The Great Things About Photography
Are you thinking about taking up the hobby of photography? Many who have already discovered this exciting and fulfilling hobby can tell you the top ten reasons why photography is so great. Maybe you will be captivated by this compelling and diverse art a... Read >
Innovative Portrait Photographers
Ever since photography was invented, there have been famous names associated with it. Ansel Adams, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Dorothea Lang are just a few of those who have changed how we look at the world and at photography. What about famous photographers tod... Read >
All About Mensa
Mensa was founded in 1946, in England. The Mensa Society was formed specifically for intelligent individuals. The aim of Mensa was to create a non-political society free from all forms of racial or religious distinctions, that focussed on exceptional inte... Read >
Historical View of Chess
Not every chess game ends with a clear winner; an opponent that declares checkmate. Occasionally a chess player will choose to resign to their opponent, which is essentially surrendering. These players believe that there is "no longer any hope", and awar... Read >
The Robertson Panel: The CIA Considers UFOs
1918-1939 is sometimes called "the golden age of aviation" because of the much technological advancement made in aircraft. With World War II came better, faster airplanes and more experienced pilots. By the time the war was over, air travel was becoming f... Read >
World War II Foo Fighters
In the 1938 comic strip Smokey Stover, a firefighter was known for his line, "Where there's foo, there's fire." From Smokey, aircraft pilots borrowed the term "foo fire" to describe the various unexplainable phenomenon seen in the skies over Europe and th... Read >
The UFO Lawyer
If you thought UFO sightings only belonged in science fiction movies and late night TV, and that believers existed on the fringe of society, think again. It is a little known fact that for over thirty years UFO investigations and contact with ETs have bee... Read >
The Ender Saga: A Noteworthy Science Fiction series
January 1985 marks the beginning of America's love affair with Ender Wiggin. It was that month that Ender's Game was published, becoming an instant blockbuster, and "probably the most popular science fiction novel published in the last twenty years" (John... Read >
Trekker versus Trekkie: The Controversy
So what is the difference between a trekker and a trekkie? The short answer is: nothing. According to Wikipedia, the all-knowing, on-line encyclopedia, both terms denote a fan of the Star Trek science fiction franchise. So why all the controversy between ... Read >
Dragons in the East
While Europe's shining knights spent their lives slaying dragons, the Chinese sought after and worshiped Eastern dragons as the most benevolent, wise, and generous of all creatures. Indeed, to be called "dragon face" was a great honor, and it was believed... Read >
Purify Water
Water is essential every day for survival. Being able to clean water is just as important, for many diseases, parasites and chemicals can easily be transmitted through water. Water can become contaminated for many reasons. Whether it is a public pool, dir... Read >
Food Storage
There are many possible problems that can occur in which having a supply of food on hand will allow for life to continue in a relatively normal manner. Such circumstances as a trucker's strike, famine, drought, or other natural catastrophes could prevent ... Read >
72 Hour Kits
Life has many uncertainties and unexpected events. Planning for the unexpected will be of great help if evacuation is needed for a disaster. Being prepared with a 72 hour kit will allow for you and your family to have something on hand that is ready to gr... Read >
Security Classification Primer
Much is heard these days of government secrets being uncovered, national security being compromised, and of sensitive information getting into the wrong hands. Most countries have a classification system to formalize state secrets and protect information ... Read >
Background Checks
If you have ever been employed, chances are good that you've had a background check run on you. Employers looking for reliable, trustworthy individuals will often use these reports to confirm that information given on a resume is true and ensure that they... Read >