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Many of us remember the oil shortages of the late seventies. They caused more than just the inconvenience of occasional gasoline rationing. Several elderly people actually died in the New York City area because of a lack of heating oil.

I have always believed that political apathy starts at the bottom. That is the citizens. They do not go to meetings when issues are being discussed that impact their lives. They do not speak up at the earlyist opportunity to provide input.

"Society in every state is a blessing..."-- Thomas Paine, Common SenseWhat of value?Interaction among human beings has provided us each with unique, fulfilling experiences, fond memories, and satisfied desires.

The history of mankind to date having been one of almost continuous conflict, it should come as no surprise that the third millennium has started pretty much as the second ended.

There have been some incredible developments in optical technology in recent years. One of the most interesting new products comes from a company called Torrey Pines Logic.

That's what Canadian Liberal-supporters are saying! The Conservatives won 122 seats, only 33 shy of a majority government, making them the minority government of choice. They also won the popular vote at 36.25%.

Almost every weekday, for the last thirty some years, I have purchased three or four newspapers and read them at lunch time. I do this in order to relax and in some cases learn something.

History is being made on our watch. Maybe. No woman has even come close to being nominated to run for President of the United States by a major party. Geraldine Ferraro ran as VP for the Democrats but she and Mondale lost to Reagan / Bush in a...

When disaster strikes, why does law and order break down almost immediately? Whether it is a natural or man-made event, why do the people in the vicinity sudenly act as though laws don't exist ?

Pakistan did the USA a favor recently ...All they got for it was a surprise rocket attack on their own soil.The situation is well-explained by London's Sunday Telegraph in its 29 Jan 06 edition:Pakistan 'delay let bin Laden escape US...