1. Parents Say 'No More' To Zombies!
I believe that parenting should happen within the homes and that academics should be taught in the schools. I believe that parents should regain their rights for the future of our children and the future of our society....

2. Excuse Me, But, Yes, I Am From 'Long-Guy-Land'
As much as I miss Long Island and New York, when I am there I can't wait to get back 'home'. The horns honking, the sirens, the closed in suburbs and, yes, the traffic, all get on my nerves now. These days, I look forward to the quiet, the easy conversation, and... the 'y'all come back now, you hear!' The way I figure it, I now have the best of both worlds and what can be better than that....

3. Fifty And Loving It
Middle age has equipped me to be a better person. I now have the wisdom and selflessness that I lacked in my youth which has enabled me to be a better parent....

4. This One's For You, Mom
I celebrate my mother daily as she continues on through me and through her grandchild and generations to follow. And, most importantly, I thank God daily....

5. The New Iraq: Genocide of the Gentle
Of all the physical damage that has been done to Iraq, the greatest damage has been done to the culture itself. Iraq has lost much of her cultural capital....

6. Warning: Be Careful Who You Hire
Word of caution: never trust a website to describe a firm's ability. Anyone can put up a quick storefront and portray their business as the 'best'. Ask for references and take your time before hiring anyone....

7. The Next Heartbeat for America and Iraq
In the American/Iraqi stand for freedom, Americans as citizens of a free nation, have two choices - one responsible and one not: 1. believe mainstream media or 2. move to Organic Citizenry, that is, analyze the Textual Imagery to find the truth....

8. Mr. Stein, I Couldn't Have Said It Better
As we prepare for the New Year, it is understandable to become reflective and hopeful. Following is a touching commentary written by Mr. Ben Stein and, frankly, I couldn't have said it better. For all who read this, I wish you the very best for the coming year....

9. Is Cultural Incompetence Putting up Walls Where You Work?
Today, most companies try to preserve some degree of cultural competence, accepting and understanding the value of cultural diversity in the work environment. Employers boasting policies of "equal opportunity" pervade our society. However, there is some evidence showing these companies only support cultural diversity to a certain degree --just enough to reduce their being liable for discrimination....

10. Decency Wins Over Cultural Decay
Perhaps if we combined the morals of yesteryear with the technology and knowledge of today we would have the world each of us dream about. Personally, I have seen enough guts, gore, sex and destruction and I would bet that a great many more are as bored and disgusted by it as me. People do indeed have a voice and the time is now to use it if only for our children who are our leaders for tomorrow....

11. The Rhythm of Success
No matter how things appear, nothing worth it comes easy. Success takes dedication, persistence, strong focus, passion, sacrifice and the wisdom to learn from failures....

12. Yes, You Can Have It All
For many self-employed, the hours are longer and the responsibilities are many but for those juggling family a sense of humor is a must....

13. The Beginning of Civil War or The End of Civil Society?
There has been much talk recently over whether or not Iraq has fallen into a state of civil war. If this talk is true, then the question of who is to blame for the violence has a simple answer, and a rather convenient one for the US administration....

14. Where The 'Bleep' Did My Identity Go?
Don't think that identity theft can not happen to you, expect that it will so that it won't -- stay informed and stay educated so you do not become a statistic....

15. Who Do You Trust For The Truth?: An American-Iraqi Seduction Review
What your mind takes in daily forms "textual imagery," i.e., the way you see things, the way your mind creates the truth of who you are in relation to current events....

16. Textual Images of Iraq
American citizens receive many images about the war/occupation in Iraq on a daily basis which bombard listeners, readers, and viewers with images about the application of U.S. policy abroad....

17. It's All About The Money, Isn't It
In order for Advertising Agencies to be successful, integrity must be combined with talent and it saddens me that so little is found today....

18. Peace is Not Paved With Violence
There is a parallel between the war in Iraq and the war in Afghanistan in that the violence of the U.S. war has been followed by unprecedented violence during U.S. occupation....

19. Ad Agencies: Separating The Divas From The Pros
With technology moving so quickly, design firms are truly a 'dime a dozen' and the most common question: 'where do I find a firm who will not only deliver what I need but, more importantly, where do I find someone I can trust?'...

20. Iraqi-Americans: Not In My Neighborhood!
As the world prepares to possibly enter one of its most serious wars in history, the media is crucial to obtaining information and understanding issues. But, what should have been the age of information has, instead, morphed into a golden season of propaganda, enhanced truths and hyped realities, as mainstream news is manipulated by the masters of the political spin....

21. Free In America: Fact or Fiction?
As the world prepares to possibly enter one of its most serious wars in history, the media is crucial to obtaining information and understanding issues. But, what should have been the age of information has, instead, morphed into a golden season of propaganda, enhanced truths and hyped realities....