George Schieck
George Schieck is a 28-year Navy veteran, with assignments that included service in the Far East and on senior staffs in the Middle East. He is a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School where he studied policy and culture with dual concentrations in the Far East and Middle East, focusing on China and Israel. He also studied Histo...
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Chinese investors are interested in building cities and "economic zones" in Michigan and Idaho, and have already purchased land in an unusual pattern of development.
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As millennials start to grow older they are discovering that they are not immortal. Here's a guide of 10 things to consider before hitting the 30-year-old milestone.
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In a Republican Party that tends to be old and white, Ron Paul and his views are attracting demographic groups that are not traditionally affiliated with the GOP.
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Facebook's IPO disappointment - is the Facebook bubble is ready to burst? Are they just getting started? Can they survive the economic headwinds?
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While partisan bickering still appears to be the norm, there are small groups of federal legislators coming together in the best interest of the country.
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In an interview with ABC News on Wednesday afternoon, President Barack Obama officially endorsed same-sex marriage.
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New Census data informs us that more than half of babies born today are non-white. While focus is being placed on the racial implications for our future, our top concern should be socioeconomic.
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Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Mark Zuckerberg didn't get any federal loan guarantees when they started Apple and Facebook. SpaceX might just be as successful.
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The stage is set for SpaceX to make history by becoming the first private company to attempt a mission to the International Space Station.
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Mitt Romney is an excellent position in the polls; especially considering it's only May. The Obama campaign should be worried
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The same Americans who want smaller government increasingly depend upon governmental assistance. These people will be deciding our political destiny -- and it doesn't look pretty.
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In 2012, the female struggle continues to be a fight to define our success as something other than our role in the reproductive process.
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A man is suing Wal-Mart after an intercom announcement told all African-American customers to leave the store.
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As the least religious generation in history, how will millennials deal with the religious beliefs of our children?
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Green energy is a big boondoggle — but will the space industry be any different?
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Half of Americans think the upcoming Facebook IPO (which would value the company at $100 billion, above Kraft, Ford and Disney) is overrated, and they’re right! Here are 4 reasons why.
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Congress once again may decide to pick winners and losers in a vote next week, which would effectively destroy innovation and competition in the free market for space exploration.
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The Ron Paul Revolution has finally broken the back of the old GOP.
George Schieck There's a broader, more pervasive, fabric (of justice and economics) that underlies and permeates all that you reference, Brett. "Natural progression of society" requires parameters, beyond those of culture, so it can function at all....