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Recently passed health care reform (HC bill) raises a multitude of issues regarding personal privacy and government intrusion into peoples' lives. For instance: Page 58 contains the following statement: Government will have real-time access to individuals' finance and a National ID Health card will be issued. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The direct translation of Juche means self reliance. The creator of the religion is Kim IL Sung. He was a communist who launched the religion in 1956. It all launched as a political philosophy but then began to gain religious connotations in due course. It was in the sixties that the religious overtones began to have a substantial influence on the manner which the faith was received by the general public inside of that locality. The religion is an independent state that rejects the dependence on other individuals.
Live in another country and you'll start to experience serious cultural differences. This is particularly true as I discovered with Halloween in Siberia. Related Article Tags: , ,
In the first two parts of this series, we covered my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia.
Like the Loch Ness Monster of Scotland, China has its myths and legends of dragons, some helpful and benevolent, and some not so. Of the evil variety, there's one that's been slain on stages around the world during the 2006 NTDTV's Global Chinese New Year Spectaculars. The performance is called "Nine Swords," and it obviously was one of the audiences' favorites as it receiving roaring applause. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Here in the UK, we know the May the 1st as a day of anarchy and rioting. However, in Prague the sentiment couldn't be more different. May Day is unofficial lover's day with poetry and passion making an appearance on the famous Petrin Hill.
India is the largest democracy in the world because of its population. Until China gives up communism, visiting India is the choice when it comes to seeing democracy in action. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
While living in Siberia for a year, I agreed to speak at a human rights conference. Only in Russia will you find a place like Tinda, a city we stopped in on our way. Related Article Tags: , ,
Whenever you travel to a country, it is important to avoid the tourist traps and get to know the locals. Here are my impressions of Russia. Related Article Tags: , , ,
At first glance, the cities of Ulaanbataar, the capital of Mongolia, and Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, may not seem to have very much in common. Some 3,000 miles apart at opposite ends of Asia, the people, culture and history are very different except for one element, having China as a neighbor. Related Article Tags: , ,
America's "Happiness Index" at new low.
The Cold War that continued for over 40 years was a struggle between two ideologies. The Berlin Wall was one structure that was the most recognizable symbols that symbolized the struggle between the East and West. The Cold War eventually ended with the tearing down Berlin Wall.
The Internet is under attack by the Obama Administration through executive powers. This does not bode well for the Internet entrepreneurs or for political speech. The following is an analysis of how the Internet and specifically Google has created a free world-wide social environment. The governments of the world should study the Internet Society. They might learn something. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
If you are going to be traveling to Russia, you probably have been warned about the custom of drinking vodka. There is a lot of hype about it, but here are the facts. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
President Obama signed legislation to expand college access for millions of young Americans by revamping the federal student loan program in what he called "one of the most significant investments in higher education since the G.I. Bill." A word of caution is warranted here. The student loan program could easily become a vehicle for youth enslavement by the US Government. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
In 1999, I decided to live a year in the city of Chita, Russia. For those not in the know, Chita is a city in Siberia.
Yesterday April 25, 2007 one of the most serious threats to religious freedoms and free speech wrangled its way through the Judiciary Committee. It has yet to undergo the scrutiny of the full house but Hate Crimes bill HR 1592 is the most serious threat to religious freedom since this country began. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story outside the airport in Khabarovsk, Russia.
What is the universal truth that can unite mankind? How much longer can we go on living without destroying ourselves? Humanity is at a point where it either needs to change or perish. Never before in history have we become so interconnected and interdependent on resources, so our situation is precarious. What needs to change now is humanity itself, there is no other way. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
It always amazes me when I surf the web and see all the sites providing information on Russian brides. If you are going to Russia, you are probably wondering what Russian women are like. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
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