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Vertical farms can be created in the middle of a city, creating access to fresh produce, improving the air quality and reducing fossil fuel use.

In Japan, the third Monday of every September is a national holiday known as Respect for the Aged Day, or Keiro No Hi.

2006 has been named "Year of Desertification" by the U.N.

Mosquitoes can put a damper on any outdoor activity. Instead of being sent indoors, enjoy your garden even more by growing plants that will actually repel mosquitoes.

One of the most well preserved ghost towns in the old wild west, Calico ghost town is now a living museum.

Once again, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker exposes greed and corruption among large corporations.

May is the month for Mary King's Ghost Fest in Edinburgh, a festival focusing on the dark side of Scotland's capital city

Trees provide basic services critical to human life. Forest managers balance these with other human lifestyle requirements.

Americans waste a shocking amount of water everyday. Water conservation not only helps to preserve a scarce resource, conserving water saves energy

Newcastle Emlyn is situated on the Teifi River at the point where Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire meet.

Starting in 2007, the first Baby Boomers turned 60. Soon, 75 million United States citizens will face the inevitable health concerns inherent with aging.

Personal care aides provide assistance to the elderly, the sick and the physically or mentally disabled, allowing them to remain in their own homes.

An economic shift from goods production to services has given rise to an increase in career opportunities in the health care field.

Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Aztecs; explore the ruins of Teotihuacán, Mexico's largest archaeological site with this quick and easy visitors guide.

With the popularity of seafood on the rise, our oceans are struggling to meet the demands. Overfishing and environmentally damaging fishing practices should be avoided.

The red brick building stands like a beacon to achievement and an historic monument to a man and the tiny town he created around his snuff factory in Helmetta, New Jersey

Abused as a political slogan, the phrase "healthy forests" needs to be re-examined and understood for its critical meaning.

As an important historic city, Sault Ste Marie is home to many museums and sites that try to preserve its heritage.

Physical therapy is becoming a fast growing career. Because of the aging baby boomer population, physical therapy is needed to restore function and reduce pain.

Native Siberians who wish to preserve their culture face challenges, not only because they are members of a minority population in Russia's eastern territory.

Staying healthy is always a priority, but in this Great Recession it can be more important and even more challenging.

Direct and indirect policies regarding colonial affairs, coupled with decades of internal strife, provided the thirteen colonies with an opportunity to thrive.

Historians have been negligent in studying Barnett's career as a whole because of his refusal to soften his stance on James Meredith's integration of Ole Miss.

Conserving resources becomes more important as the population continues to grow. It's imperative to achieve sustainable agriculture before more damage is done.

The number of forbears all alive at one time surpasses the number of living persons on earth just 750 years ago.

A North Carolina Forsyth County elementary school comes under attack for including the recitation of the Pledge in Spanish as part of Hispanic Awareness Month.

If humans continue our pace of consumption, the Earth's natural resources will be depleted and there will be a major eco-system collapse, according to a new report.

Located on the shores of Loch Broom Ullapool boasts music festivals, traditional Scottish food and stunning scenery.

Around the globe, the most powerful force propelling medical technology investments is the vast cohort of wealthy baby boomers.

Becoming an x ray technician can offer job security and an exciting salary. Learn more about the training, salary, and job outlook of an x ray tech.

One of Canada's significant resources, the rich 'black gold' was first pumped, not in Alberta, but in Ontario. Initially, wells were dug, then drilled by spring pole rig

Considered one of the smartest eating utensils ever invented, the actual shape and size of chopsticks vary between the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.

Is justice truly served when those convicted of crimes such as murder are released from prison early due to failing health? Can justice be compassionate?

America's 1 million miles of water pipes deliver some of the safest water in the world to homes and businesses, but those pipes are aging and repair is under-funded.

Grasslands and young forests are essential to maintaining populations of upland game birds and others.

With rising real-estate prices and 35% of the city's population living below the poverty level, the dead help the living poor in the Philippine's Capital city, Manila.

For centuries only children have been accused of being spoiled, narcissistic, lonely, bratty, anxious, bossy and maladjusted. The fact is, none of it is true.

All are told to drink lots of water. It's healthy to do so. That's true only if the water is clean, pure and uncontaminated. "Think before you drink" is a good motto.

Competition for scarce resources in the Sahel is a major contributing factor in the region's armed conflicts.

After World War I, movies began to replace Vaudeville as America's favorite form of entertainment.

Growing demands on dwindling water supplies necessitate wiser management of this precious commodity. Unfortunately, outdated statutes can hamper conservation efforts.

In 1948, smoke ran like water in the Monongahela Valley and caused residents to die while others fled their homes in order to protect their health.

The Age of Enlightenment promoted reason and scientific knowledge, but sometimes new medical treatments were suggested by influential patients and not physicians.

Obesity and overall lack of physical fitness are being felt by the U.S. military as an estimated nearly three out of four recruiting age Americans are ineligible to join.

The days of a war on poverty are long past. Today America needs a program to provide stability to those who work for low wages.

This SC region is noted for its colorful community and culture. The area has seen many changes, but it is still a favorite setting for recreation, resting and writing.

Medieval people struggled with lies and truth, as do modern people, but in their courts they could always stoke the fire, fill the cauldron-and let God sort it out.