Homemade beef jerky has a shelf life of one to two months, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Beef jerky that is commercially packaged can last up to one year. The jerky does not have to be refrigerated. The long shelf life of jerky makes it easy to send the treat from the Uni
The variety of beliefs and opinions among human beings is arguably man's most interesting facet. No one person will agree with everything another person says or experience the same preferences. Whereas not many will react angrily to one person's choice of music, this is not always true with ethical
Lake Michigan was formed by ancient glaciers and so was Illinois soil.sunrise over lake michigan in door county wisconsin image by David Smith from Fotolia.comPalatine is nestled in the northeastern corner of Illinois just west of Lake Michigan. The large freshwater lake is responsible...
When it comes to inflammatory political novelties, there is arguably none more divisive than the recent Ecommerce phenomenon of Barack Obama toilet paper. Obama T.P. has been a surprise retail hit on the internet, and with good reason, surely owing its success, to some degree, to the twenty four hou
Government is the organizational body that manages or rules the affairs and political direction of a community or society. Collections of communities and societies commonly referred to as sovereign nations employ one of three kinds of government. They are democracy, monarchy, and dictatorship.
Why is the world in such disarray? Will Egypt find the peace and prosperity it is looking for? Can the Middle East pull together to find democracy for all?
Obama takes the plunge on same-sex marriage. Whether he jumped into the pool or was pushed does not really matter.
The Planeterian Citizen's needs are based on what each human being needs today to function as a citizen of the material planet. A citizen is an inhabitant entitled to rights and privileges commensurate to one's civic effort to participant in the community. A good citizen is one producing v
Donating to a candidate is one way to get involved in politics and show your support for the Republican Party. You can make one-time or recurring donations to the Republican National Committee. The RNC provides leadership and coordinates fundraising for the Republican Party and Republican candidates
Since achieving independence from Britain, Jamaica has seen times of economic growth, followed by extreme periods of challenge. By examining the different factors surrounding the economy, it's easy to see how Jamaica's economy has been suffering lately.
GPS tracking software is a great way to save money. That's why Mayor Fulop of Jersey City has decided to install a fleet tracking system on his government.
The medal of valor is one of the greatest honors bestowed upon a person. Although people in certain professions risk their life every day to protect the public, some people show exceptional commitment to their job and the public.
Sadr city could be the "surge into the abyss" for the US and spell the final death knell of Iraq as a country. Parallels will be drawn with the battle for the Warsaw ghetto or the Russian assault on Grozny. The only way that they could hope to "win" would be pursue a scorched ear
Alderman is a term used in some areas to refer to a city councilman. Some cities are broken down into districts, or "wards," and the aldermen are elected by the citizen of the ward to serve on the city's legislative board as the representative of that district. However, in some cities alderman are e
Discusses how Mayor Bloomberg's Congestion Pricing Plan (PlaNYC) would affect the parking scene both in Manhattan and in surrounding areas.
Navy SEAL training is some of the toughest training in the world. SEALs are required to have many different warfighting skills which means that they have to endure many months of brutal specialized training.
China is more concerned with a humanitarian crisis in its backyard if the government of Kim Jong-Il falls under the weight of economic sanctions than it is about the proliferation of nuclear weapons in its sphere of influence.
Mao Zedong gave birth to the Communism in China. The man who was poorly educated as a kid but considered to be highly intelligent had given rise to such path-breaking concept. Zedong become a member of the Nationalist Army in China as the Revolution in 1911. He was then influenced by Marxist philoso
"Get out the vote" programs are different for political campaigns and nonprofits or issue advocacy groups that also carry out GOTV campaigns. In fact, it's easy to tell the difference not just in the message but in other ways as well.
We all know that Iran sponsors international terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas and that their President has stated that they will; Blow Israel off the map! Now they are saying that; Israel will one day vanish. Presumably he is reiterating that they will use nuclear weapons on Israel a
