Mt Everest And The Challenge To Be A Human Being

In 1996/7, and I can't remember which year exactly, I met Cathy O'Dowd at a Computer Faire in Durban, South Africa. She was there to honour a sponsorship by Apple. Cathy O'Dowd was a member of the first South African Everest Expedition.

Shocking Truth Behind Teenage Stress Beatings Revealed

**WARNING - Contains Undisputed Truths That May Unnerve Some Readers . . .

That Jinxed Kiss

Seriously, if you are and Indian, tell me, what kind of a country are we if a simple expression of love for another person is considered damaging to our sensibilities ?

FTV Banned in India - Again

...it never ceases to amaze me how people seem to be completely unaware of the most basic fact that the more you stop people from doing something, the more motivated they are to do it. This is really such a basic truth of life...

Leave Getting Angry To The Pros

You may have thought that something or someone ticks you off; you don't like it; you get angry; and that’s all there is to that. Silly you! Along with getting angry, you need to be sure you get it just right. That means the right person, the right degree, the right time, the right purpose, and the right way. But if you just can’t help getting angry, this article shows you how to do the job with style.

Unemployment Insurance Is There To Assist You!

The facts you must know to maximize the benefits of unemployment insurance!

In Case of Emergency

If something terrible happened and you found yourself injured, how long would it take for your loved ones to learn where you were and reach your side? Have you taken steps so that the paramedics would be able to get hold of them?

A Civil Society Bill of Rights

I reserve the right to have opinions and passionately advocate them, to believe in idealistic positions, to sometimes be wrong, to change my mind, to compromise, to disagree with others, and to sometimes be silent.

Scent Span

Scent span is a new term to describe how long a fragrance lasts before it fades. Contrary to popular belief, there are some easy things you can do to enhance the scent span of your favorite fragrances.

Young, Black and Innocent

The seventies - as seen through the eyes of a black man, reflecting on his youth. A contrast and comparison with today's youth, who have become desensitized to sex and violence.

A Perfumista's Guide to Shopping for Perfume for Mother's Day

Most women love fragrances so buying perfume for Mother's Day sounds like a great gift idea. And it is! Except for the uninitiated, shopping for perfume can be a confusing and even intimidating experience. This article explains where to buy great fragrances, how to navigate the perfume counter (online or at the mall), and names some specific scents as potential gift ideas.

Top Ten Good News Stories of 2006

Despite wars and violence in the Middle East, when you add up all the good news headlines in 2006 the world emerges looking a lot brighter. Steady progress to reverse global warming, species decline, oil dependence and disease in 2006 alongside trends toward peace and sustainability make it a year worthy of congratulations.

RFID Tags - Smart Idea or Invasion of Privacy?

Begin now to be more involved in knowing how technology driven e-commerce and governmental agencies control how RFID will change our future and how it will affect people across the globe.

Good for Bentley, Bad for Paris Hilton

The hotel heiress and branded DUI princess was ordered to spend 45 days in jail. The order came after a Los Angeles judge ruled Ms. Hilton for violating her probation relating to alcohol-related reckless driving.

Everyone Will Benefit with Immigration Reform, Part #3

Immigration reform is needed and everyone in the country should be happy when it happens. It will help everyone, even the people who are against it. It will help business, our economy, Social Security, the military, education, and our national security. We should all be hoping our elected officials get this done soon.