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24th September 2009
After seizing power in a bloody CIA-backed coup, General Augusto Pinochet ruled Chile with a rod of iron for two decades, during which human rights violations became the norm of Chilean life.
Hailing from an upper-middle class background, Pinochet ente... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
Jerry Fletcher, cynic, is abducted while on a hiking trip with co-workers. He wondered if he was trapped in an “X-Files reality.” Yoshu’ah, an alien, appears to Jerry and explains that there are two forces at work on planet earth, one is the force ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd August 2009
Murphy’s Law states that what can go wrong will go wrong. While you certainly can plan for almost every possible situation that might cancel an upcoming trip, Murphy’s Law may still apply! You may become ill. There may be a family emergency. You may e... Read >
Author: Jamy Wilson02nd July 2009
Over the past few months, I have been taking more courses on how to survive in the absence of government services or specialized health care during a period of civil unrest caused by a natural disaster or severe economic collapse. One of the more interest... Read >
Author: Nick Adama23rd June 2009
Not many people will have been aware that, up until the end of February, Madagascar was the only country in the world, apart from Somalia, that the Foreign Office were advising Britions not to travel to, giving it a higher risk factor than Afghanistan, Ir... Read >
Author: Keith Macgregro11th June 2009
Introduction – This article is mostly for the USA but will have relevance for other countries. We are going to look at civil unrest and what can trigger it.
Definition of Civil Unrest – This is not a revolution or violent overthrow of the governmen... Read >
Author: Aurelia08th June 2009
Introduction - This information is widely available on the Internet. Many of you may not be aware of it. Since the USA is in the midst of a financial meltdown you should perhaps familiarize yourself with some of these things. If civil unrest sets in like ... Read >
Author: Aurelia29th May 2009
Jesus said it best when he said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these (Matthew 19:14)." If you're not familiar with what was happening on the day that Jesus made that statement, y... Read >
Author: Mission_of_Mercy21st May 2009
Most people don't realize that there are 7 different homeowners insurance plans that insurance companies can offer. Each plan is different from the other 6 based on the circumstances that it covers. Additionally if consumers are familiar with any of the p... Read >
Author: doyourock25th March 2009
Today's news is still filled with grim financial statistics from all around the globe. Yet there is one headline that hasn't gotten much attention: Beirut is Booming!
Yes, that Beirut! When you think of Lebanon, your first thought is probably related ... Read >
Author: Jose Roncal13th March 2009
These are troubling times we live in today. The economy has taken a nosedive, natural disasters abound, and civil unrest is on the rise, among other national and international problems. The problem that concerns most of us today is the economic issue, a... Read >
Author: Jimmy818th February 2009
Automobile insurance is a little complicated. It offers many types of coverage for different types of needs. Knowing and having an idea on these different types of auto insurance coverage is important to get the best treatment and protection of the rights... Read >
Author: leslie1430th December 2008
Radio stations have long claimed to play the most variety and the biggest hits, but what if they aren’t your hits and you hate their variety?
Maybe you actually can find a radio station that plays music you like on a trip. At some point you will lea... Read >
Author: Joel McLaughlin15th December 2008
The airport trouble dies down.
When the airport trouble does die down in Thailand, some peoples profits will have floundered and the lives of a few will certainly be affected by the sudden slump in tourism. However, by my own experience I can foretell... Read >
Author: marketingignite1@gmail.com15th October 2008
While purchasing a home insurance policy a home owner must take time to check what all aspects are covered in this policy. Everything should b checked nothing should be taken for granted as this could affect u later.
Let’s take a glance at basic home... Read >
Author: Alien17th June 2008
Whilst most holiday destinations are generally strife free, it still pays to check before you travel. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has up to date advice on all countries and to log on to www.fco.gov.uk/travel is a wise precaution, particularly if ... Read >
Author: Neil Dennis24th January 2008
Remington Arms is one of the most synonymous named with firearms in the world. During the start of Remington rifles, Remington wanted a rifle better than any he could buy at the time, 1816. During the course of his quest, Remington found that a number of ... Read >
Author: Chad Reimer18th January 2008
Riots, civil unrest, civil war maybe! The New Year headlines are full of commotion in Pakistan and Kenya and even the odd national strike nearer to home. All are reminders of what can happen unexpectedly on holiday. What can start as a normal holiday b... Read >
Author: Neil Dennis20th August 2007
We lock our businesses, our homes and our cars to restrict wrongful entry and burglary. We invest heavily in security systems to deter and prevent loss. But how can we similarly protect intellectual property?
A recent Trends in Proprietary Information ... Read >
Author: Tim Rhodes30th April 2007
The political or “above-ground” risks that concerned multinational corporations in the past usually involved expropriation and nationalization, currency inconvertibility and war or civil unrest. While it is true that these risks still necessitate con... Read >
Author: ResourceX Investor05th April 2007
It’s a reasonably safe bet to assume,when you are considering where to go for your next holiday,Colombia wont be the first destination that springs to mind!
Forty years of civil unrest,tales of drug cartels,kidnapping and violent crime,have destroyed... Read >
Author: Roger Johnson06th December 2006
Yearly General Forecasts and Predictions as per the Chinese Zodiac Astrology Horoscopes for the Chinese Lunar Year Ding Hai : the Yin Red Fire Pig (18th Feb 2007 to 6th Feb 2008) that deals with personal, political, economical and general matters. What pr... Read >
Author: Janarrdhana Guptha18th November 2006
A friend and I conversed recently over an issue of national transformation. He asked my suggestion as regards what major factor could quicken transformation in some African nations.
I quickly said, ?The Word of God?. (I am talking abou... Read >
Author: Kingsley Enaboakpe28th September 2006
A funny thing happened on the way to my closet. This unforgettable journey from my shower confirmed an age old theory: a lot can happen in fifteen feet.
One night earlier I'd switched on the news to see civil unrest in Budapest, Hungary. My sister Aug... Read >
Author: Nola Kelsey07th August 2006
As the political and social rebuilding of Afghanistan proceeds following years of war and civil unrest, the country has started putting a new national telecommunications infrastructure in place. The 2001 war destroyed a telecommunications network already ... Read >
Author: Josephine Jenno27th July 2006
Travel in South Africa offers an abundance of safari experiences, from lush subtropical beach forests to the exquisite seclusion of the desert to the world famous Kruger National Park. South African safaris not only offer the beauty and cultural diversity... Read >
Author: James Weis09th November 2005
Millions of Americans enjoy the adventure and experience of traveling abroad each year. But even the best-planned vacation can turn into a nightmare in the face of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, civil unrest, illness or other emergen... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily
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