Where Does the American Empire Go from Here?

by | Aug 6, 2012 | Opinion

Rusia (Russia) is in Suria (Syria). The names of these two countries are made up of the same Arabic letters. According to Larbi Sadiki, senior lecturer in Middle East politics at England’s University of Exeter, the interchange of these names and letters means...

Mountains Hold Physical and Cultural Challenges

by | Aug 3, 2010 | Opinion

Mountains are there to be climbed. Beyond the amazing scenery, there are cross-cultural experiences and challenges awaiting the daring among us. The first time I took an interest in mountain climbing was after reading the 1953 book “Seven Years in Tibet,”...

Hanging It Up? Whistle-Blowers Face Uphill Battle

by | Jan 24, 2010 | Opinion

When you hear a whistle in a football game, you know somebody did something wrong. It’s the same way in the real world. A whistle-blower is a person who raises a concern about wrongdoing in an organization. Usually, this person is from that organization. This...

Past Christmas Days: Historical Facts and Trivia

by | Dec 22, 2009 | Opinion

Christmas Day comes in all sizes. By sizes, I mean our Christmas days have come with memories – good or bad, happy or sad – of all sizes. Beyond the pleasant, peaceful and meaningful day of giving and receiving gifts is remembering that God gave his Son on that first...