James G. Pradke
James G. Pradke is a writer, photographer, musician, speaker, and entrepreneur originally from Indiana, USA. James has a diverse resume including experience as a teacher, small business owner and consultant, logistician, athlete, and as an American Soldier with multiple deployments to Iraq and one to Bosnia-Herzegovina. His love of travel has taken him all over the United States, Europe, and the Middle East to include countries such as Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Turkey, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, Jamaica, Mexico and others. James is fluent in English and German, and is currently honing his skills in Spanish, Turkish, and Arabic. He possesses a Bachelor of Music degree from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana and a Masters in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American Military University. James is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, the National Defense Transportation Association, and United States Triathlete Association. James has his first children's book, The Butterfly Angel, scheduled for release in August 2010 and currently maintains a blog entitled the Clarion Post at http://clarionpost.wordpress.com.
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Three Personal Fashion New Year ResolutionsMany men tend to shy away from exploring their options regarding fashion and find themselves behind the times. These three resolutions will set you straight and get you moving quickly from the 20 yard line to the goal line of fashion.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Stills Holds Firmly to Ideal of Human RightsAung San Suu Kyi is released from detention and continues her fight for human rights and democracy in Myanmar.
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Racial Bigotry Spoils Tea PartyThe Tea Party Express quickly finds itself on the express train out of movement politics as racial satire fuels an aggressive debate pursued by the NAACP.
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PTSD Treatment Being Streamlined for War VetsThe Christian Science Monitor declares that "more than 150,000 veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have been officially diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD."
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The Great Cartel War of Mexico Casts Shadow on ElectionMexico's election results are being driven by the current war on cartels and drug lords.
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Congressional Focus Waning on Immigration ReformAs the Obama administration continues to push for bipartisanship efforts on immigration reform, congress and the Arizona governor remain highly critical of the White House and eachother.
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U.S. Withdraws More Than Troops from IraqA discussion regarding just how successful the US has been in Iraq begins with the failure to complete key projects promised in the city of Fallujah.
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US Captures Russian Spy AgentsOn June 29, the US captured 11 Russian agents associated with clandestine activity. The US responds by stating there will be little impact on foreign relations.
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Sandra Bullock Divorces Jesse James; Another Hollywood 'Divorcebuster'Hollywood Star Sandra Bullock's divorce from Jesse James is final. She now attempts to put things "back to normal."
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Five Best Beers to Drink on the 4th of JulyNeed a great beer for your barbecue? Try one of these five firecrackers!
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Dreams of Life EternalThis wedding poem is ideal for any marriage ceremony, program, or announcement and may be re-written to fit your circumstance. Hopefully, you are finding that your dreams of being with that perfect someone are your reality. -
Rolling the Runaway General: The Decisive Move to Replace McChrystalAs seen through the eyes of a US Army Officer, the Rolling Stone article "The Runaway General" and the decision to remove General McChrystal is an indication of much larger issues. Learn exactly what one soldier on the ground in Iraq is really thinking. -
Civil War SadnessA haiku for the fallen. Lest we forget. Purple, the color that bound the uniform to the blood that was shed.
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The Epitome of Individual Ignorance and Self Indulgence: Road RageHave you ever had an act of rudeness committed toward you that has impacted you so much you will never forget it? See what happened to this American soldier the day he came home from deployment!
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The Threat of Capital on Today's Sovereign StateGlobalism and the feeding of neo-imperialism are driving global economies into an abyss of financial failures which will continue to plummet toward eventual destitution.
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What to Do When You Get that Second ChanceSecond chance opportunities and deciding what to do with them can sometimes seem daunting, nerve wracking, and overwhelming. This article discusses, in brief, why going after that second opportunity may not necessarily be the right thing.