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Karl Milde, Acclaimed thriller master

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Karl Milde is the author of The Commuter Train, The Airplane and The Road Ranger, as well as a children’s series entitled Jason and the Detectives. In addition to writing novels, Karl has enjoyed a successful career as an intellectual property attorney and an inventor. He has received over twenty-five patents on his inventions for improving the safety of airplanes, motor vehicles and, most recently, firearms. a novel by Karl Milde Coming soon: The founder of a feminist magazine must decide between revealing a secret government bio-weapon that promises to end male violence and her desire to find her soul mate. http://www.milde.com/ … [Continue reading...]

Tomorrow’s Webcast: 2017 World’s Most Ethical Companies Process + Applications Open

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Join us Wednesday, August 24, at 1 PM Eastern for a webcast introducing Ethisphere's 2017 Ethics Quotient and World's Most Ethical Companies program. Attend to gain an understanding of our vetted methodology, the types of questions asked, the scoring procedure, and the Analytical Scorecard that each participant receives. You’ll also learn more about changes to this year's program. For ten years, Ethisphere has been defining the ethical standards that are used to measure performance, trust, reputation, and the coverage and precision of your compliance and ethics programs. Companies that participate in our process consistently tell us that this type of measurement truly matters – the data they receive allows them to: · More fully engage in executive conversations · Plan … [Continue reading...]

Barbara Simmons, HUMAN PEACE SIGN TO KICK OFF

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THE PEACE CENTER’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY ON MAY 22 The Peace Center, located in Langhorne of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has started its #SPEAKUPFORPEACE campaign to give people a space and a voice in creating the kind of community we all wish to live and work in. Kicking off its 35th anniversary celebration, the Peace Center is inviting people of all ages to participate in forming the largest human peace sign on Sunday, May 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA. People will assemble in a football-size field near the faculty parking lot, which is located next to Tyler State Park. A $1 donation is suggested. Barbara Simmons, executive director of The Peace Center, said, “We want young people to both see and hear a message – one of … [Continue reading...]

Stephanie Oswald, WHAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR HOLIDAY TRAVEL CHECKLIST?

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Award-Winning International Travel Expert and Editor-In-Chief of TravelGirl Magazine Stephanie Oswald Provides Insider Tips on Stress-free Holiday Travel It's no secret that traveling during the holidays is one of the most stressful times of the year to embark on a journey. Long waits and winter weather present unexpected challenges for travelers nationwide. However, don't let the winter holiday travel season keep you home. Nationally recognized travel expert and Editor-in-Chief of Travel Girl Magazine Stephanie Oswald comes to rescue. Stephanie will provide insider travel tips to help you overcome the challenges of winter holiday travel. She will discuss everything from how to find the best accommodations and airfare deals to what to pack for a stress-free trip. Some of the Unique … [Continue reading...]

The Silk Road (Painting By Harry Bismuth)

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The Silk Road, actually not one road but a network of trade routes, from its birth before Christ, through its formal establishment during the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. E. to 220 C.E.), its height in the Tang Dynasty (618 C.E. to 907 C.E.), and its slow disappearance following the end of the Mongol Empire (1206 C.E. to 1368 C.E.), has played a unique role in trade, politics, religion, and culture, stretching far beyond the bounds of Asia itself. It has had a profound effect on the development of civilizations on both sides of the continent and its story is not over. Buddhism became the first large-scale missionary movement in the history of world religion. Brought from India, it expanded with the establishment of monasteries along the Silk Road. These monasteries afforded merchants and … [Continue reading...]

Spook Handy – Tales From the Road – Remembering Pete Seeger

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Remembering Pete Seeger:  The world doesn't seem the same without Pete.  It's been a sad, difficult two weeks since Pete passed. I've been writing articles for newspapers, recording spots for radio shows, and talking to people on the phone for long periods of time. I have been able to make it up to Beacon a bunch of times to gather with friends and family. I really missing the guy. Pete and I played together over 50 times since we met in 2003 and we talked on the phone probably twice a month, sometimes for over an hour. We'd talk about philosophy, the population, early hominids, the founders of this nation, Abraham Lincoln, Native Americans, Ben Franklin, the Neanderthal, Shakespeare, the Bible, Woody Guthrie, Ledbelly, Martin Luther King, new songs he or I was working on, trees, … [Continue reading...]

New Study Reveals the Top Technologies That Mature Drivers Say Will Make Them Feel Safer and More Confident on the Road

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Today’s automotive technology goes far beyond advanced navigation systems and improved airbags. New features such as smart headlights, blind spot warning and reverse monitoring systems are revolutionizing the way we drive. And the latest high-tech options are not only for the gadget obsessed – they have the potential to positively impact drivers ages 50+. In fact, a new study from the MIT AgeLab found that while just over one third of mature drivers have at least one top technology, 51% said they would feel safer if their vehicle had all of the most up-to-date technologies. The survey also found that 55% of mature drivers plan to buy or lease another vehicle in the next five years, suggesting that as more and more of these features are incorporated into new vehicles, a growing number of … [Continue reading...]

Travel Expert Weighs in on Planning and Executing a Stress-Free Holiday Trip

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Holiday Travel…Not as simple as “over the river and through the woods”. Since the beginning of time, "travel" has been linked with "the holidays." Even the trip to Grandma's house, over the river and through the woods, has been immortalized in song! But these days, packing up the family for the holidays can be a difficult task. To help us get there comfortably, for less money, and with minimal stress, travel expert and mom of three, Kendra Thornton has some helpful tips. With extra costs tacked on to air travel, especially when making last minute travel plans, many of us will be relying on the family car to get us where we need to go this season. According to AAA, millions of us will be hitting the road this holiday season, making car travel the preferred mode. Kendra will offer advice … [Continue reading...]