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David Cameron votes The Dark Side of The Moon as favourite album in HMV contest

Alessia Cesana — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:41:12 +0000

The interesting news of the week (easy to find through major search engines, and usually they end up being on the Telegraph) are heartwarming most of the time. (more…)

Does Greece deserve what they are going through?

Alessia Cesana — Mon, 21 May 2012 02:57:44 +0000

I would start with making clear that I have decided I would have driven a Porsche 911 Carrera when I was 7, (more…)

North Carolina approves Amendment 1

Alessia Cesana — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:27:37 +0000

If the passing of Amendment 1 in North Carolina had two positive results whose sparkle is covered by the tragedy they are: (more…)

How Technology Can Bring Humanity Together

Lia M Caldwell — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:52:58 +0000

First and foremost, technology is the device of man. It is the fruits of humanity’s imagination ingenuity, and labor. Thus, as Albert Einstein so eloquently put it, “Imagination is more important than knowledge”. Yet, (more…)

Women and body

Alessia Cesana — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:37:38 +0000

One of the most controversial topics in our society is the body of women. The issues related to this irrelevant biological accident in the lives of female human beings that is the body are many and often contrasting. (more…)

The Chinese Diva Who is a Global Banker

Barbara Cerda — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:21:06 +0000

Have you ever wondered about who runs that company that makes that status bag? You know the bag that wears the LV Logo. He is the richest man in Paris. (more…)

The Woman Who Would be King

Barbara Cerda — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:20 +0000

The great kingdom that lies along the banks of the river Niger is Nigeria. A woman controls the wealth of this natural resource rich nation. (more…)

On Turning

Dulce Branco-Rivera — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:27:55 +0000

When I thought about writing this essay, blog, (whatever it turns out to be), I had several real attention grabbing, and very witty, opening lines. (more…)

All the Buzz About the Bees

Lia M Caldwell — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:42 +0000

Around 2006 there was a noticeable decline in the population of the honey bee, enough so that it began to draw international attention. And understandably, (more…)

Violence against women

Alessia Cesana — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:14:19 +0000

The body of the 54th woman to be killed by a man (boyfriend, friend, relative) in Italy has been found after having been missing for two days. (more…)

James Bond to drink Heineken as it sponsors new Bond movie

Alessia Cesana — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:04:13 +0000

I am not a fan of James Bond, probably because I don’t have an Aston Martin parked under my window, so I am jealous, but the news of the sponsorship by Heineken fell on me like a cold shower anyway. (more…)

A French Woman Influences Global Wealth

Barbara Cerda — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:19:10 +0000

Winds sent old newsprint soaring like white kites caught in the updraft along the concrete corridors of Wall Street, in October 29, 1929. The world had just begun to feel the horrendous pain of the Great Depression. (more…)

Earth Day

Alessia Cesana — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:12:27 +0000

Tonight, while a couple of foxes hunted for food in my garden, I noticed that Google’s logo had the look of the Alice in Wonderland attraction in Disneyland Paris but I couldn’t figure out why. (more…)

A Slice of Honesty Please!

William Bahl — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:03:27 +0000

Environmental Regulation & Political Controversy

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Why Outsiders Must do Small business Within Singapore

MattDewie — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:20:09 +0000

Singapore has one of the minimum corruption governing bodies on earth, open-handed immigration plans, along with financial commitment guarantee accords. For this reason those coming from other nations should do business in Singapore. When the choice is actually made to start a new business enterprise or extending it throughout Singapore the actions to be able to establish it are incredibly basic. Enroll the name, figure out what kind of firm it will be, and also characterizing the sort of incorporation.

Within Singapore organization registration is not difficult to try and do. The actual name of the company needs to be different to any other business on earth. For this question Singapore created the ACRA. The ACRA will help direct foreigners in registering the brand. Following this is done the trader will need no less than one shareholder, one resident director, with an initial paid out share of $ 1.00 dl.These requirements may be finished due to the massive level of individuals that are willing to combine along with fresh markets as a way to grow global. The advantage of possessing a business documented within Singapore opens recognition in Asian markets. Therefore, after labeling a business, developing it is also painless.

The requirements to open up a company in Singapore are exactly like the U.S. model. An individual should have a minimum of 18 years old and a residence or even work pass. To get the residence Singapore has generous immigration guidelines, efficient legal platforms along with a strong government. Furthermore government corruption in Singapore is known as among the minimum on earth. As a result government entities throughout Singapore increase support for the overseas entrepreneur. Once a person has been accepted to the employment visa, defining the business development ought to be the ultimate stage. This may establish just how much the business owner or perhaps investor will pay in fees.

An incredible good thing about conducting business within Singapore is that having a llc will pay minimum sum of fees. That’s why it’s the favored kind of companies to open for entrepreneurs. The business formation of choice for foreign people is a LLC (Limited Liability Company). Typically this could make people from other countries question that it’s a good option. Selecting a LLC has some benefits as a result of limits the organization will often have. Yes every thing will probably be limited though the advantage would be that the management of the organization would be much easier and taxes at its lowest. Additionally the exact amount to begin an organization will probably be less costly. Singapore guards smaller investors using the development of the IGA. IGA helps to protect capital of sensible and also equitable treatment. Which means regardless of foreign land an individual is from Singapore is going to secure the investment. Put simply it is really an investment assurance commitment that guards venture with regard to people from other countries.

Anybody who’s looking to improve business enterprise has to take Singapore in great awareness considering that it is among the best markets to set off worldwide expansion. Furthermore, it’s a reasonable market. Making individuals coming from all over the world explore Singapore. This situation enhances the possibilities of small business trader to become known around the globe.

Jeremy writes for Company Incorporation Singapore, a consulting company for offshore company formation and nominee director services in Singapore.

What the Frack is Hydrofracking?

Lia M Caldwell — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:14:58 +0000

Natural gas is considered clean energy, but further examination of the process in which it is obtained may suggest otherwise. (more…)

Without Memory

Jonah Kruvant — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:47:05 +0000

What a moment (more…)

disturbing the balance of nature

Maude — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:21:50 +0000

So the other day I was having a discussion with a friend. (more…)

My random thoughts…

Maude — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:53:51 +0000

I wasn’t really sure what to write my first time out so I opted to give you some random thoughts of mine. (more…)

WHAT WILL BE THE ECONOMIC LOSS TO WOMEN IN IGNORING OBAMA-CARE?

Barbara Cerda — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:14:20 +0000

It was in Europe during the 1700’s that women began their global battle for suffrage and the right to vote. Years of blood and tears shed for equitable economics led the way for social change. (more…)

Asexuality: the fourth orientation

Alessia Cesana — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:41:45 +0000

The results of an Internet search about the GLBT rights in the world are depressive for anyone who cares about human rights. (more…)

A Nation Comes Together As One Family In Grief

Linor Rosenberg — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:02:06 +0000

On Wednesday morning, the bodies of the four people killed in the shootings at a Jewish School in Toulouse, France, arrived in Jerusalem for burial, and the nation came together as one family in grief. (more…)

X-Factor judge Tulisa’s sex tape scandal

Alessia Cesana — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:34:11 +0000

It is unclear to me if the X-Factor makes people talk more for its talents or for the private lives of those involved. (more…)

Real Problems With Healthcare Are Getting Lost In The Shuffle

William Bahl — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:58:04 +0000

Healthcare Shuffle

No one really knows how the Supreme Court will rule on the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) later this year and the consequent affects this ruling will have on healthcare. (more…)

Do You Hulu?

Lia M Caldwell — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:38:38 +0000

Streaming technologies that allow you to view online entertainment directly to your television are changing the way we watch entertainment. (more…)

Where Will the Focus Be in the Construction Industry in 2012?

Sylvia Rosen — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:42:08 +0000

While 2011 was a challenging year for the construction industry due to rising material costs that resulted in multiple bankruptcies, 2012 may not fare any better for construction companies. (more…)

The Syrian Crisis

Haifa J Church — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:55:39 +0000

Viewpoint from a Syrian in Lebanon whose family is still in Holms

On March 23, 2012, a Syrian man named Hussein was walking by the Sea Port in Lebanon with a sad look on his face. His heart was somewhere else. (more…)

Gender Equality is a Must for the Welfare of the State

Barbara Cerda — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:35:12 +0000

In 415 AD Roman Egypt “Peter the Reader” a Christian radical led a mob that accosted the educational leader Hypatia while returning home. (more…)

The Olivier Awards 2012 Nominations

Alessia Cesana — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:21:49 +0000

The Olivier Awards are the most important recognization in Britain for any professional in the theatre. Named after one of the most famous and revered actors of the 20th century, Sir Laurence Olivier, they have been celebrating Britain’s theatrical talents since 1976. (more…)

A Marathon Running through Jerusalem’s Ancient Streets

Linor Rosenberg — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:21:52 +0000

Times of unrest are hard on all the people of Israel, but Jerusalem is impacted particularly hard, as it depends heavily on tourist visitation for funds, and this income is severely impacted by violence. (more…)

A Brokered Convention for the GOP?

William Bahl — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:29:38 +0000

A Brokered Convention for the GOP is being discussed more and more as the Primary race gets closer to the end. (more…)

Kony 2012

Alessia Cesana — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:21:36 +0000

Kony 2012 is, to me, the latest patronising hype of the Good Western Society for the poor Africans, who are not as developed as us. (more…)

The Free Syrian Army; the West;

Haifa J Church — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:33:35 +0000

and Syrian President Bashar Assad

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Linor Rosenberg — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:54:10 +0000

VISITS THE UNITED STATES

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Is Obamacare in Trouble?

William Bahl — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:59:21 +0000

Obamacare on Trial

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Political Marketing in Today’s America

William Bahl — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:20:05 +0000

Political Marketing and the Politicians

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Belly dancing, female Muslim attire and Nargila smoking pipes

Haifa J Church — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:34:37 +0000

Traditions of ancient Middle Eastern culture in Lebanon

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A New Army in Israel?

Linor Rosenberg — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 01:54:25 +0000

Or a Return to the Old?

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MoodOff Day for Smartphones Addiction

Alessia Cesana — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:06:54 +0000

I have confessed already in the lines I write here that I have a loving relationship with my Blackberry. He is like no other man, reliable, present and only mine. (more…)

WikiLeaks vs the Israeli Government, a New Battlefront?

Linor Rosenberg — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:05:54 +0000

The website Wikileaks, made claim this week, that the Iranian nuclear infrastructure has already been destroyed, in an attack orchestrated by Israeli and Kurdish fighters several months ago. (more…)

Blogging and New Journalism

Alessia Cesana — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:59:37 +0000

There is a sense in which I have no idea about what to discuss today. It is that I actually have too many things on my mind I want everyone to know, that I don’t know where to start from. (more…)

Her Last Day

Jonah Kruvant — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:27:26 +0000

She places the book on the table. It’s her only salvation. (more…)

Wealthy European immigrants in New York against private schools

Alessia Cesana — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:29:21 +0000

According to the International Herald Tribune, who reported the results of surveys and researches into the matter alongside with interviews, the wealthy Newyorkers migrated from Europe tend to prefer public schools to private schools. (more…)

May Chidiac: a noble Lebanese journalist and the tension in Syria

Haifa J Church — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:07:26 +0000

May Chidiac, a courageous Maronite Christian Lebanese Journalist, literally lost an arm and a leg in an assassination attempt (more…)

Integrating the Haredim and not just on the Buses

Linor Rosenberg — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:30:20 +0000

The delicate balance between the ultra-religious, national-religious, and secular Israelis has always been wrought, (more…)

Pope Benedict XVI to visit Lebanon

Haifa J Church — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:47:53 +0000

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has invited the Pope to visit Lebanon. (more…)

Who Is This Guy? Shining The Spotlight On Rick Santorum

William Bahl — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:39:42 +0000

To his credit Rick Santorum doesn’t leave anything to doubt regarding his views, at least when considering moral issues. (more…)

Music Apps – The New Social Media

Lia M Caldwell — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:43:22 +0000

With the conclusion of the Grammy’s earlier this month, I am reminded of how I used to shop for music. (more…)

Step-By-Step Tactics Of Lose Weight

Cornell Burton — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:35:05 +0000

Exactly why eating much more will help you lose weight fast and never feel your own starving you to ultimately shed extra pounds. (more…)

The Oscars 2012

Alessia Cesana — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:26:31 +0000

Yesterday night has been the Oscars night. Most people in the world were actually expecting it with apprehension. I was not. (more…)

Angela Merkel’s and Barack Obama’s Governance Shaped by Cultural Similarities

Barbara Cerda — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:56:49 +0000

It’s as if by magic that we expect the world economy to suddenly correct itself; even more to expect our populaces to elect leaders with miraculous qualities of leadership. (more…)

Valentine’s Day

Alessia Cesana — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:25:54 +0000

According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, there are three saints named Valentinus under the date of the day of lovers, Valentine’s Day. (more…)

iPhone and Pinterest covering the New York Fashion Week

Alessia Cesana — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:25:45 +0000

A couple of weeks after the release of the ntempth iPhone application of a magazine, I have stumbled across this peculiar fact: the Wall Street Journal has covered the New York Fashion Week with Instagram and Pinterest. (more…)

Does Obama Have A Chance? Examining President Barack Obama’s Prospects for Reelection in 2012

William Bahl — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:40:21 +0000

Intrade.com has been predicting a slightly better than fifty percent chance (59% as of February 7, 2012) that President Barack Obama will win reelection in November of 2012. (more…)

Seeing Part of the Story

Linor Rosenberg — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:29:32 +0000

Israelis all over the country were putting up their defensive guards this week, as a photograph surfaced on www.facebook.com with the caption “An Israeli soldier holding down a Young Palestinian Girl”. (more…)

“The Greatest Miracle”

Jonah Kruvant — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:33:15 +0000

My adventure to Costa Rica began when I found a job teaching at the Pan American School, an international bilingual high school outside of San Jose. (more…)

Creation at the Hands of Man – Are We as Good as God?

Lia M Caldwell — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:55:55 +0000

First of all, in order to delve into this profound topic, one must ask themselves “Do I believe in God?” And even then, the term God is capricious because it seems so limiting, trying to define a supreme entity far beyond our comprehension. (more…)

Who Are These Guys? A Closer Look at Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum (Oh…and Ron Paul Too!)

William Bahl — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:35:53 +0000

Politics – “A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.” – Ambrose Bierce
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Super Bowl 2012

Alessia Cesana — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:12:28 +0000

A few days ago I stumbled across an episode of the David Letterman show which advertised the tickets for the Super Bowl for a price that I really cannot remember, but was absolutely high. (more…)

MF Global’s Practices is Like a Foolish Man Who Built his House on Sand

Barbara Cerda — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:13:49 +0000

MF Global was founded in 1870 by a barrel maker named James Man who became a successful supplier of rum to the navy. In 2007 the Man Group came to be MF Global. (more…)

2012, the Chinese year of the Dragon

Alessia Cesana — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:30:31 +0000

On January 23rd the celebrations for the Chinese New Year have started. On Sunday 29th, they have reached a peak. (more…)

Is Geoengineering the Solution to Global Warming?

Lia M Caldwell — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:04:30 +0000

Geoengineering is a vague term that can describe an assorted variety of methods. Lately, scientists have been seriously considering extreme measures to mitigate the impending doom of global warming. (more…)

Colin Firth receives a CBE

Alessia Cesana — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:14:43 +0000

It must be that playing a king has left in him the attitude of a royal, and it must not be forgotten that he is British, (more…)

Sanctioning Iran and where that puts Israel

Linor Rosenberg — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:26:35 +0000

Israelis are feeling that they finally have support when it comes to Iran, as sanctions introduced by the European Union this week include a ban on oil imports from the country. (more…)

Quick Tactics Of Get Him Straight Back Fast – Some Challenges For 2012

Roman Steewart — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:04:39 +0000

Are you attempting to get your boyfriend right back after you cheated? After that you’re not by itself. All over the world, people are trying to return a good ex-lover after a break-up. The truly exciting information is: simply because individuals get back together all the time, it’s not difficult you will too. (more…)

The Oscars 2012 Nominations

Alessia Cesana — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:41:37 +0000

For many people, waiting for the Oscars nominees is like Christmas. (more…)

The Internet blackout to protest for SOPA and PIPA changed our lives

Alessia Cesana — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:13:00 +0000

Technology has changed our lives completely. This is particularly evident now the world is following with a various range of feelings the decisions of the American Congress about the SOPA and PIPA bills. (more…)

Japan and Costa Rica: An Unlikely Parallel

Jonah Kruvant — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:22:44 +0000

With my first time living abroad being in Japan, it is inevitable that I would attempt to make parallels between my experience there and my life here. (more…)

Ovarian Cancer – The Silent Killer

Lia M Caldwell — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:17:11 +0000

Ovarian Cancer is known as “The Silent Killer” because it is usually detected in late stages when the prognosis is much worse for the patient. (more…)

The Cost of Living and How it Depends on your Standards

Linor Rosenberg — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:12:09 +0000

Jews and Christians world over donate generously to the Israeli cause, (more…)

How Will Economic Warriors Christine Lagarde and Angela Merkel Shape the Future of Women?

Barbara Cerda — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:51:50 +0000

There exist today countries that are connected by fear of the future. Yet they are hopeful that past transgressions and poor decisions will not destroy the struggles of generations. (more…)

Living the Simple Life

Jonah Kruvant — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:14:24 +0000

It was time for a change. My best friends here, Carlos, Monse, and Jacob, had either returned to the US or were about to. (more…)

GOP Primary Election All But Wrapped Up With Mitt Romney

William Bahl — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:23:20 +0000

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“I could have possibly beaten Senator McCain in the primary. Then I could have been the candidate who lost to Barack Obama.” – Mitt Romney (more…)

The Toxicity of Plastic Cities

Lia M Caldwell — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:46:56 +0000

Plastic was once touted as being the more environmentally friendly alternative to such practices as paper bags that kill trees or using ivory or tortoise shells for storage, endangering animal species to the brink of extinction. (more…)

The Golden Globes

Alessia Cesana — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:42:45 +0000

I must admit something: from a personal point of view, I couldn’t care less about Golden Globes. Golden Globes? (more…)

Division by Skin Color…Reality rears its Ugly Head

Linor Rosenberg — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:27:04 +0000

In what is quickly becoming a trend of protests throughout Israel (beginning with the tent protests which started in Tel Aviv last summer, and including the current gender equality campaign) another voice is now calling for attention. (more…)

The Lion in Our Winter Paul McCulley

Barbara Cerda — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:31:28 +0000

It’s almost like he reluctantly descended from his comfortable mountain habitat to visit us with offerings of wisdom. (more…)

2012: year of the environment

Alessia Cesana — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:41:30 +0000

If you open a famous search engine and look for those keywords: plans for environment 2012, (more…)

The Icebergs that Threaten the Fed REO to Rent Program

Barbara Cerda — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:24:01 +0000

Real Estate Owned homes continually add sludge to an economy struggling to recover. (more…)

The ‘Price Tag’ of Angering the Extreme Right, and who is Paying

Linor Rosenberg — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:35:43 +0000

A continuing spate of hate crimes claimed two Arab owned vehicles in Jerusalem this week, which were torched while parked overnight. (more…)

Love and Asperger’s

Alessia Cesana — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:21:37 +0000

On Boxing Day, a famous American newspaper published a news about a successful romantic relationship between two people with autism, precisely a form called Asperger’s syndrome. (more…)

The Irony of the Stem Cell Debate

Lia M Caldwell — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:29:14 +0000

Stem cell research remains to be an antagonistic topic inciting debate over its morality and ethics. (more…)

AVÓ

Grego — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:45:52 +0000

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NATO-Russian Faceoff Could Ensnare Israel

Jeffrey Winograd — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:59:59 +0000

TEL AVIV – President Barack Obama and his NATO partners remain delusional and are now probably quaking in their designer shoes over a potential military confrontation with the Big Russian Bear. (more…)

Downton Abbey

Alessia Cesana — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:54:13 +0000

William and Kate, the servants at Buckingham Palace and I have something in common: Downton Abbey. (more…)

GoDaddy Exodus — Stop SOPA and Bad Hosting Boycott

Sri Shunyata — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:45:35 +0000

Go Daddy got a well deserved Christmas present this year. Between Monday December 19th and Friday, two days before Christmas 2011, Go Daddy lost 72,354 Hosting Accounts. People are leaving in troves! The reason every one is jumping ship is even better! Ever heard of SOPA?

On December 29th the GoDaddy boycott begins in earnest, and if your hosting with Godaddy read on to see if you’ve had similar experiences.

Go Daddy’s unparalleled losses equals payback for notorious cyber-bully.

Here’s the scoop GoDaddy, kissing up to Capital Hill, appeared on a list of corporations that supportSOPA, along with the likes of Time Warner, MasterCard and Viacom.

SOPA, is actually an acronym for ‘Stop Online Piracy. However, as you’ll discover a more suitable alternative would be “Stop Online Private Association”

What SOPA really is, is an insidious attempt by Multi-National Corporations and their political pundits to control the internet in the same way that they control the main stream global media.

“Imagine a world in which any intellectual property holder can, without ever appearing before a judge or setting foot in a courtroom, shut down any website’s online advertising programs and block access to credit card payments.” Nate Anderson

SOPA is dressed up in the righteous speak of America Nazi styled nationalism, the same kind of hyperbola that pours out of Washington daily, and then goes on to fill the corroded sewers of main stream media with the waste that they would like us to believe is news.

Here’s an example straight from the horses mouth. Many people can now see through this kind of blatant manipulation. As you’ll see, it’s little more than a rallying words, psychologically loaded sound bites. The same terms in the following quote are endlessly reppeaed by the corporate media and politicians so that they can be drilled into our subconscious minds and influence our beliefs and actions.

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.): “As a co-chair of the Congressional Anti Piracy Caucus, I know how hard it is to safeguard our Intellectual Property from foreign rogue websites, and as a Representative from Los Angeles, I know what it costs us in terms of well-paying jobs.”Committee on the Judiciary

The problem is that we’re just not buying it anymore. The exodus of customers from GoDaddy is a sign that people, the 99% of us are waking up. The multi-national robber barons are getting desperate, they’re shaking in their boots, because we have the power to hit them where it counts, in the bank and in the streets.

In fact, we should be grateful that GoDaddy was spotted on the list the corporate elite who back the bill, because it has brought to our collective attention, something that was never meant to happen.

You know, general protocal goes something like this; corporations see a threat or opportunity. Then theymobalize the monkeys in Congress, who are told what to bury, what to hide in cryptically worded sections of Legislative bills that make Oxford Dictionary look like an afternoon read.

The cats out of the bag and we all need to join together to occupy the airways and get this bogus piece of legislation defeated, because if we don’t who knows what could:

“Sites like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, Wikipedia, or any sites that allow user generated content CANNOT exist under these laws. Immediately after this bill is passed, you will see the media mafia (MPIAA, RIAA, etc) replacing websites like Wikipedia with commercialized encyclopedia software. Mainstream media outlets will not cover this bill because they are the ones lobbying for it…

This bill isn’t designed to eliminate piracy, it is designed to give them control of the internet, the pesky free speech tool that has crippled their obsolete business model.” SOPA for Dummies

Go Daddy got what it deserves, and showed it’s true colors that’s why they’re going to see many more of their clients move to better hosting companies. After Go Daddy realized how much this was going to hurt their one and only, their precious profit, they withdrew their support and initiated a PR campaign to neutralize the fall out.

GoDaddy’s Bag of Crooked Tricks

I have to admit that I have a particular grudge against hosting corporations like GoDaddy. They have their own built in system to take advantage of the unwary, and that includes all but the techno savy.

Who want’s to have to learn Mysql or deal with phpmyadmin just to have their website function properly? Well I certainly didn’t and that’s what happened to me.

What generally occurs is that Hosting providers like GoDaddy, reel in you in with cheap prices on your first hosting package. Then you get hit by the control panel, which often isn’t designed to help you, no is designed to up-sell you on slew of things you don’t don’t really need.

Now that they got your money they don’t care what happens to your website. This isn’t conjecture. I’ve had more than my fair share of bad hosting companies like ipage, StartLogik, Nine Dot Systems to deal with.They actually torment their users with outsourced, undertrained and scripted customer support, whose real job it seems to waste your time, and frustrate you to the point of giving up.

The reason chose not to ever, excuse the pun, go with GoDaddy, is because I heard about how bad their support is. Actually GoDaddy is renowned for it’s horrific customer service. If you want to find out for your self, just do a Google search on “bad web hosting +go Daddy”. You’ll end up with more than 1,940,000 results.

Here’s a couple of fairly recent reviews that I picked out to give you an idea of what I’m talking about:

“This host is terrible. Just search in Google for Godaddy Complaints and see for yourself how many others have complaints about them. We wanted to leave them after we heard that they outsource their support to low salary countries, which is one of the many Godaddycomplaints.” Godaddy Complaints

“This post is about another bad customer service experience I had with GoDaddy support. Every time I asked for the support expert (ha) to check to see if something had gone wrong on their end he said, “nothing has gone wrong, your site is scripted wrong.”
Even after explaining that I had not touched my site in ages and the other was install by GoDaddy… he continued to disregard any my suggestion/queries has to what might have gone wrong. In the end all I wanted was the sites up and not to point a finger…After writing this I will still keep the sites mention with them because moving the sites will be such a hassle and their prices are one of the lowest for Windows hosting.” Thuan V. Ngugen

“GoDaddy sucks… their dashboard is completely un-navigable, their shared hosting has repeated errors, their VPS hosts are so poorly configured that they can’t even run updates on themselves, their CEO murders elephants for his own amusement, and they think that a few Superbowl ads featuring Danica Patrick will somehow make us forget how bad they suck.” Evert Tipfor.us

Granted GoDaddy does have a large number of positive reviews, and they also have a huge PR budget. Actually it wouldn’t even cost that much to hire a virtual army of Amazon Turks to spam the net with phony reviews. The best place to look for real reviews is on professional forums like WordPress of Warrior, because the online pro’s see through the smoke and mirrors.

Once these Hosts’ from hell have you in their clutches, they realize that most people are stuck with them. They know it’s not easy for non-technical perople to migrate their website to another hosting company. It can be a royal pain the preverbal arse to move your website. Don’t you think it’s odd in a funny kind of way, that their terrible customer support works in their favor, making it nearly impossible for most people to move their website?

After suffering through nearly a dozen horrific Hosting companies I learned the ropes and found one company that is absolutely awesome. I actually found two, one Tiger Technologies is apparently whoGoogle’s Matt Cuts uses to host his personal blog. They are fantastic. However, because they’re geared towards more advanced users, I’d only recommend them to you know what your doing and what you want.

The Hosting Company that I recommend for everyone, is a perfect alternative to GoDaddy. You may have guessed it, I’m talking about Hostgator. From my experience they offer the best customer support I’ve ever had. I’ve even had their technicians call me on two occasions to help solve a couple sticky problems. The reson that I like them so much is that, their customer support won’t quite, or cop out until helped solve your problem. I believe that this is what a corporation should be like, for the people.

Hostgator not only helps migrate a site, they do it for you, and for free. So if you’ve been stuck withGoDaddy or any other hosting company, Hostgator makes it easy to move. The’ll do all the work for you. Now, keeping with the spirit of transparency if you use this Hostgator link to set up you account, I make a commission.

However, that’s not why I’m recommending them, it does help me continue writing, but if for some reason you find find this troubling then just use this Hostgator link instead, and I won’t make a dime. Either way you’ll be glad you did.

No matter what you decide, if you enter this coupon code gowiththebest when you sign up with Hostgator you’ll get 25% off the package that you choose. All you have to do is look for the coupon field when your setting up your account, and type in gowiththebest Its valid until January 31st 2012

I could write a book about the do’s and don’ts of Hosting but I won’t bore you any longer with my war stories. But to really help defeat SOPA and take your power back from corporations like GoDadddy, then keep keep up with the latest and join in Twitters Protest.

Are Biofuels Our Hope For the Future?

Lia M Caldwell — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:58:52 +0000

It is undeniable that we need to globally transition our fuel resources from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. However, (more…)

A Nuclear Iran: Could it be the incentive for Israel and the United States to Join Forces?

Linor Rosenberg — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:31:11 +0000

Israel has long expressed concern over Iran’s ongoing nuclear enrichment program, and the failure of other nations to intervene. (more…)

3 Years from Operation Cast Lead, Tensions in Gaza Escalating Once Again

Linor Rosenberg — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:34:59 +0000

It has been 3 Years since Operation Cast Lead, a 3 week offensive in Gaza which began in late 2008 and ended in January of 2009. (more…)

A History of Violence: a reflection on our society

Alessia Cesana — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:08:04 +0000

I have been paying little attention to the news, or the journalists underline the bad in the world and forget about all the good, but the impression I have nowadays is that our world is full of violence, and we have no more place to repress it. (more…)

At Five O’clock Do You Know Where Your Banker Has Put Your Money?

Barbara Cerda — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:09:01 +0000

Banking is inarguably the most prominent component of a country’s economic construct. (more…)

All I want for Christmas is Mariah and Justin

Alessia Cesana — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:43:50 +0000

I really agree with the one who said their favourite version of this song was the one in “Love Actually,” even though the competition is broad. (more…)

The Waterfall

Jonah Kruvant — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:27:51 +0000

There are some things you dread. With just the thought of them your entire body convulses, and your mind, for a brief moment, is overcome with fear. (more…)

When the News is all about The News

Linor Rosenberg — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:50:27 +0000

The Israeli Knesset, where a vote recently decided the fate of Channel 10

In an era when freedom of the media has become a hot button issue in many nations around the world and in particular, in the Middle East, Israel is fighting an apparently different and more internal battle. (more…)

A Return to Rosa Parks? Women in Israel must also fight for their place on the bus

Linor Rosenberg — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:46:16 +0000

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently commented that the status of Israel as a democracy is in danger, due mostly to its increasingly worrisome treatment of women. (more…)

The Embraceable Unthinkable Economic Realignment of Wealth

Barbara Cerda — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:05:08 +0000

Our country is experiencing what some financial sages termed economic unthinkable times. (more…)

The West End X-Factor

Alessia Cesana — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:06:59 +0000

I don’t follow any talent show in any country. I have nothing against them, personally. (more…)

The Impact of Global Warming and What We Can Do to Reduce It

Lia M Caldwell — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:33:42 +0000

It has been established by compelling scientific data that the earth’s temperature is rising, (more…)

Occupy Christmas: Protest Santa’s Workshop

Seshat Easu — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:38:20 +0000

This holiday season many people are choosing to Occupy Christmas. (more…)

The Dog Who Looks Both Ways

Jonah Kruvant — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:14:18 +0000

There are no street names in Costa Rica. There are no house numbers. There are no mailboxes. Ok…so how do you get around? How do you receive mail? (more…)