Awards Season: Sex Sells
The days of graceful and elegant celebrities like Marylyn Monroe and Gene Kelly are long gone. Also gone are the days when song lyrics were meaningful and a reflection of beautiful emotions. We've ushered in [...]
Immigration Reform Necessary
Immigration reform is a hot topic in the US and in the UK. Were it not for the controversy over Obamacare and the gridlock that characterises Washington, immigration reform would be at the top of [...]
The Top Tweeters to Follow in 2014
The Wild World of Twitter Back in 2006 when Twitter was created it introduced a whole new way for people to use social media. It essentially took the concept of blog posting and smashed it [...]
Employment Creation: Work from home
Start a Career From Your Computer! For too long the hierarchical structure of the modern workplace has lead to people hating their jobs. We don’t want to be submissive, we don’t want to be treated [...]
Puppy Mills – Why we need to adopt dogs from shelters instead of supporting puppy mills
Getting a puppy is perhaps one of the most exciting things in a child's or even an adult's life. However, before you head out the door to purchase a puppy from a pet store, take [...]
The Best Wearable Tech to Look for in 2014
Have Your Tech and Wear it Too The technology surrounding us is nothing short of astounding. This is especially true when you consider the fact that only a few hundred years ago a toilet that [...]
Strong Private Sector Job Growth Moves Dollar
A strong private ADP National Employment Report for December indicates more good news from US employers, workers and the economy. The report, which does not include public sector data that is included in December’s non-farm [...]
The Sinking Canadian Dollar: The Tip of The Iceberg?
The Canadian dollar, also known as the Loonie, slumped on Tuesday after a host of disappointing economic data was released. The sinking Loonie is the continuation of an ongoing trend that could indicate further losses [...]
The decline of Mummyji
Mother-in-law, 'Saas', 'Mummyji'; regardless of what you call her, there's no denying that the mum-in-law always had a vital role in the Indian family dynamics. Flip to any Indian channel on the television and you'll [...]
The Use of Animals in Wartime
Animals in Warfare It’s pretty common to see someone ordering their dog to do little tricks for everyone to watch. They sit, rollover, and shake hands all for a little treat. What most people don’t [...]
Why do I do that? 5 Fascinating Facts About the Human Brain
Is it possible our memories aren't as reliable as we think? Is it possible that men and women think in entirely different ways? Many of life's misunderstandings could be avoided if we simply understood one [...]
Physical Fitness For A Longer, Brighter Life
It is almost impossible to read a newspaper or magazine and not come across an article about the many benefits of physical fitness. For the most part, they are all true. In the US, the [...]
Mission to Mars: Call Yourself the First Martian
Calling All Potential Martians! A century ago, if you told someone that a human would walk on the moon they would have probably said you were crazy. A hundred years and six successful moon landings [...]
Is the organic wool being pulled over our eyes?
With information flowing freely over the internet, an increasing number of people have been getting on the organic bandwagon. However, do we know what organic really means and if it is actually worth the hype? [...]
Should College Athletes Be Compensated?
As the final BCS Bowl between Florida State and Auburn takes center stage, it is interesting to note that many of the players will be playing professionally in the near future. This will be the [...]
Google, Microsoft, Apple, Samsung Fighting Patent Battles
Google’s landmark lawsuit against Rockstar, a company owned by Apple, Microsoft and Blackberry, provides interesting irony for those familiar with high profile tech patent cases in which all major tech players have participated. The Rockstar [...]
USD Poised to Gain Versus Yen In 2014
Japan’s Nikkei closed 2013 with its strongest annual performance in six years. The Japanese stock market posted remarkable gains of 40 percent in 2013. The country’s jobless rate is an enviable 3.8 percent and, under [...]
PolyHeme: The New “Super Blood” Substitute
New “Super Blood” Taking the Medical Scene by Storm A new breakthrough in medical treatment in America is showing promising benefits when it comes to replacing blood. The scientists at Northfield Laboratories have developed an [...]
12 Years a Slave, Are We Still Slaves?
A Realization Through Film Since its release in November of 2013, the film 12 Years a Slave has wowed the critics and raised the bar for slavery movies. Django was great, but it felt more [...]
Time To Burst The Help To Buy Bubble
The UK’s Help To Buy mortgage scheme has sparked a strong housing recovery, improved construction, lifted the housing supply industry and contributed broadly to the UK’s economic recovery. Despite these positive aspects, the scheme has [...]
5 Biggest Natural Disasters In Our Lifetime
Nature Can Be Cruel Sometimes the cruelest disasters our society can experience are the ones that occur naturally. Extreme weather conditions and the natural processes of our planet are unbiased towards humanity. They strike wherever [...]
