806 articles related to "government"

Domestic Solar Power Systems - What's In It For Me?

Solar power has been with us for many years now, from the humble solar powered calculator through to the SEGS CSP installation in California's Mojave Desert (capable of producing an incredible 354 MW of power) - it is used to power all manner of...

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What Does A Paula Poundstone Comedy Bit Have In Common With Obama's Failed Economic Policies?

As I observe the Obama administration flail away at trying to "fix" the economy, I am reminded of an old Paula Poundstone comedy monologue/skit that she did several years ago. She was discussing that whenever you see a horrid television show, or a ve...

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Will Government Get Rational About Carbon?

Do you get bored by all the posturing from politicians and various interest groups about global warming, carbon and carbon trading? I certainly am and I am passionate about the subject. I should think most people are totally "over it". Thank goodnes...

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The Grand Scheme of Pluralism

Pluralism is one of the buzzwords of the 21st century, used alongside words like multi-culturalism, post-modernism, relativism, and globalization. Many think of the term as something positive that is happening in societies across the globe, and equat...

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War, What is it Good For

War is on everyone's mind, and it is our first thought before peace is even considered. Thoughts of peace are trigged by the thoughts of war. Society has a passion for war, and it offers all of us something personal, and an opportunity to expre...

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What You Should Know About Laws For Machine Guns

Machine guns arrived during World War I and completely transformed the battlefield. Early prototypes required four to six men to operate and were very heavy to carry but could do a lot of damage to enemy forces. Many of these new guns jammed or becam...

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What You Should Know About Medicare

Medicare is the Federal health insurance program that is available to older people and to many of those with disabilities. Generally, a person is eligible for Medicare when turning age 65. In other instances, a person with a disability may be eligibl...

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The Intrigues of Political Debate

If you have ever entered into a political debate, you should understand that politics is usually intriguing, complicated but never easy. It's far too simplistic to try and categorize individuals as being on the political left or political right....

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The Truth About the Community Reinvestment Act

Following the housing crisis and the 2008 financial collapse, there has been a lot of finger-pointing regarding the culprits of the mess. One such scapegoat has been the Community Reinvestment Act. Most people, however, have no idea what this act is,...

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Governing The Planet

"I believe that national sovereignty will shrink in the face of universal interdependence." ~ Explorer, diver and conservationist, Jacques Cousteau Imagine a roadway through an ancient village, with houses on either side - a few big houses, owned by...

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