December 13, 2022, 3:11 pm 7 comments in the last 7 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.

January 24, 2019, 12:01 am 5 comments in the last 7 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.

April 15, 2026, 6:58 pm 5 comments in the last 7 days.
Caricatures to Catastrophes.

Those on the left side of the political spectrum are often accused of starry-eyed naïveté when they push for the prevention of war and the building of peace through law. The operating paradigm of the hawkish, by contrast, is peace through strength: no amount of weapons is ever enough.

May 24, 2023, 11:38 pm 5 comments in the last 7 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 4 comments in the last 7 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.

January 19, 2024, 1:10 pm 4 comments in the last 7 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.

November 18, 2023, 12:35 am 4 comments in the last 7 days.
Where and How to Smoke Legal Marijuana without Fear of Arrest in the U.S..

The increase in scientific reports unveiling the medicinal benefits of marijuana and its potency in curing ailments incurable by prescription and over-the-counter drugs has forced many states to reconsider their laws prohibiting weed usage. While many states have now legalized the use of cannabis, it comes with certain restrictions.

April 29, 2025, 2:59 pm 3 comments in the last 7 days.
Cannabis Dispensaries and Medical Patients at Risk .

Cannabis advocates, warriors & champions. Be aware! The rights that we have fought for, marched for and campaigned for are slipping through our fingers. As we rest on our laurels where cannabis is legal recreationally, the evils of prohibition continue to lurk, and it is medical patients that take the hit.

August 14, 2023, 5:30 pm 3 comments in the last 7 days.
Chasing the American Dream in Lithium Valley .

A few years ago, on a road trip to the Salton Sea and the town of Brawley, Calif. Some parts of town had a vaguely uninhabited look, boarded buildings sucking the life out of the place. The Salton Sea qualifies as an environmental disaster area.

October 24, 2010, 12:16 am 3 comments in the last 7 days.
Lebanon's Palestinian Civil Rights Campaign moves into the Christian Heartland.

Not even one work permit has been issued to one Palestinian in Lebanon since the 2010 “right to work” law passed in Parliament. Even though Palestinians are still forbidden from owning a home, the cause of Palestine Civil Rights in Lebanon endures.