Media, Meddling, and Suicide

The media has a very important role to play in society. What happens however when those running the media go too far and adversely effect society?

Self Defense For Women: Common Sense Tips

You've seen it in the movies, read it in newspapers. Violent crimes, murders, forcible rapes, aggravated assaults, car jacking, burglaries and lot more. It can happen to anyone. I don't mean to scare you but I want you to realize that we are part of a society that is struggling and you need to take action to defend yourself. Self defense is extremely important and you need to know a few tips that will make feel confident and safe.

African Cities Stinking, Littered – A Way of Life

One of the things that is very conspicuous as you traverse the cities and towns in Africa is litter and garbage. However, as development and the so-called 'social wellness' are causing ripples across some African economies, things are brightening up

The Inevitability of it All or (John Never Stood a Chance)

A short story on a cheesecake romance.

Wicklow Online - Wicklow Communities Networking

Wicklow Communities Networking is holding a number of seminars covering matters of concern to the community and voluntary sector. The network has been in existence for some years but up to now failed to make a significant impact on the community sector.

Should The Canadian Identity Be Saved From The American Imperialism

Historically, individual cultures existed relatively independent of one another. Media outlets operated on a local or national level without interference from neighboring countries or large corporations.

The Nude Weatherman

WSLS-TV, an affiliate of NBC, recently fired meteorologist, Jamey Singleton, because a nude photo of the latter was discovered on MySpace.com. The photo was posted by a friend and Singleton tried to get it removed when he discovered it was on the internet. Turns out he was too late. The photo had already been sent by e-mail to co-workers.

Benefits Of Recycling

Recycling is an evolving environmental conservation procedure. It has become one of the best environmental success stories of the century. Recycling converts materials that would otherwise be wasted into usable products. Recyclable materials such as plastics, glass, paper, and metal are collected and transported to facilities to convert them to finished products. Recycling offers a large number of environmental, financial, and social benefits.

Paper Recycling

The environment refers to the interaction of soil, air, climate, and topography with plants and animals in a given surrounding. The environment influences every living organism's behavior and survival, be it animals, plants, or human beings. Any change in the environment causes changes in our biological development and daily life. The environment has been subjected to constant degradation over the past century. Ecologists and scientists have started researching methods of saving the environment from pollution, deforestation, and population explosion. One of the best solutions for protecting the environment against pollution is recycling. A large number of waste products, such as glass, plastics, metal scrap, and paper wastes, are usually recycled to prevent environmental pollution.

Receive Charity Car Donations

Charity car donations have benefited countless people and numerous causes for years now. Looking for and eventually donating your car to a good and trusted charity is a fine way of reaching out to the less fortunate and make their lives better. Indeed, those who have tried donating cars to charity felt more empowered later on since they know that somehow they have helped improve the lives of those in need. If you intend to dispose of your car to a fitting charity, be assured that your little act of kindness will go a long way.

Campaign for Children's A&E Unit Continues

People Before Profit will be once again on the Streets of Wicklow Town in their campaign for a Children's A and E Unit at St. Colmcilles Hospital, Loughlinstown this Saturday December 2nd. Hundreds of people queued up to sign their petition in Wicklow Town last month. This followed two very successful days petitioning in Arklow.

Designer Shoes Come First In Global Poll Of Most Wanted Accessories

A recent poll conducted around the world by ACNielsen sees global consumers voting 'designer shoes' as the most important designer accessory in the wardrobe.

Irish To be an Official Language of the EU

Irish to become an Official language of the European Union, which includes 20 other other languages on 1 January 2007

Teen Fatally Shoots Self at School

An 11th-grader despondent that his parents might curtail his after-school activities because of poor grades took a rifle to school Tuesday and killed himself between classes in a hallway. The gunman, Shane Joseph Halligan, 16, had no intention of hurting anyone else in the 9 a.m. shooting at Springfield Township High School, Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor Jr. said. Halligan was an Eagle Scout and a volunteer firefighter whose poor grades had led his parents on Monday to threaten to cut back on his after-school activities.