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The Shocking Events Of Mass Karma Affects Everyone
What is our karma from the world today? We are all linked together and bound by common fate and by our own thoughts, feelings, words, and actions. We totally affect our own lives and this helps us bind or liberate the world at large.Read more…The Top 10 Myths About the Virginia Tech Massacre
Needless to say there have been some very strong reactions among the American citizenry, not to mention the South Koreans who feel a collective sense of guilt (needlessly). But who is offering real solutions? Are most people thinking rationally, considering the facts, at this stage? Read more…Why We Might Not Stick to Our Guns
The US is not alone in having a population now debating the “gun culture” that is such a prevalent part of the nation’s character. Switzerland, another nation of the “gun culture”, where estimates place anywhere from two to four million guns among the population of nearly seven and a half million people, has had a surprisingly widespread cry among many citizens and leaders for stricter gun control measures in the wake of a couple of recent gun-murders (all committed using military-issued guns, which the militia-style army officers in that nation keep in their homes along with up to 50 rounds of ammunition) and, even more, the continuing prevalence of suicide by gun in that nation Read more…Background Check and Prevention
A nanny being hired is a good example of how a background check may prevent terrible outcomes. If a nanny being evaluated for the position does not submit or undergo a criminal background check, he or she might be responsible in the future for sex offenses or criminal acts involving your children without prevention. Your wisest decision might not be to make a choice with out the proper information. A check will help to prevent certain situations involving the safety of your children.Read more…Escort Service: Taboo or Business?
Asian escorts in Toronto , Russian escort girls in NY--Are escort service companies legitimate business? Or are they there simply to serve to as cover-up for prostitution dens?Read more…How Your Daily Life Can Change the World
Our lives are already chock full of challenges. Just managing the day to day realities of life is for many of us a full time job. The growing complexities of life that have developed from the accelerated pace of change can at times feel overwhelming. We hear news reports of natural disasters and a seemingly endless number of new challenges. How then do we help our struggling world? What can we do?Read more…Face-to-Face Surveys
Surveys performed by Live Interviews were once the industry standard for collecting survey data. However, with recent technology, face-to-face surveys have fallen out of favor. Read more…How to Create a Survey
To create a survey is a time-consuming, expensive process. This article will provide a general guideline for creation and implementation of a survey.Read more…The New Planetary Consciousness
The momentum towards a new planetary consciousness has clearly begun in 2007. The many events that have transpired both for individuals, and for humanity as a whole this year, have left a mark of truth imprinted upon the collective consciousness. It is now clear to all who have eyes to see, that our individual actions as well as our collective actions are needed in order to avert the current planetary crises. Read more…World Change - Is There Hope for Humanity's Future?
Have you noticed a lot of changes happening around you, some of them which seem to be not very good ones? With the major changes in weather patterns and the accelerated pace of world events, most people nowadays are aware that something is going on! The topic of world change is on the minds and in the hearts of many people who are witnessing what is happening and not sure how to respond in a positive way.Read more…Make the Relocation Process Less Bothersome with Long Island Movers
Since relocation is the most hassle some event ever, one can hold the helping hand of Long island movers to make it less bothersome.Read more…Escort Agencies: Going High Tech
As of this writing, googling the phrase “ Toronto escort” generates 273,000 results. A quick search of “cheap escort services” on the other hand, can lead you to 216,000 different web sites that offer the “companionship” of lovely young women and, the more explicit ones, services like sexual massages. The oldest occupation in the world, it seems, is changing with the times. Read more…Migrant Workers Can Harvest The Cigarette Butt Crop
Trillion of cigarette butts lie on our streets and parks. Migrant workers armed with burlap bags and picks can harvest them.Read more…Iceland's Geothermal Success
Iceland seems to be hitting the world-stage for their experience in the development of geothermal power and heating. I for one think they are on to something good. Read more…Crossroads in Thailand and the Big Question
During an afternoon with a fellow Farang (Thai: Foreigner) we talked about how our lives were going in the Land of Smiles. As usual, we talked about our girlfriends and the challenges of trying to understand them. Somehow we got on the subject of "Love;" specifically, the absence of Love (in the Western sense) in Thailand. The discussion got me thinking. A lot. About a lot of "stuff." Many personal questions started to run around in my head. And the subject of our talk lingered in my mind long after I left his apartment... Read more…Keep A Fresh Battery For Your Stun Gun
If anybody has ever watched the TV show Star Trek and has wondered what would happen if their phaser pistols failed to fire? Or in a sense, "run out of ammo."Read more…Roommate Agreements: Should not be taken for Granted
When you are getting a roommate for the first time, it is good to remember that you may not get along as well as you think that you should. By keeping this in mind, your roommate experience will be a lot better than if you don't. This is especially important if you don't have any control over choosing your own roommate.Read more…The Air Rifle: Deadly Weapon or Toy?
It appears that the majority of those individuals who do use such guns for unprincipled behaviors are usually on a younger generation and male. These persons in their mid to late teens and early twenties seen to have a vendetta against the world as dictated by their choice of tools when committing such crimes.Read more…Banning Guns Doesn't Fix The Problem
There are multitudes of rationales that one can make in favor of the banning of firearms both deadly and non deadly force. Those who support such actions against firearms often site the success other countries have had with their banishment of guns. They will also cite that those same countries have much lower crime rates as well as crime to fatality ratios.Read more…16,000 Indians Seek to Make Australia Home
As many as 15,865 Indians sought permanent residence in Australia under the skilled migration programme in 2006-2007, making them the second largest group in the category after Britons. The figure seems to belie fears that freed terror suspect Muhammad Haneef's case would deter prospective Indians from making Australia their home. Read more…
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Most Recent Articles in Social Issues category
- Young People and Student Work Experience - By: Steve Volman
Charity work and volunteering is an important structure of society, offering those with less than ideal situations to overcome their obstacles and often get a second chance in life. - Scientists Sprint to Save Tasmanian Devil - By: Heidi Jeter
While saving an endangered species can be a race against time, saving the Tasmanian devil has become an all-out sprint. Similar to a fuzzy black bear cub but with bright pink ears, sharp teeth and a "devilish" snarl, this carnivorous marsupial has been devastated in the last decade by a contagious outbreak of devil facial tumor disease (DFTD). - Study Tests For Contaminants in Endangered Albatross - By: Heidi Jeter
Though black-footed albatross are a symbol of renewal and growth in Hawaiian culture, they are one of the most endangered bird families, with more than 90 percent considered threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Sadly, toxic chemicals such as PCBs and DDT pollute waterways and threaten the lives of the seabirds when they ingest the pesticides while feeding on fish and squid. - Charity Work and Volunteering - By: Steve Volman
If you are between the ages of 16-25 and looking for a way to gain work experience you might want to think about signing up to be a volunteer. Many businesses allow volunteers to help out to give them the opportunity to see if they might be interested in having a career in that particular field. - Moms on Facebook - By: Cheri Alguire
Happy Mother's Day, Real Estate Moms!Facebook, is no longer, just for kids. - Happy Earth Day - By: Katie Brown
Even as a kid, I always thought Earth Day was such a great holiday. But, back then, I didn't really understand the importance of it. I just loved the extended recesses we had on Earth Day. And the teachers were always masters of celebrating the day with activities like planting trees and painting pictures of the ocean and the mountains. But maybe that's ok. I mean, environmental responsibility is born out of a love of nature, and enjoying the earth's colors, beauty, and outdoor activities. - Speaking of Hogs - By: Debra L. Morrison
I also read yesterday that one in five Americans aged 18-34 is obese! Yes, I have noticed the spread widening on Americans as we sidle up to yet our next buffet or super-sized fast food meal. I personally was in the Las Vegas audience last week when Karl Rove could hardly contain his chortling as he belittled the obesity epidemic we have in America. His slick one-liners rolled easily off his tongue mocking the attention and funds that President Obama's stimulus plan allots to addressing one of America's costliest and most debilitating ills. - Planning a Charity Event - By: Lily Morgan
While the cause for charity may be a noble one, most hosts find that when planning a charity event they are dealing with several commercial issues, which if ignored can lead to the event collapsing completely. Keeping a few steps in mind will help ensure that the charity event in question is executed smoothly and is able to thus meet its aim. - Constructing and Remodeling with Sustainable Materials - By: Annabelle Krieger
The use of sustainable materials in construction has become more importatnt as the impact humans have on the environment is becoming more apparent. Sustainable materials can be beautiful and long-lasting. - Volunteer in Spain and find out that first world countries also need you - By: Enrique Helmbrecht
Probably to volunteer in Spain may not sound as interesting and rewarding as you would like to. But you will be surprised to find out how satisfying and joyful to volunteer in Spain can be.