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What Does Zero Population Growth Mean?
In the past two centuries, the world's population has exploded. This has caused worries that humanity shall eventually "overpopulate" the earth and leave many without resources. To solve this dilemma, some people have promoted the idea of zero population growth.
The Koch Brothers and the Rise of Mainstream Radical Conservatism
I remember when I started following politics. During my junior year in college I conducted a research project about climate change with the intent to find out conclusively whether it's real or not. In those days I naively assumed there is a valid argument both for and against the theory.
What Does Your City Council Candidate Stand For - Ted Mertens Indian Wells Candidate - Case Study
Every city has city council members, which are elected by the citizens to run their city and there is always a little bit of mudslinging when it comes to local politics. And since all politics is local, the restless masses can get fairly vocal. But in all this sound and fury, endorsements, grassroot
Study Finds Housing Regulations Prohibitive
Developing affordable housing policy that works isn't easy. Different cities and states have vastly different approaches. Some of the work, others don't. Not only do the types of regulations vary dramatically, but does the amount. Some jurisdictions have chosen to keep a tight control on h
Transfer Press Machines
Transfer press machines are used to permanently embed elements into fabric to create a pattern. These machines are commonplace in the textile industry; cheaper versions may be used by home decor enthusiasts or crafters to make their own items. Potentially hazardous due to the heating element, these
Lobbyist Techniques
Despite the outdated term, it still works: lobbying. The coined word comes from the old days when those who wanted to influence legislators would camp out in the lobbies of legislative buildings so they could pitch their piece. While nuances and major techniques may have changed in time, the objecti
How to Intern on a Political Campaign as a Teen
Internships are a way for students to gain experience working in a job field geared toward their career goals. Some internships allow you to gain school credit for the experience, however this is normally only found at the college level. High school teenagers can also gain experience by volunteering
Basic Rants on Detractors of Paul Wolfowitz and Donald Rumsfeld
Anti-Capitalists, Anti-Globalists and Anti-US folks will often complain about the Leadership of the United States of America and recently one wrote a series of paper slandering Paul Wolfowitz and Donald Rumsfeld. Let me tell you what I think; I think Mr. Paul Wolfowitz and Donald Rumsfeld are great
How to Decommission the U.S. Flag
The U.S. flag is a symbol of the nation and should be treated respectfully, even when it is faded, dirty, damaged, or no longer fit to be displayed. Although there is no set ceremony for decommissioning a flag, there are some steps that are commonly used. The decommissioning process can also be used
How Can We Prevent Black Outs and Protect the Grid?
Protecting our energy resources. The idea is to have all the important items with minimal back-up systems while things are restored. There are so many ideas we have not explored and should explore. With a little proper usage and conservation and a cohesive plan, the Grid should be so safe and capabl
Situation-Based Vs. Rules-Based Ethics
Whether or not killing someone ever becomes morally acceptable is a question of ethics. Situation-based and rules-based ethics rank as two of many theories that philosophers have developed to prescribe moral actions. The main difference between them is whether people make moral decisions based on we
The President's Tasks & Duties
The President of the United States has a difficult job.The White House image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.comThe President of the United States has been said to have the toughest job in the world. President Harry Truman said, "Being a president is like riding a tiger. One has to keep riding...
Dangers of Titanium Rings
Titanium has become a popular metal in recent years for jewelry of all kinds. The two most notable uses of titanium are for body piercing rings, and for wedding bands. Each of these types of jewelry have dangers associated with them, and the metal that's used to make the accessory is just one more p
New Federal Health Care Website Goes Live
With the launch of the HealthCare.Gov website the White House rolled out, in record time, the platform that will likely power the new health insurance exchanges promised in 2014. In the interim, HealthCare.Gov will provide Americans with important new health insurance information, and starting Octob
How to Host a Traditional Tea Party
Tea parties are the perfect option for book clubs, women's business groups, sorority luncheons or bridal showers. They are slightly formal and traditional, but do not have to be stuffy or boring.
Proper Display of Military Medals
Being given a military medal is one of the highest honors an individual can receive. There are many medals that people can have bestowed upon them. It is illegal to try to replicate or sell medals that an individual receives from the military. Due to the honors associated with military medals, there
What Do the U.S. Flag Stars Represent?
The United States of America has had a total of 27 official flags. The 13 red and white stripes are the only elements that have remained constant. Mostly what has changed over the years has been the number of and arrangement of the stars against the blue union in the upper left corner of the flag. A
Reasons for a Higher Voter Turnout in Presidential Elections
Voter turnout in presidential elections has varied drastically throughout the years. After dipping to a modern-era low of 49 percent in 1996, it has steadily risen over the past three elections. As it turns out, this is indicative of the 20th century as a whole, as turnout fluctuated significantly.
Censorship in Iran
Since the reappointment of Ahmadinejad the government of Iran has taken additional measures to insure that the voice of the masses is silenced. Freegate, a service that allowed some surfing of blocked and censored pages such as Facebook, is now completely blocked in Iran. Bandwidth connections in Ir
Controlling The Internet - Shaping The World's View of America
Let us face facts, America's waning popularity and negative image around the world is a problem. Most of the talking heads on television will point fingers at the US and blame us for our perceptions. However, are there more sinister forces at work shaping the information environment?