One Year Later, Roofing Supplies Still Reflect the Effects of Katrina

One year after Katrina made landfall in late August of 2005, the effects are still rippling through the construction industry, especially the roofing industry. All manner of roofing material and supply prices are up 10 to 20% over the last year. Many are in short supply nation wide.

Ernesto is Earning Its Early Efforts and Effectively Encouraging Evacuations?

Well Hurricane Ernesto as predicted has winded down to a mere 40 mph Tropical Storm and yet somehow many believe we have not seen the end of Ernesto quite yet? Once Ernesto hits those warm waters all bets are off and the pressure will drop and the eye-wall will reform. Question is will Ernesto be able to grow back into a Hurricane before reaching the Great Sandbar or the Great State of Florida as they call it?

Hurricane Ernesto to Re-route Cruise Ships in Jamaica and Cayman Islands

Tropical Storm Ernesto will soon be a Hurricane say Caribbean Meteorologists and those at the National Weather Service. Tropical Storm Ernesto is set to arrive there by Tuesday or Wednesday and make a real mess of things, but by then it is bound to be as full-fledged Hurricane. Local fishermen in Kingston, Jamaica are worried and say this may be the one we have been fearing during this 2006 Atlantic Tropical Hurricane Season.

My First Blue Umbrella

I still remember an incident that happened when I was a eight years old. While me and my mother were out shopping at the city’s busiest shop district, suddenly the sky became grey and heavy rain begun falling down

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 ...

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.

People are Saying...But, I Believe That

Hearing v/s believing…thinking v/s trusting, this is one topic that flashed into my mind when I went for my morning walk. Do you remember last time when your boss scolded you, how he started his attack? Or when your spouse started fight with you…what were the first few words? Or when your parents scold you the last time…how they started? Let me jog your memories and say that most of the time…it starts with following or any of the following phrases: 1) I heard that…
2) I think that…
3) People are saying that…
4) XYZ was saying that… etc etc etc

Casket -- All You Need to Know

When we talk of caskets, we mean funeral caskets. The word casket is the derivative of Greek word kophinos. That explains why word coffin is in use is some parts of the world. To some Americans, there still exists a difference between a casket and a coffin. Coffin thus is a hexagonal or an octagonal box tapering at one end and used for burial. A simple rectangular box with split lid used for viewing the deceased is a casket.

Fund Raising - Spaghetti Dinners

If you're thinking of a fund raising activity and want your guests to go home with a smile on their face and a full stomach, try running a spaghetti dinner. Don't know where to start? No problem. This article should get you off on the right foot.

Take Comfort

Are national and global events happening a little faster than you would like? Are you growing uneasy, anxious, paranoid? Perhaps it will help to know everything is going according to plan.

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?

Positive Aspects of Carbon Fuels

Ah, the evil carbon fuels. Carbon fuels that were once exalted as the power source for the industrial revolution are now demonized because of global warming. There are, however, positive aspects to carbon fuels.

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.