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

Work together as a team to raise money for a common community cause! Whatever your fundraising goal or your interests, it's possible to create a tailored project that will bring people together, build community and build funds. There are many tried and trusted ideas for community fundraisers. The pot luck dinner with a… read more

The textile field is often one of the first to invent and benefit from new technology. The most recent innovation has been to make a material that is just like spider web silk. Did you know that there is a type of spider silk called Dragline, which is tougher than the material used to make bulletproof vests! The proble… read more

Did you know that swimming is one of the top sports for back pain. As it doesn't stress the swimmer's back it allows him or her to remain active and tone muscles without injury. Of course, it's not 100% risk free, swimmer can suffer from hyper extension, this is why it's important to use proper techniques and form. Cha… read more

And yet another major rock star has undergone a liver transplant and survived. The 71 year old Lou Reed declared that he feels, "bigger and stronger" than ever shortly after he had a liver transplant. He claims the mix of modern medicine and Tai Chi has kept him in health all these years. Wife Lauri Anderson declared t… read more