September 10, 2010, 4:30 pm 837 comments in the last 365 days.
9/11 Reflections Part 1: The Elephant and the Mosquito.

What happens when a mosquito bites an elephant? The answer to this question lies at the intersection between myth and reality. The Big Lies, Grand Illusions, and Great Myths of our age are stories of the elephant and the mosquito.

December 26, 2012, 8:13 pm 193 comments in the last 365 days.
O Little Town in Occupied Territory.

What people might not know is that the city of Bethlehem today is not in Israel but in Palestine, and that it is a bustling city with 28,000 people. One third of them are Palestinian Christians. 

When Christians today sing “O little town of Bethlehem” they seldom think of the real city with the real people.

December 13, 2022, 3:11 pm 64 comments in the last 365 days.
6 Crucial Business Travel Tips.

Business travel is an essential business aspect. Traveling for business allows you to network with other industry professionals while meeting new people and connecting with prospective customers.

June 3, 2023, 6:13 pm 48 comments in the last 365 days.
Disconnecting War from Its Consequences.

Twenty-two years ago, Congress put sanity up for a vote. Sanity lost in the House, 420-1. It lost in the Senate, 98-0. Barbara Lee’s lone vote for sanity remains a tiny light of courageous hope flickering in a chaotic world.

March 1, 2013, 12:01 pm 16 comments in the last 365 days.
Fibromyalgia Therapy: Marijuana Vs Antidepressants and Opiates .

Fibromyalgia is not only a very mysterious disease, but the therapy is even far more confusing. Nobody seems to know exactly what causes it and if one does not know what is the mechanism, how can one treat it? Severe generalized pain is the principle symptom but strong painkillers are not the answer and many physicians have been severely punished by medical boards for giving patients good pain relief.

January 19, 2024, 1:10 pm 8 comments in the last 365 days.
TED Talks Unveiled: Weaving Ideas into Global Conversations with Captivating Captions.

In the dynamic realm of digital communication, TED Talks have emerged as a powerful medium for disseminating ideas that inspire, educate, and provoke thought. As these talks span the globe...the role of technology in enhancing their accessibility becomes increasingly crucial.

July 3, 2007, 5:58 am 7 comments in the last 365 days.
Op-Ed: Bush's Prison Pardon of 'Scooter' Libby Stinks (VIDEO).

Lewis Libby is a real record holder. Scooter as he is known to his friends, was convicted recently in four of five felony counts of obstruction of justice, making false statements and perjury. But this criminal convict friend of George W. Bush got his post conviction walking papers Monday. Scooter spending two and a half years in the slammer was just too much for the President to bear, so he "commuted" the prison sentence.

January 24, 2019, 12:01 am 6 comments in the last 365 days.
Arrow Air 1285, Murder and the Lucifer Directive.

Arrow Air 1285, a military chartered McDonnell Douglas DC-8, caught fire and exploded one minute after take-off from Gander, Newfoundland, killing a reported 256 Americans on December 12, 1985. There were no survivors. The passengers were part of a 101^st Airborne infantry battalion, returning from a six-month peacekeeping tour with the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai.

May 24, 2023, 11:38 pm 6 comments in the last 365 days.
The Fight to Save Thacker Pass Peehee Muhu: Rotten Moon.

The times offer convulsions of opportunism, greed and power. Perhaps these signs are the remains of a Trumpian legacy, in mindset, as well as resource exploitation. In a world of “if you want it, take it,” there is plenty of help.

June 17, 2025, 3:55 pm 5 comments in the last 365 days.
Portland Is Not for Everyone - But It Might Be for You.

There’s something about Portland that gets under people’s skin. Some come for the trees and stay for the coffee. It’s not easy to explain why Portland draws people in— but the city does. It has that kind of personality.