The PIU Communicator Library
Tragedy at Five and a Half Miles Above Sea Level - 06/07/2016
Since the first half of the twentieth century, about 7,000 people have attempted to climb the tallest peak in the world, and almost 300 of them have perished doing so. In the high elevations of the Himalayas, death befalls climbers due to a number of different causes including altitude sickness, falls, avalanches and rope accidents. […]
Options for Those Afflicted with HIV - 02/23/2016
A viral scourge that ravaged many communities throughout the world over the past 40 years, HIV/AIDS has historically been a lethal epidemic which arose and spread suddenly. However, clinical research and medical advances have made great strides to stunt the progressiveness of the disease, and many of those who have contracted HIV are now living […]
A Deadly Year for Journalists - 01/12/2016
Last year proved to be a dangerous year for those working in the field of journalism around the world and in the U.S. Although members of the international press attempt to present themselves as unbiased, neutral and without political agenda, inevitably they become recognized by terrorists and other makers of malice as enemy informants and […]
The Plague of Terrorism is Spreading - 12/01/2015
As you are most likely aware, militants affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) group terrorized the metropolis of Paris on November 13th with coordinated and sophisticated attacks throughout the city, senselessly murdering over 120 people at various locations. Over the past 24 months, the world has seen an increase in these horrible crimes committed in […]
Feeling Protected in a Foreign Land is Paramount - 10/20/2015
Americans travel the globe for many reasons. Some travel to Karachi to visit family. Many sail the Nile exploring ancient archeological sites. Some of us fly to Sao Paulo for business meetings. Others trek the Himalayas on eco-adventures or vacation in Kenya on safari. Some of us even work in Baghdad guarding the U.S. Embassy. […]
Business Travel Hits an All-Time High - 07/28/2015
The business community is now global, far reaching to every corner of the planet. It is commonplace for executives and salespersons of companies large and small to travel on a weekly, even daily basis for firms that have international interests and multi-national corporate sites. Business travel spending for U.S. companies has increased 31% since 2009, […]