Security

Can An Ordinary Person Enjoy A State Of Grace?

Anne Naylor | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

Can we create the conditions in which we lead grace-full lives? Is it even possible to expect to live gracefully, with the world in so much chaos? My view is that there has never been a better time.

Assassinations, Peace and State Violence in India and Pakistan

Abdul Malik Mujahid | Posted 11.05.2009 | World


Abdul Malik Mujahid

As Indians mark the death anniversary of Indira Gandhi, Sikhs renew their call for justice, and Pakistan bleeds with terrorism, it is important to reflect on justice, reconciliation and forgiveness.

Energy, Climate, and Security

Gary Hart | Posted 10.05.2009 | Politics


Gary Hart

Experts estimate that between a third and half of all our defense forces are engaged, one way or the other, in protecting the flow of world oil supplies for ourselves and our allies.

Couple's Online Bank Account Hacked, Leading to Identity Theft

Robert Siciliano | Posted 09.15.2009 | Living


Robert Siciliano

The technology of the criminal hacker has evolved, and is continuing to evolve faster than that of the white hats. This means you have to be on your game.

9/11 Eight Years After

Christine Pelosi | Posted 09.11.2009 | Politics


Christine Pelosi

It was not and is not inevitable that we demonize each other when, quite frankly -- we are not the problem -- the terrorists are.

Volunteers Taking On Patrol Duties Of Under-Staffed Police Forces

Wall Street Journal | JENNIFER LEVITZ | Posted 10.23.2009 | Home


The National Association of Citizens on Patrol, a Corona, Calif., nonprofit that promotes civilian volunteerism in law enforcement, says there are abo...

Debunking the Half-Baked "Cookie Conspiracy"

Leslie Harris | Posted 09.18.2009 | Politics


Leslie Harris

The White House Office of Management and Budget is retooling the current federal policy that governs how federal agencies are allowed to place "cookies" on citizens' computers to track their visits to agency web sites.

Steel: Important To Us But Not Important To Us

Dave Johnson | Posted 09.14.2009 | Business


Dave Johnson

Steel is the core component of the bridges, buildings, appliances, cars, etc. that we build. But now much of that steel comes from other countries.

Fertilizer Chemical Linked to Toxic Blaze

Juli Charkes | Posted 09.03.2009 | Green


Juli Charkes

The chemical arsenal Americans rely on to help cultivate crops turns out to be the same one used for warfare and acts of domestic terrorism.

Are Russia's Arms Deals to Venezuela Destablizing Central America?

Robert Amsterdam | Posted 08.28.2009 | World


Robert Amsterdam

The grotesque level of corruption in both Russia and Venezuela should stimulate the discussion as to whether their predatory natures constitute not only an international crime, but also a breach of fundamental human rights.

The Homeless Angel

Robert Koehler | Posted 08.24.2009 | Chicago


Robert Koehler

My loneliness is crystal clear. I call it the Big Empty. Awareness and acceptance will have to do as my prayer.

Hackers Go Mobile: Is Your Cell Phone Prepared?

Chris Brassington | Posted 08.23.2009 | Business


Chris Brassington

Make sure you are aware of the sheer extent of personal data you are storing and exchanging on your mobile, and take steps to prevent that from getting into the wrong hands

How To Self-Direct Your Career

Anne Naylor | Posted 08.11.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

The era when we worked 48 hours a week, 48 weeks a year and 48 years for the same corporation are long past. Job security used to be found in being l...

A Call to Serve and Preserve Creation

Jim Wallis | Posted 07.27.2009 | Green


Jim Wallis

Let's ensure that history does not remember us just as "consumers" of the earth and its resources, but as people who take seriously the God-given mandate to "serve and preserve" the earth.

Would You Share Your Child Online?

Ari Herzog | Posted 07.23.2009 | Living


Ari Herzog

Be honest with your child about what you post, and where. Listen to them when they are old enough to understand, and let them choose whether or not you post things.

Privacy May Be A Victim In Cyberdefense Plan

New York Times | THOM SHANKER And DAVID E. SANGER | Posted 07.13.2009 | Politics


A plan to create a new Pentagon cybercommand is raising significant privacy and diplomatic concerns, as the Obama administration moves ahead on effort...

US Envoy William Burns Spoke To Reporters In Delhi after Meeting Indian PM Manmohan Singh

Rani Singh | Posted 07.12.2009 | World


Rani Singh

William Burns, US Under Secretary of State, gave a press conference Thursday after meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He was repeatedly questioned about India-Pakistan relations.

The Dick Cheney Of Pakistan

Rani Singh | Posted 07.10.2009 | World


Rani Singh

Gilani's entry into politics was via the Muslim League during General Zia-ul-Haq's martial law in 1978 when he was inducted into the party's Central Working Committee.

Progressive Security and Conserving Rights

Amitai Etzioni | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics


Amitai Etzioni

There is no reason for the Democrats to allow themselves to be painted again as the party that is weak on defense, an image that will haunt them when the next terrorist attack hits.

I Don't See How I Can Ever Go Back to Swat Valley

Rani Singh | Posted 06.26.2009 | World


Rani Singh

Problems in Pakistan are so widespread and endemic that I don't think that things can get too much better, however much money is pledged in aid.

ATM Thieves: How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Roseanne Colletti | Posted 06.17.2009 | Business


Roseanne Colletti

Some very daring and technically astute thieves rigged some ATM machines at two bank locations and swiped half-a-million dollars from account holders.

First Milestone Approaches In Iraq Withdrawal Timetable

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.13.2009 | World


Chris Weigant

America pulling combat forces out of Iraqi cities is going to have multiple effects within the country. At this point, nobody can accurately predict what those effects are going to be with 100 percent reliability.

Security Central to Tackling Poverty in the 21st Century

Douglas Alexander | Posted 05.28.2009 | World


Douglas Alexander

In countries afflicted by conflict we must now add to that core mission a commitment to build peace and to build functioning states.

The Cost of War in Afghanistan (VIDEO)

Rethink Afghanistan | Posted 05.16.2009 | World


Rethink Afghanistan

Everyone has a friend or relative who just lost a job. Do we really want to spend over $1 trillion on another war? Do we really want spend our tax dollars on a war that could last a decade or more?

Developing Your Criteria For Personal Success

Jason Mannino | Posted 05.11.2009 | Living


Jason Mannino

"Job security is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual." -Homa Bahrami In my article last week (Unemployment: A Call to ...