Jonita Davis

When the economy takes a turn for the worst, homeowners tighten their hold on home equity. Most do not know that there are ways to protect the home from creditors; ways that may be built right into th...

Holiday tipping is gracious act, however, it can be a great source of stress for those on a limited budget. It doesn't have to be. You can give your holiday gratuities without breaking the bank. Just ...

Although finding a legitimate mystery shopping site is almost impossible to find, they do exist. When you do find that coveted link, however, don't quit your day job.

Throughout the entire service, Marilyn's wails could be heard above the priest and later the eulogies. Back at the house, the widow was watched over and cared for by the matrons of towns. The blue-h...

Toni Morrison's The Song of Solomon has spawned decades of discourse on African American myths, community and family. The focus of the discourse is usually Macon "Milkman" Dead, the main character.

After many years of child nurturing, the doctrines of actual child rearing are coming back into style.

Generation Excess, the legions of children born on the cusp of the information age, is threatening to end civilized society as we know it.

Criminals have begun to notice the many pedestrians who are on their cell phones or listening to mp3 players, and as a result, accident numbers have climbed. There is a new name for this victim: The a...

Did you hear the joke about the alternative fuel? Well, if you did, you probably wouldn't be laughing.

The casualties of war don't always have a limp, scar or missing limb. Oftentimes, the most injured soldiers show no outward sign; the devastation is internal.

What happens when your call for help goes unanswered?

Ever dream of living in a lighthouse? To have a unique home on the shore with a spectacular view? Well, with a little research and patience one can realize that dream.

They had begun to notice him, the man in the aisle seat. His jacket lay crumpled over the armrest. Sweat stained his unbuttoned shirt. The tightly rolled sleeves revealed two nicotine patches. The man...

Parents catering to their kids have been dealt another blow with the growing push to enact Social Drinking laws across the U.S. The law has been passed in 32 states already. More are working on the le...

A man is gunned down in the middle of the street. There twenty people passing through, in, and around the area. No one sees a thing. Someone is beaten to death by four teens.

Every day there is a news story about a family devastated by addiction. So many stories are paraded in the media that America has become almost jaded to the problematic social issue.

In the year before the 2008 election, the word "fascist" is being thrown around by both sides. There is no consistency to the word slinging. Agreeing with or disagreeing with the one candidate or anot...

The internet giant that is Google has finally conceded defeat, almost. Google has announced that it is breaking into the newspaper advertising business. The company which boasts the ability to find an...

The winner of the 2007 World Series of Poker is a 39 year old psychologist from California. Jerry Yang tells reporters, while posing with his $8.25 million in winnings, that his secret was aggressiven...

Americans today drink more bottled water than ever before.

They found that the closeness that girls shared-that was once thought to be positive-is linked to depression and anxiety in most young women.

Unfortunately, it seems that you have to be a celebrity to be admitted for this one. Since the dawn of the new millennium, this disease has plagued Hollywood's talent

We all have done it; read the tabloid articles in the checkout line, discussed the latest gossip on the "hot" celebrity bad girl, boy, or couple in love.

The General Service Administration does not sound all that interesting. However, a look into their website unlocks a world that few people knew existed.

Much ado has been made on the hazards of shows such as the CSI franchise. Scientist and prosecutor are in an uproar over the many liberties taken by the show fit the episode into the hour time slot.

In the future, everyone will be world-famous for fifteen minutes

With the news of yet another murdered pregnant woman, the media has taken it upon themselves to warn the public against an epidemic in our country

The Journal of American Medicine has dedicated the June 2007 issue to childhood illness. The focus is, specifically, the sharp rise in chronic illnesses of American children

The headlines on a regular basis herald the antics of yet another Hollywood talent, who seems bent on self-destruction.

The plight of Young Hollywood is dominating the media today, with news of Paris' jail time, Brittany's breakdown, and Lindsey's revolving rehab stays. Some are wondering when and how did the young and...

Last month's announcement of the latest coin in the commemorative line-the 2007 Little Rock Central High School Desegregation Silver dollar-brought the rare coins into the spotlight once again

The photos of Lacy Peterson, Lori Hacking, and now Jessie Davis have become posters for crimes against pregnant women, particularly, murder. These three faces are being used to raise awareness about a...

The spotlight is on professional sports and steroids once again, with the discovery of the apparent murder-suicide of the family of pro-wrestler Chris Benoit.

In April 2007, the Associated Press performed a daring experiment. Some thought they were abusing their power over the news; most every reputable news agency around the world got their stories from th...

This week, reports of a dangerous, antibiotic resistant staph infection warned of an epidemic in the making. Infections of Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccocus Aureus, or MRSA, are on the rise in hosp...

The tea kettle reigns over all other pieces in the tea set arrangement. It is the vessel that holds and warms the water for the tea, and, that when poured, brings the delightful drink to life.

In a country where sports teams change towns like army brats, the Chicago Cubs are an oddity. As of 2007, they have remained in Chicago since the National League began in 1876

When one is confronted with a situation that is different from what he is accustomed to, it is common for him to experience shock.