Words for An Abandoned Child in Starbucks - Sonnet. Children go special places with their parents expecting to be delighted and loved, not abandoned to a cellphone.

Contributor: Stephen C. Rose
Published: Sep 08, 2010

With the ninth anniversary of the cowardly terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 many Americans feel very hostile to Muslims and many Muslims are concerned about perceptions of their religion by those who pollute it.

Contributor: Jay Braun
Published: Sep 08, 2010

"On Virtue". Jesus Speaks. "Abba's Way". Part Twenty-Four. This original text of "Abba's Way" is a guided imagining of Jesus speaking today, responding to themes in Nietzsche's "Thus Spake Zarathustra."

Contributor: Stephen C. Rose
Published: Sep 08, 2010

As a chef, I have seen many small restaurants fold under pressure from corporate franchises and the competition. I will be the first to tell you, that small businesses can combat corporate conglomerates and win.

Contributor: James White
Published: Sep 08, 2010

San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris (D) and Los Angeles District Attorney Steve Cooley (R), battling for the state attorney general position, represent the schism between Northern and Southern California.

Contributor: Don Maker
Published: Sep 08, 2010

Is the Koran burning planned for 9/11/2010 just a publicity stunt to promote his book or is Dr. Jones making a stand for Christianity?

Contributor: Carly Hart
Published: Sep 08, 2010

Joran van der Sloot Could Be Convicted in Peru By A 2-1 Vote. This post points to one of the more illuminating collection of facts about Joran van der Sloot. An extensive video and competently reported story.

Contributor: Stephen C. Rose
Published: Sep 08, 2010

The latest chapter in Congressional Waste, Abuse and Corruption...

Contributor: J. Andersen
Published: Sep 08, 2010

A 14th District New Yorker's perspective on Maloney versus Saujani for the 14th District Congressional seat.

Contributor: Renee Morway
Published: Sep 08, 2010

Joran van Der Sloot Journalist Peter DeVries Still Seeking Murderers. The Dutch reporter who interviewed Joran van der Sloot was fined in Australia for illegal pursuite of yet another murder suspect. Strange all around.

Contributor: Stephen C. Rose
Published: Sep 08, 2010

Musings about writing as a profession, a hobby and a lifestyle.

Contributor: Jaye Church
Published: Sep 08, 2010

Since January, over 81 murders in Chicago have been gang related and of those 21 were children under 16. Who is blame and what can we do to eradicate gangs from our city.

Contributor: Anastasia Zoldak
Published: Sep 08, 2010

We've searched long and hard to find the 10 worst domain names of all time. Definitely some of the worst domain names of all time, yet each one is still in working order!

Contributor: Jennifer Wagner
Published: Sep 08, 2010

Paladino's been making some rich statements about New York City lately. Find out why.

Contributor: Renee Morway
Published: Sep 08, 2010

If somebody can afford the Ground Zero property and wants to install a mosque, more power to them. Why not? This is the country built on the freedoms of religion, speech, and choice. I'm not a Muslim, but do I have to be to understand that?

Contributor: James White
Published: Sep 08, 2010

Rich Whitney is the candidate for the Green Party. This is a look at how his potential win would affect me and my family.

Contributor: Tiffany Bailey
Published: Sep 08, 2010

The government is not the answer to our economic woes. We must find opportunities that are consistent with God's ways, as He is our source.

Contributor: jed3d
Published: Sep 08, 2010

Texas is original, interesting, fun, and has many attractions, cultures, entertainment venues, and original cuisine.

Contributor: Catherine Van Herrin
Published: Sep 08, 2010

Frank Sietzen, a space journalist and co-author of "New Moon Rising," about the return to the Moon initiative now under assault by the Obama administration, poses an interesting question on the NASA Watch website.

Contributor: Mark Whittington
Published: Sep 08, 2010

Discipline begins at home. We need to teach our children care, respect and compassion before more kids die from bullying.

Contributor: Stefani Hutchison
Published: Sep 08, 2010