Social Issues Articles

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Obinna Heche @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 5:00 PM

This may come as a shock to some people but not every online business opportunity is going to be legitimate. There was a lot of fraud going on in the world before the internet was ever heard of and the ability to take money from trusting souls all over the world, has spawned a whole new batch of fraudulent enterprises. While multilevel marketing can be a viable business model, they get a bad rap from people on the internet who are resorting back to pyramid schemes and the old faithful Ponzi scam... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Iri McPhee @ Friday, 16th November 2007 @ 12:59 PM

Today, feeding children is based on concerns about heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure. There is reason to be concerned. More than 20 percent of Western children are overweight with a good chance that 50 to 70 percent of them will remain overweight as adults. It is important for parents to set good examples of healthful eating. Research shows that children develop eating habits similar to those of their parents. While it is a parent's job to provide balanced sel... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Mark Burdett @ Monday, 12th November 2007 @ 4:57 PM

Anti Social Behaviour is a problem in many towns and cities throughout the modern world. Well for owners of bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs or indeed any premises that sell alcohol their exposure to trouble is potentially increased as most of the anti social behaviour is caused by people of all ages who are drunk and out of control. Whereas going out for a few drinks with friends might once have been just that a walk down the high street at a certain time of the evening could turn into... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Obinna Heche @ Wednesday, 7th November 2007 @ 6:51 PM

For several years now, United States law has prohibited businesses from assessing or placing judgment upon employment prospects due to gender, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, political affiliation or even handicap in certain settings and situations. Because of this, those in the working world or those attempting to enter it, feel safe and assured that they will always be treated honestly, respectfully and fairly. If one does not get a job, the reasons must always be cogent and pertinent to the... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Amy Nutt @ Tuesday, 6th November 2007 @ 5:35 PM

Flowers naturally posses the ability to render relaxation to all the employees in any company, however stressful an environment they may be working in. Thus, decorating offices and buildings with flowers has become a significant part of corporate culture and companies, both large and small, pay significant sums of money to find the right blend of flowers to create the best possible office environment. Research undertaken by countless experts has time and again proven that the p... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 6th November 2007 @ 3:54 PM

Every day we hear of assaults and attacks on hapless innocent people. These people have very little to protect them. More and more women today are single than in any other generation previous. It causes me to tremble to think about the fact that there are women out there that you know and care about that are probably on the crosshair of some criminal. If you are a single woman and would feel comfortable with some added protection while in the comfort and privacy of your own home, you ma... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Obinna Heche @ Wednesday, 31st October 2007 @ 6:58 AM

For several years now, United States law has prohibited businesses from assessing or placing judgment upon employment prospects due to gender, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, political affiliation or even handicap in certain settings and situations. Because of this, those in the working world or those attempting to enter it, feel safe and assured that they will always be treated honestly, respectfully and fairly. If one does not get a job, the reasons must always be cogent and pertinent to the... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Jim Brown @ Friday, 26th October 2007 @ 11:52 AM

Teaching a child to cook can be an exciting time for the child but stressful for you. All children want to learn how to cook and can get in the way a time or two when the cook is trying to prepare a meal for the family to eat. Children are good at asking all sorts of questions about the things that are cooked and will probably get to be very irritating after a while. The child does not care what utensils are being used to cook in. They will peer into crock pots and skillets and even the s... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Casey Markee @ Monday, 22nd October 2007 @ 5:00 PM

South America is a land of varied cultures and once-in-a-lifetime sights and sounds. More specifically, the continent is home to many of the world's finest volunteer and study abroad programs located anywhere on the globe. The continent's favorable exchange rate, temperate climate and host of health and educated-related volunteer opportunities make it the perfect destination for recent high school graduates, Gap Year students, and professionals taking a career break; who may be looki... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Jimmy Walker @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 9:46 PM

Have you ever noticed that the same stories are told in the aftermath about the most recent school shooters? They were all rejected by members of their community, by peers at school, or by their family at home. I can't help to wonder if this was a factor in their ultimate decision to lash out and what others could have done to prevent it. What can teachers do? Without a doubt, one of the most difficult professions is that of teaching America's kids. Today's teac... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Archy Ash @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 7:46 PM

Life in Cape Verde has some of the characteristics traditionally associated with life in Africa. So things that are quick and easy in Europe or the US might be expected to take a long time here and be fraught with difficulties. But anyone who has traveled beyond Europe, especially to countries like Africa, South America, India, or China, will find life in Cape Verde a comparatively smooth ride. People who consider themselves officials behind counters, in uniforms, with name badges refuse ... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Sharron Nixon @ Monday, 15th October 2007 @ 5:54 PM

Bipolar disorder manifests itself by severe high and low mood swings. The manic stage of the condition describes the high, whereas the depressive stage refers to the low. The identification of the disorder in its infancy is important to individuals as there is a chance that it can be effectively treated. A person afflicted with bipolar disorder was once said to be manic depressive. That term is not used as often to describe the disorder nowadays, however. The disorder is oft... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Linda Dipman @ Monday, 15th October 2007 @ 2:03 AM

Britney Spears' life is spinning out of control! How could Britney Spears, whose music career began with a good girl image, fall hopelessly into a destructive path that made her an unfit parent? Is the temptation to live a fun filled life only granted when you are willing to do anything to please the crowd? Or is Britney's ability to know the difference between good and bad been clouded by drugs and alcohol? A pop star entered the stage surrounded by dancers keeping rhythm w... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Roger Munns @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 4:39 PM

Majorca is a warm, sunny, picturesque island off of Spain where residents are fighting to hold their ground and hand on to what is left of their land. The first charter plane landed in the small island of Majorca in 1952. Since World War II, Majorca has become a favorite holiday destination for the British and the Germans alike. It's not hard to see why Majorca is so appealing, with its beauty, charm, and affordability. The Germans, however, took this a few steps further, resembling... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Amy Nutt @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 1:17 PM

Counterfeiting is once again on the rise with the lightning speed advancement of computer technology and worldwide access. A popular forgery method is digital printing using computer scanners and high-resolution printers. Professional money-printing presses use technologies similar to those of the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing and produce high quality "supernotes" or "superdollars" that can easily fool an unwary or untrained eye. But despite the generally high quality,... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Marc Choyt @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 12:28 PM

Over the next twelve months, roughly 2.4 million Americans will spend 70 billion dollars (US) getting married. Green and socially responsible weddings can have a huge impact for the better on local economies and ecologies. Here are ten ways to express your commitment to the interconnectedness of life on earth during your wedding day. 1. Eco Engagement Rings and Eco Wedding Rings It can take up to twenty tons of rock to produce a single wedding ring, yet there is more than enough ... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Pat Carpenter @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 12:41 AM

You've got one, you use it all the time and it's become an integral part of your life. You are a "call-a-holic", as some individuals in Dallas, Houston, Austin and elsewhere in signal-free parts of Texas might tag you. Let's face it, nobody wants to hear your personal conversations, especially the one-sided form that millions of people who own cell phones have each day. Obnoxious ring tones, semi-shouting to the party on the other end of your cell - yes - you make... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Holly Franklin @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 7:43 PM

Narcissism is a personality disorder that has struggled to gain acceptance in Western society. It is now known that at least 1% of American Society is affected by narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Have you ever thought in your relationship any of the following? 1. You no longer knew what was true and a lie. 2. You feel emotionally battered. 3. Your confidence is in shreds. 3. You feel the person you had been has been sucked out of you by bullying and ma... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Christine OKelly @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 10:25 AM

The percent of addicts that relapse after completing a rehab program can be cause for disappointment among those considering drug rehab as an option to stop the destruction of drug and alcohol addiction. A drug and alcohol recovery program requires a serious commitment, but if the relapse percentage is so high, is it worthwhile to invest the time, energy, and money into a program? Addicts and families of addicts seeking recovery solutions are very smart and justified in having these co... more...

Culture and Society » Social Issues | By Ki Gray @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 11:49 PM

Some Austinites are not excited about the changes going on. The corporations moving in, the family-owned and operated businesses go down while the thirty-six story condos go up. People who have lived here all their lives (or even just more than ten years) say that this is a different city than the one they remember. Back when they might not even have called Austin a "city". There was a time when Motorola was just a type of phone people had, not a place where they worked. When vi... more...