Do Mass Media Influence the Political Behavior of Citizens

Outside of the academic environment, a harsh and seemingly ever-growing debate has appeared, concerning how mass media distorts the political agenda. Few would argue with the notion that the institutions of the mass media are important to contemporary politics.

What it Takes to Transform Lives Globally

Many years ago, in 1994, when I was told that I would be bringing through information from God to uplift the spiritual consciousness of humanity, I had no idea that this was even possible.

Gender Discrimination

Establishment of the society of equal rights for everyone depends a lot on individual choice of most people in such issues as education and selection of future profession, assignment of domestic chores, and organization of child care. On the other hand a lot depends on the political decisions made regarding all the mentioned issues. This leads to distribution of responsibilities and obligations among men and women. There jobs that are believed to be only women’s as well as particularly those for men only.

Who Was the First Egyptian Pharaoh?

There is considerable confusion in published literature as to who the first Pharao of Egypt was. This article makes an attempt to resolve the confusion.

New Social Movement

The world society is very diverse and different in all aspects all around the globe. The difference in cultures, traditions, sociological establishment, religion and believes leads to diverse attitude to social phenomenon. However people all over the world still share some of the values and believes that are the same and find positive reaction in any country. Thus a lot of various movements have been started all around the globe that unite people who share the same idea. In the following article I want to pay a thorough attention to the new social movement.

First World War - Reasons

The First World War (on July, 28th 1914 – on November, 11th 1918) is the first military conflict of a world scale in which 38 of 59 independent states have been involved. Nearby 73.5 millions person have been mobilized; 19.5 millions were killed and, more 20 million have died wounding.

Do New Media Technologies Contribute to a More Democratic Policy

Since the introduction of mass media, academic debates in the field of communications and among the everyday discussions of citizens around the world, tend to emphasize on the importance of news and entertainment media as mediums of political discourse, and especially on their role as dynamic forces to nations' democratization.

Political Culture And Change Alerts The Nature And Meaning Of Art

Traditionally, art played a very important role in life of whole peoples. From the very beginning I want to underline that I am absolutely sure that art always undergoes the influence of the political system and ideology dominating in the society and any change in the political domain will be obligatory followed by the change in creative work of artists because they are just human beings who can hardly live and work in a complete isolation from the society. What may be the effect of such alternations of art which are the result of changes in political life will be discussed in my work.

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Makes the Kind of Difference All of Us Can Be Part Of

Nobel Peace Prize this year made a surprising but heart-warning choice in Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank. His example challenges the rest of us to not to think our world's problems are irresolvable and even unaddressable. We can make a difference where we are with what we have. This proactive stance goes all the way back to the Friend of Tax Collectors and Sinners. Can we accept the 2000-year-old challenge to invest in the people around us every day?

What You Need To Know About Stun Guns

Stun guns have become accepted by police, the military and ordinary citizens for minimizing or even eliminating personal assault. Here you will learn how they work, what forms they come in and where they are illegal.

We Are All Connected

The unexpectedness of the attack on the WTC and subsequent pre-emptive war in Iraq has left people feeling helpless and vulnerable. Other than donating money, many wonder what else they can do to help the victims. There is something you can do.

In Lieu of US Ban on Online Gaming Transactions, Trinidad & Tobago moves to Ban all Gambling

The Caribbean twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago is about to ban online and land-based gambling and has already banned casino slot machines with almost immediate effect after Prime Minister Patrick Manning said that they encouraged vice. Mr. Manning said at his recent budget proposal speech that gaming activities are a 'great concern' to the country. He announced that he would also discontinue the Republic's national lottery and declared that slot machines and casinos were illegal.

Less Known Amish Trivia

With the Amish are back in the news, here is some information you probably did not know about this peace-loving and unbelievably simple community. They set an example to the rest of the world when it comes to forgiveness and brotherhood.

A Question Worth Asking

Throughout my entire life I have questioned who I am. True, there were times when I was absolutely convinced I knew who I was, only to find that person changing into something else. There were times when I decided I wanted to be something, tried my best to play the role, only to find myself faced with the same question - Who am I?