Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Australia is calling for criminal charges to be made in light of the final report into the Garuda Indonesia Flight 200 disaster, which was published yesterday. Five Australians were among the 21 killed when the Boeing 737 jetliner overshot the runway at Adisucipto International Airport, near Yogyakarta, Indonesia on March 7

For decades, arts education has been most dispensable. When the times get tough, an arts teacher is the last one to be hired and first to be fired. The concern is equally relevant when it comes to dance. The increasing competition to improve test scores in subjects like maths and science also make it imperative

It is not always easy caring for an elderly person. Their physical condition, health issues and their emotional state can present challenges for you, the caregiver. There are no doubts that caring for an elderly person is admirable, but it certainly comes with stress and at times can be overwhelming. Far too many people feel

Construction sites are full of activity and fast paced job sites, requiring that both their equipment and workforce function at top efficiency for long hours, in demanding terrain. Costly construction equipment rentals like all terrain forklifts, telehandlers and cranes, can become a challenge for a business performing under strict deadlines; nevertheless Leavitt Machinery works with

Gas BBQ grills have earned a rightful place in the backyards and on the porches and patios of people all over the country, indeed, around the world. With good reason too. They are convenient and reliable. Detailed info and services about outdoor bbq kitchen here I went on a quest to the store today to

Many of us will gladly take Mom to her doctor’s appointments, administer medications, and check in if the need arises without a second thought. But with millions of loyal children caring for aging parents out of their own pockets, a little financial relief is welcome. Few family caregivers are aware that you can get paid

Sunday, April 16, 2006 An estimated 10,000 conscientious objectors chose to withhold some or all of their U.S. income taxes due Monday, April 17, in protest to the use of US military power in Iraq. Some plan to instead donate their required tax to charity. The Internal Revenue Service does not distinguish tax resistors from

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 The San Diego, California suburb of Chula Vista has responded to the recent housing crisis with an aggressive blight control ordinance that compels lenders to maintain the appearance of vacant homes. As foreclosures increase both locally and throughout the United States, the one year old ordinance has become a model for

Saturday, February 4, 2006 The last few months have seen the number of land conflicts involving indigenous people increase rapidly. Brazil has 400,000 “first people”, many of whom express that they need more respect. Hundreds of Indians occupied eight plots of land last week in an attempt to reclaim what they claim is their property.