status in Australia, is once again front page news. Emotions are running high, as Prime Minister Rudd has signed an agreement with Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, declaring that all refugees arriving by boat, wil
Shining A Light On Dark Money
So-called 'dark money' is being used behind the scenes of American politics to fund a variety of initiatives, projects, and programs by both Republicans and Democrats. Under the cover of tax-exempt social welfare groups, political maneuvering now occurs without knowing precisely who is pay
Showdown Between Gordon Brown and Robert Mugabe
Much hot air isbeing let off in the media in the UK today about the gauntlet thrown down by Prime Minister Brown to Portugal the organisers of the European Union-African Union summit scheduled for December 2007.
Not Legal To Vote But Legal To Buy A Gun?
Many gun and anti-gun advocates would agree that such a crime should not have happened.Some question how the assailant was able to obtain a firearm if he is not legal to vote in a country that gave him only a green card, a status signifying a halfway point between illegal status and full-fledged Ame
Scott Brown Acceptance Speech Review
Find out the highlights of the Scott Brown Acceptance Speech. Learn about the Scott Brown Acceptance Speech if you didn't hear it on the news.
Terrorism In Kashmir - Origin And Growth
Article probes deeply into the reasons that gave rise to the issue ofterrorism in Kashmir-an issue globally talked about and discussed so much.
How to Convert AED to AUD
The United Arab Emirates uses the dirham (abbreviated AED) as its standard currency. The Commonwealth of Australia employs the AUD, or Australian dollar, as its monetary unit. The exchange rate changes daily, so make sure to keep up to date with the latest rates.
Analyzing the Initiatives: Voting to Reflect Your Core Values
On election day most ballots contain a dizzying array of voter initiatives. Here is a 5-step guide to analyzing the issues and making voting decisions that reflect your core values.
The Advantage Of Mobile Phones
Today, most of the mobile users like to have mobile communication phones, which are slim and sleek. If a handset is slim and sleek then the user can hold it in his hand quite comfortably. He can,therefore, keep on talking for a long duration. So when you buy such a handset then make sure that it is
The Latest Waste And Insanity From Your Political Class
This article contains the latest incidents of waste and insanity from the American political class, as cited in Reason magazine and The Week magazine, The depth of the government waste, loss of freedom, and general incompetence makes you exmaine how borken our polticial processes have become that wo
What Is the Meaning of Migrant Worker?
Employment is an important aspect of life for most individuals. Some people must travel great distances to obtain a job to support their family. The term migrant worker is used to describe these individuals. Immigrants often fill positions as migrant workers, yet individuals who are employed seasona
The Senate's Duties
The U.S. Senate is the upper house of congress. Along with the lower house, or the House of Representatives, it makes up the Legislative branch of the United States government. The Senate, as established by Article One of the U.S. Constitution, is made up of 100 elected officials, or two representat
About the Romantic Period and the French Revolution
The Romantic Period, which is placed between 1780 and 1850, came about in the midst of a great era of revolution. The first wave of romanticism, a school of thought that characterized the period, was heavily influenced by the spirit of revolution and the optimism of the idea of "liberty, equality an
Huckabee Rewrite More Jeffersonian than Not
Liberal talk shows and bloggers are falling all over themselves ridiculing presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee for his recent remarks in Michigan. A closer look at Huck's controversial statement will prove that he wasn't the first one to come up with the ideas he has espoused.
Presidential Temperament: Obama Vs. Mccain
Its almost over. The history-making, record-breaking, media driven, polarizing, seemingly endless campaign for 44th President of the United States will end in a matter of days. The Democratic and Republican candidates are set, save for a final round of stumping. Barring the unforeseen, the next lead