The real crime of the Avro Arrow cancellation lies not in the economic calamity it unleashed, nasty though that was. The lasting tragedy is that confidence and hope for the future were also demolished for so many of our residents on that Black Friday in 1959 – taken apart, like so many Arrows in a hangar.”
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My Experience with Essure: A Birth Control Nightmare
As a young female, I trusted my male doctor when he offered me the Essure as a solution. My case is not unique, and I am joining the fight of thousands of other women that were affected by the device.
How to Change Careers Without Shooting Yourself in the Foot
I made changes in my life, including my career. Unfortunately, I made rash decisions and it did not turn out very well. I hope you can learn from me and not make the same mistakes I did.
Help Yourself to Faster Airport Security this Summer
Being prepared can help you breeze through the screening checkpoint, leaving you more time to shop, eat or just relax before your flight.
On Being Lucky
Bob has been my mechanic for over thirty years. He has taught me a lot about cars, but much more about life.
Climate Change: Our Threatened World
The narrator brings us words from the COP21 Paris agreement on Climate Change. The photographer shares images in support,
Inspiring Children’s Imagination In A Tech-Drenched Society
One of my favorite quotes came from a book later made into the family-friendly film, “The Princess Bride.” The Grandfather (played by legendary screen actor Peter Falk) tells his Grandson (a young Fred Savage), “When I was your age, television was called books.” This gives us a window into how much technology has changed our lives since the days of our grandparents.
How Do We Preserve Our Cultural Heritage and Why Is It Important?
It is becoming terribly common to see indigenous cultures songs go unsung as its people are relocated, adapt to modern technology, and, in the case of new generations, fail to take interest in their culture’s history. It is estimated that one language dies every 14 days, dissolving as communities adopt English, Spanish or Mandarin.
The Magic of the Applause
What is it that makes receiving applause so addictive? Is it the gratification that one feels at a job well done? Or is it the knowledge that you have in some way please and lifted an entire room of people, matching and exceeding their expectations?
The Magic of Steampunk From the Eyes of a Steampunk Artist
Alternative future sub-genres like cyberpunk, atompunk, dieselpunk and others generally define the inspired era of technological advance. However, none of them have reached the popularity of steampunk, the fantasy based on the Industrial Revolution and Victorian times.
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