Articles written by Karen Lotter

Android apps are multiplying as we speak. How do we know where to find the apps that will make our lives easier? App Brain solves the problem.

Oct 10, 2011 - Karen Lotter

Bougainvillea is a flowering plant native to South America. These shrubby vines with the colourful bracts enjoy direct sunshine and hot weather.

Oct 5, 2011 - Karen Lotter

If you want people who "like" your Facebook Page to get a great first impression of your brand, you need to know how to build a Facebook landing page.

Nov 28, 2010 - Karen Lotter

The Daniel Pearl Foundation has issued a call for musicians around the world to join in "Harmony for Humanity".

Aug 21, 2010 - Karen Lotter

Cats that look like Hitler is a parody website with photos of cats that bear a resemblance to German World War Two dictator, Adolf Hitler.

Jul 28, 2010 - Karen Lotter

The British Royal family has launched an account on social media site Flickr, expanding the web presence from their website, Twitter, and YouTube accounts.

Jul 26, 2010 - Karen Lotter

Oprah Winfrey has offered the scandal-hit Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson her own US primetime talk show on her new cable channel, OWN TV.

Jul 25, 2010 - Karen Lotter

18 July is Nelson Mandela Day, a day when people around the world celebrate the a legacy of peace, forgiveness and reconciliation.

Jul 13, 2010 - Karen Lotter

As France and South Africa head into their final 2010 World Cup group game in Bloemfontein on Tuesday 22 June, they will both be playing for pride.

Jun 21, 2010 - Karen Lotter

Argentina coach Diego Maradona says Lionel Messi will make more of an impact at the World Cup in South Africa than he (Maradona) made in Mexico in 1986.

Jun 6, 2010 - Karen Lotter

There are many reasons why Brazil could be the team that will win the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. They have won the World Cup five times before.

May 22, 2010 - Karen Lotter

With less than 50 days to go to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, soccer fans are looking back at some of the best goals of the World Cup.

Apr 22, 2010 - Karen Lotter

Makmende, Kenya's new superhero has gone viral in a big way, in fact, Makmende's so huge, he can't fit in Wikipedia. This internet meme has run wild.

Apr 4, 2010 - Karen Lotter

Europe's Airline Industry is in the grip of major strikes with the staff of at least one more major airline threatening industrial action.

Feb 22, 2010 - Karen Lotter

In a landmark tournament like the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, it is often the break out stars that get the most publicity when they emerge as the top players .

Feb 6, 2010 - Karen Lotter

European soccer's winter transfer window has come to a close with none of the big-money moves that have dominated recent seasons.

Feb 3, 2010 - Karen Lotter

In crime scene investigations, fingerprint identification is one of the oldest commonly used ways of processing the scene.

Jan 16, 2010 - Karen Lotter

Elvis Presley's 75th Birthday Celebration, January 7-10, promises to be huge, with thousands of fans joining Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley at Graceland in Memphis.

Dec 22, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Jacob and Emma are the most popular baby names of the decade, according to Name Your Tune.

Dec 16, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Eminem, who was born after the Beatles broke up, has sold more than 32.2 million albums since 2000. This makes him the top selling artist of the decade in the USA.

Dec 14, 2009 - Karen Lotter

South Africa is truly a tourist paradise that offers something of everything for those who wish to travel to Africa. The Free State is the home of the Vredefort Dome.

Dec 6, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Jeanette Lee, Karen Corr and Allison Fisher are three of the top women's professional billiard and pool players in the the world. They are also the queens of 9-ball.

Nov 16, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Wavin Flag by Somalian born K'naan is the rousing Soccer Anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

Nov 11, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Internationally acclaimed Irish artist Philip Gray who is known for powerful landscapes and seascapes, also describes himself as an extreme artist.

Nov 1, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Berg, Bush, Beach, and Battlefields is how many tourism brochures describe the popular tourist attractions of KwaZulu-Natal on the East Coast of South Africa.

Oct 26, 2009 - Karen Lotter

London's Hyde Park is looking set to be the site for a huge World Cup fan park five months before FIFA decide on England's bid to host the tournament in 2018.

Oct 18, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Choreographer and director, Adam Shankman will join Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe as a permanent member of the judges' panel of SYTYCD Season Six.

Oct 13, 2009 - Karen Lotter

The Mobile phone industry changed in 2002 with the introduction of the BlackBerry smartphone - now available with many accessories and applications in stores worldwide.

Oct 4, 2009 - Karen Lotter

These ten quick World Cup facts can only cast a glimpse on the greatest sporting spectacle in the world - which takes the form of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

Sep 30, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Every year around October there is much speculation about Nobel Prize winners, especially who the winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize will be.

Aug 29, 2009 - Karen Lotter

The smaller cell phones become, the easier they are to drop, into ... anything. There are many safe ways to dry out a wet mobile phone and battery.

Aug 24, 2009 - Karen Lotter

This year the 2010 FIFA World Cup will take place in South Africa, fulfilling a dream of millions to host this soccer tournament on African soil.

Aug 22, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Do Black Widows have a modus operandi (MO), or do they just knock off their husbands and relatives at random?

Jul 16, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Financial security is usually at the root of the needs of women who commit violent crimes, even those they call the Black Widows.

Jul 8, 2009 - Karen Lotter

After the sudden death of King of Pop, Michael Jackson, everyone is waiting on the results of the forensic toxicology tests, which may be inconclusive.

Jul 1, 2009 - Karen Lotter

The first two titles in the "Inside the Criminal Mind: A Forensic Psychology eBook Collection Special" have been released on the All About Forensic Psychology Website.

May 3, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Danie Krugel an ex- cop from South Africa claims to be able to find missing persons across the globe with a single sample of DNA using a form of quantum physics.

Apr 20, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Military operations in the global war on terrorism have made new demands from the forensic science disciples. This discipline is called battlefield forensics.

Apr 5, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Creepy crawly bugs are put to good use by forensic entomologists, who use flies and beetles to help law enforcement officials catch criminals.

Mar 23, 2009 - Karen Lotter

The first fingerprint evidence ever; when was DNA evidence first used in the USA? These are part of the interesting timeline of the History of Forensic Science.

Mar 12, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Forensic entomology is the use of insect knowledge in legal issues. Forensic entomologists are now coming into their own.

Mar 4, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Geographic profiling is a criminal investigation tool that analyzes and evaluates geographical information to assist investigators in apprehending criminals.

Feb 15, 2009 - Karen Lotter

A crime scene needs to be kept clean, so that all evidence, like fingerprints, ballistics and fibers collected can be submitted in court successfully.

Feb 4, 2009 - Karen Lotter

DNA Profiling or Fingerprinting is one of the most useful and accurate of all forensic science tools especially as DNA analysis techniques are constantly evolving.

Jan 25, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Young UK singer Adele Adkins, who describes her music as "heartbroken soul" has received four nominations for the 2009 Grammy Awards including Song and Album of the Year.

Jan 18, 2009 - Karen Lotter

The latest way of producing crime scene reconstructions combines physical evidence with computer animation, like the TV show, Crime 360.

Jan 14, 2009 - Karen Lotter

A handwriting analyst with forensic training can determine, by comparing a document with samples of the same handwriting, if it is real or a forgery.

Jan 6, 2009 - Karen Lotter

Expert witnesses can have the power to greatly influence the outcome of a court case. It is important that a professional witness has the right qualifications and skills.

Jan 3, 2009 - Karen Lotter

There seemed to be a surplus of forensic evidence in the unsolved JonBenet Ramsey Case. Sadly, the entire criminal justice system botched the investigation.

Jan 1, 2009 - Karen Lotter

In the JonBenet Ramsey Case, the unanswered questions continue to interest true crime enthusiasts 12 years on. In spite of DNA evidence, this case is still unsolved

Dec 31, 2008 - Karen Lotter