In January of 2010, yet another island has been devastated by a huge earthquake. A 7.0 earthquake hit the heart of Haiti, toppling buildings and killing thousands of people. The death toll there continues to rise as volunteers and residents try and dig out those who have been buried underneath tons of rubble. The search [...]

Many people have heard of Ellis Island but really do not understand what it really is and the role that it plays in our history. It was opened on January 1, 1892, and ended up becoming the United States main federal immigration station. It closed down around the year 1954 and did see and process [...]

The Maldives is an island like so many in the world. Reading this article I did learn that they are different in many ways though. For one, the officials there decided to hold an underwater meeting. Why? Basically it has been predicted that in 100 years or less the island could be submerged in water. [...]

stormsurfer asked: For you what do you thing is fitting to be called 7 wonders of the philippines (in 2 categories: man-made and natural)?
for me:
Man made wonders:
1. Banaue Rice terraces
2. SM Mall of Asia
3. Intramuros
4. Baroque Churches in the Philippines
5. Vigan
6. San Juanico Bridge
7. Basilica Minore de San Sebastian
Natural Wonders:
1. Chocolate hills
2. Tubattaha reef
3. Puerto [...]