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America the Developing? by Graham Summers
Pop Quiz. What country needs to spend...?

Bringing Down the Wall in Russia by Melvin Polatnick
The task of the Western powers is to open up Russia to outside financial institutions and corporations. This will help make Russia a leader in world economies.

Consumers Look to Change From Uncapped Tariffs by Abbi Rouse
With the recent bout of energy price rises are released, people are scrambling to secure themselves on capped-price tariffs to limit the effect of the savage cost increases, according to the Fair Investment Company. The price comparison site warned that with additional price hikes predicted as the end of summer approaches, it is imperative to get on a fixed-price product as rapidly as possible. It explained that whilst such tariffs may well be becoming less competitive, it could still be worthwhile signing on to high-end rates as the large energy suppliers prime people for an ...

How Safe Are You on a Bus Without Video Security and Backup Systems? by Nahshon Roberts
The gruesome crime committed on board a passenger bus serves as a warning to all. The hideous beheading in the bus is an indication that video security cameras inside the vehicle could have alerted the bus driver and the other passengers that someone was fighting for his life.

2008 Trends in UAV Technology by Lance Winslow
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have become so popular in the battle space that a whole new industry has been created, one which could easily reach several hundred billion dollars world-wide including military, government and civilian uses. Lately, we have seen many new technologies implemented into the UAV aviation sub-sector.

Tun Tavern - Lured by Cold Beer, the Marine Corps Was Born by Don Rainwater
A Marine who has graduated boot camp from either Parris Island or San Diego will know that the Marine Corps was conceptualized at the Tun Tavern on November 10, 1775. It is kind of ironic that the Marine Corps was invented inside a bar. Also, with the Marine Corps being a Department of the Navy, Tun Tavern was also built on a wharf near the naval ships.

Using UAVs in a Swarm Grid Formation As Decoys in the Modern Battlespace by Lance Winslow
The strategies of war are constantly evolving and so are the technologies that mankind uses to both defend themselves and force their political will on their opponents. Now then, this author does not glorify the killing of one's own species, rather wishes to point out a truth about one of the most notorious activities of humankind. Political Impasse should be more carefully scrutinized, however when things lead to war, it's important to win.

Obama, McCain Presidential Money Management Plans by Sandra Simmons
Despite the "historical significance" of the upcoming election, what matters most to American voters, or should, is where the two candidates truly stand on the critical issues and how effective they will be in getting their programs through Congress. The Presidential candidates in any election past, present, and future, are vying for votes. That's a given.

Whose Country is it Anyway? by Michael Haltman
With politicians, the peoples business is ALWAYS secondary to their business. What business is that? Perpetual re-election.

Lipstick on a Pig by Dan Bimrose
Unless you have been under a rock the last few days you have heard about the "lipstick on a pig" controversy. I must admit when I first heard from a second hand source what Barak Obama had said I immediately thought that this was definitely an unfortunate choice of words. When I had the time to look at the actual tape of Obama and put what he said in context I was mystified over the controversy.

No Nation is an Island in the 2008 American Election Year by Helen Fogarassy
The 2008 US election is a crossroads for the country and the world. Voters in November will decide whether they begin to make friends with the world or continue making war with it.

Internet Bible Sales on the Rise For New Reasons by Jim Wilkson
It is commonly accepted that the Bible is the best-selling book of all time. What may not be so well know is that in this new Internet age, the Bibles popularity has continued to grow. The newest factoid is that the Bible is the best-selling book every year - year after year.

Be Faithful to the Lord - The Conversion of Lydia by Denny Smith
How did God open Lydia's heart? What did he do? What did Lydia believe or do to be judged faithful to the Lord? How can faithfulness be judged? There are many questions in this conversion account that need to be answered.

5 Essential Christian Teachings Christians Need to Know by Jinger Jarrett
There are many teachings in Christianity that are misleading because they are nothing more than doctrine. If you want a deeper and more meaningful Christian life, then get past the doctrine. These five teachings will help you understand the Christian faith more fully.

Concepts of Reality by Hans VanKrieken
Is one's awareness of reality a physical, a religious or a spiritual experience? This Article follows a simple but sound philosophical discourse to point out that all the things and beings in the physical realm have the same type of soul; their differentiation being based on the concept of reality adopted by soul and the constraints available for each personal stance on reality. The article goes into differentiating the types of realities a soul may adopt and the cause for adopting this stance. In final analysis our souls' perception on reality is based on things we hold to be true for us whether these spiritual mental attitudes are in fact true or not.

Does Your Church Wow Visitors Every Time? by Shane Boyd
I remember one church we went to, the preacher was in his car leaving 3 seconds after the last Amen. Others, people would hang around and talk...but not to strangers. We just kind of watched people talk amongst themselves and never make their way to us.

Hurricane Gustav Cleanup Begins by Mark Decherd
The nation has learned a great deal since Hurricane Katrina set her sights on the City of New Orleans. A second monster, Hurricane Gustav, put the Gulf Coast on alert just three short years later. With the lessons learned still lingering, a mass exodus took place.

Kingdom Buffet! by Paul G. Williams
The same is true when it comes to the Kingdom of God and where spiritual realities are concerned. You must feed on the meats of the buffet table God has for you because you will need them later on when the storms of life come crashing in. Just as I can tell when someone has been lifting weights regularly, I can tell when someone has been feeding on the meat of Gods Kingdom Buffet. They are fat in faith, grace, love, peace, and hope.

Bible Translation Comparisons by Chris Esty
What do you do when you read something in the Bible that doesn't make sense? Ignore it? Or do you look for ways to understand it? Find out how multiple Bible translations can help you!

The Nature of Jesus' Love by Chris Esty
Do you really know how much Jesus loves you? Can His love for you change? This article explores the nature of the love of Jesus Christ.

Hurricane Vince - The Worlds Most Unusual Storm by Mark Boardman
Hurricane Vince made landfall on October 11th 2005. However, this landfall was on mainland Europe, making it the first ever tropical cyclone to achieve such a feat!

Ramadan - Fasting in 2008 by Shazia Shah
Asalaam Alaikum, brothers and sisters. Ramadan is the time of the year when we as Muslims must obey one of the five pillars of Islam, fasting. Fasting is an important step all Muslims must take.

What is Ramadan? Fasting 2008 by Shazia Shah
Ramadan is the act when Muslims all over the world must ritually fast and abstain from certain acts or foods and liquids which are prohibited during this holy time of year. Fasting is much more than denying yourself food or drinks. It is a time of spiritual reflection and prayer.

Preparing For Ramadan - 5 Tips - Quick Guide by Sharaaz Ahmed
This article looks at the coming of Ramadan. Its only a matter of a few days now and Insha-Allah ( God-willing) we will return to the month of reflection and focus where great rewards can be attained. This quick guide will give 5 tips on how we can prepare for the coming of Ramadan.

Summer Solstice - Bask in the Golden Hue by Dorothy M Smith
Summer solstice is the peak of summer. Snow begins to thaw in places where they had not budged previously. That is why it is looked upon as the 'beginning of something' in many cultures.

Looks Like 2008 Atlantic Tropical Hurricane Season is Starting Right on Time by Lance Winslow
The trade winds are changing and the week just prior to the first day of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season was filled with high UV numbers and strong solar activity. All this has shown some activity off Cape Verde in Africa and in the Gulf of Mexico. In fact, in Central America the first named American Pacific Tropical Storm of the season slammed into Nicaragua.

Coping With Natural Disasters by Pat Heydlauff
We all realize the obvious real-time destruction pales in comparison to the enormity of the loss. Without hope, life has no future.

One Year Anniversary of the Drought in Southern New Jersey by Steven Dimartino
This article takes a look at the one year of drought for southern New Jersey. What causing the drought and how long will the drought last?

Controlling the Weather with Bacteria by Jared Page
Today, the well known journal "Science" will be publishing an article about the possibility of using bacteria to alter the weather. These bacteria actually lower the temperature at which ice crystals can form. This cycle may have evolved because the bacteria need to return to land in order to continue to multiply.

Space Weather is the Cause of Climate Heating - Not Global Warming Theories by Lance Winslow
We have all been hearing about the gloom doom of Global Warming. Although I am definitely not a believer nor is anyone in our Think Tank after reviewing all the data, I still would like to see humans cut their pollution a bit, as it is just wasteful, inconsiderate and not very efficient to pollute when you clearly do not have to.

Degree Days - The Basics by Martin Bromley
Degree days are a simplified representation of temperature data. This article introduces the main types of degree days and their common uses.