The 2012 Prophecy - Should We Prepare For the Worst

The year 2012 has recently gained a lot of popularity in our culture. However, it isn't exactly considered a good thing. Several ancient civilizations have predicted that the world will end in December of 2012. A movie has even been made on this exact subject. It's almost scary to read about how many different civilizations have come up with this same date. The Mayans, the ancient Chinese, and even Nostradamus have predicted the end of the world in December of 2012. Of course, we should always be prepared for the worst, but how do we do that?

Recently, we've been having earthquakes that have created tsunamis in the Pacific Ocean. Experts are saying that recent hurricanes are following a more powerful trend, and even volcanologists are saying that Yellowstone National Park could erupt in our lifetime. The Mayans have predicted that many different natural disasters will all occur at the same time on December 21st of 2012. What does this mean for us? It means possible worldwide devastation, that's what.

However, there is always a way to prepare ourselves. We can't predict most of these events for sure, and even if we could we wouldn't be able to stop mother nature. What we can do is prepare ourselves and our families with the information and supplies needed to survive these very possible and deadly events.

For instance, if a tsunami were to be headed for the Pacific coast of the United States, people should be informed to head inland or to high ground. Of course, there is more to it than just that, but that's the gist of it.

In the event of a catastrophic earthquake in Southern California, citizens would have to have days, if not weeks worth of food and water for themselves and their families. However, it's a fact that this type of preparation is rare among the American population. If anyone plans to survive disastrous events like this we should be preparing ourselves as best we can. Just imagine having earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, countless tornados, and volcanoes erupting all at the same time. Not a pretty site, and that's exactly what the Mayan's have predicted.

With December 2012 only three years away, we need to be considering the fact that these predictions might actually be true. If they are, then big deal, we can still say we were prepared for the worst. But if this date does bring an Apocalypse, then we will be prepared.

If you want to get this possible life-saving information for you in your family, visit the December 2012 Official Countdown website. We can never be to prepared when it comes to the lives of ourselves and our loved ones. The2012 Prophecy is not to be messed with when our lives could actually be in danger. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Cooke http://www.pippoproducts.com

Olympic Bid Slap in the Face - What's New?

Our nation does a very good job of helping out the rest of the world. We always have. Most citizens here in the USA feel it is our God given duty to be generous to others since we are so blessed.

I have learned (just as you probably have) that many people around the world hate America anyway. Many will take our help and then bite the hand that feeds them. Why?

Many are just jealous of our way of life. Some despise us for our military efforts to help countries like Iraq. Some think we are the devil. Some think we don't deserve our success even though we earnestly come to the aid of people all over the world.

So, I just expect it because it's not going to change. People all over the world come to this country every year to escape these same dictators who dislike the United States.

Some countries build fences to keep people from leaving... we cannot handle the influx of those trying to get in. You figure it out.

I don't know if the Olympic Committee was trying to embarrass President Obama and the United States by eliminating Chicago but I wouldn't put it past them.

It probably makes some sense for the Olympic Committee to pick a new location like Rio. Many people, however, fear traveling to Rio anymore because of the crime and danger to travelers. So be it.

I guess my point is that this selection does not surprise me at all. We will often be on the short end because of ill will towards us. As long as we continue to do what we think is the right thing for other people and other nations around the world we will just have to live with it.

We can never make serious decisions based on popularity alone.

Phil McMillan is a writer who maintains a daily blog entitled "Baby Boomer Baloney" (http://www.babyboomerbaloney.com). He provides daily humor videos for his readers as well as music videos from the 60's through the 80's along with his own comments. In addition to movie videos and comments, he produces political humor blogs and invites reader feedback. His daily posts will also highlight funny commercials, videos of Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Jay Leno. The blog will also feature clips of "Candid Camera," the sit-com "Cheers!" and other TV comedy shows (past and present). Phil's personal blogs will cover issues that are important in his mind that day. This is a fun site to visit... come on over and have a blast! Phil McMillan http://www.babyboomerbaloney.com ptmcmillan@gmail.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Phil_McMillan http://www.pippoproducts.com/healthfitness

Black Belt Patriotism - How to Reawaken America by Chuck Norris

I have been a fan of Chuck Norris for years. His early movies helped motivate me to study martial arts, and now as an instructor myself, I respect and admire the accomplishments he has achieved, and especially like how he has helped so many kids through his youth programs. It was an honor to meet Chuck Norris, his wife, and the late Howard Jackson a few years ago when he was signing copies of "Against All Odds: My Story."

I also like that Chuck Norris has firm convictions and beliefs and is not afraid to stand by them. His entry into political commentary and endorsing causes and candidates illustrates that he is not content with sitting on the sidelines, but is more than willing to stand up and be counted and voice an opinion. Some people criticize celebrities for endorsing causes or candidates, but I don't. I respect people who stand up for what they believe in and take ACTION. Regardless if you agree or disagree with Norris, you have to respect the fact that he is taking action regarding problems he sees in America.

I've been looking forward to "Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America" ever since I learned it was coming out. Being a black belt and a patriot, I love the title. But more importantly, I respect Chuck Norris and his views, not just because he is a fellow martial artist, but because he is sincere, honest, and makes a lot of sense. I've been looking forward to his insights and suggestions on how to rebuild our country and ensure the pursuit of the American Dream is available for everyone. The book was released yesterday and I left work and immediately stopped at the bookstore to pick up a copy.

I was not disappointed!

I spent the night reading "Black Belt Patriotism" and was quite impressed. It was not what I thought it was going to be. It had much more research than I expected. In fact, there are over thirty pages of notes, containing more than three hundred references from the text. Norris did his homework!

Before I go any further, I'll address the elephant in the room. (pun intended) It is no secret that Norris is a conservative. On the cover of the book, he is described as a martial arts master, actor, and political activist. This book falls in the political activist realm and the solutions that Norris provides are rooted in his Christian faith and belief in the Constitution and those Constitution Framers and founders of our great nation. If you share his conservative views, you are going to love this book. You might even stand up and yell, "You tell 'em Chuck!" If you are liberal, you are going to disagree with many of the solutions Norris provides, and you might even be insulted because he pulls no punches with his beliefs. If you are an independent, or fall somewhere in the middle, you will probably learn a few things and ponder on others. Regardless of which camp you fall into, I believe the book has value in pointing out the problems that Norris does. If you don't agree with his conservative solutions, so be it. Figure out solutions that you back. But think about the problems and work toward solutions!

The first line of this book is, "I love America: always have, always will." It is clear from reading this text that Norris really does love America and the principles it was founded upon. He has researched the history of our country and government much more than the average person, and goes so far as to include in the Appendices; The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, and The Ten Commandments. If you study the more than three hundred references I mentioned earlier, without a doubt you will have a better understanding of our country and government, and a better understanding of where Norris is coming from. I applaud his inclusion of such material, rather than him just saying, "this is what I believe, so there." He gives us the why behind what he wrote. That still does not mean you have to agree with him, but it will most certainly education you and open your eyes to the conservative perspective in a different light.

The first chapter then goes on to lay out eight problems with America that Norris believes something must be done about. Then, it the next eight chapters he goes into solutions to these problems. These problems he addresses are: 1. Norris believes we have forgotten our roots and have drifted from the principles and beliefs that our country was founded upon. 2. America's debt. The dept by Both by the government and individuals is a major problem and as Norris points out, we must not spend what we don't have. 3. America has failed to enforce our nation's borders. Norris shares some of the Founder's recommendations regarding immigration as well as some of his own recommendations for the illegal immigration problem. 4. Norris believes the fourth major problem is that America has lost its moral compass. This is probably one of the most "religious" chapters because Chuck's moral compass is guided by his Faith. 5. The next problem is that we have devalued human life. Again, this chapter is influenced by his faith, but we must also remember that in his early movies, life was not valued that much with the high body counts of the 80s action genre. But then Norris has changed since then and is the first to admit it. What I like is that he does not try to change or hide his past, and he openly discusses that he made mistakes in his past and is ashamed of some of what he has done. 6. The sixth problem Norris takes on is what he claims is the failing of our children. Children bear the brunt of cultural decay and Norris sets out to help protect our children from predators as well as provide for them and teach them values. 7. The next problem he sees is the dissolution of the family. This chapter again focuses on a Christian model for family, and Norris also makes a case for homeschooling. 8. The eighth problem of America's is apathy: physical, mental, and spiritual. In this chapter Norris takes on the declining health and obesity of Americans and calls for healthy living including nutritious eating and exercise. He also very briefly adds that he believes people need to feed themselves spiritually as well.

As I stated, if you share conservative beliefs with Norris, you will love his solutions, if you don't, you won't find this book nearly as enjoyable. However, regardless of your beliefs, you should find this book educational.

The book is more than educational, it is also motivational. The love for our country that Norris holds is clear, and he is optimistic that Americans can solve the problems the country is facing. This is not a doom and gloom look at troubles. This is a call for action to make our country better, to make our country stronger. Norris wants all Americans to get involved. He closes the book by saying, "I've committed the rest of my life to assure that the America of yesteryear becomes the America of tomorrow. My wish is that you will now join me, and encourage others to do the same."

I highly recommend this book to all Americans. You don't have to be a Chuck Norris fan like I am to gain some valuable insights from Chuck's research into our country's history and government. You don't have to share conservative values and ideals to still learn and be motivated by his optimistic view that we can continue to make America great despite the problems we are facing as a country. You don't even have to agree that these eight problems are the primary problems of the country, even though we must admit they are issues that need to be addressed.

Chuck Norris did an impressive job with this book. It was much more researched than I thought it would be, and it has encouraged me to do even more regarding getting involved. Read this book and become a Black Belt Patriot!

Alain Burrese, J.D. is a mediator/attorney with Bennett Law Office P.C. and an author/speaker through his own company Burrese Enterprises Inc. He writes and speaks about a variety of topics focusing on the business areas of negotiation and success principles as well as self-defense and safety topics. He is the author of Hard-Won Wisdom From the School of Hard Knocks, several instructional dvds, and numerous articles. You can find out more about Alain Burrese at his websiteshttp://www.burrese.com or http://www.bennettlawofficepc.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alain_Burrese http://www.pippoproducts.com

E-Mails Going Around: Conservative vs Liberal

If a conservative doesn’t like guns, he doesn't buy one.
If a liberal doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.

If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat.
If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.

If a conservative sees a foreign threat, he thinks about how to defeat his enemy.
A liberal wonders how to surrender gracefully and still look good.

If a conservative is homosexual, he quietly leads his life.
If a liberal is homosexual, he demands legislated respect.

If a black man or Hispanic are conservative, they see themselves as independently successful.
Their liberal counterparts see themselves as victims in need of government protection.

If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him.

If a conservative doesn’t like a talk show host, he switches channels.
Liberals demand that those they don’t like be shut down.

If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn’t go to church.
A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced. (Unless it’s a foreign religion, of course!)

If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.
A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his.

If a conservative slips and falls in a store, he gets up, laughs and is embarrassed.
If a liberal slips and falls, he grabs his neck, moans like he's in labor and then sues.

If a conservative reads this, he'll forward it so his friends can have a good laugh.
A liberal will delete it because he's "offended".

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It's Politics As Usual For Bernard Goldberg

The amount of political banter in this nation is quite humorous at times, and yet, so much of the reality we use in comedy is muffled due to the politically correct nonsense. After all, in America there are still things you just cannot say, even though we are afforded "free speech" in our founding documents.

Perhaps, this is why I enjoy reading a book that is not politically correct, that goes after both sides and their ridiculous shenanigans. One author I love to read, because he is hilarious and for the most part he is right on target in Bernard Goldberg the once famous news commentary guy from CBS. In fact, his latest book is great. You should indeed read;

"Crazies to the Left of Me, Wimps to the Right; How One Side Lost its Mind and the Other Side Lost its Nerve," by Bernard Goldberg (also author of "BIAS; 100 People Who Are Screwing Up America"); HarperCollins Publishers; New York, NY; 2007, (271 pages). ISBN: 978-0-06-12527-0 and/or ISBN-10: 0-06-12527-3

He holds nothing back when it comes to religion, terrorists, or the world media that works so hard to shape our minds and alter our political views and opinions. Goldberg explains the absurdity of it all and the underlining problems that all this sound and fury is causing. This book is not for the angry limousine liberal or the staunch Obama-Rama in my estimation.

Nor is this book for the steadfast Republican that will go along with the flow of spending from their ranks. If you cannot laugh at yourself or this crazy thing we call politics, this is not the book for you. But if you can a 1,000 laughs await you, so I highly recommend it. Please consider it, and this book will indeed be a good gift for the right leaning libertarian or true conservative in your family.

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Adolf Hitler on Propaganda

"All propaganda has to be popular and has to adapt its spiritual level to the perception of the least intelligent of those towards whom it intends to direct itself." -- Adolf Hitler (1888-1945) from Bartlett's Familiar Quotations

Senator Ted Kennedy - His Senate Seat

On September 22nd, 2009, The Washington Post ran an article entitled "Massachusetts Senate Votes to Fill Kennedy Seat." The article explains that a week after the Massachusetts House voted to allow the governor to fill the position left vacant when Teddy Kennedy died, the Senate voted the same way.

But why did the Massachusetts legislature have to vote to give the governor this power? Just five years ago, the governor possessed the power. Indeed typically, a state governor does appoint a new senator when a vacancy becomes available.

If you recall, Massachusetts Senator John Kerry ran against George W. Bush for the presidency in 2004. At that time the Democratic controlled legislature realized that if Senator Kerry won the presidency, a Republican governor would get to appoint his successor. They didn't want this to happen. So, they rushed through legislation requiring a general election to fill the vacancy. Now that both the governor and legislature are Democratic, the state's political leaders don't want to wait for a general election. It's politically safe to allow the governor to appoint a successor.

President Obama is likely thrilled that policymakers in Massachusetts have acted in this way. After all, a vote will soon be coming on the President's healthcare initiative. One additional Democratic senator will ensure that Republicans cannot prevent the legislation from coming to the floor through a filibuster. Without this additional vote, a single Senator could prevent the legislation from coming to the floor by simply refusing to stop speaking. Occasionally senators have read from phone books in order to fill up time, preventing important legislation from coming up for votes.

Senator Kennedy knew the importance of his seat and he recognized that if he died before the healthcare legislation was adopted, Republicans could use the empty seat to prevent a vote. Therefore, his last political wish was for the Massachusetts legislature to grant the governor the power to appoint a successor.

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