Current Events Articles

Obama’s Faulty Plan for Jobs


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Amber LeeSeptember 13th, 2011


Whenever elections draw near, I find myself contemplating the legitimacy of all of the candidates; Democrat or Republican, Liberal or Conservative. As sad as it may be, it feels as though no politicians can be fully trusted anymore. The people who we solely rely on to protect our freedoms can barely be honest with us? Shameful, [...]

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Why are Women putting Weeks in their Facebook Status?


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Chelsea PerrySeptember 1st, 2011


Following our last Facebook trend alert, why are women putting inches in their status, we’re bringing you another one. With October aka Breast Cancer Awareness Month right around the corner the ladies of Facebook have decided on a new game to play with male minds. The newest Facebook trend is weeks and cravings.

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South Korean Men and Mail Order Brides


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Ed ShullJuly 24th, 2011


It seems when it comes to marriage, South Korean men prefer Vietnamese brides. Take a look at the growing practice of South Korean men getting mail order brides from Vietnam

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Not-So-Super Star Overdose


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Amber LeeJuly 23rd, 2011


It seems all the buzz today is about Amy Winehouse; a British singer who died today at around 4pm. Winehouse was at the ripe age of 27. Although many are “so sad,” about the singers death, I stray away from that group of people. In my opinion Winehouse did not have the best vocals or [...]

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Borders Books Collapses


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Amber LeeJuly 19th, 2011


Border's Books is filing bankruptcy, liquidating 400 stores and un-employing over 10,000 people.

Border is filing bankruptcy, liquidating 400 stores and un-employing over 10,000 people.

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Is George Bush the Worst President in History?


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EdSeptember 30th, 2008


It’s been the popular thing to say, but is George W. Bush the worst president in history?

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Thoughts on New Jersey Banning the Death Penalty


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EdDecember 17th, 2007


Thoughts on New Jersey Banning the Death Penalty

I spent a lot of my years with fairly conservative views, at least when it came to financial and international affairs. But I have always had two core beliefs that kept me distanced from the title of right wing. First, I’m pro-choice. I, like I imagine most people, would not vote for someone I knew [...]

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Small Things I Do For The Environment


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EdOctober 15th, 2007


Small Things I Do For The Environment

As part of Blog Action Day I decided to list the things I have been doing lately to be more environmentally friendly. Hopefully this will inspire others to make some changes in their lives. After moving to Oregon I decided to try live healthier. Part of that was weight loss, and another part was reducing [...]

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Brickwork India – Just more of the same


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EdJuly 2nd, 2007


INDIA = I'll Never Do It Again

Working with offshore companies has always had an appeal to me. The US dollar, even at the low point, can buy so much more in India, it seems like a no-brainer to work with these companies. But those of you who have know that there is a real challenge to this. First you have the [...]

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Barack is the new Tom


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EdFebruary 9th, 2007


Barack is the new Tom

In a short video on his official exploratory committee website, Barack Obama announced that after his speech tomorrow (where he is expected to announce his run for president), a site will be set up where supporters can have their own profiles, communicate and help fundraise.

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