Fund Raising - Standing On The Corner

Fund raising by standing on the corner is harder work than it looks. Wonder what's involved? We'll give you a good idea of just how hard it can be.

Fund Raising - Dance-A-Thons

One of the most enjoyable fund raising activities you can run is a dance-a-thon. Don't know how to get one on the dance floor? No problem. The following tips should give you just what you need to get started.

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.

The Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival

China has a very rich and diverse culture. Among the many stories, folklores, tales and festivals that come out from this rich culture, one of the most interesting is the Hungry Ghost Festival. Not afraid to know more? Read on then...

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.

How To Find Really Cool Gifts for the Bowlers in Your Life

Bowling has become a popular sport in recent years. People are teaming up at work, with friends, and families to enjoy this relaxing activity. I know in my area which is a military town there are bowling alleys everywhere.

What is a Moderate International Terrorist Anyway?

Have you ever heard the term; Moderate International Terrorist? Well, you probably will soon, as we see the leader of Hezbollah, I forget his name, but he is rather a popular figure on Al Jazeera News in the Middle East; he is now stating he is sorry that Hezbollah kidnapped the News Reports from Fox. He is equally sorry or so he says that the war between Israel and Hezbollah demolished Lebanon?

The Political Storm That Will Not Die

Each year, somewhere in America, families must struggle to rebuild what nature has taken away. It may be a tornado that rips off the roof of a family business, or a fire that leaves the family homestead in ruins.

Reading The Signs of The Times

Several decades ago, Mohandas K. Gandhi warned against what he called the seven social sins: politics without principle, wealth without work, commerce without morality, pleasure without conscience, education without character, science without humanity, and worship without sacrifice.

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.

Keywords – The Truest State of the Union Address

No poll in the entire world has ever been taken that can provide more demographics and information about Americans than their own collection of most often used keywords. What are those keywords?

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,

Cuba

Cuba. This island is known everywhere in the world. Everybody knows such names as Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. Also Cuba is associated with Caribbean crisis, which had frightened both the U.S.A. and USSR. That's all that common person knows about this land and nation famous for specific culture and interesting history (especially of the 20th century). Cuba has always been a region of American interests in the Caribbean Sea and its 45-year resistance against capitalism (in fact – American politics) impresses everyone, even person hostile to Cuban regime.

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.

Crystal and Indigo Children and Adults

Crystal and Indigo people thought they were like all humans and only recently did they feel, understand, act differently or become aware of their mission. So now they know their origins and purposes, for the most part, and many of them became Indigo parents. How many people are Indigo parents?