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The Hijacking of American Democracy

Trends continue to allow dollars, not voters, to elect our leaders. In the summer of 2008, a 90-minute political documentary, produced by the conservative group Citizens United, was scheduled for...

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Milk…Does It Do a Body More Harm Than Good?

Calcium, pH, bone loss, lobbyists, federal funding and our health. "When you hear the word osteoporosis, what's the first word that comes to your mind? If you said "Milk" then the American Dairy...

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Nuke Our Energy Policy

Scientific data speaks loudly in favor of change!Lately, there has been a lot of anxiety and many questions about the sharp rise in fuel prices and our energy policy. Fossil fuel and coal are the two...

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Our Stake in their Struggle

Extremism, the squeaky wheel, and pro-American Muslims. Last month was a particularly eventful month as Europe continued to struggle its way through stabilizing the euro and multiple downgrades. Here...

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CrossFit Unity’s Beast Wars

CrossFit Unity’s Beast Wars Promote Friendly Athletic Competition to Benefit Local Animal Rescue Groups. On September 22, CrossFit Unity, located in Seabrook, Texas, hosted its first ever CrossFit...

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Downhill to Southeast Nigeria

My mission to bring dental health to the Third World is a jaw-dropping experience. I recently had an opportunity to fulfill my deep desire to share my skills with the truly underserved. My 14,000-mile...

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We’re Not in Kansas Anymore

Face the facts: 21st century America has arrived! “Refusal to change is the formula for extinction.”   - Carla Medlenka Loudly, unmistakably, and undoubtedly, 21st century America announced its arrival...

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Midlife Mania

Middle age can bring crisis or deeper connection to life and relationships. Once again, another year has come and gone. 2012 is now in our rear view mirror. Usually around this time I can't help but...

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Guns and Roses

Safety issues and evidences in the changing scope of gun violence. Right before Christmas, I ran into a lady and her two granddaughters at Central Park in New York. She told me that she was originally...

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Should Government be Managed Like a Business?

What history tells us about successful businessmen as heads of state. The financial meltdown of 2008, along with increased concern over staggering national debt, has prompted many to question our...

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Drones—the New Normal

“Look…up in the sky” could carry new meaning for Americans Earlier last month I learned about a very peculiar incident at JFK International Airport in New York. An Alitalia pilot, while flying inside...

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Where’s the Work?

While new graduates find frustration and lack, education and attitudes must evolve. Once again, newly minted graduates hope to join the workforce and begin the careers they have long been preparing...

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Foreign Policy Begins at Home

Debating the direction of U.S. involvement at home vs abroad There has been growing temptation among our policy makers to get involved in Syria. While boots on the ground warfare is still very...

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Prohibition Never Works

Drug addiction and incarcerations increasing in spite of the war on drugs   Last month there was another explosion of violence on the streets of Chicago. According to police reports, on June 18, dozens...

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The Trial Heard Round the World

Examining the rationality of laws promoting senseless homicide The trial of George Zimmerman is now over, but the carnage it caused is still felt throughout our country and around the world. This was a...

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Extreme Power to Choose

Fewer choices mean more time for life’s important decisions Which cereal should we eat for breakfast, what songs should we put on our iPod, which shoes should we wear? Do we have too many choices in...

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Cheap is the New Expensive

”Made in America” keeps the American Dream alive ‘Tis the Season The holidays are upon us, ushering in the largest shopping spree of the year. As we make our lists of wants and needs, most of us will...

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Fiscal Responsibility

We must demand leaders who acknowledge thatdebt does not constitute prosperity Last month congress escaped another close call. Of course I am talking about avoiding a default on our national debt. This...

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Our Glass is Half Full

History shows that we are healthier, wealthier and more peaceful than ever December is a special time of year. My 10th grade history teacher taught me that it’s also a good time to review the past...

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Our Privacy vs Our Security

The NSA’s role in protecting Americans Last year, we all realized how closely our electronic communications and transactions are being watched by the government. In part, we can thank Edward Snowden—a...

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