Young, Black and Innocent

The seventies - as seen through the eyes of a black man, reflecting on his youth. A contrast and comparison with today's youth, who have become desensitized to sex and violence.

A Civil Society Bill of Rights

I reserve the right to have opinions and passionately advocate them, to believe in idealistic positions, to sometimes be wrong, to change my mind, to compromise, to disagree with others, and to sometimes be silent.

The Tyranny Of Experts (Part I) - The Limits Of Expertise

Experts can be banal, elitist, authoritarian, biased, ideological, foolish and fallible. We need experts for many things, but we cannot surrender to experts our opportunities - our responsibilities - to engage the world as intelligent, passionate, informed citizens. Indeed, we must break off the tyranny of experts and actively strive to save our corners of the world one idea at a time.

Unemployment Insurance Is There To Assist You!

The facts you must know to maximize the benefits of unemployment insurance!

Should the Drinking Age Be Lowered?

If you you are 18 years of age, you get join the armed forces, but the legal drinking age remains 21. Most people in the military today are between the ages of 18 to 22. With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan tens, of thousands of America's youth are being asked to kill and get killed, get wounded, maimed and generally be damaged psychologically for the rest of their lives. But when they come home, they are still not allowed to buy alcohol. This has to be one of the sickest, most twisted things I ever heard in my life.

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.

Is a Peaceful World Possible?

In the late sixties, the youth of the West became enraptured with the concept of peace. John Lennon captured these times with the simple messages of 'all we are saying is give peace a chance' and 'war is over if you want it'. However although the peace movement contributed significantly to the ending of the Vietnam War, thirty years later we find that many young people are actually quite cynical about the possibility of global harmony ever taking root on earth.

Digital Video - Desktop Search - Computing's Holy Grail

The combination of Digital Video and Desktop Search makes the Computer a useful tool; for the non-technical user. Video takes documentation to a whole new level. Desktop Search allows you to play any video clips (or parts of) in a specific order or complete disorder (random)

FTV Banned in India - Again

...it never ceases to amaze me how people seem to be completely unaware of the most basic fact that the more you stop people from doing something, the more motivated they are to do it. This is really such a basic truth of life...

Paradise Regained, Paradise Lost

This year marks the 26th anniversary of the return of the Sinai by Israel to Egypt - a day of mourning by many of the 2,000 settlers who settled and later were forcibly evacuated by Israeli authorities under the command of today's prime minister, Ariel Sharon, from the seaside city of Yamit on the Mediterranean.

Are You A Genuine 'True Blood' Donor

A GENUINE True Blood Donor is also a volunteer because he or she is naturally endowed with the character that supports the sustenance of life. He or she is a life support person who gives monetary, in-kind or volunteer services to preserve humanity. They provide support that will enable humanitarian service providers to build the capacity of human beings, helping them to overcome life obstacles and achieve a better way of life.

Business, Commerce and Education in New South Wales

New South Wales is Australia's largest state in terms of population with close to 7 million residents. It is Australia's fifth largest in terms of Area. The current premier is Morris Iemma of the Australian Labor Party with him winning the March 2007 state election.

A Day in the Desert With Prince Alwaleed

The desert does different things to different people. Some fear the emptiness, some dread the loneliness, while others find happiness and serenity. None more so than HRH Prince Alwaleed, for whom the dunes are just another location from which to play the role of international dealmaker, global peacebroker and world philanthropist.