http://www.informativepost.com/offbeatInformative Post's feed showing all the popular articles on Offbeat news that have been published most recently. Subscribe to this feed to follow these articles.en-usCopyright 2009, Informative Postcontact@informativepost.com (Douglas Brown)http://www.informativepost.com/2009/01/06/7-Year-Old-Commits-Robbery-at-School-2648.htmChildhood is supposed to be an innocent time of life. The violent world we live in now, though, sometimes steals that innocence before its time and causes kids to be exposed to dangerous forces and negative influences. This recent offbeat news story may shock you, but then again, sadly, it may not.offbeatTue, 06 Jan 2009 05:50:08 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2009/01/06/7-Year-Old-Commits-Robbery-at-School-2648.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2009/01/05/How-Informative-Post-is-Superior-to-Associated-Content-2958.htmI don’t write this to brag, I write this to inform my referrals, and educate others on the true blessing that Informative Post truly post is. The superior blessings of IP to start with, is there is no guess work on what you are going to be paid for your work, so like on Associated Content you have to sit around waiting for a content producer to look over your work, and screw you on payment. IP lays it all out there for you, take it, or leave it.offbeatMon, 05 Jan 2009 10:05:47 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2009/01/05/How-Informative-Post-is-Superior-to-Associated-Content-2958.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2009/01/02/The-Current-Middle-Ages-2750.htmAn article about the Society for Creative Anachronisms (the SCA) which is also called "the Current Middle Ages." This is an organization of reenactors who reproduce eras from 600 AD all the way to 1600 AD. This article lightly touches on the wide variety of events and activities the SCA is involved in. offbeatFri, 02 Jan 2009 03:30:46 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2009/01/02/The-Current-Middle-Ages-2750.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/30/70-Year-Old-Woman-Has-Baby-For-First-Time-2775.htmMany women dream of having a child, but, due to infertility or other issues, have been unable to achieve this desire. Thanks to today’s medical technology, however, it is now possible for these women to finally have their wish come true, even when they are in the latter years of their lives. Now, they, too, can have babies, but...should they?offbeatTue, 30 Dec 2008 06:19:10 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/30/70-Year-Old-Woman-Has-Baby-For-First-Time-2775.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/29/Possible-Health-Problems-Faced-by-Companion-Dogs-2936.htmCompanion dogs are the best friends for owners and when companion dogs encounter health problems both the owner and the dog suffer. Listed in this post are 3 problems that not many owners know about but can still affect their companion dogs. Also listed in this post are ways you can prevent these problems since these health problems do not have vaccines.offbeatMon, 29 Dec 2008 06:02:29 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/29/Possible-Health-Problems-Faced-by-Companion-Dogs-2936.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/29/New-Year-Resolutions-2935.htmThe article is about the top ten resolutions that we could make in the coming year 2009.This includes the resolutions like fighting Terrorism, social service, quitting bad habits, measures for global warming, improving relationships, studying with enthusiasm for the students and many more. It encourages people to make their life better in the coming year. Lastly it tells reader to implement the resolutions for good cause.offbeatMon, 29 Dec 2008 05:58:25 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/29/New-Year-Resolutions-2935.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/29/3-Things-to-Consider-Before-Buying-Your-Child-a-Puppy-2928.htm Want to get your child a puppy as a gift? It sounds like a wonderful idea in theory, but is it really practical for you and your household? Do some serious thinking, prior to making your ultimate decision and ask yourself these questions, to make sure you really want to bring home that puppy, after all. offbeatMon, 29 Dec 2008 05:52:20 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/29/3-Things-to-Consider-Before-Buying-Your-Child-a-Puppy-2928.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/23/Will-There-Finally-Be-Justice-for-Caylee-2921.htmOne of 2008’s most heartbreaking news stories was about 2-year-old Caylee Anthony’s disappearance and the subsequent discovery of her remains. The world watched, as her mother’s peculiar conduct and web of deceit frustrated investigators from finding out what happened to the missing toddler. Now that a body has finally been found, will justice finally prevail?offbeatTue, 23 Dec 2008 05:47:25 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/23/Will-There-Finally-Be-Justice-for-Caylee-2921.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/22/The-Remains-in-the-Plastic-Bag-are-Those-of-Caylee-Anthony-2847.htmWhat could have been going through Casey Anthony’s mind? What possesses a mother to kill her child? All this will be playing out in court but we will never understand how someone could do such a thing to a child. The utility worker who discovered the plastic bag remained calm while calls were placed to the authorities.offbeatMon, 22 Dec 2008 06:16:45 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/22/The-Remains-in-the-Plastic-Bag-are-Those-of-Caylee-Anthony-2847.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/17/The-Case-of-Adam-Walsh-is-Finally-Closed-2867.htmOn a hot summer day in 1981 six year old Adam Walsh and his mother went to Sears to buy a lamp. They walked into the store and immediately Adam spotted a large TV that had a video game playing on the screen. He got permission to stay in the toy department to watch the older boys play the game.offbeatWed, 17 Dec 2008 07:01:32 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/17/The-Case-of-Adam-Walsh-is-Finally-Closed-2867.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/17/Six-Christmas-Gifts-You-Should-Never-Give-Your-Wife-2865.htmAre you a husband who has absolutely no idea of what gift will best float your wife’s boat this holiday? You are not alone. Unfortunately, there are legions of men who remain ignorant about the kinds of things they should present to their spouses on Christmas Day. Making the right choices can be challenging, but making the wrong choices could end up with you having to sleep on the couch. offbeatWed, 17 Dec 2008 06:57:35 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/17/Six-Christmas-Gifts-You-Should-Never-Give-Your-Wife-2865.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/15/New-Years-Resolutions-2009-2835.htmHere we go again; it’s the time of the year we have to hear all about resolutions. Should we make some, will we keep any, why bother doing this? Every year we say we will quit smoking, quit yelling at the kids or quit eating so much. This year let us try to come up with some resolutions that we really would like to accomplish.offbeatMon, 15 Dec 2008 10:26:49 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/15/New-Years-Resolutions-2009-2835.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/12/Holiday-Spending-Predictions-2838.htmThis holiday season has arrived amidst massive bailouts, global credit crisis and deteriorating financial establishments. A recent poll reveals that more than 30% of the participants have said that they are cutting back on basic necessities like food, heating and medicine. While more than half have voted to postpone their household purchases. It is no wonder that their first cut on budget was on holiday gift purchases. Their next choice was to check other leisure activities like travel and weekend entertainments. offbeatFri, 12 Dec 2008 04:15:19 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/12/Holiday-Spending-Predictions-2838.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/10/Christmas-2008-Hot-Toy-Picks-2704.htmGone are the days when kids got bikes, skates and maybe Monopoly and were happy. Today, there are more choices in toys than you can imagine. If you have not been in a toy store lately you should go. It is unbelievable what is available today. To help you here are a few of today’s hot picks.offbeatWed, 10 Dec 2008 05:49:17 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/10/Christmas-2008-Hot-Toy-Picks-2704.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/08/Six-of-the-Most-Offbeat-News-Stories-of-2008-2693.htmWe often spend so much time highlighting all the big news stories of the year, that we forget about all the hundreds of smaller, odd little news events that occurred. They may not be as huge in scope or as important as the headline topics, but they are infinitely more fun to hear about and discuss.offbeatMon, 08 Dec 2008 05:22:38 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/08/Six-of-the-Most-Offbeat-News-Stories-of-2008-2693.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/07/Wanna-Work-in-a-Feel-Good-Office-2042.htmMany offices still have the typical cubicles and cabins that still carry the conventional look and feel. As things change with time today offices are also trying to get a makeover and reflect modern vibrant atmosphere. An office with smart interiors also reflects the culture, characteristics and nature of people working in that organization.offbeatSun, 07 Dec 2008 13:29:50 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/07/Wanna-Work-in-a-Feel-Good-Office-2042.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/02/A-Cynics-List-of-Unlikable-Christmas-Songs--2621.htmHoliday music is just as traditional as fighting for parking spaces and standing in long check-out lines this time of year. Whether we want to hear them or not, the fact is that they are going to be shoved down our ears anyway. Some are easy to deal with, but others are, frankly, irritating to the soul.offbeatTue, 02 Dec 2008 09:32:06 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/02/A-Cynics-List-of-Unlikable-Christmas-Songs--2621.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/01/Frenzied-Holiday-Shoppers-Trample-Wal-Mart-Worker-to-Death-2603.htmDespite all the cheery songs, bright lights and decorations, the holiday season can be brutal, especially when you have to go shopping for gifts. While there is certainly nothing wrong with looking for bargains, some shoppers go overboard and sometimes it can lead to tragedy, as it did recently in Long Island, New York.offbeatMon, 01 Dec 2008 06:37:38 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/12/01/Frenzied-Holiday-Shoppers-Trample-Wal-Mart-Worker-to-Death-2603.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/11/25/So-Do-You-Think-You-Have-the-Neighbors-From-Hell-2472.htmMuch as we would all like it to be so, the fact is that we cannot choose who moves near us. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of adjusting to minor aggravations. Other times, however, it may involve having to endure outlandish shenanigans on the part of neighbors who take away our peace of mind and drive us up the wall. offbeatTue, 25 Nov 2008 05:27:26 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/11/25/So-Do-You-Think-You-Have-the-Neighbors-From-Hell-2472.htmhttp://www.informativepost.com/2008/11/24/Why-the-British-Olympics-will-Fail-1744.htmAll the reasons why Britain isn’t up for the challenges the Olympics will throw at it, and why it will publicly humiliate each and every British person. So naturally I had to rant on about the subject - someone has to. So, I will let you read this article knowing it was indeed written by a British, which may change your viewpoint on my biasness.offbeatMon, 24 Nov 2008 13:40:43 -0800http://www.informativepost.com/2008/11/24/Why-the-British-Olympics-will-Fail-1744.htm