Articles for category: Opinion and Editorial

Sen. Saxby Chambliss Steps Down; Who Might Replace Him?

COMMENTARY | Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss today announced to his staff that he’s calling it quits. Chambliss, who has emerged as somewhat of a centrist compromiser after running a pretty conservative campaign in 2002 for the seat, will step down after two terms. Jim Galloway with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has already begun speculating on who ...

Parelli Patterns, a Product Review

The Parelli organization started to tout their new product, Parelli Patterns, back last fall with much fanfare and a big push about how important this new product is. It is supposed to be the breakthrough for working with your horse and the solution for nearly all problems as well as a jump-start to completing the ...

5 Reasons to Seek a Higher Education

Some people have a hard time figuring out why a higher education is so important. Many think they can make it by working at the local factory, but times are changing and most of those jobs are disappearing. But, there are other reasons people may not want to seek a higher education. Many people think ...

The 9mm Parabellum Bullet: Developed for War

The term Parbellum in Latin says it all; prepare for war! In 1902 George Luger introduced his revolutionary pistol to the world. The Luger was an improvement of an earlier semiautomatic pistol design called the Borchardt. The 9mm parabellum cartridge was also introduced replacing a smaller bore cartridge the 7.65 mm. The 9mm parabellum also ...

Divorce Rates in Today’s Society

Many marriages end in divorce. In facto, 50% of all marriage end shortly after they begin. There are many theories as to why the number of divorces has risen so drastically. Is it the timeless tale of miscommunication between a man and a woman? Is generation X simply a group of less tolerant people, unwilling ...

When to Use Music in a Magic Show

Why you should add music to your magic show.Music can really enhance a magic show. It gives the audience some entertainment while they’re waiting for you to set up for your next trick. It can also give some of your tricks a more fast paced feeling. Music can also act as a good use of ...

Top Ten Love Songs Ever

Music is the selective recreation of reality through sounds. It creates patterns of sound that convey emotion, moods, and behavior. It is a powerful medium to express emotion. It recreates aspects of our lives that are recognizable. A piece of music may be quick moving, expressing energy, purposefulness, or excitement. Music as an attraction tool ...

How Slavery Still Affects Us Today

John Hope Franklin says in a film that this country has not confronted the issue ofslavery yet. I think that Mr. Franklin is speaking the truth in this statement. Slavery is one of the worst conditions that have existed throughout history, not only in this country but in other places as well. The enslavement of ...