Internet Access to Middle East Cut Again

December 23, 2008
It happened before, then it happened again and it's STILL HAPPENING: underwater internet cables from connecting Europe and Asia to the Middle East have been mysteriously severed. BBC News quotes international businessman Jonathan Wright as saying, "We've lost three out... continued

A Classic Close Encounter

December 23, 2008
In this holiday season, it's nice to be part of a family where no one laughs at you for talking about your UFO experiences. In that spirit, we post an incredible experience sent to us by one of our readers.... continued

Church Keeps You Healthy

December 23, 2008
Christmas is a season of spiritual wonder. We know that prayer works, but going to church? A new study strongly suggests that regular attendance at religious services reduces the risk of death by approximately 20%. And new archeological findings have... continued

Christmas Smells

December 23, 2008
What would the holidays be without those familiar scents?the fresh spruce tree, peppermint candy canes, mulled cider? But alas, some of these smells can be torture for those of us who carry a specific gene. We know that smells trigger... continued

Anne’s Diary: A Spiritual Journey

December 23, 2008
Eight years ago, Anne Strieber wrote about Christmas as a spiritual journey. We feel that this diary is still important today, so we're reminding you about it for THIS Christmas. If you love Anne's diaries, support this site: Subscribe today!... continued

What Happens When YOU Get Cuffed?

December 22, 2008
Many of us are stressed out lately, and spikes of anxiety can cause some people's blood pressure to rise when a doctor is examining them, a phenomenon known as the "white coat effect." But new studies show that there is... continued

Elephants in Zoos Have Shorter Lives

December 22, 2008
Whitley communicated with an elephant in Portland Zoo. Sadly, a new study comparing wild?and even working?elephants with those found in zoos finds that the zoo animals have much shorter lives, mainly because they don't get enough exercise, so they get... continued

How to Be Happy This Christmas

December 22, 2008
In the holiday season's flurry of shopping, gift-giving, parties and celebrations, it's easy for the joy of the season to be lost in heightened anxiety and depression. Despite the recession, we need to remember: Christmas is a reason to be... continued

Boy or Girl?

December 19, 2008
Which parent determines the sex of their child? - It turns out that it's mostly up to the man?if you ARE the dad! It may also depend on whether or not dad smokes. Researchers found that men were more likely... continued

And When He’s a Teenager…

December 19, 2008
What kind of driver will he be? - No matter what kind of car they have, we all know that teens are terrible drivers. Since he may not have someone watching over him constantly, what can you do? Now there's... continued