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House Resolution Exemplifies America's Lopsided Support for IsraelIn a lopsided show of solidarity for Israel, Congress has proposed a resolution supporting the current conflict against Hamas.
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Lack of Ideology Provides Key to the Demise of AmericaIdeology provides the framework of how we think and thus act. Unfortunately ideology has been replaced by self-interest, which has had catastrophic results. -
Israel Assault Continues While Gaza's Voices Left UnheardAs the days drag on in the Israeli assault on Gaza, it is impossible to miss the hypocrisy in most all of the news on the events unfolding. -
Cause and Effect: Innocent Gazans Caught in the MiddleAfter daily rockets coming from Gaza, Israel responds with bombing attacks but the question is what is the underlying cause for the rocket attacks and what is the truth between all of the misleading media information. -
Freedom of Choice at Stake with Auto BailoutAlthough my father was an employee of GM for over thirty years, we both agreed that the bailout was the worst plan for both the American people and the company.
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Ignored History Perpetuates Wars in Middle EastWhen Samuel Huntington said, "The greatest source of conflict in the modern world... is where Muslim civilization meets other civilizations. Islam has bloody borders," has great implications but does not exactly tell the whole story.
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Lifting Cuban Embargo Will Embolden American FreedomThe embargo that began in 1962 as a measure to compel the communist dictatorship in Cuba to revise their course has not brought their leaders any closer to the American idealism of democracy.
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Russia and Echoes of Soviet PastAfter the Soviet Union was left in ashes a new hope was born among many that Russia would once shine again. Although in recent years after the initiation of "Putinism" Russia is now starting to echo a path similar to the former Soviet Union.
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Aftermath of Colonialism and the Similarity to Nation DissolutionUpon the establishment of a colonial power in a foreign country, many problems instantly arise. Natives are uprooted and reshuffled at the whim of the ruling party. The aftermath leaves scars that seem to deepen rather than heal in Africa. -
Bush Doctrine Revealed an Empire Building CrusaderIn September 2002 when the Bush Doctrine was written our country was in a transitional lull from one era into another. President George Bush viewed the twentieth century as a struggle over ideas, which were between "totalitarian visions versus freedom and equality." -
Must We Accept the Lesser of Evils?In a true federal government foundation, the purpose is to give the people the power to shape their government by electing officials who will be the voice of representation.
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History of America's Own Weapons of Mass DestructionThroughout the history of warfare, chemical and biological toxins have been used as a strategic offensive during battle but testing them prior to usage has received little scrutiny. -
Sometimes You Have to Get Out of the BoatFrom a speech I gave on May 25, 2008 at Landmark Baptist Church in Amelia, Ohio -
The Demise of Our Free Republic: Is History Repeating Itself?Most people in America do not have any concrete theories as to why we are at war with Iraq but we were led to believe we went to war with Iraq under the banner of "War on Terrorism."
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Iraqi Aid is More Than a Humanitarian EffortStrip aside the fact of whether you are for or against the war and all of the political innuendos in order to realize that Iraqis are in the midst of a major humanitarian crisis. -
Disabled Vet's D.C. Visit Includes Meeting with Bush, Rally with McCainI wanted to share with you the last couple of days I had in Washington D.C. with Vets for Freedom, which included rallies with John McCain and a one-on-one meeting with President Bush.
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Wisdom of Solomon Lacked Common SenseThe starting place of where Solomon had obtained his knowledge is significant and we must pay heed to the lessons from his life. -
Should Christians Abstain from Politics?As a Christian leader, we must stand tall and proclaim God's righteousness in all we do and I do not quite agree with the view that we should avoid politics all together.
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Your Treasure is Where Your Heart IsOur society has progressively shifted towards secular belief where individuals are more worried about self and not concerned with any set of rules to govern their lives.
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Does Socrates Resemble Jesus?While reading both the "Apology" and "Crito" there is an ironic twist that really makes one examine the true intention of Socrates and how it might relate to Christianity.
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Miracles Seemingly Ignored in Modern Churches"Is it possible that a purer form of Christian truth has often been preserved by many of the revival and renewal movements of church history, which, in their respective era, have been open to the renewing work of the Holy Spirit in their midst?" -
Is the Iraq War Justified from a Christian Perspective?As a Christian considering whether or not the war in Iraq or any war for that matter is just is a complex question that requires more than a yes or no answer. Looking at the teachings of Jesus, we are taught to forgive, love our enemies and to exemplify pacifism.
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American Global Influence or Empire?To classify America as an empire is a real tough task given the many definitions of what exactly makes up an empire. There is no doubt that America's influence seemingly gives it the title of global governor because of its reach across the globe.
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History Ignored After September 11th AttacksThe few days after the events of September 11th the Bush administration reacted with a mixture of small-group decision making and rational actor model methods. Overlooked though was the historical aspect of Islamic extremism.
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Comparing Two of America's Worst DaysShortly after the September 11th attacks in 2001, many were quick to compare it to the attack on Pearl Harbor. There were some similarities between the two attacks such as the nationalistic pride fueled by a disdain for American policy.
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Struggle of Ideologies Symbolic of Post World War II EraTwo of the greatest struggles that America has been involved in since the end of World War II have revolved around opposing ideologies.
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A Case of Self Defense Labeled as Murder for "Savage" VeteranIn Cincinnati, Ohio, an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Jason Roach is being excessively charged with voluntary manslaughter and murder for the death of Kelly Douglass.
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Different Perspectives on Operation Iraqi FreedomFor the Isolationist their ideals revolve around not getting involved in wars around the globe and holding the power within the home country. This is an age old held belief that America should abstain from foreign relations and instead focus on our domestic needs.
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Foreign Perspectives on HistoryHistory is not always seemingly the way we believe it is because depending on the perspective the author provides, the result is an edited version.
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Reading Between the Lines of the Gray LadyThe Gray Lady is at it once again this week to ensure that the idea of our veterans coming home from war commit murders solely due to their service.
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Political Perspective Resembling a Christian WorldviewThe identity perspective seems the most in line with Christianity because it "emphasizes the importance of ideas that define the identities of the actors and motivate the use of power and negotiations by these actors."
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Dependence Creates Decline in AmericaAmerica is in a decline for many purposes but many are tied to our dependence on cheap goods and our large debt that is primarily owned by foreign countries.
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Does the U.S. Constitution Provide the Federal Government Too Much Flexibility?In determining whether the courts went too far in allowing the Federal government such flexibility in the cases of Gibbons v. Ogden and McCulloch v. Maryland we have to examine them both against the Federalists intentions in the Constitution.
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Man's Desire to Control NatureThe foundation of who is in control stands out as the largest difference between secular and biblical world views.
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Has America Lost Its Biblical Direction?America has ostensibly lost connection with its spiritual compass and in turn, moral decay has set in. In Proverbs the Lord instructs us that we must not remove the biblical principles set up for us.
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Convoy from Kuwait to IraqThis is from a convoy from Kuwait into Iraq taken back in 2005. -
The Debate Between Federalists and Anti-FederalistsThere is no doubt that the Anti-Federalist had some very valid arguments but in many ways, their principles seemed to be flawed.
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Was the Revolutionary War Biblically Justified?When looking at the issue of whether the war for independence was Biblically justified we have to look at the different sides of the argument and compare what is said in our scriptures.
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Secular Culture's Replacement of SinIn modern times, our society has further removed itself from the principles of the Bible and fundamentally shifted away from God.
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What was Hobbes' Purpose for Leviathan?To understand exactly what Thomas Hobbes was trying to convey in Leviathan we have to dive into his past and get a better sense of the origins.
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Ramadi, Iraq, Celebrates Eliminating Insurgency with ParadesSuccess can be seen in many corners of Iraq and many of those are left unheard in the media.
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The Parable of Sadhu: A Lesson in Self SacrificeThe Parable of Sadhu seems to be a large representation of the way our society has shifted in their moral being. We have continually moved away from God as a nation and in turn, our values are not the same as they once were.
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Coalition Forces Continue to Hammer Away While Bin Laden Airs FrustrationDuring operations in the last week, several insurgents have been arrested in sweeping missions further crippling the insurgency. Usama Bin Laden has issued his disgust for the poor performance that Iraqi insurgents are giving.
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Humanitarian Efforts Underway in Iraq Bring AidMany programs in Iraq are providing much needed health care and humanitarian efforts. This is all provided thanks in part to concerned citizens who have stepped up to assist both Iraqi and Coalition Forces in eliminating insurgents.
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Support the Troops and Their Mission in IraqI start by proudly saying I support our brave troops and their mission in Iraq and I know they will see victory one day. What is victory you may ask? Victory is a free and stable Iraq that will be our ally in the war on terrorism.
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Tips Provided by Locals Result in Many Successes Throughout IraqOver 27 insurgents were arrested during operations in Iraq, which is bring much needed security to the local population. It also provides U.S and Iraqi Forces to provide humanitarian aid as well.
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Vets for Freedom Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Walton KentuckyOn Tuesday night October 16th, Vets for Freedom hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the Iraq war. This event was held at the Walton Kentucky Armory and had a small crowd of about fifty people. -
Sustained Operations Brings Stable Security, Much-Needed Infrastructure to IraqisThe following is a report on the Iraq war from Multi-National Forces-Iraq that covers the weekend of October 12-15, 2007.
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Iraq War Weekend Update: October 12-15The following is a report on the Iraq war from Multi-National Forces-Iraq that covers the weekend of October 12-15, 2007.
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Update from the Ground Forces in Iraq for October 3rd to October 10thThis is an update for the war in Iraq for the period of October 3rd to October 1st from the Multi-National Forces-Iraq and shows the continuing success on the ground.
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Trade Deficit Down, but Economy Still Suffers from Crushing National DebtThe Department of Commerce released its August 2007 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services report, which showed a $1.4 billion decrease in the trade deficit.
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United States Pegs Three as Top Global TerroristsIn a press release today by the United States Department of Treasury, three terrorists were named as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).
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Aiding the Enemy: Insight into Al-Qaeda Intel Leak PART 2THIS IS THE REST OF THE STORY ORIGINAL WAS CUT OFF!!
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Turkish Battle with Kurdistan Workers Party Heats UpIn a situation that has been heating up around the border of Turkey and Iraq seems to have spilled over despite the United States calling for restraint. The U.S. warned that military action might not be the best solution.
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Nation's Military Demoted to Political PawnsOnce again, the Democrats want to use our military as political pawns by holding up the emergency appropriations bill for the Iraq war until next year.
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Senators McConnell and Lott Reintroduce Kids First LegislationIn response to the vetoed State Children's Health Insurance program (SCHIP) bill, Senator McConnell and Senator Lott re-introduced Kids First.
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Update from the Ground Forces in Iraq for September 29th Through October 5thIn assorted missions through out the week Multi National Forces in Iraq continue the siege on the enemy. This is being aided by locals who are providing valuable intelligence to locate insurgents.
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Blackwater USA Good Deeds Usually Go UnnoticedAfter the last few weeks of Blackwater being battered by the media and some in the international community, they had a chance to show their true colors yesterday.
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President Bush Vetoes SCHIP Bill that Altered Original Objective of the ProgramToday President Bush vetoed the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) bill that would have led to financial misappropriations and would have altered the original objective for the program.
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The Importance of Staying HydratedAn adult body is made up of sixty percent water and it is essential that we consume the right amount of water daily. Without the proper amount of water replacement daily will cause illness up to death.
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Mission Update in Iraq for September 28Providing an up to date resource on the mission in Iraq with stories from the ground.
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Recent Successes Seen in IraqRecent activity on the ground in Iraq show successes in the surge planned by General Petraeus.
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Unlikely American Allies in Struggle with IranIn what seems to be a turn of events, some world leaders are acknowledging the threat Iran is imposing on the world. Even in Washington D.C. where political wrangling has become precedent over dialog agree now.
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Jesus and Mohammed: Their Lives and TeachingsIn a time of divide between Christianity and Islam it is important to rediscover the origins of both religions and eliminate fallacies. It is a turbulent time in the world but only through understanding we can become peaceful again.
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Ethanol Production and the Effect on Our EconomyThe production of ethanol has many different negatives and positives, which are being heavily debated in our country. There is no doubt that we need a viable solution to an alternative to our dependence on foreign oil but the key though is that we need a viable solution.
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Theories of Human IntelligenceHuman intelligence has boggled psychologists for many years. Not many psychologists agree on a sole theory of what intelligence is. Many early psychologists had theories about intelligence including Charles Spearman, L. L. Thurstone, and R. B. Cattel.
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Five Pillars of Islam - An OverviewThe five pillars of Islam are profession of faith to Allah, Paying of alms, pilgrimage to Mecca, and fasting. The five pillars are followed only by Sunni Muslims and are the five most important acts of Muslim under Sharia law.
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An Insight to HinduismHinduism is made up of many different aspects that seem to be countless. The Hindu religion and lifestyle begin with the belief in reincarnation where the soul leaves a dead body and is reborn into a new life form numerous times.
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Crucial Kyl/Lieberman Amendment Passes SenateThe Kyl/Lieberman Amendment (S. Amdt. 3017) passed with a majority vote of 76-22, which in essence acknowledges the threat Iran imposes in the Middle East and to the world.
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True Message Missed Amongst Rhetoric at Columbia UniversityPut aside all of the rhetoric of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to Columbia University and understand what is truly important. It seems that Columbia has forgotten about the atrocities that Adolf Hitler inflicted on millions of people during his reign of terror.
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North Korean Nuclear Material Found in SyriaFor those that believe Presidential Candidate John Edward's belief that the war on terror is a "slogan a on a bumper sticker" should re-evaluate this notion.
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The Development of Ethics in HistoryEthics is considered a philosophical study of moral judgments and about what is right and what is wrong. There has been strong debate through out the history of our civilization about how to live life in a just manner. Definitely, this deep question can perplex one's mind.
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A Lesson in Leadership: Perception and Decision MakingPerception is key in the decision making process as a manager, because you must fully understand the decision you must make along with all of the facts and information involved in the situation you must resolve.
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The Magic of Disney's Organizational Behavior ConceptsDisney is a well known company in homes across the world because of the magical experience you have when visiting one of their many theme parks; the magic begins with the vast amount of training each employee receives to make every visitors experience a memorable one.
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Development of Continental PhilosophyThe response to Hegelian idealism on the European continent was known as Continental philosophy in the English speaking countries.
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Understanding Foreign Exchange MarketsProvides a broad overview of the foreign exchange markets and a history of the gold standard.
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Cincinnati Crime and a Revolutionary Prevention IdeaIn Cincinnati Ohio an area known as Over the Rhine is one of the most notorious areas for crime. This are has been known for poverty, drugs, murders and a high population of minorities.
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No Unification Equals the Downfall of a Free RepublicThe political divide in America seems to be gaining strength after another ad by MoveOn.org criticizing the failure of the Webb Amendment. The ads claim that the Republicans and Sen. McConnell (R-KY) have "betrayed the trust" of America and our troops. -
Congressman Buyer Issues Statement Commemorating National POW/MIA DayIn a show of support and recognition of National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) day House Committee on Veterans' affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer (R-IN.) released an official statement.
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Veterans for Freedom Rally in Nation's Capital to Support Petraeus ReportIn Response to the surge report by General Petraeus, Veterans for Freedom rallied in Washington D.C. to support the mission. The events commenced in a grand fashion on the South Lawn of the White House. -
Some Democrats Refuse to Denounce MoveOn.org Attack on General PetraeusEarlier this afternoon an amendment introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) passed, which is a sense of the Senate resolution condemning the MoveOn.org "Betray Us" ad. The amendment passed with an overwhelming vote of 72-25, with three not voting.
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Suicides in Military at an All Time HighNear the end of a long deployment, the thoughts of coming home fill your mind and your heart yearns for the familiarity of loved ones. For many this is where the nightmare begins.
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Counterinsurgency Key to Success in IraqThe long awaited surge report is out but the criticism is still prevalent within certain groups and the Democratic Party that believe General Petraeus is only echoing what the White House wants him to say.
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Senator Burr Tapped to Replace Minority Leader on Veterans CommitteeIn a decision by the Republicans to replace Senator Craig as the minority leader of the Veterans Committee, Senator Burr will fill the role. This is currently temporary due to Craig's resignation not being final.
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An Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran's Battle with the Department of Veteran AffairsMy hope is that after reading this it will give you or someone you know the courage to stand up for what is right and not to give up no matter how impossible the situation may seem.
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Real Irish Republican ArmyThe Real Irish Republican Army was formed 1n 1998 which was also part of the 32-County Sovereignty Committee to remove England from Northern Ireland.
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Sex Offender Strikes Again in New York CityIn another sad story heard so often in America, a sex offender on the loose strikes again. Clarence Dean, a convicted sex offender, was charged Saturday in a murder in New York City.
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Gangster Gary Krist: Too Smart for His Own Good?Gary Krist was born on April 29, 1945 in Pelican, AK to parents that were commercial fishers. In his lifetime he has been known as a kidnapper, auto thief and drug smuggler to name a few things.
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Violence in SocietiesViolence in societies is by no means a new problem. Since the beginning of civilization, violence has played a role in societies. Many different factors can attribute to this, which makes it a global problem.
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The Last Grand Master of The CrusadesJacques DeMolay was born in 1244 in an area of France named Vitrey, Department of Haute Saone. It was not until he was twenty-one when he joined the Templar. Demolay was very successful as a Templar and made rank very fast.
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Removing the Stigma from Mental IllnessPsychological disorders affect our society in many ways and are more common than most would believe. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, An estimated 26.2% of Americans age 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.
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Understanding Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder is a mood disorder that consists of periods in a state of depression or the opposite, mania. This disorder can be very debilitating and create a very negative impact on an individual.
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Is There a God?Through out the history of man one has questioned how we got here. It is perplexing even today to imagine our origins and what force brought us here. There have been several theories through out history and many of them are based on an ultimate being.
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Veterans with Nowhere to Call HomeRight now as you read this article, there are at least 200,000 veterans who do not have a home to go to. Which according to national statistics makes it one in every three homeless adult males is a veteran.