Working in the Dragon's Lair

When a firefighter loses his life in a burning structure it is usually a result of unanticipated or unexpected fire development, rather than inadequacies in a firefighters' skills. And that goes for those in command as well.

Spy Video Cameras Bring 1984 Home

Imagine a state where the government rules with an iron first. You can do and think as you please, so long as these actions and ideas do not go against policy or officially mandated doctrine. You are subjected to some twisted psychology, too. Not only are you brainwashed to obey the totalitarian government, you are taught to love it as well. Does this scenario seem unthinkable?

Finding Jobs in Spain

If you are considering living in Spain, you will need to find employment and finding certain jobs in Spain can be a challenge. Here is some information to help you in your search for jobs in Spain.

No To Bullying - Yes To Paddles - House Votes Send Mixed Message

It is a psychological fact of life that children want boundaries, and consequences for infractions of those boundaries, however, no child wants or likes to be hit. Furthermore, society has laws prohibiting adults assaulting adults. Why then, do we continue to hit children in the face of prohibiting adults hitting adults?

Prepare Your Wedding

I know that when I was preparing to get married, the wedding checklist that I got with my planner was not enough-

Aftermath of Rape - An Indian Perspective

In India, the criminal offers marriage proposal to the victim he raped. Shall we allow this? Why the society cannot accept a woman who has been raped? Is it her fault?

Life: The Achilles Heel of Naturalism

How did life begin? Naturalists say it was all by chance: just the right materials happened to be at just the right places under just the right circumstances. How feasible is this? Let's check it out.

On Culture - Amateur Versus Professionals (1)

Internet (web 2.0) is changing the world. Communities and most of all the Blogs are one source of change. This is affecting journalism. Blogs have entered the journalist stage and their contributors could be described as the amateurs in contrast to the professional and the incumbent market that is sourced by (real) journalists.

In Case of Emergency

If something terrible happened and you found yourself injured, how long would it take for your loved ones to learn where you were and reach your side? Have you taken steps so that the paramedics would be able to get hold of them?

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.

Dubai Community at Dubizzle

As an international destination for expats these days, the Dubai community has become often strange and segmented, though endearing. With hundreds of nationalities, all with their own cultures and languages and mannerisms, it only makes sense that the Community of Dubai would become a mix and match of these cultures to be able to accommodate everyone.

Is Globesity Causing an Alarming Rise in Diabetes?

Substance abuse is characterized by a pattern of repetitive use of mood and-or behavior-altering substance(s) in such a way as to...

Life as a Child in Germany During World War II

Although there are many articles published about World War II in Germany, not too many touch on the personal aspect of what it was like growing up as a child during the war. For those of you that are interested, this article may be for you.