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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

on February 28th, 2009 by newbie

According to a BBC health news report, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer of the lining of the womb – endometrial cancer. Symptoms of PCOS include, irregular periods, pain from cysts on the ovaries, acne, and central obesity (putting on weight around [...]

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“Dropping out of school is not an option”

on February 25th, 2009 by fortheprize

I’m sure there will be varying thoughts on the first Presidential Address to the joint session of Congress held February 24th 2008 by President Barak Obama.
Many will highlight his statements on energy, health care and educational reform. However, for me, the most profound and memorable moment of the speech is where President Obama stated that [...]

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Facts and Trivia – U.S. Presidential Annual Messages

on February 24th, 2009 by ChristineColumbus

Tradition and history continue to abound and prevail in the politics of United States of America. Here a few facts and trivia as presented by cnn.com

The idea of a State of Union address originated from a British monarchy ritual.
Harry Truman delivered the longest State of the Union in 1946 at 25,000 words; George Washington in 1790 [...]

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President Barak Obama’s Presidential Address to the joint session of Congress

on February 24th, 2009 by ChristineColumbus

Generally speaking, the world and the United States of America will be tuning in to the first Presidential Address by President Barak Obama, to the joint session of Congress tonight at 9:00 p.m.
Once again, all eyes are on President Barak Obama.
There is much anticipation about the issues President Obama is expected to address in his speech [...]

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RADA ::: There is hope and help

on February 12th, 2009 by committed

You may have heard about RADA? Do you know what the acronym means? The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture & Lands. Do you know the details about RADA? What do they REALLY do? How can they help you? 
RADA dispels all the naysayers who constantly jump on [...]

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New Economics Law

on February 11th, 2009 by Phil_N

You have probably heard of the economics principle “Law of Diminishing Returns”? Well, according to a quote from the Business Observer, there is an opposite one. Quote (February 4, 2009):
“The law of accelerating returns means technology eventually will be a million times more  powerful than it is today and cause profound transformation.”, said futurist Ray [...]

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The Greatest Love

on February 11th, 2009 by NaomiOneLove

The great day of love is to be celebrated this Saturday February 14. In the commercial arena it is a great week for selling greeting cards, gift items, chocolate, particularly flowers. People go to great lengths to buy expensive items, clothes etc. for just one day what they should be doing all year round… expressing [...]

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Parents vs. society and the media

on February 11th, 2009 by fortheprize

It is an uphill battle to teach children, especially where values and morals are concerned and I sympathize with some parents. What makes this difficult is the influence of peer pressure and the media. They are catchy, attractive and enticing. It is difficult for any child or teenager today, to remember what they are taught [...]

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