Meditation Changes Your Brain

February 16, 2003
Scientists have found evidence that meditation can make physical changes in our bodies, by boosting parts of the brain and the immune system. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin studied people who practiced "mindfulness" meditation, a technique developed by stress... continued

Israel Will Fight Back This Time

February 16, 2003
Israel has greater military capabilities than it did during the Gulf War, and will certainly retaliate against any Iraqi missile strike on them during our war against Iraq. This could complicate and length the war. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says... continued

Our Healthcare is Failing

February 16, 2003
According to Dr. Floyd Bloom, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the U.S. healthcare system is "in imminent danger of collapse," despite the fact that we spend more on medicine than any other country. He... continued

Happy Valentine’s from the Skunk Ape

February 14, 2003
The Himalayas have the Yeti, Indonesia has the Orang-Pendek, the Pacific Northwest has Bigfoot. But there is no crypto-primate quite like Florida's Skunk Ape. The skunker is famous not only for a smell so powerful that it has been known... continued

Valentines from Anne & Whitley

February 14, 2003
For Valentine's Day, Whitley and Anne Strieber have written about their life together?and have put their stories up on the website without looking at each other's words beforehand! Let's just hope this doesn't end a beautiful friendship. Read Anne's Diary... continued

Do You Have Android Appeal?

February 14, 2003
Artificial intelligence experts have invented a robotic head named Doki, which can scientifically determine how attractive women are to men. But it doesn't work in reverse, because women's tastes in men are more complex and aren't based on looks alone.... continued

Taking the Terror Out of Terror Weapons

February 14, 2003
The general media is feeding the fires of terror by warning us about the possibility of chemical and biological agents being unleashed without also telling us how to survive. SFC Red Thomas (Ret) Armor Master Gunner offers a reality check.... continued

Is Security Eroding our Freedom?

February 13, 2003
In our latest poll, we ask the controversial question: Do we need the extreme security measures recently proposed by the Justice Department? Two recent news stories about this problem were posted February 12, Will You Be Watched on the Web?... continued

William Henry 10% off!

February 13, 2003
As those of you know who subscribe to our newsletter, every book in the William Henry section of our website store is 10% off right now. The discount will show up when you check out. William is so popular with... continued

Rumor of War

February 13, 2003
Updated 2/15/02: Far from reporting to the Security Council yesterday that Iraq was refusing to co-operate, UN Inspector Hans Blix instead said that Saddam Hussein appeared to be becoming more co-operative. In addition, Unknowncountry.com has learned that the US will... continued