Born in 1955 and raised in Kentucky, Barbara Kingsolver went on to study biology. Determined on her path as a scientist, it was only in 1985 that she began to try her hand at writing fiction. Her first novel, The Bean Trees, was published in 1988, which she wrote while pregnant with her first daughter. Today her books … read more

So, you say you haven't been to the ESPN website lately? Did I hear you say that it's just another sports site? Nothing special? How much different could it possibly be than every other site that gives you scores and updates? If your thoughts are similar to those you've just read, it's time you took a fresh look. Once… read more

There is an “app” for everything, they say. Applications for smart phones have quickly become crutches for nearly every daily activity imaginable. In addition to apps that are built for convenience and strictly practical purposes, there are also apps that give smart phone users the opportunity to be more creative a… read more

Though in most fields luxury products and lifestyle have plummeted, it looks like organic foods are here to stay. In fact, throughout the economic crisis, the sales of organic foods have sky-rocketed with sales reaching about $23 billion in 2009. So why are expensive organic foods sticking around when others fail? The … read more

Tango is a dance that has fascinated people through the ages. Originally, it originated in South America in the early Twentieth Century and was performed by a man and a woman. Today it can be danced by two men or two women as well. This sensual ballroom dance expresses a romantic mood through the synchronized movements… read more