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SPECIAL REPORT: Weapons in the Hands of Children
New technology brings new ways to stay in touch and guard your child's safety but it also brings new ways to steal, cheat, bully, act irresponsibly, and harm others. 1. Bullying via camera cell phones and the Internet is an international problem. A January 2004 article in Canada’s Globe and Mail . . .
The Lawsuit Matrix
The Lawsuit Matrixby Lady Camelot According to an article written by Michael Weissentstein, A New York Jury awarded $20 Million in punitive damages to a smoker's widow last week (after a jury deliberation of over two days). Per Mr. Weissenstein's report, Ms. Gladys Frankson sued Brown & Williams. . .
Twenty-three Percent of African Americans Live in Poverty
Twenty-three percent of African Americans live in poverty in the US, according to a report released by the Commerce Department. The report, "The Black Population in the United States: 2002", was released by the Commerce Department in the Spring of 2003 and was the first time that the Census Burea. . .
Protecting Our Vulnerable Elders "That Horrible Lady"
Ruth has lived quite the life, one full of its ups and downs. She is quick to point out that she has learned to see the good in everything. That is until the subject of ‘that horrible lady’ comes up.Ruth is the matriarch of a dear and loving family, though she doesn’t see them as often as she wou. . .
China: Challenges and Commitment
China is a huge place, of that there is no doubt. With over 1.3 billion people it faces enormous pressures and challenges that only the people of Asia and the subcontinent can truly understand.This was brought home to me again recently when talking to a Kazakh friend of mine in Shanghai about the. . .
Who is John Doe in Spain? in Russia? in France?
Funnyname.com has compiled a really interesting list of what other countries use for the US “John Doe” or “Joe Blow” - http://www.funnyname.com/anonymous.html . Here are some of the entries people have sent in. I direct you to the site for others, and to add ones not there! I thought it was reall. . .
Homelessness in the US
In 2000, 11.3% of the US population, 31.3 million people, lived in poverty. Here's the most current information on homelessin the US. For ways to help, scroll down.1. Since 2000, the number of people living in extreme poverty has increased.2.According to the 2003 report from the National Coalitio. . .
Chinese on terrorism: A question of "proper candor"
The moral problem that arises out of state run propaganda does so, not as a result of the target audience believing in the veracity of the propaganda, but, when members of that audience do not believe, however choose to act as if they do in furtherance of their own agendas. A practical problem th. . .
Medical Miracle or Mistake?
Medical Miracle or Mistake?by Lady Camelot Fundamental elements of life and the aspects of cloning bring dramatic advancement to the scientific and medical community; however, is this fast-paced artificial reproduction an intrusion of Nature or a doorway to infinite, medical cures?In lieu of sci. . .
Babel Vs. the PC
Babel vs. the PCby Lady Camelot Imagine a time when mankind was young. Migration led many to the land of Shinar. It was during that time, that man came together and decided to build not only a city but a tower that would reach the heavens. Seeing the structure, the Lord was not very pleased. In . . .
The man who would be Canute.
Blaring out over the sea.There once was a man who was ultra cute,Who convinced his Boss that he was really Canute,That he could quell insurgance just with his voice,And use of phrases this mentor deemed choice,And Lo how it worked, the sea did not reach,Little realising others were moving the bea. . .
The Human-Animal Connection: A Guide for Non-Pet Owners
While images of agitated activists hurling paint at fur-clad celebrities may not present animal lovers in their best light, the relationship between humans and animals has many fascinating aspects that even non-pet owners may find intriguing. More than little fur balls requiring intermittent pett. . .
5 Ways To Determine Your Aging Loved Ones’ Living Status
5 Ways To Determine Your Aging Loved Ones’ Living StatusTaking Notice During Family Holiday GatheringsCan Prevent a Crisis Later OnBy Gina Saxton, RNWe live in a very mobile society where families don’t always live in the same town or even state for that matter. Unlike the “old days”, entire fami. . .
Lessons in Love for the Shy at Heart
One of the biggest regrets of my life is that I was cursed with the shyness gene. Shyness is an often misunderstood condition that can leave the afflicted alone and miserable. As a victim of shyness, I completely understand the pitfalls. I also understand that there are levels of the condition th. . .
10 Jades-A-Penny
It seems that everywhere you look, there they are, wanting to grab the limelight, wanting their 15 minutes of fame. This was the attitude taken by Ian Burrell in a recent article he wrote for The Independent. But this phrase “15 minutes of fame?” How did a quote from the pop-artist Andy Warhol b. . .
Burn, Baby Burn
A recent report in The Independent revealed that smoking in Hollywood films is making a comeback. Recent research at the University of California has shown that stars smoking in films is back to the levels of the 1950s. This is causing worries amongst many health experts because it has been found. . .
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Protecting Our Vulnerable Elders, "That Horrible Lady"
Ruth has lived quite the life, one full of its ups and downs. She is quick to point out that she has learned to see the good in everything. That is until the subject of ‘that horrible lady’ comes up.Ruth is the matriarch of a dear and loving family, though she doesn’t see them as often as she wou. . .
How to succeed in a macho world
Did you know that there was a time when women ruled the world? When the most revered figures were females: goddesses, empresses, and mothers.butThree thousand years ago, the vast majority of humanity abandoned goddesses for gods as our ancestors settled and developed agriculture.This was the end . . .
Of Drugs and Youth
Today, the problem of drug abuse among the youth has assumed a greater significance and heightened concern in various socio-cultural and economic strata. Though no accurate figures are available to measure the actual extent of the problem, drug addicts reporting to counseling in the country point. . .
Russian Women Online: Meet Real-Life Russian Brides!!
You certainly have heard about mail order brides and Russian women seeking foreign men for marriage, but most likely you have not met any real-life Russian brides. Let me introduce you to a few of them – a tiny fraction of many thousands Russian women that found their love and marriage with weste. . .
The Self-Appointed Altruists - Part II
NGO's in places like Sudan, Somalia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Albania, and Zimbabwe have become the preferred venue for Western aid - both humanitarian and financial - development financing, and emergency relief. According to the Red Cross, more money goes through NGO's than through the Wor. . .
The Ecology of Environmentalism
The concept of "nature" is a romantic invention. It was spun by the likes of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in the 18th century as a confabulated utopian contrast to the dystopia of urbanization and materialism. The traces of this dewy-eyed conception of the "savage" and his unmolested, unadulterated surr. . .
Ethical Relativism and Absolute Taboos - Part II
IV. RaceSocial Darwinism, sociobiology, and, nowadays, evolutionary psychology are all derided and disparaged because they try to prove that nature - more specifically, our genes - determine our traits, our accomplishments, our behavior patterns, our social status, and, in many ways, our destiny.. . .
Online Fan Clubs: Group mechanics, emotional addiction, and separation anxiety
Online Fan Clubs: Group mechanics, emotional addiction, and separation anxietyKathleen Johnson 10/14/03 Online communication strips emotional cues from conversation: tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language amongst others. This creates anonymity which hastens intimacy. People become b. . .
DANGERS OF DIGITAL DATING
As we enter the new millennium the Internet is evolving into a major meeting ground, one that affords us access to people all over the world and draws us daily into online relationships with individuals we have not yet met. An increasing number of people are using the Internet to meet and get acq. . .
And Then There Were Too Many
The latest census in Ukraine revealed an apocalyptic drop of 10% in its population - from 52.5 million a decade ago to a mere 47.5 million last year. Demographers predict a precipitous decline of one third in Russia's impoverished, inebriated, disillusioned, and ageing citizenry. Births in many c. . .
Muslims - Europe's New Jews
They inhabit self-imposed ghettoes, subject to derision and worse, the perennial targets of far-right thugs and populist politicians of all persuasions. They are mostly confined to menial jobs. They are accused of spreading crime, terrorism and disease, of being backward and violent, of refusing. . .
Ethical Relativism and Absolute Taboos - Part I
I. TaboosTaboos regulate our sexual conduct, race relations, political institutions, and economic mechanisms - virtually every realm of our life. According to the 2002 edition of the "Encyclopedia Britannica", taboos are "the prohibition of an action or the use of an object based on ritualistic d. . .
The Self-Appointed Altruists - Part I
Their arrival portends rising local prices and a culture shock. Many of them live in plush apartments, or five star hotels, drive SUV's, sport $3000 laptops and PDA's. They earn a two figure multiple of the local average wage. They are busybodies, preachers, critics, do-gooders, and professional . . .
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