Islam and Violence

The use of force and the official endorsement of it has been endemic throughout the history of Islam.

Muslims and Violence

The Koran differentiates significantly from other religious texts for it is the only holy book that advocates violence

Reflections on a King - One Woman's View of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Every single human being can relate to and respect Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr! Even a white-bread, parochial-school raised woman of privilege! Dr. King was a man of unmatched integrity, heroism and determination. Lisa Jey Davis shares the insights gained as she ponders this man of greatness…A man who exemplified honor and grace in a time when our nation’s behavior was a far cry from gracious and honorable.

A Brief History of Spain

History of Spain. Influences by Moors, Romans. Current situation in Spain.

School District Bans Corporal Punishment

The United States professes to be the most humane country for its citizens, yet the barbaric practice of corporal punishment is practiced in the majority of homes and is still legal to administer corporal punishment in school in twenty-two states. The majority of industrialized countries worldwide have prohibited corporal punishment in school for more than a century.

Necessities And Luxuries

The boundaries between necessities and luxuries has greatly blurred for the last few decades due to rapid technological developments.

One Million Pixels For Social And Environmental Harmony

The Million Campaign Homepage (MCH) is offering one million pixels to groups and organizations involved in furthering peace, liberty, democracy, environmental prosperity, education, health, bread and water, an open and border-less society, a co-operative commonwealth and the principle of ‘less is more’. The campaign aims to employ the huge success of Alex Tew’s Million Dollar Homepage in order to create an online ecosystem of campaign groups that co-exist together. Originally exclusive to the United Kingdom, the project has now expanded to include Canada and the United States.

Consumerism Development

Consumerism became the new phenomenon in society when companies which offered goods and services had invented advertisement and promotion techniques.

Scary News - Emergency Preparedness in the U.S. is Weak

Only about one-third of people in the United States have taken steps to prepare for a major emergency or natural disaster.

The Catharsis of a Scenic Hike

Ever find yourself in a situation a little beyond your ability level? Ever hang off the edge of a precipice, not sure how you got there? No, really - a real precipice. Catharsis of a Scenic Hike will show you the hilarious side of what happens when you take the girl out of the city.

We're All Winners - But Doesn't That Make Us All Losers - A Rebuttal To Time's POY

We are Time's Person of the Year, but are we that interesting? When we blog, post, upload, download, send, share, link, and update, we do indeed control a little part of this world. Is this self-made media or are we just diluting the information and entertainment of our lives in a sea of ourselves?

A Gold Mine of Data Goes Online

The Department of Commerce has posted all data tables from its most important publication, The Statistical Abstract of the United States, in spreadsheet compatible format for free downloading on the DOC Website. This includes over 1300 statistical tables on nearly every aspect of American life, business, economics, politics and demographics. Chances are, you need some of this information.

God, The Enemy Of The People

History shows that God has been responsible for the hunger of this world.

What Is Public Opinion?

As a social and political phenomenon public opinion appeared many centuries ago and it has its roots even in primitive society.

Expatriates: What You Should Know

An Expatriate is an individual who resides in a country that they were not raised in or did not obtain their citizenship from. However, the term does not apply to government officials who are employed or stationed in a foreign country. Expatriates are often confused with Immigrants.