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Build, Don't Destroy in Afghanistan: An Open Letter to President Obama

Jim Wallis | Posted 11.20.2009 | World

Read More: White House, Strike, President Obama, Civil, International, Indigenous, Washington, Pakistan, War, United Nations, Campaign, Muslim Countries, Collateral Damage, Surge, Prayer, America, Muslim, Conflict, Un, Terror, Technology, Security, Development, History, Afghan Government, Democracy, Fear, Terrorist, Ngos, Unmanned Drones, Religious Leaders, Engagement, Death, Foreign Policy, Moral Values, Occupier, Extremists, Moral Issues, Deaths, Women, Escalation, Faith Community, Economic Support, Taliban, Military, Afghanistan, General Assembly, Terrorism, Humanitarian Assistance, D.C., Casualties, Faith-Based, World News
Jim Wallis

Already, thousands of our readers have signed a letter and contacted the White House urging a new way forward in Afghanistan. I encourage you to read it and to endorse this message if you have not done so already.

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'House Of Soul' Concert Shooting Injures 12 In San Francisco

AP | Posted 11.16.2009 | Home

Read More: Regency Ballroom, KMEL Concert, San Francisco, Concert Security, Crime, Sf, Security, Kmel Concert Shooting, 12 Shot, 12 Shot at KMEL Concert, Home News

SAN FRANCISCO — A gunman opened fire at a group of fighting men, injuring 12 people outside a concert hall, authorities said Monday. The gunfir...

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New Tools for Peace in Afghanistan

Jim Wallis | Posted 11.16.2009 | World

Read More: Corruption, Debate, President Obama, Humanitarian, Washington, Security Forces, Congress, Washington Post, Military Options, President Karzai, Surge, Hammers, Foreign Policy, Government, Infrastructure, Japanese Government, Karl Eikenberry, Escalation, Military, Afghanistan, Military Spending, Un, Terrorism, Security, Development, Humanitarian Assistance, World News
Jim Wallis

Development and humanitarian assistance can no longer be an afterthought; they must be central to any strategy the U.S. government puts forward in Afghanistan.

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Home Security: Houses Can Text, Email When You're Away

AP | MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON | Posted 11.11.2009 | Technology

Read More: Alarm Systems, Remote Control Home, Home Security, Homelogic Alarm System, Elan Home Systems, Remote Surveillances, Homelogic, Security Systems, Security, Security Technology, Protection One, Technology News

This holiday season, many travelers will be able to keep a close eye on home. Thanks to new security system technology, including live video feed, ...

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China Hacks U.S. Networks, Proves Aggressive Cyberspace Foe

washingtonpost.com | Ellen Nakashima and John Pomfret | Posted 11.12.2009 | Technology

Read More: Cyberspace, Computer Security, China Hackers, China Cyber Threat, Obama China, China Cyberspace, Obama China Visit, China Cyber Attack, Cybersecurity, China, Security, Cyberattack, Technology News

China is significantly boosting its capabilities in cyberspace as a way to gather intelligence and, in the event of war, hit the U.S. government in a ...

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Can An Ordinary Person Enjoy A State Of Grace?

Anne Naylor | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living

Read More: Sleeplessness, Forgiving, Trust, Sacrifice, The Inner Life, Surrender, Compassion, Sarah Ban Breathnach, Rumi, God, William Hazlitt, Grace, Dr John-Roger, Hayley Westenra, Security, Faith, Confidence, Gratitude, Living News
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.

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Assassinations, Peace and State Violence in India and Pakistan

Abdul Malik Mujahid | Posted 11.05.2009 | World

Read More: Sikh, India, Punjab, Indira Gandhi, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Truth Commission, Akal Takht, Taliban, Forgiveness, Modi, Hindu, Amritsar, Military, Naxalites, Security, Muslim, Justice, Gujarat, Reconciliation, World News
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.

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Energy, Climate, and Security

Gary Hart | Posted 10.05.2009 | Politics

Read More: Security, Climate, Energy Policy, Politics News
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.

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

Robert Siciliano | Posted 11.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Computer Hackers, Identity Theft, Online Security, Security, Living News
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.

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9/11 Eight Years After

Christine Pelosi | Posted 11.11.2009 | Politics

Read More: President, First Responders, Swiftboating, Liberty, Impeachment, War, 9/11, 9/11 Commission, Security, Torture, September 11, Politics News
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.

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Volunteers Taking On Patrol Duties Of Under-Staffed Police Forces

Wall Street Journal | JENNIFER LEVITZ | Posted 10.23.2009 | Home

Read More: Security, Police Forces, Police, Recession, Police Volunteers, Home News

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

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Debunking the Half-Baked "Cookie Conspiracy"

Leslie Harris | Posted 09.18.2009 | Politics

Read More: Security, Cdt, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Office of Management and Budget, Websites, Obama Administration, Privacy, HTTP Cookie, Government, Center for Democracy and Technology, Technology, Politics News
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.

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Steel: Important To Us But Not Important To Us

Dave Johnson | Posted 09.14.2009 | Business

Read More: Manufacturing, Terrorism, Security, Steel, Business News
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.

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Fertilizer Chemical Linked to Toxic Blaze

Juli Charkes | Posted 09.03.2009 | Green

Read More: Texas, Fertilizer, Toxic, Terrorism, Environment, Fire, El Dorado Chemical Plant, Security, Bryan, Green News
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.

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

Robert Amsterdam | Posted 08.28.2009 | World

Read More: Russia, Hugo Chavez, Venezuela, Joseph Biden, Robert Amsterdam, Igor Sechin, Kremlin, Arms, Business, Dmitry Medvedev, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, United States, Washington, Oil, Vladimir Putin, Hillary Clinton, Moscow, Caracas, Security, World News
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.

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The Homeless Angel

Robert Koehler | Posted 08.24.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Dread, Lake Michigan, Security, Homelessness, Existentialism, Green Technology, Chicago News
Robert Koehler

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

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Hackers Go Mobile: Is Your Cell Phone Prepared?

Chris Brassington | Posted 08.23.2009 | Business

Read More: Cell Phones, Security, Mobile Devices, Hacking, Mobile Phones, Rupert Murdoch Hacking, News of the World Hacking Scandal, News of the World, Mobile Security, Murdoch Phone Hacking, Hackers, Business News
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

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How To Self-Direct Your Career

Anne Naylor | Posted 08.11.2009 | Living

Read More: Personal Motivational Trend, Deborah D'Alessandro, Career, Mind Movies, Natural Abilities Analysis, Inner Strength, Security, Success, Your Own Boss, Living News
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...

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A Call to Serve and Preserve Creation

Jim Wallis | Posted 07.27.2009 | Green

Read More: Energy, History, Leadership, Love Your Neighbor, Global, Slavery, International, Opportunity, Poll, Trade, Sacrifice, Green, Clean Energy, Congress, Emissions, Priorities, God, Poor, Consumption, Legislation, America, Church of England, Slave Trade, Climate Treaty, Christ, Climate Change, Land, Consumers, Polluting Industries, Security, Christian, Creation, Green News
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.

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Would You Share Your Child Online?

Ari Herzog | Posted 07.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Security, Pictures, Children, Privacy, Blogging, Parenthood, Living News
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.

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Privacy May Be A Victim In Cyberdefense Plan

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

Read More: Cyberdefense Policy, Cyberwar, Cyberdefense, Security, Privacy, Politics News

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

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

Rani Singh | Posted 07.12.2009 | World

Read More: Education, Manmohan Singh, Pakistan, Science, India, Obama, Hillary Clinton, Us, Security, Technology, World News
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.

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The Dick Cheney Of Pakistan

Rani Singh | Posted 07.10.2009 | World

Read More: Gilani, Pakistan, Holbrooke, Bhutto, Obama, Nuclear, Security, Zardari, Karachi-Pakistan, Multan-Pakistan, World News
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.

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Progressive Security and Conserving Rights

Amitai Etzioni | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: Liberty, Security, War on Terror, National Security, Terrorism, Politics News
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.

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

Rani Singh | Posted 06.26.2009 | World

Read More: Rani-Singh, Taliban, Pakistan, Security, Refugees, Swat Valley, Foreign Aid, Pakistan Taliban, World News
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.

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