crisis

As our economy free falls toward a recession and possible depression, what can the government really do?

In five years' time, we could be living in a world where millions are dying in famines with no food aid to hand, regular storms and droughts wipe out acres of crops, and skyrocketing food prices have created global political panic, food experts say. - Bob Cordiak

A ranking of the largest 50 US cities -- and which are best and worst prepared for expensive gasoline prices!

The Dow Jones Financial News recently called 2008 "the year to forget" and with the credit crunch from the sub-prime mortgage crisis, even politicians are talking about recession--something practically unheard of in an election year.

I just finished reading a wonderful book geared towards children. The subject matter is a very important one in my opinion…global warming. It is The Down to Earth Guide to Global Warming by Lauri David and Cambria Gordon. Quite simply it is an AMAZING book that really captures the interest of older children and teens, makes them laugh with clever wording and great pictures, and educates about an important environmental issue. It was also a blast for me to read as well.