Confessions Of An X-Medical Resident

Why medical residency training is one of the most difficult things any one can go through. The facts and the horrors we go through to become Doctors.

Buyer Beware - Two Types of People Finder Australia Websites to Avoid

If you are thinking about paying to find someone in Australia, consider the following facts about two types of people finder Australia websites you might encounter.

An Example of Nearly Unobservable Changes in Life - Walking Speed

Some changes are measurable but because of their gradual character it requires years to notice the change - a study that investigated the pace at which Bach’s music was played over the decades. It appeared that the younger-

Kindergarten - Socializing Out, Academics In

Over the past ten years there has been a major shift in the way Kindergarten is taught. Instead of focusing on teaching social skills, the emphasis is on rigorous academics. Read on to find out how this new approach id affecting the social growth of children.

Blame NO ONE and NOTHING Else But The Shooter For VT

Why does the mainstream media and its various mouthpieces always have to blame everything but the person responsible when bad things happen?

Finding The Right Adult Community

It's never too soon for those facing retirement in a few years to start thinking about finding an adult community in which to spend their retirement.

Celebrating The Life Of Oskar Shindler

The life of Schindler has so much relevance in today’s multi polar world. He was no Gandhi or Mandela, nor did him resembled Christ or Buddha. Rather, he was a deeply flawed man. He was a Nazi and a war profiteer. A compulsive womaniser, he was frequently disloyal to his wife. After the war, he even abandoned her in Argentina to return to Germany. An incurable spendthrift,he lost millions in his pursuit of the good life. When he died, he was penniless... Yet, at a time when far more moral men and women had been caught up in Hitler's xenophobia or reduced to being mere spectators to what was happening by their own fear, this man answered the call of conscience.

DUI: Just Say NO!

It can be fun to spend the evening hanging out with your friends having a few drinks. Maybe your fun filled evening includes visiting a variety of night clubs or even going to a concert. However, before you head out for your evening of fun there is one issue that has to be addressed by everyone.

Top Ten Good News Stories of 2006

Despite wars and violence in the Middle East, when you add up all the good news headlines in 2006 the world emerges looking a lot brighter. Steady progress to reverse global warming, species decline, oil dependence and disease in 2006 alongside trends toward peace and sustainability make it a year worthy of congratulations.

A Perfumista's Guide to Shopping for Perfume for Mother's Day

Most women love fragrances so buying perfume for Mother's Day sounds like a great gift idea. And it is! Except for the uninitiated, shopping for perfume can be a confusing and even intimidating experience. This article explains where to buy great fragrances, how to navigate the perfume counter (online or at the mall), and names some specific scents as potential gift ideas.

Last One Standing

The Volunteer Dilemma. An Ailing System. Unless you live in a large urban area, or highly populated suburban community, chances are that you, your family and possessions are protected by volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel. In fact, current statistics show that of this nation's 1,200,000 firefighters and EMT's*, fully 80% serve in a volunteer capacity, protecting just over 20% of the total US population.

The Tyranny Of Experts (Part I) - The Limits Of Expertise

Experts can be banal, elitist, authoritarian, biased, ideological, foolish and fallible. We need experts for many things, but we cannot surrender to experts our opportunities - our responsibilities - to engage the world as intelligent, passionate, informed citizens. Indeed, we must break off the tyranny of experts and actively strive to save our corners of the world one idea at a time.

In Case of Emergency

If something terrible happened and you found yourself injured, how long would it take for your loved ones to learn where you were and reach your side? Have you taken steps so that the paramedics would be able to get hold of them?