Living Forward - Out of the Ashes of 9/11

September 11 is spent in remembrances, in commemoration ceremonies, in sharing what continues to haunt us in attempts to dispel the darkness. All of that is valuable and highly appropriate, but now let us take a slightly different approach.

My Struggle to Explain 9-11

Pundits, Politicians, and average people remember the terrorist attacks on 9-11 but can anyone really explain the true lesson that must be learned? As a journalist, I struggled with this question.

How to Design a Lunar Base Station; Practice Online

To promote space exploration with the next generation NASA is indeed stepping up its efforts to get kids interested in math and science and this is a positive step as our next generation will take us to new worlds for sure. NASA announced its new Program

Old Car Donations

As a charitable contribution, an old car donation can make a big difference in the lives of the unfortunate. These car donations improve the standard of living and the quality of life of the underprivileged. People can donate their old cars to whichever charity they prefer. These charities may auction the cars, and the proceeds from these sales may be used for the poor. Or, charities may use the car for their own purpose.

Corporate Greed Driving India Farmers to Suicide by the Thousands

This morning I read an article in the New York Times which revealed Indian government figures showed 17,107 of India's farmers committed suicide in 2003. Two major contributors to this national disaster were unsupportable debt and crop failures. One of the major contributors to the debt was multinational corporate agriculture. A wise Indian government will outlaw this plague before it blankets the nation.

Thai Coup: Bangkok Still the Place to Visit

The military involvement with a Muslim insurrection in the south has to be troubling to them, and they want to open negotiations with the insurgents to work through the problems and come to a peaceful solution. Towards this end, the Thais have for the first time a Muslim General, General Sontai, controlling the military, and who appears now to be the new Prime Minister. Thailand being a mostly Buddhist Country, are very tolerant of minorities, and this would seem to be a better track to travel than trying to muscle through the issues using force, which is seen as not working and counter productive.

World Trade Center Pictures

Collection of over 5000 pictures taken during September 11, 2001.

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.

Is There A Racial Discrimination In The USA

What comes to the mind of a foreigner when he hears about the United States of America? The general view that is accepted and spread all over the world that it is a highly democratic country that has a very loyal and flexible immigration system and welcomes asylum seekers and seekers of a better life from around the globe, and once you are in the US you are granted with benefits and the same rights the citizens of the country enjoy. It is believed to be one of the countries that have overcome segregation and racial discrimination.

Skilled Migrants May Face Tougher Visa Tests

OVERSEAS students seeking to remain in Australia as permanent residents may face strict new visa conditions as part of a government rethink of the skilled migration program.

In Search of Atlantis -- Getting Closer

New studies help to locate the lost ancient city of Atlantis.

Gender Discrimination in Employment

Social women's discrimination means limitation and deprivation of rights on gender basis in all spheres of social life: employment, social and economic, political, moral, and family. Social discrimination leads to decrease of women's social status and is one of the forms of abuse over her personality which means it is a threat to her safety. Discrimination in employment is a rather wide-spread phenomenon. It can be defined as an unequal opportunity for workers who have the same productivity or different employers or state's attitude towards them. Employment discrimination can be faced by separate workers or by the whole group of employees.

Notion of Social Problems

We hear and face social problems of different nature everyday in our modern world. It is a very popular topic and one of the most discussed and important issues as it is not the problem of a particular individual but of a society as a whole all over the world. That is why the following article will discuss the notion of a social problem and different approaches to defining this phenomenon, as well as two examples will be given to illustrate this notion for better understanding.

The Freedom Tower - Signature of the New World Trade Center Complex

The new World Trade Center complex currently under construction in Manhattan, New York City is a very ambitious project designed to fulfill multiple roles: stand out as a symbol for