In the current economy, every city seems to be at a turning point for its political adversaries in order to help secure what’s considered an ideal municipal future. That’s what makes the debate of the proposed library school combination downto...

Recession leads to increase in women workers Men that account for nation’s job losses: 72% Women that make up primary income for families: 40% Average age of working married and college-educated women: 25 to 44 On average, women get paid less than m...

High school is a time for exploration before venturing into the unforgiving adult world. But, as students ready themselves for the inevitable, they may not be aware that their high schools are largely failing to provide the guidance they need to succeed.&...

1. By the end of last year, there were 7,211 confirmed cases of illegal immigrant children coming into America alone. The legal issues surrounding the immigration issue do not concern children. Most cross in hopes of being reunited with their families or ...

Education cuts in California Expected amount cut in kindergarten through 12th grade education: $5.8 billion Expected amount cut in higher education: $2.0 billion Expected amount cut in community colleges: $695 million Navy plan to cut fossil fuel usage Ba...

ncrease in Unemployment Increases Military Recruitment
 Increase in Army enlistment: 4% to 6%
 Member recruitment goal sent to active training for the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force 2009 fiscal year: 164,000 Total active duty recruits sent t...

he U.S. deficit reached $1.4 trillion on Sept. 30. The previous deficit record was set last year and stood at $459 billion. This record has been caused by the increase in spending because of the $787 billion economic stimulus accepted to both jump-start a...

Economic effects on the worth of gold: Current price per ounce of gold: $1,037.45 Decrease in price of gold: 0.3% Record high price of gold: $1,043.45 Year-to-date increase of gold in dollar terms: 18% Opportunity to skip federal income tax: Households th...

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1. Last Thursday, South Sumatra experienced a 6.6 magnitude earthquake, while West Sumatran experienced a 7.6 quake the previous day. There have been 1,100 verified deaths, however, the number is expected to increase as more rescue groups search for survi...

New HIV vaccination study in Thailand Amount of people less likely to become infected using vaccine combo: 31% Amount of people infected with HIV by the end of 2007: 33 Million Time elapsed between new trend of infected people: 9.5 minutes Percent of peop...

1. Famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has become part of a controversial scandal regarding her globally known artwork. The authenticity of the artwork published in two books, “Finding Frida Kahlo” and “The Labyrinth of Frida Kahlo: Death,...

Coca-Cola or Pepsi? Either way you are going to get a canful of unhealthy and sugary, high fructose corn syrup. People know it’s not good for you in excess. This is why a one cent tax for every ounce of soda consumed has been suggested....

1. According to U.S. and Somali officials, one of the most wanted Islamic extremist leaders in Africa, Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan, was killed during a U.S. military helicopter raid in Southern Somalia that left six dead last Monday. Nabhan allegedly played a ...

Poll reveals many Americans skeptical of President Barack Obama’s health care proposals Americans who believe Obama’s health care overhaul plan would be able to expand coverage to almost all Americans without raising taxes on the middle class ...

1. Orange County Assemblyman Michael Duvall resigned last Wednesday because of his involvement in a sex scandal. A Los Angeles television station aired a video in which Duvall bragged to a colleague about his affairs with multiple women. Duvall is known f...

Station Fires in Northern Los Angeles use full year’s supply of water and fire retardant Number of gallons of water dropped on the Station Fire: 1.7 million gallons Number of homes destroyed by the Station Fire: 76 Number of acres consumed by the St...

1. The report from the U.S. Department of Education recently revealed two-thirds of students take out loans for college and have an average debt of $23,186 as of graduation. The report also revealed that the economic recession has pushed students to borro...