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

Now is the time to consider working in real estate. Yes, the economy has crashed and the housing market is in the pits, but this actually makes it a real estate agent's dream...Everyday new houses go out on the market and receive offers, keeping agents on their toes and helping them to make money from their cut of the … read more

Wikileaks is making headlines again, this time because it has offered to aid former C.I.A. Technician Edward Snowden as he flees from persecution in the U.S.A. Originally seeking asylum in Hong Kong, Snowden was accompanied by British Wikileaks activist Sarah Harrison as he flew from Hong Kong to Moscow and then hopes … read more

The color purple should not be underestimated when designing your garden. It can add a touch of coolness to otherwise warm tones like red and yellow, plus it evokes passion and is also symbolic of royalty. Purple plays well with other colors, which is not always the case in a garden. It's recommended to use with pink a… read more

Everyone hates mosquitoes: their raspy buzz and itchy bites are a sure sign of Summer. However, it's possible to keep mosquitoes away and avoid the nightly scratch-fest without using chemical products like Deet and most of the others on the market that can cause skin irritation, rashes, swelling, eye irritation and eve… read more