So You Think it is Hot? Try 122 Degrees in Phoenix, Arizona

Many people look at the recent heat waves and think that these are the worst temperatures that the United States has ever faced. Indeed 112-115 degrees in Central California for nearly a week straight is a huge heat wave for that region especially with the high humidity. In fact 152 people died in that 2006 Summer Heat Wave. This same heat wave produced hot weather as the high-pressure area moved Eastward.

We're Having A Heat Wave

Here are tips to survive the summer heat when your electricity goes out.

Flowers in Purgatory: Today’s Prisons Going Green

It's not surprising that Tony Perez enjoys his time in the garden. “It’s wonderful … to watch it grow from nothing to something ... ,” said Perez. “It allows you to get your mind thinking about what’s next in life.” It is surprising where the garden is located -- in the Purgatory Correctional Facility in Utah, where Perez is an inmate...

The Tale That Dogs the WAG

As the England football team once again return home under a cloud, the tabloid press is doing its best to bring a little rain into the world of the WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) whose glittering presence and extravagant spending habits caused a recent media storm; but can this hail of words penetrate their world’s 24-Carat sunshine? Oh for the life of a WAG, muses Croydon J Hounslow…

Better India, Prosperous South Asia

No one can deny the fact that India makes up the majority of South Asia by landmass and population, and that’s why better India makes better South Asia. But this is only applicable if India’s brilliant glow were spread over its one billion-plus population, in which case the economic and social revival in its thousand manifestations would also extend across the subcontinent and outlying regions.

The Dummying Down of Society Evident

Perhaps you have heard people say we have a dummying down problem in the United States. Many academics have wondered if this is true and many psychologists say that it is. Some people explain the problem, as a one of nature and nurture.

Cultures

Culture shock; is a personal disorientation when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life. Different from what we thing and know; only humans rely on culture rather than instinct to ensure the survival of their kind, in short, only humans rely on culture and ways of life

The Truth About The Conflict In The Middle East

Imagine that you live in the New York. A group of terrorist from Ontario, Canada start firing rockets at your state.

The United States of America Is Involved in the Most Number of Wars?

It is truly amazing that people slander the United States of America and tell us that the United States is involved in the most number of wars. Then the next week when a war breaks out in the Middle East between Hezbollah and Israel the same people demand that the United States of America intervene with military force to protect the innocent life.

Mexico's Parallel Power

As Mexican organized crime increases its strength and regional influence, analysts wonder if security is a priority for the country's politicians.

Brutal Bangladesh Sweatshops Exposed

We’ve all heard about the disgrace of sweatshops in Asia and other countries. Until you get first hand news of the horrible conditions in these places, it probably doesn’t seem ‘real’. Well it is. And it’s an ongoing tragedy throughout those countries. Following is an account of what Asian women are going through in these situations, specifically in the country of Bangladesh.

A Simple Solution

Abstract. This article offers a simple solution to two big problems we face today: global warming and active volcanoes.

Arab Television is Lying About Israeli Hezbollah War

It appears that the war against Hezbollah and Israel is providing good insight for the American people on just how dishonest the Arab world televisions all are in their broadcasting. These Arab world television networks continually purport obvious falsehoods and incorrect information to the Arab world.