0 Pearl Harbor Day

It was the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and a day that changed the world forever. Just before 8a.m. that morning, a group of Japanese planes approached the unsuspecting naval base. They arrived without warning, and without a formal declaration of war.

As the planes coasted over the American base, they unleashed a fury of firepower that quickly sank half of the battleships stationed at Pearl Harbor. The assault was brief, but highly effective. Japanese Zero Bomber Planes were lightning fast and heavily armed.

America lost more than 2,000 people to the brutal attack. Over 1,200 more were injured. The assault consisted of two separate groups of Japanese bombers that damaged or destroyed a large number of American ships, planes and equipment.

0 Do it Right the First Time

The old saying asks "If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you ever have time to do it right?" Politicians keep saying that it is crucial that we get some kind of healthcare reform passed this year. After all we'll be able to fix it later.
That approach has led to most of the current problems in many areas. By not developing a comprehensive and complete bailout plan before implementing it, banks have been able to thwart many of the original intentions of the bill. Once the money was delivered, we have found it hard to correct the problems that resulted.

0 What's Politics?

Politics is especially the tactic and strategy of taking choices for the group. The phrase politics integrates all the domestic and international policies. These are mainly the actions of presidency on state stage or national degree political affairs. Since these are mainly the actions of presidency this doesn't mean that solely authorities is liable for finishing up all politics or government alone is involved in all political matters or politics is all the time carried out in nationwide or state level affairs.

0 The Maoists and the Indian State

In 1947 when India was given freedom by the British it was thought a new dawn of development and prosperity would be launched. However Nehru with his zeal to copy the British carried on the age old British policies as far as the tribal lands were concerned.

The British who were the paramount power and wished to further their rule had no interest in integrating the tribal areas with the rest of India.Thus they formulated policies where the tribals were left to themselves with only a loose form of government control. So much so that to visit the tribal areas of Assam and Nagaland an inner line permit was required.They effectively insulated the tribal areas from the rest of the country.

The Indian Government under Nehru continued with these British policies even after 1947 when independence was granted. Thus the inner line permits remained and very little effort was made to integrate these areas with the mother country. It did not help as racially these tribals were not from the main Arayan or Dravidian stock.

0 Lito Atienza: The Most Accomplished City Mayor Of Manila

A lot of homeless and impoverished Manilenos were given free shelters under Atienza's housing and land acquisition projects. Lito Atienza together with non-government organizations such as Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity have built thousands of houses in the 50-hectare Baseco area, all of which were rightfully awarded to the homeless city residents. Atienza has also started affordable housing projects for the middle class during his term.The former mayor has established the Nagtahan Housing and UN Gardens which have benefited many homeless middle class families.

To address the healthcare needs of the city residents, Atienza launched Sama sa Masa, a program which provides every barangay with free check ups, free medical services and medicines. Public city hospitals also benefited from a bigger budget allocation for the procurement of medical equipment and medicines.During his administration, Manila's crime rates were at their lowest levels in many years.This is due to Atienza's massive effort in ridding the entire city of drug traffickers and syndicates, which he believed as the main roots of all crimes in the city.

0 Government Reaction to Crises

There is a lot to be desired when it comes to our government general reactions to new threat models or to implementing new procedures in reaction to an event (remove shoes, no liquids on flights). When I served as a federal agent two decades ago, we were taught to think on our own, to come up with solutions to problems without having a series of nonproductive meetings and to "anticipate the movements of others". This anticipation of actions of others was a mantra of the Secret Service. We had posters illustrating the importance of this concept.

I can speak from personal experience, albeit in general terms, that we did prevent potential attacks against the president and others under our statutory authority to afford protection from harm. Most agents did so because of their superior training and ability to spot a potential disaster before it manifested itself.

0 Buyahin Nating Muli Ang Maynila And Providing Livelihood And Employment

The program "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila" of Lito Atienza echoes the former mayor's dream of providing the Manilenos with a city that they can call their own, and which they will care for. To realize this goal, the former Manila mayor has pledged to continue his livelihood and economic projects which are dedicated to improve the living conditions within the city. Atienza has also promised the city residents a better chance of improving their lives through job creation, livelihood programs, decent shelter, and education and learning opportunities. Moreover, Atienza has promised to exert all the necessary efforts to help the city's unemployed residents and provide them with employment opportunities. "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila" is centered on the city's economy which is seen by Atienza as the effective antidote against poverty and can help in instilling self-reliance among the city's poorest residents. Among the primary economic programs of Lito Atienza is providing employment opportunities for the city's unemployed and providing the necessary financial support for small and medium enterprises which can fuel job creation. The economic program is composed of a number of projects, all of which are dedicated to improve the quality of life of the people of Manila particularly those who are impoverished.

0 Creating a Political Campaign Theme

A campaign theme is the message used by a political campaign to communicate why a candidate is running for office. It is also shaped by an overall campaign identity. The goal of this campaign theme is to influence voters and gain the support needed to win an election.

At its essence, a campaign theme is simply a message that states why voters should elect a candidate. This message should be carefully crafted. It should be detailed enough to not only tell a story, but to also provide campaign 'sound bites' that can be used throughout the race.

Here are a few examples:

"Facing financial woes and a decaying infrastructure, we need leaders who will restore fiscal accountability and rebuild our state. Joe Jones is that leader."

0 All For One Has Failed One For All

Recall the Three Musketeers battle cry: "All for one and one for all"? Today our modern economic system serves half this axiom - "All for one." Our system is at full production concentrating wealth in unprecedented measure. As power shifts from the many to the few "all" pay the price. The single greatest cause of the worldwide economic unraveling is our propensity for consolidating power and concentrating wealth. The "system" now functions to elevate a few at the expense of many.

We find ourselves in the midst of the most challenging economic times since the Great Depression. Even in the "depression" though, the world kept spinning, the sun rose each day, men and women married, babies were born, people started businesses - life went on. Those who focused on life's simple pleasures remained resilient and perhaps found joy even in the most trying of times. Faith in a brighter tomorrow carried the day - like it always does.

0 A Band-Aid For Healthcare

I have not spent a bunch of time rallying either for or against the healthcare debate, mostly because what I say or think will not make one iota of difference anyway. So why get a full head of steam built up when there is no train on the track? Since steam trains don't routinely run the tracks any longer, this analogy just does not make any sense? Well that is EXACTLY how I feel about this healthcare bill as it is currently written.

At 2800 pages long, THIS health bill it is just too much for anyone to get their proverbial arms around, much less actually digest. It confounds me as to what the big attraction is in this bill that makes grown politicians throw caution to the wind along with their potentially long political careers just to cram all of this through RIGHT NOW? Doesn't that make anyone else just a little bit curious and NERVOUS? Just what flavor of Kool-Aid are these folks drinking?

0 Was Thomas Jefferson Antichrist?

Thomas Jefferson was a Unitarian who denied that Jesus Christ was God. In a letter dated June 26, 1822 Thomas Jefferson wrote to Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse, "...I trust that there is not a young man now living in the United States who will not die an Unitarian."

As noted above, most Christians believe that the AntiChrist will arise in the last days as a supreme dictator. However, the Bible itself tells us that the antichrist is not just one person, but many.

"Children, even now many antichrists have arisen…They went out from us, but they were not really of us... (I John 2: 18, 19). A few verses later (2:22) we read: "This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son."

0 Why Was Liberia in West Africa Divided?

fter the emancipation of enslaved African Americans according to my grandparents, there was a divide between white and black Americans. After tiresome negotiations the freed African Americans returned to the land of their ancestors. In 1815, Paul Cufee, and African-American, a marine magnate sponsored a small group of African-Americans to set up trade opportunities in Sierra Leone, West Africa. His idea was to let the African-Americans become self supportive and improve their lifestyles because of the knowledge they gained in America. Unfortunately he died two years later in 1817.

Nevertheless, his dreams were short lived but partially realized because some groups, who favoured colonization, launched a movement to send back volunteered freed African American slaves to settle in West Africa. Then again, the liberated African-Americans were of the opinion that returning to their land of origin in West Africa would be a continuation of slavery for the simple reason that the supporters were slave holders. Moreover, the African Americans wanted to stay in America because they felt they had contributed in building up America.

0 Pros And Cons Of Buying Used History Textbooks Online

The most obvious and important benefit of buying goods online is the convenience that it provides. Shopping for goods over the Internet can save a lot of time. You do not need to wait for the stationery store to open, or the stocks to arrive. You also do not need to struggle with your already packed schedule.
*The second advantage of buying used history books online is the reduction in cost. Online stores offer greater discounts compared to traditional bookstores. Also, online shopping offers the great advantage of comparing prices for several stores. Sometimes, you can get almost 25 to 30 per cent reduction in price of books.
*Online buying also saves a lot of time that otherwise would have to be allocated in standing in long queues at the college book store.

0 Change Agents Toward a New American Dream

America will never be what she was on July 4, 1776! Furthermore, America should never be what she is on April 7, 2010. The dreams and visions our Founding Fathers had for America is all but forgotten by most of the world. They have been lost in the rhetoric of the past. What we need today is a 21st Century dream for a New America that will be fueled by what we have learned in our past experiences. What we need is a New America that can dream again.

In comparing July 4, 1776 with April 7, 2010, we can glean many lessons that time has taught us. We can know what works and what does not work. We can discard the things that have not worked. We can renew the things that have worked. We can teach the workable things to our children and children's children. We can refuse to be sidetracked by self-serving special interest groups.

0 Honoring Those Who Gave So Much

Black History Month was started in 1915, by Dr. Carter G. Woodson to help heighten awareness of the role of African Americans in shaping history. He chose February for this historical focus because both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass were born this month. Let’s take a brief look at the history of some of the achievements Dr. Woodson wanted us to remember always.

The civil rights movement gathered steam through the twentieth century, culminating in three watershed moments in the mid-1950’s: when the U.S. Supreme Court declared school segregation unconstitutional in the historic Brown vs. the Board of Education of Topeka decision; when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to move to the back of the bus; and when the battle raged about desegregation in the Little Rock High School.

In the 1960’s, African Americans began staging non-violent protests across the nation. From sit-in’s to Freedom Rides, to the electrifying leadership of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights movement attracted worldwide attention and gained momentum. The non-violence was repeatedly shattered during the same decade by church bombings, the assassination of Medgar Evers and Malcolm X, the disappearance and murder of civil rights workers in Mississippi, and riots across the nation.

In 1963, the iconic March on Washington occurred. Leaders from across the United States, including many from the NAACP, brought together hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life to fill the National Mall. It was there that Reverend King gave his historic “I Have A Dream” speech. Two years later, in 1965, civil rights activists peacefully began to march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama to call for voting rights. They were brutally attacked by state and local lawmen with billy clubs and tear gas on the day they set out, March 7, a day ever afterward known as Bloody Sunday. Two days later, Reverend King led the marchers again after he and other civil rights leaders asked for court protection. Federal District Court Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. ruled that the marchers had a right to protest and the march was completed by thousands of demonstrators. Later that same year, President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

As people battled for their rights in the streets of America, African American political candidates were = fighting for recognition. A breakthrough happened in 1967, when Thurgood Marshall was named the first black judge to serve on the Supreme Court. That same year, Carl Strokes of Cleveland and Richard Hatcher were elected the first African American mayors of major U.S. cities.

Tragedy struck on April 4, 1968 when Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on a hotel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee. James Earl Ray was later convicted of killing King and sentenced to 99 years in prison. In 1983, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established as a federal holiday.

While much has been done to further the civil rights cause by past and current leaders, including Jesse Jackson and Reverend Al Sharpton, much still needs to be done. In this last week of Black History Month, take time to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have come before us, but don’t stop there. Consider your role in extending civil rights to all Americans and take action. It’s not enough to remember past sacrifices; now is the time to stand up and fight for justice. The story is far from over—how will you contribute to it today?

0 The 16th Amendment!

Today we are going to discuss the 16th amendment.

This is a totally unconstitutional amendment.

I am not talking about whether it was properly ratified, though there is some doubt as to that point.

The 16th amendment is at cross purposes with amendments 4, which guarantees the sovereign freedom from search and seizure.

The 16th amendment is also at cross purposes with amendment 9, which guarantees freedom from the denial of rights guaranteed by the constitution.

One could make other arguments, but the people need none. The 16th amendment is poorly written, unfairly implemented, and a traitorous article.

Traitorous. And the people who wrote that article should be tried for treason, as should any citizens who seek to implement the 16th amendment.

0 The Dangers That Carbon Water Filter Technologies Save You From Every Day

The process of cleaning water is accomplished by using activated carbon to absorb and trap any contaminants that may be present. This is useful because carbon is extremely porous and this quality allows it to be an effective trap for chemicals and impurities that do not belong in drinking water.

Using at home filtration systems will provide the user with a clean supply of tap water that does not include any imperfections. These systems are very inexpensive and they are very safe to use. They come in various sizes and there is one that will fit every need possible.

It can be quite unnerving to think that there can be as many as one hundred man made chemicals present in our drinking water. Some of these chemicals such as pesticides and solvents are dangerous in large quantities. It is a good idea to remove them altogether by using a water filtration system.

0 The Final Countdown - Health Care Reform Passed

After four decades of howling on the floors of the Capitol, the long due health care reform bill has been passed with 219 - 212 votes. A bill that will shape the whole nation, the people who have no coverage at all, health workers on medical scrubs, and most importantly the insurers. Not surprisingly though, the votes were all from the Democratic side of the chamber. The Republicans maintained their position on the bill and even emphasized grueling pitches as the bill is being debated on the floor.
Yet, the passage still moved so swiftly albeit roughly that the White House is now cleaning the President's desk and preparing a new good pen for the bill's final signature of approval from the Chief Executive. Many speculated that the votes will be in favor of the President to the point that even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's smiles are given meaning by the media.

0 Republic Day Of India – A Day That Rekindles Patriotism And Humanity

Although India gained its independence in the year 1947, it did not have a permanent constitution and was devoid of political powers and authorities. Later on, the Drafting Committee was appointed to draft a permanent constitution for India under the chairmanship of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. On November 4, 1947, the drafted document was submitted and after many debates, negotiations, and modifications the document was approved and signed by all the members of the Assembly on January 24, 1950. Two days after that on January 26, 1950, the constitution of India came into effect. Eventually, the political powers were taken away from the British and India became a ‘Republic’.

0 Is Social Security in Trouble?

The Social Security bill has arrived. Everyone knew it was coming; G. W. Bush tried to do something but the American people, and Congress, said no. Now, the bill is in the mail.

Congress has, for decades, borrowed the money supposedly put in a 'lockbox' for future retirees. A small town in West Virginia holds the IOU's issued by Congress so they could legally spend America's future. Roughly 2.5 trillion dollars has been borrowed (stolen?) from Social Security to fund the runaway spending, and the time has come to call in the debt.

Spending on Social Security this year will exceed the income into the fund by about $29 billion, creating a deficit in the program. All of the IOU's languishing in files will now have to be paid in order to continue funding benefits for those retiring this year. With the horrendous deficits caused by profligate spending, by both parties, Congress now will have to add more deficit spending to pay back the SSA.