The new Cash for Clunkers plan is one of many plans proposed by President Obama, which is intended to transform us into astute students and reward us for complying. The notion that the government is giving away $ 4,500 for a qualifying new vehicle is actually opposed by as many as 54% of Americans who…

I live directly across the street from an elementary school in Chicago’s western suburbs. And like most elementary schools in this country, this one has a playground where children gather before and after school, during recess and on weekends. And like most playgrounds, this one has a couple of four-season swings that kids love to…

If you’ve decided that you love to sing and want to take it one step further, you may be wondering if you have enough talent to take singing seriously and take lessons. Don’t wonder if you are talented enough, ask yourself if you are committed enough. Consistent practice of the correct techniques is far more…

The wedding cake has always been important for the celebration of marriage. In ancient Roman times, bread was broken on the bride’s head, which meant good luck for the couple. As time passed, different foods replaced the bread and piled on, the happy couple hoping to lean over it and kiss it before taking it…

The author, Peter B. Kyne, makes mention in his book Soldiers, Sailors and Dogs, New York: HC Kinsey & Co., 1936 of what appear to be a series of expressions that probably originated during the Spanish-American War and that could have it survived until the first part of the American participation in World War I….

Celebrity gossip is now not taken as news that can be relegated to internal pages as a footnote. The term ‘Page 3’ came into vogue to respect and acknowledge the growing interest of readers in celebrity gossip magazines and tabloids. With the advent of web portals and online entertainment news websites, you can be sure…

Most of us have heard that there are five different elements in the Universe, as ancient Chinese philosophy suggests: Fire; Water; Wood; Land; and Metal However, many people are not aware that the human body is influenced by each of these elements and the energy they emit. If your body is out of its element…

CNN reporter Richard Quest, the husky and boisterous-voiced British business traveler expert, was the great cup of coffee to drink. When you’re experiencing jet lag after flying 8 to 15 hours from the United States the night before, this human coffee bean could help you walk out the door of your first encounter with your…

School days should be a happy time in a young person’s life. What can make people’s lives a pittance during this time?? In my opinion, there is one word that answers this question: bullying. Unfortunately, Bullying is quite common in the schools where I live. It can affect students of any age, both boys and…

Loneliness and isolation can lead to depression: everyone needs a close friend By RosalieG Dr. Henry Cloud shares in his book Changes that heal; Understanding Your Past to Ensure a Healthier Future, that humanity was not destined to live in isolation and that living in isolation can result in depression. There are a number of…