Let’s face it – we live in a time when television is as dominant as ever. There are countless channels on cable, with plenty of rich, enticing content. Not to mention, there’s Netflix, On Demand, Playstation 4, and a plethora of entertainment choices that enable us to simply stay put. The sheer ease and variety […]
Explore the sacred haven of Tirupati and Tirumala
In the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is a sanctuary town that is loved by the Hindus. Every year a great many enthusiasts and devotees go to the town to pay their reverence at the Sri Venkateswara Temple, which is a Lord Vishnu shrine. This astonishing sanctuary is situated on top of the Tirumala […]
San Jose, Costa Rica–Spiders on Acid, Love in a Juice Glass, Hell on a Street Corner
San Jose, Costa Rica—Spiders on Acid, Love in a Juice Glass, Hell on a Street Corner *** This is a chapter from Voices of Reason From the Ends of the World by Doug “Ten” Rose and is part of the Fearless puppy project. ALL profits from all book sales sponsor Wisdom Professionals and their charitable […]
America’s Concept of Success
America’s Concept of Success by Ron Dultz If someone were to inform you that a man living in America is quite successful, what would you infer from that? It is likely you would conclude he is successful financially, or […]
Piracy “Business” is Booming – for pirates, navies and merchenaries
From the SMCM (Somali Marine and Coastal Monitor): (and with a view on news with an impact on Somalia) The continuing plight of the sailors Efforts must be stepped up to free them (DailyStar) The state of uncertainty over the fate of the crew of MV Jahan Moni continues. There is little sign of […]
Hola! Mexico: Please Keep Those Bad Tomatoes
reprint from www.backupamerica.org The backlash apparently is continuing with respect to the bill signed by Arizona’s Governor Jan Brewer in a purported attempt to curtail the deaths, property losses and drug trafficking that has been occuring in the State of Arizona for literally decades – and which escalated in leaps and bounds since the Reagan […]