Buying your first home can be an intimidating experience, however, with a bit of simple logic and good advice it's possible to get your dream home and not run into any nasty surprises. To narrow down your choices and start on the right foot, make a budget and lay out how much you can afford to pay for a home. In your b… read more

If you are looking for a valid news source, an alternative to mainstream news that covers major international stories and will give an opinion you can trust, consider Democracy Now. It is available as a radio broadcast, but also online and via live streaming. The two journalists that get Democracy Now! Up and running … read more

When it comes to art and entertainment, the choices are varied and endless, but here are some suggestions for the best TV series of all time. Let's start with comedy: "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is full of pearls of genius hilarity to share with viewers. If you loved Seinfeld, this show will tickle more than just your funny… read more

Let's discuss a recent proposal made by Obama to raise minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $9 by the end of 2015. Though it still seems far off, it's likely to happen as this proposal is profoundly supported by America's over 6 million small-scale employers. In the past, lobbyists who represent small businesses have alw… read more

Whether it's a large scale disaster like the Costa Concordia in Italy in 2012, or individual deaths or disappearances, cruise ships can be dangerous. Their safety has become a recent issue to debate, as well as evacuation techniques and preparation. Due to these recent incidents, cruise ships have strengthened their sa… read more