Government Articles

1). The Awful Truth About Television: Fake News and other reasons not to watch TV news By : Katherine Westphal
DO touch that dial to avoid fake news Government agencies, corporations, industry groups, and other large organizations contaminate the airwaves with fake news. These organizations produce pre-packaged news segments called VNRs, or Video News Releases. These segments look like real news. In fact, VNRs are little more that propaganda pieces for their producers.
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2). How to Master the Art of Influence – Washington Style By : Harrison Monarth
Copyright 2006 Harrison Monarth Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Representative of the People of the 1st District of Rhode Island, proved his mastery of influence with the use of a powerful influence strategy just this weekend, after crashing his car into a guard rail near the Capitol building in the very early morning hours. The influencing strategy Patrick Kennedy employed is called "Self-Disclosure".
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3). Offshore Banking: What You Need To Know Before Opening An Account By : Joseph Kenny
Offshore banking, we have all heard about it before. Unfortunately, many are misinformed when it comes to offshore banking. We have all heard news reports of offshore accounts being used to front illegal activities or to avoid taxes. In fact, we have also seen it in the movies, being used a similar way. This has led many individuals to believe that offshore banking is illegal.
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4). ICANN Creating a Monopoly in Domain Names By : Chris McElroy
When the Internet was very young, all you had to do to get a domain name was call a man named Jon Postel, and ask for it. Things have changed greatly with the popularity of the Internet. Now the competition for a good, short, generic domain name is fierce. If you want a domain name in the popular .com namespace, you have to settle for a long, sometimes confusing, domain name.
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5). A democracy? What have we wrought? By : Scott W. Clark
One of the great fallacies abroad is thinking that any regime today can lay claim to being democratic. None are. Though we say they are democratic and that they are democracies, they are actually republican government—representative democracies. This means that certain people are elected to serve the interests of the people at large. These representatives make the decisions for the people rather than the people making them.
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6). If You go to Mexico for Plastic Surgery By : Ivar Rudi
When I think of Mexico, I don’t necessarily think of plastic surgery. I might think of bad taxi drivers, poor air quality, and corrupt government, and I don’t really think of sanitary conditions as being a priority there. However, it is gaining popularity as a plastic surgery destination.
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7). The Day the Music Died – 911 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
The rest of the world is puzzled by this sudden “about face” in the care for human rights. The terrorists and our former allies should get a copy of an American history book. We haven’t forgotten 911, and we are not “sheep.” Part of our culture is warm and loving, while another part of our culture is decisive, bold, militaristic, and wants immediate retribution.
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8). The Employment-at-Will Doctrine. Another Euphemism as our Language Fades into Irrelevance By : Thomas Sheerin
States that have adopted this standard as a way of attracting businesses, have managed to do so without an outcry by the vast majority of voters, employees. After all, why should there be an objection? It sounds so fair and evenhanded on the surface. If you, the employee, no longer want to remain in your position, you simply move on after giving appropriate notice.
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9). Taliban Infiltrates South Dakota Legislature By : Nola L. Kelsey
Where are the last vestiges of Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders hiding? Are they cowering in caves near the Pakistani border? Perhaps they own a condo complex in Karachi. More likely they are on a Dude Ranch in America’s Heartland. Remember 1994? Religious fundamentalists overtook Afghanistan and trounced on that nation’s women with a vengeance. Being draped in a burga and beaten in the streets was standard fair.
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10). Insurance 101 - Undermining America for the Good of Americans By : Nola L. Kelsey
What is the role of insurance in Keeping the Masses Down? Are you paying money to destroy freedom? Buyer beware.
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11). What Does It Mean To Be Politically Independent? By : Bill Wallmuller
I have concluded of late that I could only consider myself a political independent if there is such a thing. I do not think I should be labeled Republican or Democrat, on the Left or on the Right or any other affiliation except to be a proud citizen of this United States and live by the principles on which this great nation was founded.
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12). Golden Years and Tears - Pension In One Hand And Out With The Other By : kacycarr
The Golden years a time in all our lives where we look forward to retirement, long gone are the days when pensioners were in their prime. Now the prime candidates for the government's new ruling of raising retirement to the ripe old age of 67. How many of the golden oldies will make it down to the local post office to collect their pensions. What.
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13). Proof Evident - Book Review By : write 2 right
Proof Evident is a newly released crime fiction novel by lawyer and controversial psychologist, John Dicke. The story line is based around a criminal case for Judge Avery Jackson who coldly murdered Sheriff Hardacre during his speech to 150 city officials. The problem is, Mr. Jackson has no memory of the event at all… Jack Maine leaves the public service and starts up a private practice with the assistance of his talented wife while taking on this difficult and seemingly doomed case.
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14). Accounts Receivable Financing, Tax Write Off And What Does It Cost? By : Cassandra Ingraham
Banks won't lend money to a business seeking to acquire larger contracts because its not viewed as an asset. So if you are a small start up company, funding for expansion may be hard to obtain. Accounts Receivable Financing could be the key to funding for a start up with desires to bid on large Government (or Corporate) contracts. So what is Accounts Receivable Financing? It is the selling of your accounts receivable invoices for cash versus waiting 30-60 or 90 days to be paid by your customer.
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15). Your Guide to Filing Bankrupcy By : Scott Green
There are two kinds of individual bankrupcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 bankrupcy, named for the chapter number in the bankrupcy code, requires a full liquidation of all debts and cancels all no-exempt debts. Chapter 13 bankrupcy is essentially a court-mandated payment plan that sets up affordable monthly payments to your creditors, The decision to declare bankrupcy is not an easy one.
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16). When Should You Consolidate Student Loans? By : Mark Kessler
If you have just graduated from college, the likelihood is that you are under a large amount of debt in the form of student loans. You might be wondering if there is any way to reduce the amount you have to pay. One solution for reducing your debt is to consolidate your student loans. Student loan consolidation is similar to refinancing a house on better.
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17). Understanding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act By : James Hunt
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or HIPAA has two purposes. The first, “portability,” allows an employee to keep their current health insurance...
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18). ICANN Violating Free Enterprise By : Chris McElroy
Message to ICANN: Let those who want to create a tld, simply register it with ICANN. If the tld is not already taken, if they have the technical capability to mange the tld, and they have the desire to market domain names on that tld, then let them do so. It should be similar to the registering of a domain name, except on a higher level, with the added technical requirements.
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19). Understanding Business and Government Regulations By : David Gass
Describes business and government regulations and how to deal with them.
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20). Does The Electoral College No Longer Work And Should We Make Changes? By : John DeJong
-Originally written in January 2001. This year we have had the closest presidential election in the history of the United States.
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21). Second Eden - Review By : write 2 right
Carlton Austin has crafted a wonderful piece of work in Second Eden - an action-packed suspense thriller with a little romance and some elements of science fiction. Its beautifully designed cover incorporates gorgeous images depicting scenes within the plot and the book is available in both hard and soft cover. I recommend the hard cover, folks. This book is sure to be one that you keep among your favorite authors on your bookshelves.
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22). Home Loans and Government Websites By : Dan Lewis
One of the keys to maintaining the middle class in America is homeownership. In fact, the government takes an active role in promoting ownership through incentives. Home Loans and Government Websites The government is famous for influencing the behavior of all of us. Despite the draconian conspiracy theories one hears or reads about, the government usually does this in a passive way.
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23). Government Loans - Get What You Are Due By : Joseph Kenny
As a student you can obtain a substantial financial support from the federal government for your college tuition, books and laboratory fees. The loan accrues no interest during the time that you are legitimately enrolled as a student but will commence drawing interest upon graduation or whenever you leave college. This is the information given by all school aid advisors and is pretty much on the level.
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24). Are Your Child’s Rights At School Violated? By : Don McKay
Do your children know what they are agreeing to in school? Why are kinder garden children saying the Pledge Of Allegiance when they don't understand what it means.
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25). How to consolidate your loan with Stafford loan consolidation By : Amelie Mag
While education may seem like something we should all be having free access to, the reality of education is different than this impression. In countries belonging to the Anglo-Saxon world whose economy has been traditionally organized according to liberal principles, the public sphere is very much reduced at the expense of private affairs.
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