Immigration Statistics

The word immigrant has many different meanings, which may be theoretical, administrative, or statistical. In the theoretical sense, an immigrant is a person who has been born in a particular country but has parents of foreign origin. He or she may also be an individual who crosses the border of a particular country and enters with the intention of remaining there. This means that the person has traveled to become a part of the population by means other than by birth. People cannot be termed as immigrant to United States of America more than once. Implication of any statistics depends mainly on interpretation of the unit in which the statistics are expressed.

Attitudes towards People with Disabilities

People with disabilities are likely to receive worse evaluation of own work. As much as 43 million of individuals are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. According to statistical data, as much as 66% of unemployed individual sighted other reason then personal capabilities as the major determinants of the hiring process. One of the dominant reasons is biased behavior and poor attitudes to people with disabilities.

Beyond the Ansari X PRIZE

It's just passed the thirtieth anniversary of the last man even to visit the moon and in an attempt to get a flagging space travel sector going the Ansari X PRIZE has been awarded to SpaceShipOne for matching and then slightly exceed the performance of the old X-15 spaceplane of nearly fifty years ago. Is this then end? Will space travel taper off into a few high altitude fun rides to give pleasure to the rich and slightly famous? Maybe not - our correspondent looks at a different way that brings us back to the expectations of the 1930s not the let downs of the 1980s.

Could You Become a US Citizen?

Citizenship is a wonderful right that is granted when you are born on our soil. It can also be gained through due-process by those who come here legally and want all the associated benefits. But there are some requirements, which you’ll see.

The YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) is a non-profit organization, Salem, TamilNadu, India

The YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) is a non-profit organization, Salem, TamilNadu, India

5 Steps to Planning the Perfect Event

Are you overwhelmed when you try to plan an event? Follow our 5 step plan for success!

How To Find People And Birthdays

Have you lost touch with your high school and college friends like I have? Most of us do it seems and such a shame it is too. I bet that there are plenty of people that you promised faithfully that you would keep in touch with but you haven't. As the years go by you come to regret that you didn't live up to your promise but don't give up yet, there are ways of finding people that might amaze you.

Being Charitable on a Low Budget

They come in the mail almost every week. Whether it's from a children's charity or an animal charity or a cause for a cure, the mail is filled with worthwhile causes asking for a donation--and while many of us would love to give, it isn't always financially possible to give money to help out. There are, however, other ways to help out when your budget is too tight to pull out the checkbook.

Is China Attempting to Infiltrate the Middle East?

Many who watch World Affairs in detail seem to believe that the Great Chinese Empire is once again spreading its domain. We see China making deals in Cuba, South America, Africa, Europe, Russia and even Australia, note the uranium purchase and mining interests recently. Moreover some say that China is attempting to infiltrate the Middle East.

A Way to Reduce Our Immigration Problems

Foreigners dream about coming to America to make their fortune. The think that if they fail there are all types of Social Services to help them when they need money or any type of assistance. Come to America and get a brand new credit file. They think we are the land of the helpful when you need it.

War On Terror - Construction Of Ethno Racial Groups - And Shaping Of Self-Conception Of Americans

This article discusses the issue of war on terror and the context around it that helps construction and reconstruction of racial relations within American and global society.savage wars of peace is an idea that is helping the American self-perception of themselves.

Reflections on 2006 Midterm Elections: US or Global Congress?

This article discusses US midterm elections and the effect of different lobbies in shaping election campaigns. There is the idea of global congress representing every nation. In this context, different nations create lobbies inside the us congress to keep the balance. The author writes about the possibility of such a global congress in US midterm elections.

McGreevey's Divorce Heats Up

Former New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey filed for divorce from Dina Matos McGreevey. Married for over six years, Matos McGreevey stood beside her husband as he made his infamous announcement two years ago that he is a “gay America” amidst a scandal involving his extramarital affair with the man he appointed his homeland security advisor.

The Air Freight Industry and Food Miles Debate

The air freight industry is under attack by The Soil Association and other green campaigners who are worried about the environmental impact of importing out of season produce into the UK from abroad.