Pickled!

I never used to make a point of reading the social and personal columns of The Jewish Chronicle. In fact, I didn't read much of the paper at all but, entering the realm of the lower middle aged, my interest developed in surprising ways.

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin Dies

Love him or hate him, 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin made an impact worldwide and left a legacy that will continue to be felt long after the shock of his death has dissipated. Take a look at how Steve Irwin's career defied the traditional wisdom on what it takes to be a success.

Change Management at Ford Motor Company

At Ford Motor Company there are some big changes happening, namely Bill Ford is stepping aside the CEO position to Alan Mulally who is a former Boeing Commercial Airline Division CEO. In fact Mulally is credited for turning around Boeing as it flew out of one of the biggest down turns in commercial aviation manufacturing. So, he understands advancing technology and re-designing factories, dealing with labor unions, getting the job done while pleasing Wall Street.

Private-Public Sector Partnership Necessary in Biotechnology Research

The article calls for private-public partnership in biotechnology research.

The Media As Big Mother

In the global village of the age of information, the chief hut belongs to Big Momma and no one is safe from her influence.

Some Side Effects of Modern Life

Within last fifteen years India has seen a tremendous growth in all the spheres of life. Today technologies in India are matching with the rest of the world.

Five Years On From Ground Zero

Former Al Jazeera journalist, Afshin Rattansi, is interviewed about progress on the war on terror

Carwashes and Illegal Immigration; Some Businesses Just Do Not Get It!

Many carwash owners and operators at the International Car Washed Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada this year try to justify the hiring of illegal aliens. The hiring of the legal immigrants in any business in the United States is against the law just like sneaking over the border is against the law.

Car Wash Industry Worried about Labor Supply

Many carwash owners who have been hiring illegal aliens for years are now worried of the impending labor shortage as the illegal immigration dries up. This is not to say that all the illegal aliens will be going back to Mexico, but rather they will not be able to work in such businesses as car washes, which are out in the open and under the public eye and scrutiny of their communities.

Police Car Donations

When people donate a car they are creating a significant difference in the lives of the poor and afflicted. The donations can help and do reach out in places where scarcity, disease or natural disaster has caused widespread desolation.

Disaster Victim Car Donations

Sometimes people wonder about what is done with a car donation, and some people are hesitant to donate a car that they no longer use. They want to make sure that the car is being used for the right cause. Normally when people donate money it goes directly to fund all the programs and services that the non-profit organizations provides. Some non-profit organizations donate cars to disaster relief, homeless assistance and youth services. When people donate a car, they can usually take advantage of a tax deduction, based on the blue book value of the vehicle. There are non-profit charities that handle all the hassles of selling the car, giving the donor the good feeling of being able to help disaster victims.

Asking for Car Donations

There are many organizations that are in need of a car donation. A car can be used in so many different ways by non-profit organizations, which are always in need of money to run their affairs. A car donation can be sold as a whole or sold off for its parts. They can then use the proceeds of the sale to fund job training for those who need it, as well as employ disabled people and help them become efficient members of the workforce.

America at 300 Million and Growing and Consuming more Resources at an ever Increasing Pace

The Population of the United States is reaching 300 million. It took approximately one hundred thirty nine years to reach one hundred million, in approximately the same time the population tripled.

Company Directors Vote on 130% Raise as Victims Suffer

A look at how James Hardie Industries is trying to give its board members a 130% raise while victims of the company are fighting a 3 year battle for compensation for their deadly and debilitating injuries.

Thai Coup: Bangkok Still the Place to Visit

The military involvement with a Muslim insurrection in the south has to be troubling to them, and they want to open negotiations with the insurgents to work through the problems and come to a peaceful solution. Towards this end, the Thais have for the first time a Muslim General, General Sontai, controlling the military, and who appears now to be the new Prime Minister. Thailand being a mostly Buddhist Country, are very tolerant of minorities, and this would seem to be a better track to travel than trying to muscle through the issues using force, which is seen as not working and counter productive.