Hyperspace Commentaries and Galactic Ramblings

Advent of the 3rd Padawan: A New Jedi

In the wee hours of Super Tuesday my 3rd Padawan joined the Jedi clan emerging in only 38 minutes of labor ready to combat the forces of the darkside.

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So many dying to give me $$millions

It seems I have increasingly become that long lost heir, friend, lottery winner or only hope of Nigerian families across the internet desperately needed to release and recover tens of millions of dollars if I would only release my personal financial information.

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You haven't lived...

We all have a certain desire to attain, achieve, or accomplish something meaningful in our lives.

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What does the Economy matter to you?

Americans are speaking louder than ever that the Economy matters. Poll after poll puts the Economy as the top issue over and above Healthcare, Iraq War, Terrorism, and Immigration. We are hearing the mantra again, "It's the Economy stupid."

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Why a US Recession Matters and What You Can Do

If you believe the news reports today from a top economist and others predicting a US plunge into recession you may want to take note and see what it could mean.

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Wind Energy: Weekly Outbursts 12/26

With prevailing winds favoring interest and time here are the top outbursts of progress in Wind Energy this week.

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The Void Where Prohibited

In writing this article I specifically disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, including without limitation the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement with respect to all content and ideas conceived elsewhere on the planet.

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Braving the "Powers and their Noise"

For more than 4 years now the world has closely scrutinized his every move, piling high the seemingly endless criticisms of his leadership and his sanity. Even our friends and allies have called his remarks on more than one occasion "shocking and utterly unacceptable."

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Tales of Wind: United States of Wind Energy

Americans have more than 11,600 megawatts of reasons to be proud of our wind energy programs. In the past 5 years the United States has seen the greatest amount of installed wind energy capacity anywhere in the world.

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Tales of Wind: Off Flying Kites

Somewhat bored by the less than breakneck speeds of sailboat racing and still captivated by all things wind and water, I have once again plunged into the latest wind craze to sweep the country.

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Undermine Big Government: Give Cheerfully

As another tax season rapidly approaches, I'm reminded of the lack of improvement year over year on thousands of IRS pages that archaically define our tax structure.

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Dissatisfaction - America's Greatest Asset?

Whether it be science or politics, entertainment or expression, America charges on with an unquenchable energy for satisfaction. In large measure America is as great as it has become through the genius and effort of so many striving against unrelenting forces of dissatisfaction.

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What's in your wallet? Part 3

In the third sequel to the myths about credit cards, I would like to take the mask off the marketing and show you just how destructive the path of credit cards can be to your future.

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Investing for the wealth of it

Most everyone I meet is looking for ways to get rich. Some are more aggressive, impulsive, and willing to take more risks than others, but at the heart of it we all seek a certain independence to do, go, and enjoy whatever it is that we want.

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Tales of Wind: 1,500 miles of reflection

Last week as I logged more than 1,500 miles driving to numerous sites with hundreds of wind turbines across some of the most barren land in North America, I reflected on the gracefulness of wind power.

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Tales of Wind: 13,000 Chinese blown to defeat

On my recent visit to the Taiwanese island of Quemoy I discovered a small but amazing island full of history, underground bunkers, land mines and hope. Fewer than 75,000 people live on this bow-tie shaped island less than 3 miles off the coast of mainland China.

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Everything Old is New again

Once again in our nation's history a majority of Americans feel led down the wrong path. There is no consensus quite like the fractured unity of the misdirected.

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Make a Stand Against Gravity

I am inviting fellow Newsvine members to join me in forming S.A.G., a long overdue effort to resist the unregulated forces of gravity.

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Understanding Religious Patriotism

In the war of words a lot of meaning is lost when we overlay our Western viewpoint as the filter for understanding. Misperceptions abound when a typical American looks beyond the borders and tries to make sense of the world through home-grown lenses.

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The Irony of Outrage

Never have so many been so angry about so much, with so little being done to change what ails them. Every day the volume gets louder yet the same behavior goes on.

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"Get Smarter Here" Intl Literacy Day Charity Challenge

Welcome to the first ever Team Newsvine - "Get Smarter Here" International Literacy Day Charity Challenge! In this our second effort to Plant Seeds of Hope, Team Newsvine has come up with a Literacy Challenge that conveniently coincides with the official International Literacy D …

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Team Newsvine - Charity Event 2

The July 7 creative idea deadline has arrived and we are ready to begin some consensus gathering for the next charity event.

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The Lonely Land of Entitlement

Challenged again by thought provoking and well written insights from Djehuty, I extend a few thoughts about the Lonely Land of Entitlement, the place that America is fast becoming if we haven't arrived already. In today's news, Americans are becoming lonelier than ever:

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Happy Independence Day!

For those of us Americans heading into our 4th of July weekend, I want to extend happy Independence Day wishes and a brief reflection as we enjoy so many fireworks, cook-outs, celebrations and great get-togethers this coming weekend.

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