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The article focuses on the collection of exotic and historic weaponry by arms dealer Samuel Cummings. It discusses his education in arms and his interests in guns collections at the end of the World War II. It also highlights his efforts in utilizing the archives of the U.S. CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) to enhance his knowledge of weaponry. It also offers information on the International Armament Corp., later known as Interarms, founded by him in the year 1953.

The article reports on the amendment of the health-insurance bill by Senator Jay Rockefeller in the U.S. in 2009. It states that because of the bill, sponsored by Senator Max Baucus, children will be refused with private coverage and fixed in Medicaid. Under the plan of Baucus, as many as nine million children would have been moved to private insurance plans, thus getting more full coverage and better access to providers.

The article provides information on the political stance of Democratic Senator Harry Reid in the U.S. It notes various reports regarding his difficulty to win the upcoming election in the country in 2010. However, several political observers found that Reid will still win in the coming reelection due to several factors including his close ties with Nevada's gaming industry, his strength in political campaigns, and his contribution to health reform.

The article discusses aspects on U.S. President Barack Obama's abolishment of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program. It presents statements by national school reform leader Kevin Chavous who voiced out sentiments over his meeting with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. It also offers information about the Washington D.C. school-choice movement.

The article reports on the assessment by Congressional Budget Office on the health-care bill that U.S. Congressional Democrats is proposing to advance. It is said that democrats are hiding the cost of the bill and do not know how much it cost. The bill is said to provide coverage to people with less money and fewer doctors. Jim Copland remarks that the lawsuit industry imposes costs on the U.S. health-care system that run into hundreds of billions.

The article offers information about the Institute of World Politics (IWP), an organization and a graduate school in the U.S. It mentions that IWP, which is an influential force in the world of international affairs, has placed high premium on applied knowledge wherein military strategy, intelligence, and counter intelligence are being taught. Furthermore, the school allows students to be exposed to the moral questions as well as to learn more about foreign policies.

The article focuses on Ben Chavis, one of the best educators in U.S. and discusses his book "Crazy Like a Fox: One Principal's Triumph in the Inner City." The book explores his impact on the American Indian Public Charter School (AIPCS) in Oakland, California. He had turned his school into the fifth-highest-rated middle school in the state, before his retirement in 2007. It is also mentioned that his methods of teaching are old-fashioned and based on proven, effective methods.

The article offers the author's opinion regarding the public's reaction on the health care reform program of U.S. President Barack Obama. The author remarks that based public polls on the insurance plan, also known as public option only 37% correctly identify what the public option is while the rest are just guessing. He asserts that misconception by advocates on polling evidence led them to engage in bad politics.

The article reports on the massive opposition of the people against the healthcare reform policy proposed by U.S. President Barack Obama in Boulder, Colorado. It notes several protests of the state's citizens regarding the proposed reform plan. It mentions the political liberalism of the state. Furthermore, it also states the decreasing support of the Boulder people on the agenda of Obama and its declining approval rate on the state.

The article profiles film writer, director and producer John Hughes. It notes the involvement of Hughes in political insinuated movie projects from 1960 to 1970. It mentions his craft in creating teenage comedy movies like "Weird Science," "Sixteen Candles," and "The Breakfast Club." Furthermore, it also states his reclusion from Hollywood after 1991.

The article focuses on the issue concerning the Green the Capitol initiative of U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi. It cites that the machinery is known as a waste pulper which is capable of extracting water from discarded food, cardboard and other organic waste. It also examines the role of Allison Rogers in the initiative as well as her efforts to promote global warming awareness.

The article reviews the film "The Hurt Locker," starring Jeremy Renner, Ralph Fiennes, and Guy Pearce, directed by Kathryn Bigelow.

The article discusses the tension arising among politicians and voters over the issue concerning the legalization of gay marriages in New Hampshire. Brian Brown of the National Organization for Marriage, stated that voters were upset with the move of state legislatures to legalize same-sex marriages since they believed it was a result of an out-of-state campaign. It relates that the matter remained one of the primary concerns of both Republicans and Democrats who are eager to please the people.

The article focuses on U.S. Senate majority leader Hary Reid's abandonment on the high-speed magnetic-levitation (maglev) train project in favor of DesertXpress. It relates that Reid's withdrawal of support on the maglev train project, which he had publicly funded, is a move that raises questions about his political integrity. It notes that Reid acknowledged that the maglev technology is unreliable and expensive, and his support on the DesertXpress has something to do on his reelection on 2010.

The article focuses on the nomination of Republican Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions in the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee as replacement for Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter as the ranking Republican in the committee. It notes the skepticism of the Democrats over the reputation of Session as well as recounts previous issues against him. His reactions to the comments against him are also given.

The article discusses the reactions of the Leftist concerning the real identity of journalist I. F. Stone in the U.S. It cites the good values of Stone, as well as his significant contribution in crusading and defending democracy without indicating that he was a spy of the Communists in Soviet Union. However, it points out that despite the revelations on Stone's hidden involvement with the Communist, he does not hinder the purity of the Left's political motives.

The article discusses the issue on how John Allison, a previous Chief executive officer of Branch, Bank and Trust (BB&T) located in North Carolina, kept away from bankruptcy. It was stated that by sticking unto Ayn Rand's ethics system, BB&T was guided not to implement greed-driven decisions for the company. Due to this, BB&T was able to emerge from the crisis experienced by the economy

The author examines the disregard of the Republican Party on the news of journalist Marc Ambinder in the U.S. He asserts that the unpopularity of the Republicans when it comes to merits is not an excuse for the media's refusal to measure the importance of Republican ideas against Democratic ones. He says that when a journalist like Ambinder makes sweeping generalizations about the Republicans, he is not reporting, but telling.

The author reflects on the people's commitment in helping the environment. He argues that people can help the environment by watching television shows related to environmental conservation by applying what they learned in the shows. He encouraged people to watch the television show "Planet Green" to have the entertainment value of watching soy-based, fume-free, organic-compound paint dry.

The article reports on the normal legal procedures that was not followed by the human rights commission (HRC) in Canada in 2009. Ezra Levant, the former publisher of the Canadian conservative magazine "The Western Standard," was being dragged before the Alberta Human Rights Commission for having the audacity to publish a radical imam. In addition, Mark Steyn of the "National Review" was framed by both the British Columbia HRC and Canada's national for an article he published.

The author focuses on journalist Jake Tapper who was appointed as American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) News White House correspondent as President Barack Obama manages his administration across the U.S. He clams that Tapper is not the easiest guy to interview with as Tapper knows how to answer or evade some leading questions. He adds that Tapper is more interested in making sure that he is doing his job than pointing fingers at his colleagues.

The article focuses on the issue faced by Pennsylvania Representative John Murtha after the U.S. Navy awarded him with the highest civilian award. According to the article, Murtha was broadly loathed by the U.S. military after he slandered a group of U.S. Marine Corps. Murtha stated that the Marines killed innocent civilians by going actually to houses and killed women and children.

The author reflects on Barack Obama administration's health care reform. He cites Roger King's statement that the issue of health care could prove to be an important issue for the unions than the Employee Choice Act also known as card check legislation. He believes that the role of the unions in the health care reform is very important.

The article profiles the Long Island Republican congressman Peter King, the most outspoken Irish-American in the U.S. Congress. It explores King's comments and reflections on the reason why his parents and other Irish immigrants love the U.S. and see no difference between what it meant to be an Irish and to be an American. Moreover, King infers that Irish people have been successful in the country since they tend to value freedom over feelings of entitlement culturally.

In this article the author discusses the impact on the plan of U.S. President Barack Obama to amend the laws which ban health organizations to provide abortion and birth control services. The author argues that the plan reflect Obama's support on abortion and pro-life movement. He stresses that pro-life voters and supporters would be hesitant to support his candidacy in 2012.

The author highlights the career of Dirk Benedict, an American movie, television, and stage actor who is known for being a Republican advocate. He says that Benedict, known for his role as Lt. Starbuck in "Battlestar Galactica," has written two books and raised two sons as a single father. He adds that Benedict has become known for a sparkling and witty rant against the post-modern and politically correct themes of the wildly popular "Battlestar Galactica" remake on the Sci-Fi Channel.

The author reflects on the former U.S. presidential candidate John McCain in his opposition to the Democratic stimulus bill in the U.S. He cites the periodicals "Los Angeles Times" and "Huffington Post" which point out McCain's opposition to the stimulus bill as an evidence that he is no longer concerned in bipartisanship. The author asserts that McCain's opposition to Democrats stimulus bill is a primary evidence of his significant dedication to fiscal responsibility.

The article provides several guides for Christopher Dodd, Senate Banking Committee Chairman from Connecticut, to manage political scandal such as the revelation regarding his deal with Angelo Mozilo, the chief executive officer (CEO) of troubled subprime-mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp. The guides include proclaiming and justifying his innocence and hiding behind his fellow congressmen.

The article focuses on the political issue in the U.S. regarding the 2010 senate elections. Kirsten Gillibrand is believed to be the tougher opponent of Peter King for the senate seat since Caroline Kennedy has dropped out of the running. King is very much prepared for the upcoming elections and remained hopeful for the great opportunity for the money to come in. It also revealed that Kennedy is known as a conservative Democrat and that her voting record is basically for a congressional district.

The article offers tips for establishment media managers working overtime to ensure that harsh assessments do not actually threaten to improve their product. First is to deny market forces at work. Second is to underscore self-importance. Third is to implement no accountability. Fourth is to ignore gias.

The article focuses on the whole new dynamic at play in the Middle East, particularly one that may define the conflict between Israel and other neighboring countries. It states that with the election of the militant Islamic group Hamas in 2006 as the ruling party in the Palestinian territories, internal conflict has been unfolded. Accordingly, while a recognition that the Palestinians are riven, competing nationalist factions is essential in the framing of the current conflict.

The article presents predictions for 2009 concerning several countries and other aspects in the society. It suggests that impending unrest and demonstrations will be noted in China and some areas of Tibet will be inaccessible to foreign travelers. It also predicts that government funding for pre-K nursery education will improve, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will be promoted to cabinet status and sees the surge in unemployment rate at the private and government sector.

The author reflects on the controversy behind the article published in the "Newsweek" magazine which concerns on theological issues involving gay people in the U.S. According to the author, there is certainly a religious debate over the validity of gay marriage. The author points out that the piece has been defended as a matter of opinion or part of a public debate. The author adds that the news magazine has clearly come out of the closet as an explicitly ideological magazine.

The author reflects on the film by Gus Van Sant titled "Milk," depicting the life of gay activist Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to major public office in the U.S. He argues that the film had a political agenda. He believes that the entire act focuses on Harvey Milk's activism against Preposition 6, a 1978 initiative which would have banned gay teachers in California schools.

The article investigates the neologisms facing the American people in the upcoming administration of President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. The Associated Press has published several terms that tackled on the issue including "Obamascope," which became the most famous one. The meaning of the terms are presented.

The article reports on the celebratory atmosphere in front of the White House in Washington, D.C. for the newly elected U.S. President Barack Obama's victory. The crowd mostly includes college students and a large portion of black people. It was shown clearly in Democrats' faces the joy of their long awaited dream. They expressed their victory by doing some chants.

The article reports that the two U.S. political parties are at loggerheads of resolving issues that complicate registration and ballot counting. The lawyers for the campaigns of John McCain has filed a temporary restraining order allowing extra ten days to count absentee ballots in Virginia, which is also agreed by the Barack Obama's team. According to Rosemary Rodriguez of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), unless the Congress does something solutions can be acquired.

The article reports on the scandal surrounding Representative Robert Wexler, the Florida co-chairman of Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama's campaign. Wexler was the subject of a scandal in July 2008 after Edward Lynch revealed that the congressman did not actually live in the district he represents. Issues on Wexler's campaign financing are also discussed.

The article focuses on the strength of the Democratic Party compared to the Republican, shown by Colorado's Senate race and Democratic congressman Mark Udall. It states that Udall is currently ahead in the polls in Colorado's Senate race, and is poised to pick up Republican Wayne Allard's Senate seat.

A photo essay which documents the vice-presidential campaign of Governor Sarah Palin through the swing state of Virginia is presented.

The author points out the political propaganda in the biopic "W.," a biographical film about George W. Bush, under the direction of Oliver Stone. Stone insists that the film is empathetic and fair and balanced. The author points out that Stone would feel that viewing his work through the prism of an apparently dysfunctional relationship with his father would fail to explain adequately his long and varied career.

The article focuses on U.S. Congressional candidate, retired lieutenant colonel, William Russell. It states that the third-generation soldier decided to run against representative John Murtha because he was appalled at Murtha's call for Iraq's withdrawal and particularly condemned the 15 Marines associated with the death of civilians in Haditha, Iraq. It adds that Russell has all the possibilities of winning in the upcoming congressional elections which could be the upset of the century.

The article reports on voters fraud during a press conference held in Washington headed by former Republican Senators John Danforth and Warren Rudman. Association Community Organizers for Reform Now (ACORN) is currently facing serious allegations of fraud over 13 states on how it has administered voter-registration drives. However, ACORN importuned that its voter-registration drives were nonpartisan activities. The widespread voter fraud was described as a political nightmare by both senators.

The article reports on the advocacy of comedian Sarah Silverman towards presidential candidate Barack Obama, urging the Jews in the U.S. to vote for him in the 2008 elections. In a 4-minute Internet video, Silverman urges young Jews to convince their elderly to vote for Obama. It also discusses the racism that exists within the presidential campaigns.

The article discusses the religious perceptions of Bill Maher on the film "Religulous." Maher has been linked to the atheist intellectuals and shares his perceptions on the belief of individuals. Maher questions the divinity and historical existence of Jesus Christ since there are only few records to support Jesus' existence. Moreover, he asserts on the similarities among Mithraism, Egyptian worship and Christianity.