RFID Tags - Smart Idea or Invasion of Privacy?

Begin now to be more involved in knowing how technology driven e-commerce and governmental agencies control how RFID will change our future and how it will affect people across the globe.

Single Moms Are Fighting Back Against Prejudice and Bias

Being a single mom can be really tough. In many countries and states, bias and prejudice still exists for single moms. In fact, being a single mom can be a major obstacle to financial success. This article discuss some of the obstacles that single moms faced and what assistance is available for them.

A Perfumista's Guide to Shopping for Perfume for Mother's Day

Most women love fragrances so buying perfume for Mother's Day sounds like a great gift idea. And it is! Except for the uninitiated, shopping for perfume can be a confusing and even intimidating experience. This article explains where to buy great fragrances, how to navigate the perfume counter (online or at the mall), and names some specific scents as potential gift ideas.

Who Sexually Abuses Children?

Is your child prepared to deal with society's worst scourge-Sexual Abuse? Every year throughout the world several hundred children are sexually abused-assaulted by adults associated with their school experience. To adequately prepare your child for school you need to prepare him-her about sexual abuse prevention. How can children protect themselves? This article presents tips and strategies for safety.

The Immorality of Extreme Speech

Vulgarity and abusive language are obvious signs of weak, lazy thinking. But more importantly, there is a fundamental immorality to extreme speech. That rhetorical immorality belittles those who have suffered and do suffer real abuse; and extreme speech robs our world of a level of crucial meaning.

The Tyranny of Experts (Part II) - Experts and Civil Society

Experts cannot and should not be used to constitute or replace civil society. Indeed, the idea that anyone can claim to be a civil society expert is troubling. Civil society needs to be composed of a broad and diverse array of people throughout our societies. The internet offers us an opportunity to radically expand civil society, to debate all of the ideas and ideologies that shape the world, and to publish our speech around the world. We cannot abandon this field to experts, particularly not the much vaunted experts of civil society.

Springfield the Capital of Illinois

Springfield, Illinois is the state capital of Illinois, but is also a historical city and a place of growth and prosperity. The hometown pride is reflected here in this short article about a great place to visit and live.

On Culture - Amateur Versus Professionals (1)

Internet (web 2.0) is changing the world. Communities and most of all the Blogs are one source of change. This is affecting journalism. Blogs have entered the journalist stage and their contributors could be described as the amateurs in contrast to the professional and the incumbent market that is sourced by (real) journalists.

The Definition Of Etiquette

At its simplest etiquette is just a set of rules, mostly flexible, that allow us all to function well when presented with a socially challenging situation. Knowledge of etiquette prevents us from appearing stupid or boorish. Alternatively of course etiquette can be looked upon as an antiquated set of obtuse rules and requirements (stemming from the old 'court' culture of Royal families past and present) having little relevance to 99.99% of the world's population.

Hurricane Andrew - Facts and Information About the Hurricane

Information regarding one of the most famous hurricanes of all time, hurricane Andrew. Everything from death tolls to the type of damage that was caused.

That Jinxed Kiss

Seriously, if you are and Indian, tell me, what kind of a country are we if a simple expression of love for another person is considered damaging to our sensibilities ?

Madeline Mcann Where Are You - What Gerry & Kate Pray For?

What reason could the abductor of Madeleine Mcann possibly have.

Pocket Watches - Standing the Test of Time

A silver pocket watch is something other pieces of jewelry are not: it is timeless. Pocket watches are the very epitome of elegance. They exude quiet wealth and charm, and give their bearer distinction.

No News is Good News...

The only news I hear on the radio or see on TV is the bad news; death, murder, assault, car wrecks, bombs, mutilation. Is anyone else tired of hearing nothing but bad?