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While most Americans eagerly anticipated a return to "Normalcy" after WWI, the economic prosperity of the 1920s was a mirage that camouflaged the coming economic crisis t

Human beings are complicated, defying labels and over simplifications, yet in the interests of scientific or political progress humanity is often reduced base symbols.

With the latest attacks in the UK, children may be harboring unasked questions and feelings.

After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.

The so-called "go-it-alone" mentality during the inter-war years fueled isolationist views while militarism in Japan and Germany pointed to new global conflicts.

David Pietrusza's book, "1920: The Year of the Six Presidents" (published in 2007), provides an unique way of looking at the 1920 Presidential election.

The three Republican administrations of the 1920's adhered to a hands-off policy when it came to the government's relationship to the economy.

The 29th President lacked all the basic credentials to lead the nation and his death in 1923 might have avoided impeachment over scandals in his administration.

As many people know, cancer patients often lose hair due to chemotherapy treatments. You may think there is nothing you can do to help these people, but there is.

The works of Franz Kafka are unique in their blend of the ordinary and the extraordinary, creating worlds where everyday situations evolve into terrifying scenarios.

Herbert Hoover's "noble experiment" came out of Utopian idealism that failed to understand the national psyche and lacked the funds and manpower for enforcement.

On Saturday April 11, 2009 protesters in Thailand broke through a police cordon surrounding the ASEAN Summit's venue, forcing the PM to cancel the summit indefinitely.

The entire Caribbean was under one giant roof in New York City. Patrons were offered a lot of rum and delicious bites from the white sand shores.

In 2002 Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her family's home in Salt Lake City, Utah when she was 14 now at 20 she has written an inspiring book for victims.

The gold price forecast for the year 2010 has been covered by multiple analysts. Here is their consensus.

With the economy recovering and real estate prices hitting historical lows, the downside to real estate investing has never been lower.

A perennial loser almost took football's top crown, but in baseball it is the year of the mildly downtrodden.

A drastic body change can lead to a loss of confidence but mastectomies need no longer make finding clothes difficult thanks to specialist underwear and breast forms.

In it's eighth season, NBC's popular show The Biggest Loser returned in an emotional two-hour season premiere beginning at 8PM on September 15, 2009.

To write a screenplay, pose an idea in a question. Write the script to answer the question. Sounds simple. But it isn't.

The White Rose was an anti-Nazi resistance that hoped to hasten the end of the war and save German lives. Sophie and her brother Hans tried to apprise students in Munich.

Children need extra attention in time of stress and trauma, but there are ways to help them cope by offering them extra attention, speaking to them and asking questions.

Office workers and other employees make the best impression by preparing to return to work after holiday vacation.

Stretch the holiday budget further and bring a little personality and creativity into Christmas this year with an odd or unusual tree topper. Here are some great ideas...

Paul Garson's collection of everyday photographs begs the question: How could such ordinary people commit such extraordinary crimes?

Don finally tells Betty about his secret past, while Roger reconnects with two old flames and Joan's husband gets a new job.

In a speech delivered in Perth on October 15, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Glenn Stevens, provided context for the recent 0.25% rise in interest rates.

Avoiding unemployment as a teacher often depends on academic diversification, while teachers already unemployed may consider educationally-related career options.

A great cast of characters spoofs their way into a simple tale of colorful stereotypes, pampered pooches, and alternative realities - just the thing for a satire

Nobel Prize-winning author José Saramago asks a simple question: What would happen if everyone went blind? This is the subject of Saramago's novel Blindness.

After surviving the horrific violence of World War II, Charles Simic uses poetry to expose humanity's violent past.

Mourning and its trail of tears can be evoked by a variety of losses. The path through pain is necessary but the grief process allows you to choose your own ending.

Family caregivers can manage stress by switching out of crisis mode. To do this, they must first be aware that they are in it.

The movies' current James Bond, Daniel Craig, brings a similar steely intensity to the story of Jewish refugees who must fight to survive invading Nazis.

They can remake every horror movie three thousand times but they will never come close to horrifying an audience like Lars Von Trier does with this mesmerising film.

Exercise in combination with CF medical treatments can help to enhance the quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis.

Released in 2004, "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle" reveals insights about the characters and American society and takes the average stoner comedy down in flames.

When an older child moves from a foster home to an adoptive family, starting school can be a tough adjustment. Here are tips for parents and teachers for the transition.

Japan is a culture with a rich background of ghost stories and folktales that have manifested in a surprisingly modern way throughout the last century.

Thinking of Jennifer Aniston, a short list of ideas spring forth revolving around tabloid fodder. Aniston's acting goes unnoticed, and tragically, a great film ignored.

Psychologists from Stanford University performed the experiment in order to study effects of dehumanization and deindividuation of humans in an unequal power situation.

Because Cousin Larry Appleton was typically American and the most like us, Mark Linn-Baker's comic timing and delivery are often underestimated.

This article considers the dramatic role of the three marriages between humans in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the realism of each marriage.

As I mentioned in my previous article, reading and gaining information about autism is crucial. The very first book I read was entitled "Overcoming Autism" and it help start me on the right track.

Of all the concerns one faces when changing homes, teens' emotions and ties should rank high on the list. Parents should focus on maintaining family continuity.

Atlus streamlines Persona 3's blend of text adventure and role playing to make its sequel one of the best RPGs of 2008.

Tackling difficult subject matter with eloquent text and well-paced action, Hallinan takes the reader to the seamier side of Southeast Asia.

Summer movies have a tendency to rack up the dollar signs and fill the seats with film buffs, but don't count out the motion pictures released during the previous season.

Stevie Wonder's first European tour in ten years hit London's O2 Arena, where the 'I Just Called To Say I Love You' singer performed a varied and engaging set.

Although in office for less than one year, President Obama has redefined America's role in the world, while reengaging both friends and enemies in talks for peace.