Cool Things on Google Earth

Exploring the world via Google Earth can be a lot of fun. Find some of your favorite places.

The Day John Gotti Got Beat!

When John Gotti was convicted in June of 1992 and sentenced to multiple life terms in prison for an assortment of criminal mayhem and nefarious deeds, the government didn't waste any time in shipping John out to one of the most punitive and...

Springtime in the Arizona Desert

I can remember, as a child growing up in upstate New York, looking for the early signs of spring. Things like tulips and daffodils beginning to poke their way through the new earth where the snow had begun to melt away from the edge of the house. ...

Disaster Kits - What You Need to Survive a Natural Disaster

Do you have a disaster kit? Before any sort of disaster occurs, whether it be flood, earthquake, tsunami or fire, it makes common sense to prepare a disaster kit.

Rosewood: Movie Summary & Analysis

The film “Rosewood” is based on a 1923 massacre in Rosewood, Florida that claimed dozens of American's lives. This is a summary and response to the film.

History of the Policy Racket in Black America

All of the thirteen original colonies, at one time or another operated legally run lotteries. Over the years, the scandals and cheating that became associated with these lotteries forced ruling officials to enact anti-lottery laws. By 1860...

Top 5 Mafia Movies of All Time

I was absolutely obsessed with the mafia when I was a kid. Obsessed. Did I mention I was obsessed? Looking back on it now, I'm not really sure why. I suppose it was the mystery and all the alleged excitement. That, and I loved Italian men. Actually,...

Is America a Democracy or a Republic?

The Signing of the Constitution When I came to America, I was 8 years old and made to say the pledge of allegiance in elementary school. I felt a little odd about it. When I had my hand on my heart and pledged allegiance to the American flag, and to...

Human Rights vs. Animal Rights: Is There a Difference?

We are animals, too! An explanation of why what we do to animals also affects ourselves at many levels. A discussion of human vs. animal rights, humane treatment of animals, and a comparison of the biological classifications.

John Gotti Lost a Prison Fight -- So What!!??