6 a.m., 2nd August 1990, Kuwait

My personal experience of the first day of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.

We Are Our Perceptions

We are all products of our environments, and our lives are formed every day by our perceptions. How did we gain those perceptions? Do they control us or do we control them? Are they based in reality or upon false and biased sources?

How Many Americans Will Become Disabled Over The Course Of Their Lifetime?

The federal government's disability programs are there to help you when you are unable to work. But will the social security administration be up to the task in the coming years?

Improve Your Figure With Corset Lingerie

While the corsets of today are considered an essential piece of sexy lingerie, that was not always the case. You can find images of corseted women from the ancient civilizations of Crete, Egypt, Rome and Greece.

The Voice from a Static Man

Here is the voice from a Static Man on ESD problems. A variety of possible solutions to solve the problems.

HAITI - Creole, Literacy, and Education

The question as to which language or languages to use in educating the children of Haiti and in adult literacy programs, which are organized by both government and voluntary organizations in Haiti, has generated...

A Personal Relationship With Dr. King

We each hold a key in this world, a key to prosperity, freedom, and happiness. Martin Luther King jr. used his key as a racial healer, a soldier in the fight for social justice, equality and peace in dignity.

Haiti - The Language Question - French or Creole

The two official languages of Haiti today are Creole and French. It has not always been so. For over a century after independence, Creole which is the only language of communication among the vast majority of Haitians, was relegated to the background; and was not officially recognized in formal official transactions.

Cultural Circulation Of Global Objects

Cultural circulation is one of the key impacts of globalization. Parallel to globalization of economy and politics as well as development of communications instruments, the culture was represented as a main agenda in the begging of 21st century. Objects and components of any culture has affected by global cultural objects or patterns. This essay tries to introduce some of cultural objects that are on the front of globalized patterns of culture.

To Spank Or Not Spank - What The Experts Say

The debate to spank or no spank rages on and on-in spite of a plethora of experts who have studied and reported, as far back as ancient, Rome the overwhelming, profound and dire negative consequences. -Quintilian, circa 40-118 A.D., Institutes of Oratory, Ancient Rome

The Notorious Northeast Neglected Nairobi Slums

The North East Nairobi Slums do present challenges, but nothing compared to Kibera. Kibera is the biggest slum in Nairobi with some 800,000 people. Never the less the notorious Northeast slums of Nairobi are one rough neighborhood. They have the same dire conditions as the other slums in the city with HIV/AIDS running ramped and raw sewage and garbage piling up.

The Plan to Save an African Community From AIDS?

Solving the HIV, AIDS crisis in Africa will not be easy and there are no guarantees or silver bullets. This is a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions and yet some just do not wish to think about it. Perhaps they think it will just go away if they refuse to look into the challenges that we face in Africa?

There is Nothing Simple About Fighting AIDS in Africa

The search for a silver bullet to stop AIDS from spreading in Africa does not seem to exist. Instead it will take teamwork, intelligence and shear will to stop AIDS. Can it be done? Many people believe it is too late and in fact are calling for the quarantining of the continent. But that is no answer, that is no solution and that means giving up and letting everyone die.

Constructive Elements Of American Culture

American culture and ethnicity are two major issues in American studies. Out of America, especially in Asia, Middle East even Europe, people believes that American culture is subordinate of European culture because of overwhelming immigrants. English language as a first and formal language of America strengthens this idea. Also, it is a leading reason for dominant of European culture. But, when we investigate cultural behavior of U.S. society exactly, we understand that American culture have basically different from European culture. European culture constructed part of American culture like language.

Green Plumbing - Rain And Grey Water Harvesting, Solar Hot Water Systems - Melbourne, Australia

Some of the biggest long-term challenges facing Australia is securing sustainable water and power suppliers for our future and reducing the production of greenhouse gases to limit the impact of climate change. Strategies that can be employed include installing rain water tanks, grey water irrigation systems, solar hot water systems, solar heating and other water and energy conserving means. To assist, the State Governments have included rebates for water saving devices in their strategies.