Understanding the History of Spain

You will want to have knowledge of the history of Spain and Spanish culture if you plan on spending a fair amount of time living or even just visiting the country. This will allow you to better understand the country's culture and current state of affairs during you stay.

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.

The Tyranny Of Experts (Part I) - The Limits Of Expertise

Experts can be banal, elitist, authoritarian, biased, ideological, foolish and fallible. We need experts for many things, but we cannot surrender to experts our opportunities - our responsibilities - to engage the world as intelligent, passionate, informed citizens. Indeed, we must break off the tyranny of experts and actively strive to save our corners of the world one idea at a time.

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.

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...

Zimbabwe - Basic Facts

Zimbabwe is situated in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is bordered to the South by South Africa, Mozambique to the East, Zambia to the North and Botswana to the West.

Who Sexually Abuses Children?

Is your child prepared to deal with society's worst scourge-Sexual Abuse? Every year throughout the world several hundred children are sexually abused-assaulted by adults associated with their school experience. To adequately prepare your child for school you need to prepare him-her about sexual abuse prevention. How can children protect themselves? This article presents tips and strategies for safety.

Single Moms Are Fighting Back Against Prejudice and Bias

Being a single mom can be really tough. In many countries and states, bias and prejudice still exists for single moms. In fact, being a single mom can be a major obstacle to financial success. This article discuss some of the obstacles that single moms faced and what assistance is available for them.

Automakers Balk At New Fuel Bill- Compromise Expected

Automakers dubbed Senate's proposal to increase fleetwide averages to 35 mpg 'unattainable.' Thus, the new bill proposed by Sen. Inouye is expected to entertain several amendments.

Finding The Right Adult Community

It's never too soon for those facing retirement in a few years to start thinking about finding an adult community in which to spend their retirement.

Kindergarten - Socializing Out, Academics In

Over the past ten years there has been a major shift in the way Kindergarten is taught. Instead of focusing on teaching social skills, the emphasis is on rigorous academics. Read on to find out how this new approach id affecting the social growth of children.

Paris Hilton Gets Locked Up

Would you consider the news that Paris Hilton gets 45 days in jail, that newsworthy that it knocks off events such as the war in Iraq or Dafur off the front page of the BBC newsletter today?

The Power Of Media

The media is responsible for both- reflecting values of a society and creating new ones to a good extent. 'The pen is mightier than the sword' goes an old proverb. It has been proved over and over again since the advent of writing and development of media. Media today consists of books, television, movies, music, internet, radio, magazines, newspapers etc. Each of them have evolved as a powerful medium in their own right.