Since September 11, America Has Caught a Break

The five year anniversary of September 11 is nearly upon us. The media will ask lots of questions. Are we safer that we were before? Are we closer to smashing our terrorist foes, or have they multiplied so much that they pose a disproportionately larger threat than ever before? In one way, I believe America caught a break, according to Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top speaker, best-selling author, and Fortune 1000 consultant.

Female Serial Killers...

One of the rarest creatures in the criminal world is the female serial killer. “Due to her dangerousness and limited treatability, unlimited detention in prison for the protection of others was recommended.”

Watching vs. Enjoying Time

Ever since the wristwatch became the most common type of watch–worn on the wrist and safely fastened with a watch strap or watchband,

A Review of Troubled Youth Programs

Recent past has witnessed a steady increase of teenagers being put on the spot before law. This has necessitated the launch of different troubled youth programs, to help children and teenagers with problems fitting to the society lead a normal social life. There are many number of reasons for the difficulties they are facing. The usual problems associated with these young people are drug abuse, criminal activities and being subject of abuse.

A Dog is Invention of the Year

Earlier this year, the prestigious Time magazine came out with an issue highlighting the previous year's great inventions, an annual practice. There was lots of stuff that made computers work more efficiently and which made things around the house better.

Waste Recycling Needs our Support

It is important to try, as individuals and organizations, to support recycling of waste in any way that we can. A safe and healthy environment is the responsibility of us all.

Pluto, It Was Nice Knowing You

The debate over Pluto seems to be over for scientists, which have demoted the farthest Planet. But most regular folks are still debating this subject and are not so happy with the ditching of Pluto as a Planet. What is so interesting is that even George Noory and Art Bell the late night talk show hosts, which often talk about UFOs are even getting into the action with hours of commentary from Space Experts and former NASA folks.

Hezbollah Nasrallah Sorry for War; Apology Not Accepted

Mr. Nasrallah the International Terrorist or should we say a Moderate International Terrorist now says he is sorry for the war and would have never captured the two Israeli Soldiers. He is therefore somewhat sorry for the scale of the war. Yet, he is also recorded as saying; You want full-scale war, open war, we will give you full-scale war.

One Year Later: Surviving the Katrina Anniversary

One year ago, your life was turned upside down by Hurricane Katrina. Now, one year later, you are facing the first anniversary of the disaster. Learn why you are feeling uneasy, what you can do to support yourself during the anniversary.

Will Hurricane Ernesto Hit New Orleans Similar To Katrina?

It appears that as of right now Hurricane Ernesto is going to become a hurricane on Sunday. Will it becoma a major hurricane and head towards New Orleans? Here is the latest research on this potentially dangerous storm. This one could become another Katrina.

Hurricane Ernesto to Re-route Cruise Ships in Jamaica and Cayman Islands

Tropical Storm Ernesto will soon be a Hurricane say Caribbean Meteorologists and those at the National Weather Service. Tropical Storm Ernesto is set to arrive there by Tuesday or Wednesday and make a real mess of things, but by then it is bound to be as full-fledged Hurricane. Local fishermen in Kingston, Jamaica are worried and say this may be the one we have been fearing during this 2006 Atlantic Tropical Hurricane Season.

Pluto - Cast Off and Treated Like a Bum

I am in mourning for an old friend. I am depressed. Along with his eight siblings, Pluto is the guy I grew up with. Like the unwanted weakling of a herd of wildebeest roaming the Serengeti plains of East Africa, dear Pluto has been racially profiled a dwarf, stripped naked, nudged out of the family, discarded and condemned to eternally wander the vast emptiness of space, alone and forgotten. Having spent years of my youth at the wondrous Hayden Planetarium, kid sister to an older brother's passion for astronomy, I too developed a strong sense of connection to the mysteries of what's out there. Comets and asteroids come and go, but a planet is a thing of beauty forever.

Science and Society - Scientists Lost in Space

One of the tasks of science (and scientists) is to show the true nature of things. The Pluto case shows indeed the truth nature (of scientists): They are only ...

Fund Raising - Bowl-A-Thons

If you want a fund raising event that will be about the most fun you could want to have, host a bowl-a-thon. If you're thinking it's too expensive with rising alley costs, this article may just change your mind.

Homeless People - Some of the Best People on Earth

Our cultures reward competitiveness and make those of us with the strongest competitive traits the wealthiest people on our planet. If we examine some of the poorest people in society, our homeless, we see a distinct lack of a competitive spirit in many of them. Our culture is predisposed to perceive this as a flaw but what if it is a virtue?