Archive for 'Politics'
Nimrod Spy Plane Had No Automatic Fire Extinguisher
March 16th, 2009. Published under Politics. No Comments.
A British air crew tragically lost when a Nimrod spy plane burst into flames were unable to tackle the blaze because it occurred within a sealed compartment with no automatic fire extinguisher.
The Nimrod aircraft have been at the centre of controversy for some years now, ever since the tragic accident which took place after […]
The Benefits Of Government Grants
March 16th, 2009. Published under Government. No Comments.
As an individual, I can convince the Government to give me some money if I can convince them that the money is going to be productive in a certain field. For example, if I where to open a center to help illiterate adults learn how to read and write, there would be a chance […]
How To Claim Your Tax Returns
March 14th, 2009. Published under Government. No Comments.
April 15th is the deadline for Americans who need to file a tax form, so as to avoid any late fees or penalties imposed by the IRS and state governments. But if you are entitled to a payment from the government because you had already put in more money than what you owed, the money […]
What Does Bank Nationalization Mean?
March 11th, 2009. Published under Government. No Comments.
There has been talk in recent weeks about the possibility of the U.S. government nationalizing some struggling banks, like Bank of America or Citigroup. While Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has said that is not the government’s plan, political pundits and economic analysts aren’t so sure.
As Bernanke faced the House Financial Services Committee in […]
Dealing With Politics at Work
March 10th, 2009. Published under Politics. No Comments.
How powerful is politics in business? The connection between the two is difficult to explain, but somehow they are closely related. Have you ever happen to lose a job or a promotion in favor of a person who has not worked harder than you, or your most important contributions? Is that the person has his […]
The Shootdown Of Korean Airlines Flight 007
February 27th, 2009. Published under History. No Comments.
On September 1st, 1983, a Korean Airlines Boeing 747 was shot out of the skies over the Soviet Unions Eastern port area of Vladivostok near the Kamchatka Peninsula. The airliner purportedly drifted west of their intended flight path from Anchorage to Seoul, South Korea and violated the airspace of the Soviet Union. This […]
Protectionism Versus Globalism, Our Nations Best Economic Course?
February 27th, 2009. Published under World Affairs. No Comments.
At a time of great concern over individual economic vitality and our nations economic health we hear arguments for protectionist policies. Protectionism is basically a retreat from global markets and a ramping up of rhetoric like Buy American. This is too simple and too emotional of a response to what amounts to far greater economic […]