Awareness

Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is comprised of three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira, is an expansive volcanic mountain in Tanzania, Africa. Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Over the past century, this popular tourist destination, with its enormous biodiversity and…Read More

Breast Cancer was front and center in the headlines earlier this year when Angelina Jolie told the world about her double mastectomy. Whether you applaud her decision to take such a drastic approach, what is remarkable is that women—not only…Read More

Today marks the 12 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York City’s landmark World Trade Center towers. While we continue to remember the devastating events that took place on September 11, 2001, we look toward a fruitful and…Read More

Recently the National Zoo near Washington, D.C. had a new arrival to its population. The Giant Panda, Mei Xiang gave birth to a bouncing baby 4.8 ounce, well the zoo officials don’t know, the sex will be determined within two…Read More

September is Healthy Aging Month and it got me to thinking–what exactly does it mean? Surely healthy living is something we all want to achieve at any age. I don’t want to think about aging, I would rather spend my…Read More

Marijuana has been in the news again recently, after doctors have begun trying a special type of medical marijuana on children with seizures bought on by a rare form of severe epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr.…Read More

For many of us that were born and raised in the states, our culture alludes to many of the world’s nudist colonies to be in far reaches of the world, particularly Europe. But did you that know there are many…Read More

The changing climate due to global warming has created many changes in our eco-system that include everything from rising sea levels, warmer oceans and longer, more intense droughts. All of this affects the animals that live in our eco-system and…Read More

Picking a college to attend is an arduous and at times confusing task. A student and parents want to choose the right collage or university that will benefit the student in his or hers future years. There are so many…Read More

What’s the rarest, most ethical, sustainable and most expensive coffee? Well, I found it without having to go to the Maldives or Thailand to get this java jewel. The Black Ivory Coffee campaign can be found on Indiegogo.com ~a rare…Read More