Effective Living > Music Summary. The Fall of 2011 will mark a significant moment in the revival of Hip Hop music as Candyman 187 (Sardar Khan) and The Havenotz are planning to launch a major project that will revitalize the landscape of rap music. Known for his involvement in films such as Thug Angel, Welcome to… Continue reading Candyman 187 and The Havenotz – Show Em’ All – Fall 2011 Hip Hop Revival Project
Category: Politics
Airport Security TSA Demands Dying 95 Year Old Wheelchair-bound Woman with Leukemia Remove Adult Diaper and Detains Crying Daughter
Summary There are numerous reports in the news of people being unreasonably searched, detained, and embarrassed by security officials. The people being harassed by security officials are not those who would appear to fit any category of people that might present a threat. Pictured above is an 95 year old dying wheelchair-bound woman with… Continue reading Airport Security TSA Demands Dying 95 Year Old Wheelchair-bound Woman with Leukemia Remove Adult Diaper and Detains Crying Daughter
Chairman Mao and Barack Obama = Barack Obamao and the Cult of Personality
Activism > Politics Summary. There’s a movement on the Internet that involves making comparisons between the political career of Barack Obama and Chairman Mao Zedong (Tse-Tung). Both are charismatic leaders who didn’t just win the support of the people, but created a movement that was founded on basic idealistic principles. Below are some images from… Continue reading Chairman Mao and Barack Obama = Barack Obamao and the Cult of Personality
Spreading the Wealth Around – By Giving it to the Rich?
Activism > Politics In recent years, one of the victories often cited by political consultants (on the left and right) has been the transition of blue states to red states as Republican political candidates have won local and state elections in areas that were previously consistently Democratic. Much of the Republican growth in has come… Continue reading Spreading the Wealth Around – By Giving it to the Rich?
The Impact and Consequences of Osama Bin Laden’s Assassination
“I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy.” – Jessica Dovey “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive… Continue reading The Impact and Consequences of Osama Bin Laden’s Assassination
The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America by Philip K. Howard
Activism > Politics Summary. The Death of Common Sense by Philip K. Howard explores how outdated legislation is creating restrictions and barriers to progress. [BUY NOW] Distressing, disturbing, devastatingly detailed–this stunning examination of how modern laws are diminishing America exposes the drawbacks of rule-bound government, tells why nothing gets done, reveals the phony pretensions of… Continue reading The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America by Philip K. Howard
Responding to Failed Messiah Feedback on the Sholom Rubashkin Defense Article
Activism | Consumer Defense Summary. I want to thank everyone who has read and responded to my article in defense of Sholom Rubashkin; even those with negative comments. I value constructive feedback, as it helps challenge and shape my own views as well as offers insights into how I can clarify what I’ve written. Below… Continue reading Responding to Failed Messiah Feedback on the Sholom Rubashkin Defense Article
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Featured on the Steven Colbert Report
Activism | Health Summary. Rebecca Skloot was interviewed on the Steven Colbert show about her book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. The video of the interview is at the bottom of this page. Book Description. The following description is from Amazon. Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was… Continue reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Featured on the Steven Colbert Report
The Urgency of Youth Representation
Activism | Relationships Summary. Imagine a person who’s brain is only partially operational. Their thoughts, words, decisions, and behavior would likely be impeded. So it is also true when a society does not have an open balanced democratic dialog and political system which includes all people of the society regardless of age or gender. If a… Continue reading The Urgency of Youth Representation
Building a More Effective Military Defense for Greater National and Global Security Through Humanitarian Relief and Sustainability
Activism Summary. In tough economic times, it’s even more essential to achieve the greatest value from money spent on defense and national security. A nation’s armed forces and military personnel must be fully trained and equipped to meet modern threats to national security. The threats we face today are like none we’ve ever faced before. For… Continue reading Building a More Effective Military Defense for Greater National and Global Security Through Humanitarian Relief and Sustainability
Open Access: Taxpayers Denied Access to Public Funded Research Materials
Activism Summary. Because education and the free exchange of information are central to a stable democracy, open access is an essential part of national security. Open Access Week is an initiative to increase public awareness about the importance of open access. “Open Access is a growing international movement that uses the Internet to throw open the… Continue reading Open Access: Taxpayers Denied Access to Public Funded Research Materials
What Is The Spark – Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Spark Campaign Initiative
Effective Living > Iowa City Summary. The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce has created a new initiative with a publicity website called What Is The Spark. The information page for the site is accessible only through a hidden link that becomes visible when a mouse hovers over it. Sidewalk Chalk. The promotional campaign began… Continue reading What Is The Spark – Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Spark Campaign Initiative