From Our Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent The media has chosen for the most part to ignore the disastrous flooding in Louisiana because lower level, lacking in entertainment value, disasters don’t follow their news agenda guidelines. The current news coverage of the devastation pales in comparison to the 24-7 coverage of Katrina in 2005. Somehow this … Continue reading Why has the media chosen to all but ignore the recent devastating floods that have occurred in Louisiana? What does this say about the underlying motives of the American media?
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Norway recently became the first country to “ban” deforestation. Deforestation is clearly a global issue that has many ramifications for the environment. What, if anything, can we do to slow the rate of deforestation in the US and throughout the world?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Deforestation has been a practice in developing countries and the United States for some time, and it has impacted the environment in both positive and negative ways. Most of the ill effects of deforestation are caused by corporations, companies, and individuals wanting to extract as many valuable resources and other byproducts as … Continue reading Norway recently became the first country to “ban” deforestation. Deforestation is clearly a global issue that has many ramifications for the environment. What, if anything, can we do to slow the rate of deforestation in the US and throughout the world?
Have the Olympics outlived their purpose and usefulness? Host countries spend billions of dollars, and in the case of Brazil, have better uses for the money. For sponsors, is the investment in elite athletes a good use of money on hopes they will get their picture on a box of Wheaties?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-I am a hardcore supporter of the Olympics, and I still believe that the Games allow us to showcase what is best in us and lets countries that might be nearly in states of active war compete on a level playing field. (Much more level now that the Russians have been busted for … Continue reading Have the Olympics outlived their purpose and usefulness? Host countries spend billions of dollars, and in the case of Brazil, have better uses for the money. For sponsors, is the investment in elite athletes a good use of money on hopes they will get their picture on a box of Wheaties?
Has religion become just another big business? Is it time to end religious institutions’ tax-exempt status?
Sheffield, Jamaica Correspondent-I'm a highly religious individual. In fact, I'm so devout that I've dedicated my entire life to a course of preaching, so that people can enjoy the hope and happiness I have. Getting to know God is wonderful! Since we received everything from God, I believe that we should give freely. That includes … Continue reading Has religion become just another big business? Is it time to end religious institutions’ tax-exempt status?
Why should non-defense agencies of the government or administrative agencies be allowed to stockpile military weapons and ammunition? Should the armament of administrative agencies be banned?
http://www.openthebooks.com/boston_globe_the_fda_is_stockpiling_military_weapons_%e2%80%94_and_it%e2%80%99s_not_alone/ Owatonna, MN Correspondent-There seems to be only one reason why non-defense agencies or administrative agencies of the government should be allowed to stockpile military weapons and ammunition. That reason is the extremely unlikely possibility that terrorists launch an attack on a particular building or group of people who work for that entity. Even if … Continue reading Why should non-defense agencies of the government or administrative agencies be allowed to stockpile military weapons and ammunition? Should the armament of administrative agencies be banned?
The FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private e-mail server and mishandling of classified information concluded that there was no evidence to suggest criminal intent by the former Secretary of State. Does this set a dangerous precedent that any individuals should not be charged when there is no clear intent to break the law, even if the law was broken?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-The email server issue is a tempest in a teapot. Just as Hillary Clinton handled items which were retroactively classified (as in “They weren’t classified at the time she sent them”), Condi Rice and Colin Powell did the same. She used very poor judgment and showed an astonishing lack of awareness as to … Continue reading The FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private e-mail server and mishandling of classified information concluded that there was no evidence to suggest criminal intent by the former Secretary of State. Does this set a dangerous precedent that any individuals should not be charged when there is no clear intent to break the law, even if the law was broken?
Thinking Outside the Boxe Endorses Donald Trump for President in 2016
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL, July 19, 2016—Thinking Outside the Boxe issued the following statement today in support of Donald Trump for President of the United States in 2016. Thinking Outside the Boxe is pleased to announce that after intense review of the candidates we have decided to endorse Donald Trump for President of the … Continue reading Thinking Outside the Boxe Endorses Donald Trump for President in 2016
Thinking Outside The Boxe Announces Redesigned Website
Orlando, FL, Miami, FL, & Myrtle Beach, SC July 18, 2016— Thinking Outside the Boxe and is pleased to announce the completion of the redesigned corporate website, http://www.ThinkingOutsideTheBoxe.com. The new site is more streamlined and user friendly. The redesign was completed with the goal of enabling visitors to quickly access important articles in topics that … Continue reading Thinking Outside The Boxe Announces Redesigned Website
Should Video-Gamers Be Considered Athletes?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-Video gamers are absolutely not athletes. A partial definition of the word athlete, from the Encarta Dictionary, is "somebody with the abilities to participate in physical exercise." (emphasis is mine) Sitting on a sofa or at a desk, manipulating a joystick or computer keyboard, can in no way be construed as physical exercise. … Continue reading Should Video-Gamers Be Considered Athletes?
Following the tragic alligator attack of a 2 year old at Walt Disney World, multiple alligators were euthanized as part of the search effort. Was this really necessary? In addition, the media has called into question Disney’s liability for the tragedy for lack of signs warning of alligators. While a tragedy, are additional signs necessary and does this set a precedent for signage at golf courses, lakes, etc? Are signs necessary to warn of snakes, spiders, etc?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-Euthanizing many alligators in search of the alligator that snatched the child was necessary on one level, but unnecessary on another. The human desire to see justice done, to understand why, to place blame, and to right a wrong dictate that the offending alligator needed to be found. Since more than one alligator … Continue reading Following the tragic alligator attack of a 2 year old at Walt Disney World, multiple alligators were euthanized as part of the search effort. Was this really necessary? In addition, the media has called into question Disney’s liability for the tragedy for lack of signs warning of alligators. While a tragedy, are additional signs necessary and does this set a precedent for signage at golf courses, lakes, etc? Are signs necessary to warn of snakes, spiders, etc?
