India At 59: How Free, How Independent

On the eve of our 59th independence day, the country need not look back to all its problems to decide on whether these post independent years were a success or failure. All we need is a little change

Your Choice?

At first glance fate and destiny appear to sit uneasily with science and logic. Perhaps you have less control over your life than you think if only because of your biology.

Recycling Center

In order to preserve the environment for future generations and to ensure good health for all, recycling has become the need of the day. The act of processing used or abandoned materials and creating new goods out of it is called recycling. Many everyday goods can be recycled, including automotive equipment, batteries, construction equipment, electronics, glass, metal, paper, organics, plastic, and paint products.

Fund Raising - Tricky Trays

If you're thinking of running a fund raising activity and can't come up with ideas, a tricky tray may be just the thing for you. We'll give you a good idea of just what a tricky tray is and also what it used to be.

What are Carbon Fuels?

In any discussion of energy, the subject of carbon fuels comes quickly to the forefront. Are they good or bad for us? Do they cause global warming? Before entering the debate, just what are carbon fuels?

Fund Raising - Walk-A-Thons

Thinking of fund raising? Got some able bodied people in your organization? Why not sponsor a walk-a-thon? Don't know how? Not a problem. The following tips should get you off on the right foot, no pun intended.

Missing Persons List

We often see photographs of missing people posted on bulletin boards, websites and postcards. The compilation of the list can be done by the police or websites, with the help of the relatives of the missing person. Legally, a person has to be missing for three days (or 72 hours) before labeled as missing. However, this is misleading. In circumstances where there has been some evidence of violence or the reason for absence is unusual, then a prompt investigation is called for.

Students Chip In To Help Katrina Victims

While most college students on spring break are busy sunning up and partying down in exotic locales such as Cancun, there are others who are content to sacrifice their spring break to help those less fortunate. The deadly hurricane Katrina caused irreparable damage to New Orleans and its surrounding areas, and many sympathetic college students stepped up to the plate to help those in need.

Science and Society - Scientists Lost in Space

One of the tasks of science (and scientists) is to show the true nature of things. The Pluto case shows indeed the truth nature (of scientists): They are only ...

About the Grave of Casey Sheehan

About the grave of Casey Sheehan A veteran of the United States of America (first written as an email in answer to veterans about how Cindy Sheehan buried and marked her son's grave) (the governement will give you a marker for a veterans grave. etc.) (look at the grave. No marker! But she goes on vacations; and travels the world; etc.) I am sorry guys, I have to disagree on this! I will reserve (reads not-a-going-to:) my judgement unto myself of this woman's actions. I do not agree with them at all!

One Year Later: Surviving the Katrina Anniversary

One year ago, your life was turned upside down by Hurricane Katrina. Now, one year later, you are facing the first anniversary of the disaster. Learn why you are feeling uneasy, what you can do to support yourself during the anniversary.

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?

Pluto, It Was Nice Knowing You

The debate over Pluto seems to be over for scientists, which have demoted the farthest Planet. But most regular folks are still debating this subject and are not so happy with the ditching of Pluto as a Planet. What is so interesting is that even George Noory and Art Bell the late night talk show hosts, which often talk about UFOs are even getting into the action with hours of commentary from Space Experts and former NASA folks.

Waste Recycling Needs our Support

It is important to try, as individuals and organizations, to support recycling of waste in any way that we can. A safe and healthy environment is the responsibility of us all.

The Green Person

Global warming is real but there are ways people can make a difference. Here are four practicle steps to making a difference for mother earth.