Dear Mr. President, The United States of America has historically been one of the most powerful nations in the world; it has been one of the most progressive nations on earth being the first modern democracy, the first to prohibit religion in government, and the quickest to industrialize and deal with the consequences of industrialization; it has usually been an extremely moderate nation, and until recently has not engaged in war without good reason. But wouldn’t it be a shame if after demonstrating all of ...

The fountain of youth emanates, according to popular cultre, from a proper diet. This rosy view stems, in part, from the dietary recommendations made to reduce the risk of several chronic diseases. Implicit in the recommendations is the promise of longer life but how long and for whom? Cardiovascular disease and cancer account for almost three-fourths of all deaths in affluent societies. One reason for this is that many causes of premature death infections, poor sanitation, and accidents have been dramatically allayed. This change translates into a life expectancy at birth in the ...

When the heat of the summer hits, you may be looking for a new and fun way to cool off. If you have access to a motorized boat, consider water skiing! It is a fun way to break into the world of water sports, and has an easy learning curve so that just about anyone can take part in this fun pastime. Before you hit the water though, you'll want to learn a little more about the sport and the gear you'll need. It is much like its snowy counterpart, except in ...

It was indeed The Trial of a Century. Frank James's murder trial in 1883 in Gallatin — where a jury found him not guilty— featured legal luminaries on both sides and impassioned references to the "Lost Cause" for which the bandit had fought two decades earlier. The story is related in "Trial of a Century: The Acquittal of Frank James" in the January issue of the Missouri Historical Review, published by the State Historical' Society of Missouri, in Columbia. Alexander Franklin James, older brother of Jesse James and a partner in his exploits, ...

My frustration with Helium is not hard to grasp. Anyone who has been involved at www.helium.com knows it has its ups and downs. When I first joined it was in hopes of boosting my online earnings. They were holding a reward-athon which drew me in. I will admit, I earned around $100 in a few weeks after cranking out articles left and right. That was last April. After the promotion ended, I watched my earnings slowly grow. I emphasize slowly. I submitted articles faithfully for another six weeks. When my account finally ...