May 7th, 2010 Everyone knows that it is one of the biggest problems in California, and they happen every year. Wild fires kill many people and it is time to increase the number of people and amount of equipment available to respond to thee fires. Schwarzenegger made a very nice speech before signing a bill to do just [...]
May 7th, 2010 Young country western singer Chely Wright came out as gay this week, just in time to release her new CD, book and go on a few talk shows. Although she says that there has never been a country western singer who has never announced being a lesbian before, there have been a few. That being [...]
April 29th, 2010 Making your own wine can be a nice thing, and you end up with exactly the flavor you like to drink. Here is a video that has been pretty popular on exactly that topic. If you like white wine you may want to try your hand at this.
April 23rd, 2010 If you find yourself interested in Philosophy, you may find yourself interested in a series that has been going on funded by the Templeton Foundation. The latest in their series is the question “Does moral action depend on reasoning?” They got a number of public figures and professional philosophers to answer the question. They don’t [...]
April 20th, 2010 With the death of Dorothy I. Height, the world is buzzing with information on her and her crusade for the rights of people here in the United States. Here are a few of her words not too long ago on Obama and his being named President. She is extremely graceful and filled with hope.
April 14th, 2010 It is time for Gears of War fans to rejoice. Gears of War 3 was officially unveiled on Monday when franchise creator Cliff Bleszinski was on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.” This is a long-awaited sequel. The most exciting news for some of the fans is that this will be the first Gears of War [...]
April 9th, 2010 It is hard to breast feed your child for the medically recommended amount of time due to a number of reasons, but the benefits to your child and to the health care system are very large. Watch the video to understand more.
April 7th, 2010 We have all seen the videos of the opening day, if you haven’t I suggest you find one, it looked like it was pretty crazy. As for the rest of us who couldn’t afford one, or weren’t willing to wait in line all that long in a line, it looks like we missed out. However, [...]
April 5th, 2010 I thought this was really nice. I know he has lied and cheated and really had no other choice but to just come out and apologize for it, but it is still nice when a famous person acknowledges their wrong doing and takes steps in a better direction.
September 1st, 2009 Corruption cases surrounding some of the top military leaders in Indonesia had broken the news, a lot of the news in the past. Media coverage had created a stir as well as the discussions between President Suharto, during his term, and many different international corporations. The CEO’s of corporations that had been doing business in [...]
August 26th, 2009 The organization of Transparency International has settled on a definition of corruption that is simple, focused and clear. Corruption is any act taken for one’s private or personal gain, in which one has misused power to the detriment of others. There are two aspects to the definition. One is corruption that is according to the [...]
August 4th, 2009 The Seattle Mariners announced that they will celebrate Earth Day. I didn’t know what that exactly meant, so I went on-line to their home page found out what they have planned for the day. I was completely impressed. So, while I was on their official site, I purchased Sports Tickets, which I’ve never done, but [...]
August 3rd, 2009 When one takes off for a Berwick holiday in Great Britain, and if one is fond of the out doors, of picnics and mountain bike riding, and long leisurely walks or serious hikes, one must find their way to theNorthumberland National Park. The park and the surrounding villages are set amongst the beautiful Cheviot Hills, [...]
August 3rd, 2009 The United Nations has ten principles in regards to the terms of anti-corruption. The tenth principle was added in 2004, when following a UN Summit of global leaders, it was decided that the realm of fighting corruption is one in which the private sector and private companies of the world must be involved. This addresses [...]
June 25th, 2009 I hate the outdoors, but it happened to me one day during an adventure outdoors. I was about 11 years old and school had given us a map. We were supposed to check it out all during school time. This was for my outdoor education class. After studying the map for a bit inside a [...]
June 24th, 2009 Summer time is upon us and the time is to chill out in the sun, start firing up the built in grills or relax at the beaches. Summer time also means it’s time to get your body into shape. That’s if you want to be noticed as you chill out in the sun, flipping burgers [...]
June 24th, 2009 Identity theft has become an epidemic in the United States. With the advent of the debit card and people only using credit, credit, credit, it has become increasingly easier for identity thieves to get a hold of your information. There used to be a time where identity thieves were required to be quite crafty to [...]
June 1st, 2009 For the savvy world traveler looking for a perfect luxury hotel, Dubai holds the answer. Located in an international hotspot for culture and commerce, Dubai city offers wonderful accommodations in a desert paradise. There are beaches and mouth-watering restaurants, and a rich urban culture that is on the brink of some fantastic new identities. A [...]
June 1st, 2009 It might be commonplace among savvy travelers that for excellence in hotels, Dubai, UAE is a breed apart. The gorgeous beaches and rich urban environment speak to a city built for international guests looking for an experience deep in luxury and culture. Expectations run high, and it is no small fete that the same guests [...]
May 29th, 2009 When I first saw a report about how Dubai, apparently running out of shoreline, started to build it’s own artificial man-made island in the shape of a palm tree called The Palm Islands. An artificial island to accommodate the best Hotels and Restaurants Dubai has to offer. It was built with dredgers loaded with sand [...]
May 29th, 2009 When I hear someone tell me they are ‘Falling in Love’, I laugh. For me that term doesn’t make sense if one really analyzes it. I remember the first time one of my boyfriends said that to me, ‘I think I’m falling in Love’ with you. We were staying at one of Phuket Best Hotels [...]
May 29th, 2009 I decided to stop watching the news on television, they seems to only have leading report stories that have the qualities of ‘fear-mongering.’ And the reason for this is, apparently, we like it. Every now and then they have a ‘feel-good’ story, but it’s usually at the end of the newscast. Fear is an emotion [...]
May 29th, 2009 I was with a friend at a coffee shop drinking a Chai Latte and he was drinking a Mocha and discussing Chaos Theory wondering if the postulate of its basic assumption that complex and unpredictable results can and will occur in systems that are sensitive to their initial conditions. And that a common example of [...]
May 29th, 2009 Thinking about a friend you haven’t seen for a while and they call. Reading about something you didn’t know and then later that night at dinner, you over hear the couple in the booth next to you talk about the exact same thing you just read about. Wearing a t-shirt with a picture of one [...]
May 27th, 2009 Beads can be researched back to the beginning of mankind. Beads were used as amulets to aid with the search for food. It was understood that if one wore something of the animal being pursued, it would bring success for the next hunt. As civilizations grew and developed, the use of beads evolved away from [...]
May 21st, 2009 If you’re a world adventurer looking for luxury travel, Singapore will not disappoint. Situated between old worlds and new worlds, the place will constantly reveal more and more, and at your leisurely pace. There are many layers to this city, and it’s very likely that everyone will find what they’re looking for. No large city [...]
May 21st, 2009 One of the most interesting aspects of Ibiza, and something most potential vacationers may want to know, is that the island is toning down its party reputation. While it is not trying to eliminate the night clubs or even reduce the amount of tourists that are attracted to it, the government of Ibiza is interested [...]
June 19th, 2008 Ask any number of tattoo artists and the majority will agree that tribal tattoos are the most sought after of tattoo designs. Polynesian and Maori designs convey an archaic yet subliminally attractive look for both men and women. There are many that choose the native designs of North and South American indigenous cultures as well. [...]