There is a very distinct similarity in the case of Huguette Clark who just passed away and Brooke Astor. Huguette Clark had been existing in a hospital room in New York for over 20 years. Existing, instead of living for one purpose only so that her attorney and...
The Spring of 2011 will long be remembered by the sheer magnitude and horror of so many violent tornadoes that ripe through the Mid-West and parts of the eastern portion of the United States. With the massive flooding of the Mississippi River from Illinois all the way...
To answer that question a lot of factors are involved that took years to create. Forty years ago the population of the United States was more active in that most of the schools from elementary through High School required Physical Education as an internal part of the schools...
To paint an accurate picture on the state of the Union, contrary to what the media, the President, and Congress constantly try to project the United States is far from being fiscally, economically, and nationally secure. To actually achieve economic stability, long term...
The year was 1885 when Carl Faberge` was commissioned by the Czar of Russia to commemorate Easter with a gift to his wife. In true Faberge` fashion the first of 57 Faberge` Eggs as they were called was made. From 1885 until 1915 each year the Czar was given one of...
In wake of the IMF Executive's alleged sexual assault this past week indicates a much needed awakening about how our justice system has evolved.
Of the four founding ideals and principals that became America only the way the judicial system was established enabled the United...
Most of us baby boomers remember when our parents got their first television set. My parents got our first TV back in 1954. A new medium expanding into every living room all across the country. Looking back now, what an event it was. No longer huddled around the radio...
It is becoming more apparent today that if a person is poor or becomes so impoverished you are doomed to a life of misery and desolation. No longer are their avenues of opportunity awaiting behind every door....
The apprehension of boarding an airplane today is well founded. Practically every one associates the fear of flying with a foreboding sense that the plane will actually crash. They may have a valid point; because now, most of the commercial airlines have eliminated two...
The month of April has come and gone and along with it besides Osama bin Laden, are again, millions of jobs, Jobs that could have made a difference between economic stability or continued financial hardship. Now many are faced with economic survival. this...
With the Presidential Primary season rapidly approaching I am so reminded of one of the most famous songs from "The Wizard Of Oz." "I would wile away the hours conferin' with the flowers, consultin' with...
Education: Where would society be if there wasn't a system of education in place to provide the nurturing of the mind as well as the body so that any individual will be able to have the availability to gain the knowledge and the background necessary to succeed in...
Since the dawn of man, mankind has always looked up to the heavens and pondered that ageless question whether we are alone or are there other life forms some where out there in the Universe. From the first time man noticed those shining stars above we have become fascinated...
"These are the times that try men's souls." When Thomas Paine actually quoted this little did he realize that in his time compared to our time there remains a certain anxiety that did prevail in both periods. The dynamics of both times where citizens face many crisis paralell...
Today, Florida's Governor is looking more sinister than that former Governor of Illinois. In just a few short months he has managed to annihilate himself from the majority of the public that actually voted for him. First it was his blatant disregard for the future of the...