Venus transit may boost hunt for other worlds

Posted June 3, 2012

Astronomers around the world will be using advanced telescopes to watch Venus cross in front of the Sun on June 5 and 6 in the hopes of finding clues in the hunt for other planets where life may exist.   By studying the atmosphere of a well-known planet in this once-in-a-lifetime event, scien...

Mothering sunday

Posted May 10, 2012

Not to be confused with Mother's Day.   Mothering Sunday is a Christian festival celebrated throughout Europe that falls on the 4th Sunday in Lent. Secularly it became a celebration of motherhood. It is increasingly being called Mother's Day, although in countries other than the UK and Irelan...

How to Be a Better Person

Posted April 1, 2012

Life can be difficult. People are always looking for an influence, someone to look up to, someone to emulate. You can set the example, be the motivation that can really impact another human being. You can help change the world by changing yourself. Change must come from within, so become an example....