King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the long reining and influential king of Thailand. The king is both revered by the public and protected by the Constitution.

Fear and a lack of knowledge are the main catalysts that drive the division that exists in our world. There are words that are so ingrained, that are so overarching, that we drag out and use when it suits a particular agenda, and that we wield like weapons without full knowledge of what they mean. S

Earlier this year, the House Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises passed eight bills that significantly reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Though there has been lots of talk, this is the first time since the 2008 bailout that concrete steps have been taken to change t

Napoleon started his grand march into Russia with the abject aim of spreading French Power. History records that he failed and his subsequent defeat at Wellington ended all his grandiose schemes of power. Napoleon was a great soldier and ruler and it is to his credit that he realized that military p

The Labour Party is one of the two larger parties in the United Kingdom. It positions itself as a center-left democratic socialist political party. Although representing working people and the middle class, the party largely supports free market principles. Former Labour prime ministers include Rams

America's credibility in the international community has been on a decline in recent years. There are a significant amount of factors that have contributed to this fact. These range from scandals to massive indebtedness. Can the U.S. take steps to restore its credibility in the world? I believe

Nearly every state in the United States has laws dictating how employers must respect their employees' eligibility to vote in local, state and federal elections. While not all states allow paid time off to vote, they cannot penalize employees who exercise their right to participate in democracy.

Burning bundles of white sage (smudging) for purification was practiced by many indigenous tribes in North America for centuries. The smudge stick was passed around the body of a patient, a participant in a ritual, and a space that needs to be cleansed. Smudging is still practiced today to cleanse t

The popular green movement across the globe has made many people interested in agriculture. There are a variety of different farms, most commonly family farms and corporate farms.

It is difficult not to become fascist in response to fundamentalist terrorism.However, common-sense is needed in the application of the law if human rights are to be maintaned while terrorism is curbed.

The D0NN10505A is the part number for a 12-volt voltage regulator used in Ford tractors. Voltage regulators are part of the battery charging system. They are used as a control device that keeps the voltage flowing from the alternator within the voltage of the battery - in this case within 12-volt ra

There are far too many critics of Sarah Palin and the left went rabid over her being chosen for the Republican Ticket. Most of her critics were on the left, and they wouldn't have voted for her anyway. In fact, for the Republicans to win this go around with the media riding the Bush Administrat

My family's presidential preferences remind me of a Civil War family's divisions -- with some choosing to wear blue and the others gray. The red and blue distinctions among my family members are indelible and unwavering -- not to mention stubborn and obstinate. War has been declared with s

Capitalism has enhanced the world in a number of ways, however, without the power of non-profit organizations certain idealistic and important ends would perhaps never be accomplished. It is through non-profit organizations that aid can be given to the needy where little to no money can be made. Lea

"Chobots" is a multi-player online role-playing game aimed at a young audience. The game sees players take control of small cartoon characters called "Chobots" that travel around a cartoon world undertaking quests, interacting with other Chobots and purchasing accessories and clothing for their char

Obama doesn't want to increase taxes on oil companies because it will bring down the price of gas. He wants to increase them because it will raise the price of gas.

It was recently reported that Hilary Clinton could handle a beer as a loving heroine of the working classes. A world away, another woman entered politics, facing an equally daunting challenge.

A company's name helps inform a customer about the nature of the business; it is one of the first marketing devices a business uses. State laws govern business names. In California, the Business and Professions Code governs issues such as business formation and "doing business as" (DBA) names (calle

The current implementation of capitalism has failed. There is much that needs to be done. Our infrastructure needs rebuilding.

With the first case of Ebola occurring in the US recently, there has been public hysteria about this deadly virus. As with every problem that threatens the safety and health of Americans, it was only a matter of time before the Ebola would become a political issue. With the mid-term election just we