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2007 May

War in Iraq: Another Vietnam?

As Iraqi violence continues to spread between Sunni and Shiite enclaves, the hope for a peaceful solution appears to dwindle away. Sadly, this is reminiscent of Viet Nam where our forces had to face regular violence and snipers there as they tried to protect their homeland from what they perceived as an illegal invasion much [...]

Could God be an Extraterrestrial Being?

Some comparatively new belief systems and books portray God as an extraterrestrial, holding that intelligent beings from another world have been visiting Earth for many thousands of years, and have influenced the development of our religions. Some of these books suggest that prophets or messiahs have visited earth from other areas of the galaxy in [...]

Sullivan’s Evidence by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg

Rosenberg’s latest thriller, SULLIVAN’S EVIDENCE, the third in a series is a sure-fire winner. The well-developed story is dramatic, detailed and full of terrifying suspense, as well as, an excellent look at the California criminal justice system.

Featuring returning protagonist, parole office, Carolyn Sullivan, Rosenberg continues the series with the savvy investigator tracking down a [...]

Ozark Town College Instructor: Terrorist or Patsy?

Ozar Technical College located in Ozark, Missouri has dropped charges against suspected terrorist, former instructor, Karl Forge after new information came to light on April 28, 2007. According to Christian County Prosecutor, Ron Cleek, the charges came after Forge made a statement in class that: “I’m a suicide bomber” and while the new information “does [...]

Virginia Tech Tragedy: Fate of Norris Hall Decided

In Blacksburg, Virginia, the people now are now left with the same dilemma as the one that faced the residents of New York, Oklahoma City, and
Littleton, Colorado after the massacres that occurred in their towns. This dilemma being what to do with the scene of the tragedy: the classrooms and halls of Norris Hall at [...]

Deployed Military Personnel Lose Rights to Their Children

According to Pauline Arrillaga of the Associated Press, Federal Courts, can upon the parents return to the states, legally change the child custody orders of deployed military personnel that had previously given them custodial rights to their children. A case in point is that of Lt. Eva Crouch, whom after being mobilized with the Kentucky [...]

Home Inspections Critical for Buyer’s Protection, Seller’s Peace of Mind, and Homeowner’s Upkeep

Real estate purchases are one of the most costly that the average person will have in their lifetime so having the home you are considering purchasing inspected prior to closing, by a professional home inspector, can save you thousands on unexpected repairs after the purchase. While this inspection may cost a few hundreds dollars, look [...]

Assessing Winter Damage to Crepe Myrtles

It is interesting to note that most plants will have survived the harsh winter of 2007, however, they did receive an extreme cold shock that may be seen all the way down to the plant’s roots. It is likely that the damage will not be as extensive to those plants that were still dormant at [...]

Count to Ten by Karen Rose

Karen Rose has proven herself an author to be reckoned with as she rises to the level of Tami Hoag, Lisa Gardner, and Kay Hooper with her new book, Count to Ten, in which she has delivered yet another winning romantic mystery thriller. Count to Ten combines the extreme panic manufactured by an efficiently ruthless [...]

Bush Wins: Veto Forces Troops to Stay In Iraq

According to the Associated Press, May 3, 2007 is yet another day that Bush proved he could manipulate the war in his favor when the Democratic-controlled House failed to override his veto of an Iraq war-spending bill with timetables for troop withdrawals. (Voting to override Bush’s veto were 220 Democrats and 2 Republicans. Voting to [...]

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