Little Rivets, Big Disaster Story

Story title: Little Rivets, Big Disaster Story

    Over 1,500 people died in the worst maritime disaster of all time the sinking of the Titanic on its maiden voyage from England to New York. On an April night in 1912, the luxurious 900 foot cruise ship hit an iceberg and sank. At least that's what historians believe, as well as the script writers of the hit movie.

A Purifying Fire Story

Story title: A Purifying Fire

Violent winds drove a devastating fire through Yellowstone National Park a few years back. Hot, dry weather mocked heroic fire fighters who battled day and night trying to save lives, buildings, and precious landscapes. In spite of their efforts, this monster fire scorched thousands of acres. When the smoke cleared, blackened and starkly bare hills had replaced the beautifully forested wilderness.

Story : The Many Hands In Government by Bruno Hagspiel

    Emperor Frederick the Great of Germany had a hard time balancing his country's budget. He invited a group of financial experts to a banquet to discuss the situation. He said he could not understand why even with very high taxes, not enough money was coming into the government treasury.