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Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Why should the world care about the environment in places like Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Rwanda?: 4 of 63
Having spent a large portion of my childhood and early youth in Africa, I have sadly been a witness to the debilitating effect of human conflict on the ecosystem in this beautiful continent.Mountain gorillas in the tropical forests of Rwanda, sweeping Savannas in Mozambique and the largest set of waterfalls in the world locat... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures How do people around the world relax?: 4 of 31
Pins and needles, street fights and herbal tea. That is what some cultures around the world consider relaxation, with amazing results.Relaxation in most parts of the world is a community affair. People gather together and engage in social activities that help relieve the pressures of daily life and form stronger personal bond... More..
Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Travel destinations: Loiza, Puerto Rico: 1 of 6
It's vacation time again. Flipping through countless travel magazines, surfing through enough travel websites to make your head spin and though you're chock full of information, the sandy beaches and pristine hotels all look the same to you by now, but.. you want more! You don't want the same old beach-side Caribbean outing. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The most famous medical advances of the 20th century: 1 of 4
The twentieth century saw a remarkable output of lifesaving and enhancing medical advancements and inventions. The following is a summary of the most well known.PENICILLIN:Was discovered by bacteriologist Sir Alexander Fleming at London's St. Mary's Hospital in 1928 when he observed colonies of bacterium Staphylococcus aureus... More..
Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Travel destinations: San Juan, Puerto Rico: 6 of 21

San Juan, Puerto Rico is simply the ultimate travel destination for history buffs and thrill seekers alike. With old picturesque buildings dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries and the most developed corporate sector in the Caribbean, this is certainly a city of contrasts. As the capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan ( sahn- ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Product reviews: Zicam homeopathic zinc cold remedy: 2 of 7
Adults typically suffer 2-4 colds yearly, which means as a whole Americans suffer about 3 billion colds every year!Given these facts, it becomes obvious that this 'common' ailment not only brings physical discomfort and temporary misery to those suffering from it, but also creates an unwelcome drain on the average household's... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) The division between private and public colleges in Massachusetts: 3 of 10
Massachusetts has long stood as a national leader in education, research and scientific development. According to the U.S board of Education there are a total of 55 independent and 29 public institutions of higher learning in the state, not to mention the highest concentration of PhDs in the world and one of the highest educa... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Bizarre celebrity behavior: Is it real or staged?: 7 of 22
Popping horse metabolism pills to lose weight super fast for the next movie role, appointing household pets as sole heirs to their hundreds of millions of dollars, misusing prescription meds for so long and in such absurd amounts that their bodies give out and cave in... Bizarre celebrity behavior? Yes. Staged? Not quite. Thi... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness The creative fine line between genius and insanity: 2 of 6
I love movies! One of my favorites is ' A Beautiful Mind' starring Russell Crowe as the tortured schizophrenic and Nobel- prize winning economist John Forbes Nash JrMy favorite line by Nash in the movie is " Classes will dull your mind, ..destroy the potential for authentic creativity..".Now that's pure genius speaking. Beari... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Biography: Sidney Poitier: 1 of 3
Writer Vincent Canby of The New York Times once said, "Poitier does not make movies, he makes milestones."It has been said that Sidney Poitier was to Hollywood what Jackie Robinson was to major league baseball: the man who broke the color barrier. The Bahamian-American actor, director, producer and author was born on February... More..