Robert Ken Who

What difference does it make that we now have 300 million Americans? There are somethings we should probablyo do differently.

The Frantic Early '70s

The nostalgic early Seventies was the most revolutionary period of that extroardinary decade.

Malaysia - Truly Asia

Introduction To Malaysia

Political Situation in XVIII Century Great Britain

The declaration of war against Great Britain was followed by a formal proclamation of war against Spain on March 7th, 1793.

Fire Safety Standards In Ireland - How Safe Are We

A leading Fire Safety expert has recently queried the soundness of statutory fire safety regulations. Lack of enforcement of Fire Safety regulations exposes the consumer to the consequences of outbreaks of fire in domestic and other buildings in this country.

Behind The Scenes Of Specialized Literature

Cheaper foreign editions can save you a lot of money !

Development of Leased High Rise Flats in The Old Town Area

The Governor of Jakarta has already proclaimed the revitalization program for Jakarta's Old Town many times, but various problems and other priorities have taken precedent over the program. With the relaunching of efforts to enliven the old town under the leadership of Governor Sutiyoso, the community hoped that it would not become just promises all over again.

Is There a Register of Charity Campaigns?

At least once a month I’m asked this question by an event organiser and perhaps it's not surprising. The number of local, national and international awareness and fundraising campaigns grows year on year. It's a busy and competitive marketplace. The reasoning is therefore that there must be an element of central planning, an overseer to ensure things don’t get out of hand.

African Cities Stinking, Littered – A Way of Life

One of the things that is very conspicuous as you traverse the cities and towns in Africa is litter and garbage. However, as development and the so-called 'social wellness' are causing ripples across some African economies, things are brightening up

The Inevitability of it All or (John Never Stood a Chance)

A short story on a cheesecake romance.

The Overworked Working World: Have We Reached A Point Where It's Too Stressful To Relax?

While Americans spend more money on leisure than anyone else in the world, they take the fewest vacations. The reasons are many, from a lack of paid vacations to an overall profit-driven mentality. So how does one break the cycle?

Attitudes On The Creation Of A Methadone Clinic In Arklow

The forthcoming opening of a methadone treatment clinic in Arklow has refocused attention on the controversy which has surrounded this issue for some time. When the proposal to open a centre some years ago emerged, two opposing groups appeared on the scene. One group favoured the clinic and another group opposing it.

Points System & Fraud - The Drivers License Example in Spain

Systems are used to control a situation. A pension system is designed to control the pension payments, a points drivers license system is used to control traffic and safety. The idea behind the points is that drivers that are recurrently causing accidents are punished with a loss of their drivers license. Such a (memory) mechanism has been introduced in Spain recently but it is unknown what the effect on traffic and safety has been up to now. What does have become visible is the effect on escape routes with the introduction of the points system.

How The World Will Look Like In The Next 50 Years

People have always been intrigued of what the future will look like. The answers are quite simple and here you have them for the next 50 years.