The Japanese American Story Told Through a Collection of Speeches and Articles
Although Japanese immigrants came to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s, they did not find widespread acceptance. They often faced discrimination and prejudice when trying to make a living in this country. They were not viewed favorably. Laws were enacted against them. In 1924 further immigration from Japan was prohibited. After […]
debt of a nation
The history of this nation is being written in the annals of debt that has become almost insurmountable. There have been two critical factors that have derailed the sovereignty and stability of the United States. In all of our recorded history of more than 200 years, this nation has seen only small periods where our […]
Global Teaching Job Opportunities
Most teachers assume that high-paying education jobs abroad are hard to find and that their particular skills will not qualify them for a position. In fact, schools are posting an increasing number of teaching positions every day to meet the growing demand for quality education, and no place is more attractive professionally and personally than […]
How State Political Parties Can Organize to Ensure Politicians Remain Ethical
The attacks on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 have emphasized the need for voters to be vigilant in electing only politicians with the highest integrity. Our Founders designed the Constitution to help ensure that political candidates were men of integrity and declared that those politicians should only stay in office if they […]
The Stranger Beside Me, True Crime by Ann Rule
Ann Rule began volunteering at the Suicide Crisis Center after her brother committed suicide. She felt guilty about her death and she wanted to do something to help suicidal people. She answered the phone at night and until the wee hours of the morning. There were only two people on the night shift, her and […]
Scott Mead’s work accepted at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition
Best known for his philanthropy and extensive investment banking career, Scott Mead has recently become more visible in the fine art world, actively creating and exhibiting his fine art photography most recently in the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in Piccadilly, London. Scott Mead was born in Washington, DC. When he was 13 years […]
Our fascination with celebrities
Like our fascination with seeing an ant (or the entire anthill) squirm when we tilt the magnifying glass toward the sun, so does our fascination with celebrity. As the latest installment of American Idol shows, the average man just wants to be recognized and what better way than to become a ‘star’. Many of us […]
Interesting facts about Qatari sports
Did you know… Qatar is sometimes called the “Olympic paradise” in the world. In this Arab country the Olympic atmosphere is breathed: many children compete in athletics, tennis, soccer, volleyball, basketball, karate, gymnastics and judo. Cycling legend Eddy Merckx said: “Qatar as a country drives sport forward. No other country in the world is doing […]
Dumbocracy: Adventures with the Wacky Left, the Rabid Right, and Other American Idiots
Dumbocracy: Adventures with the Wacky Left, the Rabid Right, and Other American Idiots, Marty Beckerman, 2008, ISBN 9781934708064 The author spent four years visiting political extremists on both sides of the spectrum. These are people who believe in nothing less than total victory on their side. Most Americans are moderate on the issues, but pro-life […]
TV antenna options and installation tips
Many of the problems reported by customers turn out to be related to their previous antenna system or satellite installation. Getting the right signal is key to good TV reception. We do not recommend fixed antennas as they rarely give good results. Our installation tips for TV and satellite antennas. Here are our top tips […]