Current Affairs

It's Harder to Hate a Gay If He's Family - It is easy to harass and ridicule strangers. It is easy to treat them as objects of scorn to perhaps demonstrate our own moral superiority. But if a member of a loving family acts outside the normally expected pattern, there is usually an attempt to understand and assist. Are we not all family?

A Royal Celebration for the King of Spain - King Juan Carlos of Spain saved Spain's democracy in the 1980's, but there are now moves to rid the country of the Monarchy. He recently celebrated his 70th birthday with a question mark hanging over the Spanish Royal Family...

Night Bus For Manchester Airport - In a bid to make it easier for passengers to get to and from Manchester Airport, a round the clock service on the 43 bus route has been introduced.

DIY Solar Power: The Do-It-Yourself Alternative - Solar panels can be costly and tricky to install, but with DIY solar power you can install them yourself at a fraction of the cost.

What Is A Designated Driver? - There are those who like to imbibe an occasional glass of beer, wine or another alcoholic drink. Sometimes these people choose to get behind the wheel of a car and drive. It's no secret that drunk driving or driving under the influence is illegal in every state, although the penalties might vary from state to state.

Victims Help Criminals Career - Mario is a petty thief. He was recently arrested for burglary. During an interview, he revealed to cops how he chooses his victims.

The Most Popular Buildings/Bridges/Structures Around The World - There are many reasons why a building, bridge, or structure may be designated as one of the most popular of their kind.

Investing in a Down Market - When the market is down people frequently avoid investing. This article looks at some of the benefits of investing in our current down market.

The Impact of a Water Supply Disruption in a Small Community - How would a contamination event or major water supply disruption impact the 45,000+ small water supply systems in the United States?

Barry Bonds, Steroids, & Botox - Performance enhancement is not just practiced in professional sports. As a society, we endorse it in the entertainment industry. But we castigate performance enhancement in professional sports. Why?