Articles written by Leslie McCloud

Identifying, coordinating and managing intelligence in the fight against U.S. national security threats is vital in keeping citizens safe.

Jun 20, 2010 - Leslie McCloud

The world's oil reserves are shrinking. Specifically, one major Kirkuk, Iraq oil reservoir will be all but used up in 25 years.

Jun 20, 2010 - Leslie McCloud

Throughout history, gifts of land or land grants have been used by government to grow its communities and create commerce.

Jun 16, 2010 - Leslie McCloud

Setting up a checking account in trust or for the benefit of another, is usually handled by an attorney because they can become complicated and have legal implications.

Mar 24, 2010 - Leslie McCloud

Businesses for profit require a tax identification number but sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference between a for-profit business and a hobby.

Mar 24, 2010 - Leslie McCloud

Many elderly do not receive the appropriate nutrients during meal times. Planning a menu where elders can participate in meal making can resolve a tricky issue.

Mar 24, 2010 - Leslie McCloud

High property taxes can send some people screaming into the woods, however property taxes are a way for cities and towns to fund their public projects.

Mar 24, 2010 - Leslie McCloud

The National Urban League, NAACP and the Black Leadership Forum combined efforts to rally support behind U.S. national health care reform with much success.

Nov 19, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Early settlers brought with them from England, traditional ideas about education. However as more people moved to the New World, those ideas began to change.

Oct 15, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Workplace violence is under-reported and more prevalent in the Midwest. Work trauma symptoms include Post Traumatic Stress, and is a leading cause of work absenteeism.

Sep 14, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

For the first time ever, a Native American tribe, Lower Brule Sioux, located in South Dakota, has bought a U.S. financial services holding company.

Sep 9, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Active Democracy does not disrespect the Office of the President, it engages it. The current political debates take a hostile tone towards the President.

Sep 7, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Three Community Prosecution models of note are located in Indiana and initiated by the Governor's Office. Identifying crime patterns improves quality of life.

Sep 3, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

A Community Prosecution program takes many forms and can target issues negatively affecting a county or a state by identifying crime patterns.

Sep 3, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Bachelors who drink and smoke, live in the West, are unemployed, depressed, on disability and who don't go to church are more likely to use drugs, according to SAMHSA.

Sep 1, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

In the wrong hands, a sext can be easily uploaded to any website, including personal or school pages, or social networking.

Aug 31, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Recovery Month begins in September and across the nation, all who are affected by the addictions cycle and those who serve within it, will celebrate their achievements.

Aug 31, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Some who undergo cosmetic eye color changing surgery allege severe complications from the popular procedure.

Aug 27, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Teenagers who use illegal prescription drugs to get high do so because they believe they are safer to use than other drugs. This is not true and teens are getting hurt.

Aug 25, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Knowledge of the law is important because many parents don't understand how to involve themselves in their children's lives to find out about their friends.

Aug 24, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

The symptoms of depression are manifest every day yet most do not understand it or dismiss what they see as a quirk. The NIMH outlines what to do to and when to help.

Aug 21, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Business travelers who require a dependable car for appointments and meetings may especially want to give investing in a new car a second look.

Aug 17, 2009 - Leslie McCloud