HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE
No matter who wins the election this November, history has been made.  The Democrats have nominated an African American to carry their banner into the Presidential election in November. 
However it played out this year, America was bound to reach a milestone, since the other viable contender for the nomination was a woman.   [...]

My New Life as a Dad.
There are the little things now, as a new dad, that make my day. Last night my 15-month-old son spoke his first phrase. What were these words?   “All Done!” As most of us know or have heard, children’s early words and actions mimic those of the adults they’re close to. [...]

 What Does it Take to Feel Safe These Days?
 Unless you’ve been hibernating, in a coma or simply don’t care about America’s politics, you are acutely aware that 2008 is an election year and the Democratic and Republican conventions are now heating up.
With all of the hype, I have to wonder what kind of security measures [...]

Do we really need to be picture PERFECT?
Long after the Closing Ceremony, the world may remember the
Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympics.    Unfortunately, the spectacle may be remembered more for China’s sleight of hand than for its perfectly synchronized showmanship.   The digitally enhanced fireworks.   The diaper-clad cast.   And most memorable of all, the masking of [...]

 The Honey Bee Crisis - What You Can Do to Help
Do you enjoy biting into a crisp, juicy apple?  Or do you prefer a freshly-picked, sweet summertime peach?
If researchers do not get a handle on the alarming disappearance of the honeybee, your favorite fruits and vegetables may be a thing of the past!
Honeybees are disappearing [...]