Building A New Life in American Suburbia (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 04:32:49 PM, by Glen Stevens) America considerable progress in the early years of the 20th
century is chronicled in the 1937 film America Marching On. The
account of a miller's insight, planning and the resultant
prosperity is told in a captivating manner. The story of how
cities ...
Magic Spells - Paranormal Cures Or Mind Over Matter? (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 04:32:49 PM, by Katerina Guarente) For thousands of years, civilizations all over the world have
relied on their faith in spiritual or mystical powers to
accomplish truly amazing feats. Long before modern medicine came
on the scene, most health concerns were traditionally handled by
ap...
Bring Out your Fat-Suits (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 04:32:49 PM, by Steve Sommers) Tyra Banks, Maria Menoulos and now an un-named model on the
Today Show have all taken to the streets in padded suits and
jowel make-up to expose with hidden cameras what it's like to be
overweight in America. And ... Are you ready for this? It's not
f...
Diamond Jewelry (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 04:32:49 PM, by Bob Janeway) The existence of the diamond has positively impacted our
society, along with others for ages. Diamond jewelry began as a
luxury for many wealthy and other well to do individuals;
however, in recent times the diamond has become more common in
jewelry f...
Chicago Smoking Ban (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 04:32:49 PM, by George Lunt) There has been a big media push in the last couple of weeks for
the city of Chicago to ban smoking in all restaurants and bars.
I feel that passing this law or similar laws is not only a big
mistake, but is another step in government's interference wit...
Searchers Follow Ancient Traditions (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 04:32:49 PM, by Jack Palone) In the past year 36 percent of all Americans age 18 and over
used approximately form of complementary color and option
practice of medicine to deal with illness. These therapies range
from acupuncture to herbs, from stress relieving meditation to
bota...
Recollections and pieces of the Past (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 04:32:49 PM, by Dana Smith) On this Veterans day I take time to ponder what it means. Over
the course of our history, America has always had veterans. In
one way or another men and women both have fought and died for
this country. From the beginning when our forefathers and
moth...
Where do questions come from? (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 04:32:49 PM, by Joe DeClara) Why do we ask questions? It is in our nature to ask questions,
and it is very evident from early childhood till old age. We
never stop asking questions, and we start the very second we
cam, often with a simple why. Is it answers we seek, yes of
course...
Am I Canadian (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 04:32:49 PM, by Joe DeClara) Canada is very open when it comes to allowing foreign peoples
across its borders. We have a vast amount of people living here
who were not born here, and I think it's great. I am all for
putting an end to segregation, even though the immigrants here
o...
When Your Back is Against the Wall (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 04:32:49 PM, by Ann Stewart) Is your back smack up against the wall? You can go no further
and you're feeling trapped. You feel like there is no way out of
your dilemma with no one to help you. You've tried everything
within your power and now you're desperate.
Whom can you tur...