Why Just Go Green?By:-Ruca Martin
It’s in vogue for advertisers to tout their green initiatives from how much paper they’ve saved through online billing and paying systems to recycling, reusing, and replenishing valuable resources
And, certainly I-ShopTheWorld does not question the integrity of this need to preserve the environment
What We’ve Learned From 9/11: The Making of a TerroristBy:-Ruca Martin
7 years after the atrocity of 9/11, Americans may know more details about what happened that tragic early autumn day, but we still have trouble fathoming how religious extremists could commit such a calculated, monstrous attack on thousands of innocent, unsuspecting people
Terrorism isn’t anything new and excessive religiosity isn’t a modern ailment – even in America
My Armageddon - Part IBy:-Ruca Martin
Prologue
My latest adventure, or should I say mis-adventure, involved rib patrol boats and gunboats mixed in a heady concoction of deceit, death, corruption and desolation It's a story that's still going around and around in my head, and hopefully by setting out my thoughts it will help me come to terms with what must be my experience of a lifetime
My Armageddon - Part IIBy:-Ruca Martin
I hope you managed to catch part I But don't worry if you missed it, the rest of the story is the most stirring
The Stogie Diaspora: How Revolution and Embargo Created Today's Cigar IndustryBy:-Ruca Martin
Among cigar smokers, it is always just "the embargo" After all, though governments declare trade and other kinds of embargoes for various reasons all the time, no other such order has so affected the lives of those who smoke cigars as has the United States' trade embargo against Cuba, created by executive order by John F
What is Sustainable DevelopmentBy:-Ruca Martin
Sustainable development is a broad concept that refers to meeting the needs of people without hurting the environment The concept covers meeting economic, environmental and social needs of everyone without hurting anyone or anything in the process
The Effect of Brain Drain in Developing CountriesBy:-Ruca Martin
The global opportunities have provided many doors for skilled workers and professionals all over the world The compensation presented by the developed countries is very inviting
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's Affect on Death RatesBy:-Ruca Martin
It is no wonder that the plethora of services Metropolitan Life Insurance Company provided favorably affected the life and health of the insured Almost from the very beginning the mortality of industrial policyholders reflected the effectiveness of the welfare campaign
Talks Begin in CyprusBy:-Ruca Martin
Yesterday saw a historic day for the divided island of Cyprus During the last 34 years the island has been split into what effectively count as two separate nations: Cyprus, and the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Positive Attitudes Set Cyprian Reunification Talks in Good SteadBy:-Ruca Martin
After thirty years of failed peace talks, intensive discussions began again yesterday (3rd September ’08), between the Greek and Turkish, Cyprian leaders over the reunification of Cyprus to make it once again a united state Both parties agree on the notion of two-party federation; however it is the details of the governing body which still need to be worked upon
The Sahara ForestBy:-Ruca Martin
‘The Sahara Forest’ project is an ambitious proposal to turn areas of the dry arid desert into real-life oases A team of architects and engineers are aiming to combine huge seawater greenhouses with solar power plants in the desert to provide food, fresh water and clean energy
Italy Soars – Solar StyleBy:-Ruca Martin
Solar energy has really taken off in recent years, as global governments have become more aware of the need to protect the environment by minimizing the use of dwindling fossil fuels The use of renewable energy, such as solar power, has previously been encouraged by government subsidies
Arctic Ice May Melt Completely Within Ten Years.By:-Ruca Martin
There are worrying reports that the Arctic sea ice is melting at a faster rate than last year, despite the colder weather Information from the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) shows that the year began with ice covering a larger area than at the beginning of 2007
Rainforest is Back on the Hit ListBy:-Ruca Martin
After the increase in global awareness about the dwindling Brazilian rainforest in recent years, it seems worrying that there is once again concern over its destruction after official government data emerged recently stating that deforestation has risen by 64 percent in the last twelve months This sudden increase in deforestation can be attributed to loggers and soy farmers pushing ever further into the Amazon jungle and the recent high commodity prices
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