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81st Infantry Division of the United States Army Wore the First Shoulder Sleeve Insignia By : Earl Keaton The first United States Army shoulder sleeve insignia was worn by members of the 81st Infantry Division This is an important aspect from an insignia collectors viewpoint A Butterfly Prophecy From a Prophet of Doom By : Kurt Hartman Here in the USA, we have always been blissfully unaware that our decisions have International implications The war in Iraq, our rhetoric towards Iran, our support of Israel, and now our mortgage market, along with the derivatives thereof, are having the effect of a large boulder being thrown into a glass birdbath A Closer Look at the Famine in Ethiopia 1984-1985 By : Oge Nwaozuzu The famine in Ethiopia 1984-1985 is considered one of the most devastating famines in the history of mankind There were actually two famines, both of which were equally destructive, during this period – one in the northern region and one in the southern region A Donation in Thailand Charities Can Help Children in Need By : Thanom Ketem A child wakes up hungry and knows there is no food to eat Their brothers and sisters are hungry as well A Frightening Account of the Effects of Global Warming By : Rolf Joho The term global warming is used to describe an increase the average temperature of the earth’s atmosphere Global warming has been an important issue for some time now, but only became truly serious as of a few years ago A Good Diet Is Essential By : Sarah BB A good normal sustainable diet will help you maintain a healthy body balance, give you sustained energy and additional brainpower Without a good sustainable diet in your life you will find that it will be more difficult to lose weight than not A Taxing Day As Sarkozy Goes Walkabout Among The Fruit And Veg By : Johnny Summerton What a start to the day for the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy He was up and about before dawned cracked rubbing shoulders and pressing flesh with the hoi polloi at Rungis, France’s largest wholesale food and flower market just south of Paris A Thailand Fund Donation Has Its Uses By : KengToys Thailand is a growing industrial country with much to offer visitors and investors alike Unfortunately like many growing countries they have developed some unpleasant growing pains A True-Life Story of David Versus Goliath By : Yuan-tsung Chen My book, RETURN TO THE MIDDLE KINGDOM: One Family, Three Revolutionaries, and the Birth of Modern China, is non-fiction, but in order to bring the history alive, I had to bring the characters and places alive I've given some idea of how I wrote three-dimensional characters previously, and now I want to say how important it is to know the places the protagonists had been to About Transnational Organized Criminality - Artur Victoria Research And Studies By : Artur Victoria 1 ORGANIZED CRIME: An approach Characterizing the basically the organized crime is easy because, among the specialists of the matter, there are unanimity Adieu PPDA By : Johnny Summerton There was an end of a television era here yesterday as Patrick Poivre d'Arvor, affectionately known in this country as PPDA, made his final broadcast as anchorman on TF1's prime time news slot Think of a news anchor in your own country, someone who has been around for donkeys years and at a certain time of the day when the small screen is flickering becomes almost part of the sitting room furniture African American Military Heroes By : Gabriel Adams Today the United States military branches treat African American soldiers with the respect they deserve but it wasn’t always so In the past during the American Revolution and the Civil War, men of color were slaves and though they may have served the U Air Pollution and Its Effects on the USA and the World By : Barry Jonathan Lough When we contemplate air pollution, most of us think that the air is okay That is, if we don't see a colored haze hanging above our heads or black particles raining on our towns Algae Biodiesel: Fuel of the Future By : Ray Subs There is no question that alternative fuel sources must be found if we are going to reduce our dependence on oil, lower transportation costs, and stop damaging the environment Algae biodiesel is a fuel alternative that has many people hopeful for these changes as it creates fuel efficiently without displacing food crops, damaging the environment, and it reduces our dependence on oil All Ruling Civilizations Go Down: Is the USA Next? By : John Parks For decades the people and government of the US Alleviating Poverty Through Incentive Based Aid Programs By : John Schlismann Poverty is an issue affecting countries in approximately two thirds of the world we live in, and with increased globalization it is a problem that has ramifications never felt before in the Western world The question of how to alleviate poverty and suffering in our world is one that has plagued the minds of people for years; the simple answer provided by many is simply to increase money, however does this increase really help alleviate poverty or does it have the potential to make the problem even worse Alternative Energies By : John Harley Alternative Energy is important item of discussion on just about anyone’s mind today It was only a year ago that half the population could stand up and say that they don’t care as long as their car can get from A to B without a hassles, but as recent events continue to unfold, more and more people are now standing up against the use of fossil fuels if not for anything other than the fact that they can no longer even afford to drive their vehicle anywhere Alternative Energy Sources to Help You Go Green By : Ruth Ullmann The need for alternative energy sources is nothing new but in this present time, the need is urgent on a global level People and governments are reeling from the impact of the startling rise in energy costs and alarmed at the many dangers posed by environmental problems America’s Impending Recession Is Good News For MLM By : Anthony J. Namata When you go back in history, it is when there was a recession when some people got rich This is the beginning of 2008, and after President George W Bush’s speech, markets are jittery due to fears of a recession in the US economy Animals Facing Extinction In 2010 By : Nathan Martyn In 2004 there was a determination that over fifteen thousand species of plants and animals on the planet were facing extinction The reasons for this are varied, but the primary factor has become humanity's reckless destruction of their local habitats and the global eco-sphere Apollo Astronaut Mitchell Says Aliens Exist and the Government Doesn’t Want You to Know About Them By : Edgar Mitchell was one of the twelve Americans to walk on the surface of the moon During a recent radio interview on the UK-based Kerrang Be Voguish & Get Schaeffer Outfitters By : Kimberly Ducado Schaeffer Outfitters Ranchwear - Clothes of Quality Schaffer Outfitter Ranch wear is western styled wearable Yes you take in it befitting, they are article of clothing that fits out strongest for cowboys and cowgirls Betancourt's Unsung Hero By : Johnny Summerton Since the dramatic rescue last week of 15 hostages held by Colombia's leftist rebel movement the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or Farc, much of this country's attention - if not the world's - has been focused on Ingrid Betancourt Finally though one of France's leading national daily newspapers, Le Figaro, has caught up with reports that have appeared elsewhere around the globe Bioethics On The Energetic Resources - CEPEN Department Managed By Artur Victoria By : Artur Victoria Our Study Center and FORUM is organized by Portuguese speaking countries It worth to visit the sites – even being in Portuguese you can always use the Google translator that will translate the whole site in seconds Book Review: An Obsolete Honor – a Story of the German Resistance to Hitler by Helena P. Schrader By : Simon Barrett There are two very clear types of Historical Fiction, those that are merely set against a historical backdrop and the historical events are mere bit players recessed into the color commentary The second type of book is a much different beast, take a historical event, place it in center stage and weave your tale around it using a combination of factual and fictional characters and events Brazil Cerrado Being Destroyed By : L.S. Sya The cerrado, a wooded grassland that once spanned 204 million hectares, half the size of Europe, is quickly being changed into croplands to meet rising demand for soybeans, sugarcane, and cattle According to a Brazilian expert on the savannah ecosystem, the cerrado is now disappearing at a breakneck rate, twice that of the Amazon rainforest Bring Relief to Those in Need in Thailand By : Nomkaku If you want to make a difference, donate money in Thailand Your dollars will go a long way there Burj Al Arab Acknowledged as the Best in the World By : Mariet Smart Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the Burj Al Arab Hotel soars to a more than a 1,000 feet, dominating the Dubai coastline At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed color sculptures of water and fire Can we Heal the Injury of Planet Earth? By : Dilip Dahanukar Planet Earth is facing a multitude of problems They are: water shortage, climate change, melting ice- caps and global warming to name a few Christmas Comes Early By : Carl Hampton Christmas came early for many hard working Americans For once a government program that is really working and has turned out to be a real success, and this is the First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit Climate Change and a Convenient Untruth - Part 3 By : Gareth Black Climate change is an ongoing part of the evolution of Earth In the two previous parts of this investigation the basic differences between those who support the man-made global warming theory and those who don't has been highlighted It's time now to look at the past history of periods of world-wide climate change Climate Change and a Convenient Untruth - Part 4 By : Gareth Black The theory of man-made climate change is based on mass hysteria not proven facts In the previous three articles about the world-wide controversy that is global warming, the position of the people who support this theory - the Scaremongers - has been explained and their core arguments commented upon Climate Change and a Convenient Untruth - Part 5 By : Gareth Black Is Australia's present drought a sign of global warming In our examination of the international controversy that is climate change and global warming, we've looked at the positions of both parties - the Scaremongers who fully support the theory, and the Idealists who want more concrete evidence Climate Change On Coral Reefs By : Sarah BB The Coral reefs that are known and loved the world over are in danger of being killed off by the effects of Climate Change The Coral Reefs are one of the richest places for Biodiversity, but they are also one of the most neglected Coal And Forest Preservation By : L.S. Sya The recent conference on global deforestation held in Sydney co hosted by the Australian Ministers for Environment and Foreign Affairs drew a crowd of ministers, officials from all over the world and international development agencies Preservation of natural forests was proven to be of particular interest, especially when it is largely believed that deforestation contributes about 20% of greenhouse gas emissions Collagen Skin Care By : Cosmetics Fairy Collagen has been widely used in cosmetic surgery as a healing aid for burn patients, reconstruction of bone and a wide variety of dental, orthopaedic and surgical purposes Until quite recently Collagen as a beauty treatment has not been widely used for household cosmetic makeup Cost Of Living International Rankings For 1 April 2009 By : Steven Coleman International cost of living rankings are the result of comparing the cost of an expatriate’s personal budget, using the local prices for the same defined quantities of the same goods and services in each country throughout the world Our findings show that the compound impact of the multifaceted global economic trends that impact each country in one way or another, are contributing to rapid substantial changes in the relative cost of living of countries around the world Cuba to Plant 135 Million Trees By : L.S. Sya The UN Environment Program (UNEP) international tree planting campaign, "Plant for the Planet:Billion Tree Campaign", aimed at recovering forests globally has begun garnering support One nation that has embraced the concept is Cuba, which will plant 135 million trees this year to recover forests in the Caribbean country Did Howard Hughes View a Captured UFO and Its Occupants? By : Did Howard Hughes ever get a chance to view a captured or crashed UFO and its occupants I have long pondered this question and there may now be an answer to it Donating Online to Thailand By : Nomkaku If you donate to charities and you are looking for a new place to give, you can go online and give to a charity in Thai Simply by doing a little research on the internet, you are going to find that there are many different organizations that you can give to Driven To Save Our World By : James Copper Energy efficiency is not just about what we do at home and at work Its what we do everywhere Economic Background For Investment In Thailand Part 2 By : Manora The First National Economic Development Plan continually emphasized development in Thailand The Second National Economic Development Plan continually emphasized the development of infrastructure in such areas as communication and transportation Economic Background For Investment In Thailand Part 3 By : Manora The Second Plan (1967-1971): The Foundation of the Infrastructure The Thai economy was now in a new era of development since the initiation of the First Plan Toward the end of the First Plan Economic Background For Investment In Thailand Part 5 By : Manora The government adapted strict monetary and fiscal policies to control the rate of inflation during this period Rigid monetary policies were used to limit credit expansion in the private sector Effects of Global Warming on Agriculture and Food Supply By : Christophe Catesson For a long time it has been believed that the effects of global warming on agriculture and food supply is going to be a positive one This is because the rising level of carbon-dioxide resulted for global warming will help the greeneries for photosynthesis Einstein's Last Request By : Robert Gerzon On July 9, 1955 in London, Albert Einstein and Bertrand Russell, along with many other world famous scientists and philosophers, issued a heartfelt plea to humankind The Russell-Einstein Manifesto was Einstein's final public act before his death Emergency Foods Preparedness With Mountain House Freeze Dried Foods By : Elizabeth Bennett In looking back at the lives of my parents and grandparents, I remember seeing a lifestyle of food cellars where they stocked up and stored food in case of an emergency, or to get them through a hard winter Though that tradition was slowly vanishing for many years, it is now being renewed more than ever, due to all the environmental & economic challenges we are seeing around us Energy 4 Earth By : Peterslove Energy 4 Earth - What Is this Energy 4 Earth is a homemade energy program that is taking the internet by storm Energy Blowing In The Wind By : James Copper Wind power has long been a source of renewable energy, as evidenced by the many windmills of centuries past The flow of air is used to run wind turbines, some of which can produce up to 5 megawatts of power Exploding The Global Warming Myths By : Paul Arnold Are you a believer of Global warming or not Or are you one of the cynics yet to be convinced Ferrari to Return as PPDA is Given the Boot By : Johnny Summerton One of France’s top news anchors, Patrick Poivre d'Arvor, will bid farewell to viewers this summer and be replaced by the darling of the French media, Laurence Ferrari PPDA as he is more affectionately known has been a familiar face on prime time news for more than three decades Fighting Global Warming By : Neal Hamou There are multiple lists of tips on how to reduce global warming Many of these tips are really common knowledge now and even before saving the planet was cool, some of these tips were presented as ways to save money Find Fast Financial Freedom and Make Millions With Mentoring by the Elite For Members Only By : Kevin OLeary The new Global Information Network (GIN) may be an opportunity to change your life and find financial freedom Renegade members of secret societies which have always manipulated world events in their favor are giving ordinary people the chance to join the illuminate for the first time ever Five Good Reasons To Love A Recession, Home Depot Coupons Not Withstanding By : Becky Caulkin What do you think of when you hear the word recession Ruin France's "Virgin Obsessed" Serial Killer Gets Life By : Johnny Summerton After a high profile trial lasting two months, a court in northeastern France on Wednesday found Michel Fourniret, the country’s most notorious serial killer in decades, guilty on seven counts of murder and sentenced him to life imprisonment His wife, Monique Olivier, was also sentenced to 28 years behind bars for complicity French Power EDF Ready to Take Over British Energy By : Ryan Whatley After the nuclear power company British Energy announced that it was thinking about takeover approaches earlier this year, and then subsequently held talks and meetings with EDF of France, EON and RWE of Germany, and Iberdrola of Spain From Hitler's Kangaroo Court to Judge in West Germany: Marion Countess Yorck Von Wartenburg By : Helena P. Schrader She was not born a countess On the contrary she came from solid bourgeois stock Geothermal Power – The New Alternative Energy? By : Paul Moss Geothermal power presents a lot of energetic potential to the world nowadays It represents a fairly unexploited energetic sector which could in fact generate incredulous amounts of energy if properly explored Global Spa Economy Estimated at $255 Billion Annually By : Mariet Smart According to a major report unveiled at the 2008 Global Spa Summit in New York, the global spa economy is estimated to be over $250 billion Prepared by SRI International on behalf of The Global Spa Summit, the first-ever Global Spa Economy Report represents the most comprehensive effort yet to quantify the rapidly expanding global spa industry Global Studies on Climate Change By : David H. Urmann Climate change is an issue that is currently alarming scientists The factors affecting global changes are carefully studied by famous scientists around the globe Global Warming Can Not Melt the Polar Ice Caps From Below By : Dilip Dahanukar The Earth is being heated by the Sun every day Almost 174,000 Terawatts of energy hits the Earth Global Warming Prevention - Kyoto Protocol Update By : Christophe Catesson Global Warming Prevention Global warming is something that we all have to take part in learning how to prevent, not only in the USA but throughout the entire world We all play a part in contributing to global warming and the only way to help prevent the devastating affects is to work together Global Warming Topics By : Sarah BB The past 100 years has seen the Earths surface warm up approximately 06°C Global Warming’s Fever By : Tom Phelps “The earth has a fever” This was a statement from Nobel Prize winning documentarian, Al Gore Going Green is Easier Than You Think By : Paul Travis “Going Green” is a term more and more of us are becoming aware of You see it on magazine covers in the supermarket checkout line Green Olympics - London and the Environment in 2012 By : Mark Smalls With talk of China's high rates of pollution dominating headlines in the run up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, it is important to remember that sport and the environment can go hand in hand In the last year, the Chinese capital has been the subject of much media scrutiny surrounding its environmental and emissions policy Growing Coffee in Sustainable Environments By : Chuggin McCoffee Coffee growing is an age-old practice, but a new trend in specialty coffee farming is to move towards sustainability There are several choices in sustainable practices available within coffee farming, including shade growing, which worked to produce a better tasting coffee crop Haiti Earthquake Reveals World's Compassion By : Todd A. Smith At the dawn of this new decade, I asked readers of Regal Magazine to make New Year’s resolutions to have a positive impact on the lives of others, and not focus on selfish desires in 2010 Shortly after the publication of that editorial, the town of Port-au-Prince, Haiti was struck with an earthquake and aftershock of catastrophic proportions, killing hundreds of thousands of Haitians, orphaning children and practically forcing an entire city into homelessness Harrogate Coping With the Recession By : Dillon Boivin Recession Over: How has Harrogate faired in comparison to the rest of the UK economy and how can the small business owner utilise the power of the internet to stay one step ahead of the competition Now that the UK economy is officially out of recession I took a look at how Harrogate compared to the rest of the country in coping with the difficult economic climate of the last six consecutive quarters of economic contraction Hazardous Coal Ash Sites: A Serious Environmental Risk By : Bill Pritchard Last year, the EPA released a list of over 40 “high hazard potential” sites around the country that contain coal combustion residuals, which are commonly referred to as coal ash This substance is a product of burning coal and is often stored in containment ponds or dams near electrical utilities Help May Not Make it 2u By : KL Williams In today’s world there are two primary issues that should be on everyone’s consciousness That is surviving man-made or natural disasters Help the Suffering in Pattaya By : Nomkaku Those who live in Pattaya, Thailand are living in poverty in a paradise Although the region contains some of the world's most beautiful beaches and resorts, little of that money goes to the general population Help Those in Need By : Nomkaku It can be hard figuring out how to help people You want to help the poor but you do not know how How Can You Help in Saving the Earth? By : CD Mohatta These days, everyone is talking about saving the environment, conserving energy, cutting down on carbon dioxide emissions, etc Scientists are warning about the impending dangers of global warming and increasing temperature How Could Parents Forget? By : Johnny Summerton It's a question that has preoccupied many here in France over the past month, and sadly made the headlines far too often It's also one to which it's difficult to provide an answer How Did They Harvest the Plutonium Found Orbiting Saturn? By : Dilip Dahanukar Benji, the computer entity, was guiding the exploration of Saturn’s moons by Capt Marcos and his team of spatons (space robots) with his space ship ‘Napolean How Much is That Alien in the Window? By : UFO activist Jeff Peckman teamed up with UFO Experiencer Stan Romanek during a recent press conference to call for a ballot initiative to create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission in Denver Peckman believes that the commission will help to prepare the city for extraterrestrial visitations How Pearl Harbor Has Changed Over the Past 20 Years By : Tom Bolotow Pearl Harbor is best known for the 1941 Japanese bombing that prompted the United States to enter World War II The US naval base located on Oahu Island, Hawaii, has many memorials and museum dedicated to the infamous events of Sunday, December 7, 1941 How Solar Energy Can Change the World By : Ruth Ullmann Solar energy is a word tossed around a lot these days as an alternative to non-renewable energy sources The truth is, just 0 How Terrorism Cult Leaders Persuade People to Join Them and Do Anything By : Nirjara Rustom I was recently watching the news about the 26 November 2008 terrorist attacks on Mumbai Several terrorists had entered Mumbai, India from the sea route and had attacked the Taj Hotel, Oberoi, Trident and a building called Nariman House at Colaba How the Current Economy Has Changed Consumer Behaviors By : Rachel Bonsignore Since the economy began its downward spiral into recession in early 2008, we have seen changes in consumer behaviors and habits Studies have shown that mindsets have shifted and that the current consumer is a very different person than the consumer of several years ago How the E.U Plans to Combat Global Warming By : Chris Woolfrey Climate change and global warming - indeed, how to control them - are becoming more central to politics with every new development Sustainable energy is the method of our times, and government's across the globe are under pressure - from each other, from environmental groups, and from individuals - to implement genuine and successful 'green' policy How to Protect Yourself Using a Criminal Background Check By : Barry Snyder Is there someone new in your life, but you are just not sure about who they really are Are you confident about the people that are taking care of your children How to Survive Our Recession By : Jason Morton This close to Christmas, I hear the same thing from alot of people "Things are tight right now", I shutter everytime I hear those words How Would You Like to Own a Piece of Our History? By : Kristi Ambrose For the most part when it comes to commemorative coins the United States Congress authorizes commemorative pieces that lionize and honor American individuals, places, events, and institutions Although these coins are legitimate tender, they are not coined for common circulation instead they are merely coined as "art" Indiana UFO Invasion By : UFOs being chased by military jets has become a common theme in the USA other the past year In all of these cases the jets almost immediately dropped flairs to cover up what was, obviously, a far more interesting mission International Wool Trade Shifts To Organic By : Martin Gavin Uruguay, which has a wool industry worth some $360 million and keeps around 60,000 people employed, is shifting the way it produces sheep hair in the attempts to counteract falling production levels, with a new focus on organic production methods Tough the government ministry has said that this year's shear, which begins this week, should bring in around 42 million kilos of wool, there have been warnings from both farmers and those inside the textile industry that rising costs, poor exchange rates, primarily against the weakened dollar, and exacting tax rebate system were all at risk of lowering production levels Introduction to Asbestos and Asbestos Disease: 10 Key Facts By : Nigel Askew 1 Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral which has been used for thousands of years Ireland Needs More Trees By : Peter Slevin Rooted in Ireland is an oak planting project in Drumconwell, which is just outside Armagh city in Ireland The tree site is set on 9 acres of beautiful, lush farmland, overlooking the picturesque and hugely historic Cathedral City Italy Soars – Solar Style By : Hannah Walker Solar energy has really taken off in recent years, as global governments have become more aware of the need to protect the environment by minimizing the use of dwindling fossil fuels The use of renewable energy, such as solar power, has previously been encouraged by government subsidies Kinds of Irish Jewelry Pieces - A World Affair By : GKM Kinds of Irish Jewelry Pieces Irish jewelry, for many people, refers to those pieces of jewelry that have been crafted and bought in Ireland Although this is correct, it is not just limited to this Kyoto Protocol and What it Means By : Dilip Dahanukar The UN member countries in a convention held on climate change in Japan, in 1997, agreed to a treaty for controlling the emissions It was named the ‘Kyoto Protocol’ from the name of the place where it was signed Landform Destruction is Worse Than Global Warming By : Melissa Olmst Many of you have read or seen in the news how a lot of the global warming gurus have been skewing climate records to make global warming seem like it is real People have fallen for it for over 30 years while people have made billions off the lies Learn From History - The Anatomy of an Economic Meltdown By : Arlo Mooney Over the last couple years, many consumers were burned badly by the state of the economy and the failing of many of the banks people have relied upon for generations At the beginning of 2007, the United States had five investment banks, through which a lot of investment transactions occurred Lebanese News: Getting A Clear Picture From The Middle East By : Alissa Haddad The top news of the day reaches millions of people daily via the Internet You can catch up with the geo-political and environmental issues, as well as the latest Lebanese news sprinkled with interesting blogs and videos chronicling the lighter side of life about the people, culture, and events in Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon, Greece, Israel and more Lebanon News And Great Opportunities By : Alissa Haddad Opportunities come your way via several routes It could be a tip from a friend, something said in discussions, a look at the shops around you, or something you stumbled on online Magnesium Sulphate in Everyone’s Life By : Irsan Kao Magnesium Sulphate which is very much in use these days in mining, farming, and paper, pulp, as well as fermentation industries is one of the most useful chemical present in today’s date The magnesium is found in fertilizers, fireproofing materials, detergents, steel furnaces, ceramics and so many other things Make a Difference in the World By : Nomkaku It is easy to sit back and do nothing You might claim you are too busy Make a Donation and Save a Life By : Nomkaku There are many ways for you to help the poor of Thailand The most important thing to do is just pick one Marine Conservation Projects By : Peter Brittain Conserving marine life appears to be increasingly getting tougher Global warming which has come about due to deforestation and increased carbon dioxide emissions, threatens the existence of all marine life
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