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El Gavilan: A Book Review for Bookpleasures.com

02/09/2012 3:31 PM
Craig McDonald hit a home run with his newest novel, El Gavilan. It's steeped with intrigue, character driven, and action packed. For a more in-depth review of this book please read this article. more

Cold War Diplomacy

02/09/2012 2:14 PM
With the world on the brink of destruction where leaders of certain countries continue to flaunt their intentions whether they are benign or cancerous is not so much the question. It is their antagonistic attitude that continues to ignite the furor of wrath of other nations. We have to go back to th... more

None Of The Above

02/09/2012 2:13 PM
Nowhere in the United States Constitution does it say that a individuals finances are the basic requirement for any political office. Yet, today more than in any other time in our history elections are won and lost solely on the bases of monetary strengths. Ideas, concepts, platforms, and solutions ... more

A World At Risk

02/09/2012 2:12 PM
In a world that is filled with continued atrocities against man and nature how can any one individual survive, let alone prosper? A sobering question considering the complexities of today. The 21st century began with horrific acts of violence against man, continued from the 20th century. Destr... more

On Digital Learning Day, Think FreeRice

01/31/2012 9:37 PM
So on this Digital Learning Day I hope many students and teachers will join the already one million players of FreeRice. more

Mauritania School Meals Run Out as Drought, High Prices Strike

01/30/2012 10:59 PM
At a time when school feeding should be expanded, in Mauritania it is days away from coming to an end. more

The military abuse video you haven't heard about

01/30/2012 3:39 PM
In 2008, a scandalous video emerged of a U.S. marine throwing a puppy off a cliff. Now there is a video of a soldier repeatedly beating a sheep with a baseball bat. Whether the abuser is a military service member or a regular Joe, cruelty to animals must be taken seriously, for everyone's safety. more

How a Silent Guest Can Help Save Hungry Yemen

01/28/2012 10:44 PM
at your next meal, you could take in an infant child in Yemen who needs plumpy'nut to prevent potentially deadly malnutrition more

Seeds Of Destruction

01/27/2012 11:59 PM
When the setting of the Doomsday clock was moved closer to that midnight of what many believe as the worlds Armageddon one can only conjure up ideas of mass destruction and the human race annihilation. We have visions of such disasters when we watch such movies as The Day After Tomorrow, 2012, Deep ... more

The State Of The Union: Reality Check

01/27/2012 11:59 PM
After last years State Of The Union address shared optimism resounded all through Washington. Only to be very short lived. The harsh realities of our dysfunctional congress reappeared soon afterward. Discord, distention and total lack of cooperation by the powers that be in both the Senate and the H... more

The "Fix"

01/27/2012 11:59 PM
Watching the football game between the new York Giants and the Green Bay Packers recently sort of reminded me that in today's high finance sports gambling scene one might argue that the "Fix" was in sort of speaking at Lambeau Field. All one has to do is look into sports history. Even as far back in... more

Remembering Vietnam

01/27/2012 11:59 PM
January 30th marks the forty-fourth anniversary of the beginning of the Tet Offensive, a defining event in the Vietnam War. I was a U.S. Army Transportation officer stationed in Vietnam during the 1968 Tet Offensive. General William Westmoreland commanded the U.S. military operations in the Vi... more

THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE CONSERVATIVE.S VIEWS + THE TRUTH

01/27/2012 11:59 PM
CNBC should be ashamed for only presenting one side of the argument on who pays US taxes, and why. more

America No Longer the Land of the Free

01/27/2012 1:37 PM
The United States is no longer the shining light leading the rest of the world in regards to freedom and liberty. The President signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) under the radar late on New Years Eve of 2011. The new law takes away American basic constitutional rights. more

From A Jack To A King

01/27/2012 12:59 PM
For all you political aficionados especially Republicans out there your favorite son Mitt Romney is poised to take the Republican banner into this falls election battle. In today's high stakes political arena where Presidential wannabe's abound it is quite reassuring that one candidate continues to ... more

Sahel Food Crisis: School Meals Needed in Chad as Hunger Deepens

01/26/2012 11:56 PM
Critical for Chad will be ensuring that school feeding is continued through the upcoming months when the food shortages will be at their worst. more

Fighting Hunger: An Interview with Joodi Archer of Matthew 25: Ministries

01/26/2012 11:04 PM
Matthew 25: Ministries is on the front lines taking on this growing hunger crisis. Let's find out how in this interview with Joodi Archer, the organization's media relations director. more

McQueary, the one that JoePa might have missed shaping into a man.

01/24/2012 10:45 PM
Mike McQueary, the one that got away from JoePa more

Top Foreign Policy Goal for 2012: Feeding the Children of Drought and Conflict

01/24/2012 10:43 PM
Feeding the children of "drought and conflict" is the U.S. foreign policy mission for this new year more

One special tribute yet to happen for Joe Paterno

01/23/2012 2:24 PM
There will be many tributes in honor of Joe Paterno, his wife, and family but I would like to see the Alumni, the student body, and loving fans participate in one special tribute ... and where else but in Beaver Stadium. Instead of candles or a moment of silence, I think a special tribute in Beaver... more

A resolution for cat people

01/23/2012 1:01 PM
When cats are allowed outside unattended, they may come back injured, or not come back at all. They can be exposed to fatal illnesses, hit by cars, attacked by dogs or abused by cruel people. Keep your cats safe this year—by keeping them inside. more

They came to bury Caesar - and they did!

01/22/2012 1:20 PM
To late to honor him in life - so honor him in death... more

Building the Future in Ivory Coast with School Meals

01/21/2012 10:33 PM
WFP has resumed school feeding in Ivory Coast. But will the funding pipeline be maintained by donors for the program to continue? more

"So Damn Lucky" A Book Review for Bookpleasures.com

01/21/2012 08:50 AM
If you like a good murder-mystery with some extra terrestrial twists this is the book for you! Ms. Coonts spins a very believable and fun tale set in Las Vegas with a zany set of characters that help make this journey memorable. For more insight into this great read please read my review in its entirety. more

Starting a Peace Race with the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

01/20/2012 9:15 PM
We need to challenge all these countries. But not to an arms race, but to what President Kennedy called a "peace race." more

Sahel Food Crisis: Race Against Time to Save Lives

01/18/2012 10:31 PM
In the Sahel region of Africa millions of people are caught in a severe hunger crisis more

Big East Basketball to Shine Light on War-torn and Hungry Sudan

01/16/2012 11:01 PM
Villanova and Seton Hall are partnering with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in "Playing for Peace" to help bring an end to conflict, hunger and suffering in Sudan and South Sudan. more

Will someone give Joe Paterno the recognition he so rightly deserves ... sooner versus later?

01/16/2012 4:36 PM
Joe Paterno, as everyone knows, has dedicated the majority of his adult life to Penn State University. The recent PSU / Jerry Sandusky Scandal, (yes, the scandal should be equally shared) has put a big blemish on JoePa's career and I personally feel this scandal should NOT in any way delay ... more

What Ever Happened to Customer Service

01/15/2012 11:15 AM
How many of you have horror stories from failed customer service? Don't we deserve good customer service for our hard earned dollars? I say we do. Please read my article in its entirety and get back to me with some of your worst stories. more

Penn State University polls ... please participate ... 2 minutes tops - your vote matters!

01/13/2012 11:42 PM
This scandal, whatever it may be called, is a tragedy at all levels. I know I am presumptous for designing these poll questions but they are a start to help students and others to speak out on how they feel. more

Hezbollah chief warns of regional war if Iran, Syria attacked

01/13/2012 10:15 PM
The top leader of the terrorist group Hezbollah warned the United States government on Friday that interference in the internal affairs of Iran and Syria, or any attack by the U.S. military attack, would result in violence throughout the Middle East. During his annual televised speech to celebr... more

Terrorism suspect faces new charges in connection with IED plot

01/13/2012 10:15 PM
Yesterday afternoon, a federal grand jury in Waco, Texas, handed down a superseding indictment against U.S. Army soldier Naser Jason Abdo charging him with one count of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction; one count of attempted murder of officers or employees of the United States, two cou... more

Obama's IRS to initiate full court press, warn tax law experts

01/13/2012 10:15 PM
In the past, the IRS would not seize retirement accounts, but that too has changed. It appears Obama's IRS is going with a "full court press" in collecting tax dollars. more

American Epic Highlights War, Peace, and Child Hunger

01/12/2012 9:51 PM
Hoover's American Epic in Fighting Hunger is something we can learn from in today's struggle to win peace. more

Penn State University ... If you are serious about cleaning house, get a bigger broom!

01/12/2012 9:46 PM
All the coaches are being let go, now it is time to go after the trustees and the electected officials who also knew, yet did nothing as well. more

DC Brod, "Getting Lucky". A Book Review for Bookpleasures

01/10/2012 08:54 AM
DC Brod may be a newcomer on the fiction scene, but it is my prediction that she will be a force in this field. Her first novel, "Getting Lucky" kept me riveted to the pages and hungry for what came next. For more insight into this super murder mystery please read this review in its entirety. more

Boycott All things Kardashian and Jenner

01/06/2012 3:09 PM
The obvious duping of America by the KarCashians more

2011: A surprisingly good year for animals

01/05/2012 2:07 PM
In 2011, we saw bullhooks banned, elephant exhibits closed, animal testing halted, and fur given the cold shoulder. We can keep the momentum going by resolving to make animal-friendly choices in the coming year. more

EVEN A STAUNCH CONSERVATIVE IS EMBARASSED BY THE FIELD OF GOP CANDIDATES

01/03/2012 11:47 PM
You know it.s really bad when the major conservative writers and the radio & TV pundits are holding their noses. more

Ron Paul.s Fetish on Civil Rights

01/03/2012 11:24 PM
GOP Presidential candidate Ron Paul just can.t seem to help himself when it comes to his fetish on a law which has been on the books for nearly five decades and which has long since been rendered a moot point by even avowed white supremacists. That.s the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Paul caught much flac... more

Economic Blunders Of 2011

01/03/2012 08:42 AM
Now that the new year has begun it is time to once again reflect on the ineptness of our government in regards to the most blundering proposals that came out of Washington this past year. You don't have to go back that far only to realize that this past fall Congress really missed the boat. But, in ... more

A Good Idea Gone Bad?

01/03/2012 08:41 AM
In an age where democratic resurgence is gaining ground in suppressed populations around the world the latest to actually loose much of it's significance is the European Parliament. This was supposed to be the greatest democratic body on the same parallel as the United States Congress. Bonded togeth... more

THANKSGIVING TALES: An interview with author Brian D. Jaffe

01/03/2012 08:40 AM
A collection of stories about the Thanksgiving experience. more

Interview: Rajia Sharhan of UNICEF Yemen

01/02/2012 10:32 PM
Dr. Rajia Sharhan witnesses this crisis unfold daily as a nutrition specialist for UNICEF Yemen. more

Hurt Machine by Reed Farrel Coleman: A Book Review for Bookpleasures.com

01/01/2012 1:04 PM
Mr. Coleman was a new voice for me in the detective novel genre. I had a hard time putting this book down. For more insight into this brilliant writer and compelling tale please read my review in its entirety. more

Interview: Geert Cappelaere of UNICEF on the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

12/29/2011 11:19 PM
In the following interview Geert Cappelaere, director of UNICEF in Yemen, discusses the fast-developing humanitarian crisis and how we can take action. more

Remembering the Horn of Africa this Holiday Season

12/28/2011 10:40 PM
This is one of the lessons of this year. Invest in farmers today to avoid the famine of tomorrow. more

This Christmas Feed a Silent Guest and End World Hunger

12/24/2011 11:45 PM
Imagine if every person gave a gift this Christmas to a "silent guest," one of the world's hungry. more

The Battle of the Bulge and Fighting Global Hunger

12/22/2011 11:41 PM
Hunger continues to be the deadly companion of conflict and poverty around the globe more

Don't Mute Newt

12/22/2011 4:46 PM
The trick to maintaining the US delusional democracy is feeding the illusion for citizens that voting and elections really matter. But when both major parties are owned by rich and corporate elites it matters less than most people think whether Republicans or Democrats win and control Congress or t... more