With the sordid details of the alleged Penn State child abuse scandal we are reminded yet again that character and integrity does matter. Joe Paterno, the winningest coach in NCAA division one history has gone from being the proverbial "king of Pennsylvania" to a disgraced coach who was fired ...
President Barack Obama's presidency is associated with the continuation of policies that originated in the early 20th century with the Progressive Movement. The Progressive Movement, which contained both Republicans and Democrats, was a diverse group of individuals whose goals included more ...
The political winds have already started to drift through the media and into our homes in anticipation of next year's presidential election. For obvious reasons, much of the rhetoric is focused on the economy and job creation. There is little doubt that these will be the paramount issues of ...
It is November, the leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter, and families are making their Thanksgiving plans. For me, I can close my eyes and the aroma of my mother's house on Thanksgiving Day rushes over me. She always makes her famous mushy-mushy, what she calls stuffing and more ...
As we gather this Thanksgiving to spend time with our families and to enjoy the bounty of the season, we must also remember the many Americans who struggle to put food on their tables.It is hard to imagine any family, child or individual in a nation as fortunate as ours going without food, but ...
A bit of wisdom attributed to a 16th century philosopher has nearly become clich' in today's 21st century information age: Knowledge is power.The Internet and widespread, user-friendly technology allow people from around the world to mobilize, communicate and share unfiltered information and ...
As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of ...
President Barack Obama in an effort to reverse the 9 percent unemployment rate and increase economic growth has proposed a new jobs and economic plan through his American Jobs Act. The American Jobs Act is a continuation of the Administration's policies utilizing Keynesian-style measures in ...
If you want to do work that lasts for the short term invest your life in living for the moment. If you want to do work that lasts a life time invest your life in a career and spend your time climbing the ladder of financial success. If you want to invest in something that will last an eternity ...
MARSHALLTOWN No one knows better than Drew Cameron about the power of art to create a movement. His Combat Paper Project, is in Marshalltown through Nov. 9 courtesy of the Marshalltown Community Art Department, has been moving and uniting people across the country since 2007."The Combat Paper ...