We see the faces of evil every day. Dr. Kermit Gosnell was convicted Monday of murdering three babies by snipping their spines as they wriggled helplessly. Ariel Castro is standing trial for kidnapping three young women who were age 14, 16 and 21 at the time of their capture. He is accused of raping and abusing them for 10 years, forcing miscarriages by blunt trauma to the stomach and starvation, and also imprisoning his daughter who was born in a plastic tub to one of the three women. James Holmes is accused of walking into a movie theatre and opening fire on the audience, killing 12 and injuring 58 people. On December 14, 2012 Adam Lanza shot his mother dead in her bed. He then walked to an elementary school and shot dead 26 more people, 20 of which were school children age 6 and 7. Continue reading “Evil Lurks Within Us All”
Author: chrismtwo
Every day I try to learn and experience new things. The infinite wonder of the universe provides endless opportunity for adventures. My favorite thing is to enjoy these adventures with friends, and to share my stories with others.
At the very core, all people are storytellers. Whether it is a full length motion picture or a chat over a cup of coffee, most of what makes up the human experience is the communication of ideas. For this reason, I am always looking for opportunities to write. I would like to share what I've seen with as many people as possible.
Entrepreneurship Success and Failure
The startup rate fell to an all-time low in 2012 at 7.87% of businesses. Fewer than 35% of companies are considered “young” compared to nearly 50% in the 1980s. Despite this, 0.32% of adults create a new business each month on average. Immigrants are almost twice as likely to start up a business as the native born, 0.51% to 0.28%. Continue reading “Entrepreneurship Success and Failure”
Elder Abuse
Across America, seniors are suffering in silence. About one in 10 seniors has suffered some form of abuse at least once, and many of these go unreported. Most abuse comes at the hands of family members, but a substantial amount happens in nursing homes. With the Amount of Americans 65 and over projected to double by 2030, this problem will only get worse if not addressed properly. Continue reading “Elder Abuse”
Egypt
The United States has many strategic national interests in Egypt. We receive preferential access to the Suez Canal. The 1979 peace treaty between Egypt and Israel has long served to keep peace between the two most powerful militaries in the region. Given the al Qaeda havens and support provided by chaos in other countries around the region, a stable Egypt serves as a security linchpin in the ongoing “War on Terror”. Continue reading “Egypt”
Edward Snowden
When Edward Snowden made the decision to leak classified information about the NSA’s global surveillance system, he took a step that few others would. He gave up a comfortable lifestyle making good money in order to do what he saw as the right thing to do. A debate has been raging about what the proper balance should be between security and privacy. Another question comes to mind after Snowden admitted to being the leaker: should we choose comfort or freedom? Continue reading “Edward Snowden”
Eating Disorders
It seems like everyone wants to lose a few pounds these days, even people who are thin to begin with. Eating disorders are a dangerous problem in America, with the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. An estimated 20% of people suffering from anorexia nervosa will die from complications related to their eating disorder, including suicide and heart problems. The problem is most prevalent in adolescents and young women, with 95% of those who have eating disorders being between the age of 12 and 25. The mortality rate associated with anorexia nervosa is 12 times higher than the death rate associated with all causes of death for females 15-24 years old. Yet only 1 in 10 people with eating disorders receive treatment. Continue reading “Eating Disorders”
East Atlanta Crime Wave
With three homicides and several armed robberies occurring in the past three months, East Atlanta residents are on edge. They voiced their concerns in a public meeting in Grant Park, where passions flared. Continue reading “East Atlanta Crime Wave”
Dying
Sometimes it is quick and painless. Sometimes it is slow and painful. Sometimes it happens suddenly, and sometimes it is long expected. Sometimes it comes too soon, and sometimes it comes later than it should. As sure as the sun rises, it too will set. Death eventually finds us all. Continue reading “Dying”
Dropping Dollars and Pounds
With the ushering in of the new year a large mass of people are trying to better themselves by losing the extra weight they put on the previous month. Those holiday turkeys and pies are stubborn though, which inevitably leads many into the pseudoscientific arena of the fad diets. They seem like an easy way out. With only a few monthly payments you can be looking like new again. Are they really that easy, and do they ever deliver what was promised? Continue reading “Dropping Dollars and Pounds”
DOMA Struck Down By Supreme Cout
In a 5-4 decision the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. It has ruled that failing to recognize gay marriage rights granted by States who allow gay marriage violates States rights. The majority opinion, penned by Justice Kennedy, states “regulation of domestic relations is an area that has long been regarded as virtually exclusive province of the States.” Continue reading “DOMA Struck Down By Supreme Cout”
Ronin Pen 