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41: High Energy Prices Are a Disaster for America
As long as America remains hooked upon oil and in spending more than we take in on unwise wars and in garrisoning the world it will likely take more than an Obama or McCain to save us from a long downward spiral off the king of the mountain heap....

42: Water Meters; Coming To A Street Near You
A look at government initiatives to increase the use of water meters and to overhaul the way we use this resource, and how it is priced....

43: Alternative Ways Of Dealing With The Fuel Crisis
A look at ways to get around without having to be subject to the extortionate price of petrol at the pumps today....

44: The Record High Price Of Gasoline Is A Good Thing
A must read, eye opening look at America's dependency on gasoline and the positive effects it is happening on our world....

45: Are Telemarketers Driving You Crazy
There is nothing more annoying than having a family meal interrupted by a sales call from a telemarketer....

46: American Economy Moving Towards Failure Mode
For awhile Americans thought that the saying "they sweat, we think" was cool. However, now thinking Americans are beginning to wonder if a service based economy will be able to compete in today's fast moving world. Nations that have concentrated on high tech manufacturing and that actually make things that people all over the world want are moving ahead economically while the US falls behind....

47: Smaller Brain From Smoking Too Much?
Recent reports suggest that heavy cannabis consumption can lead to certain areas of the brain shrinking. Reopening the debate of the dangers of smoking cannabis and the effects on the human body....

48: Blade Debate Sharpens In Run Up To The Olympics
Since the double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorious was cleared to run in the Beijing Olympics last month his case has attracted a huge amount of debate. With his dependence on the controversial 'Cheetah' carbon blades to allow him to compete, is it fair that he race against able-bodied athletes?...

49: The Country's Gone Crazy For Health And Safety
A look at some of the crazy rules implemented of late because of health and safety regulations....

50: America Motoring Towards Economic Disaster
With energy prices moving higher over the long term there isn't one politician in sight who has the guts to tell Americans that many of them face a long term reduction in their standard of living....