News & Society
As Japan Recovers, Petya I. Edwards Foundation Sends Charitable Contributions
By Tammy Snider · 14 years ago
After enduring one of the strongest earthquakes on record, multiple subsequent aftershocks, and an incredibly powerful tsunami, survivors in the country of Japan have undergone a horrific and life changing experience that will not be ...
Justin Singletary: Community Giving
By Tom Baker · 14 years ago
Justin Singletary—the self-described Real Estate Ranger of Savannah, Georgia—is no stranger to giving to local and national charities, something his clients know full well. A lot of these charities can be traced back to his ...
Despite Improving Situation in Japan, Still Risk of Radiation Exposure
By Isaac Eliaz · 14 years ago
The nuclear crisis in Japan may be slowly improving, but we are not completely out of the clear when it comes to radiation exposure. Despite assurances by the U.S. government that there is no real ...
Rhodesia, The English Village That Was Purpose Built In 1920
By David Fisher · 14 years ago
Rhodesia is a small village in the county of Nottinghamshire which is in central England. The English village of Rhodesia shares its name with the country in Southern Africa that was founded by Cecil Rhodes ...
China and India Losing Gender Balance Due to Sex-Selective Abortions
By Dezan Shira · 14 years ago
A preference for boys and the availability of ultrasounds for baby sex recognition in China and India is leading to an increasingly serious gender imbalance in these countries, which may bring about a series of ...
Nuclear Radiation Protection Protocol
By Isaac Eliaz · 14 years ago
As the nuclear crisis escalates in Japan, people across the world but particularly in the US are asking what they can do to protect themselves from exposure to nuclear radiation fallout. Self-medicating with ongoing high ...
Menthol Cigarette Use Rising Among Teenagers
By Scarlett Simpson · 14 years ago
The use of menthol cigarettes is rising among adolescents and is "very high" among minority youth, a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel said in partial draft report released Monday.
Brands like Lorillard's Newport account ...
My President is a good son of a bad family
By Dele Oluwole · 14 years ago
"Democracy is an impossible thing until the power is shared by all, but let not democracy degenerate into mobocracy" - Gandhi
As a Nigerian, before I share my pain with you let it be known ...
Will the nuclear leakage from Japan influence US?
By Cindy Chang · 14 years ago
Most people worry about how far the nuclear leakage from Fukushima nuclear power plant will spread. Will the radiation leak influence our health, if it comes to New York.
By consulting the relevant domestic and ...
Earthquake and Tsunami Preparation
By Susan Hovis · 14 years ago
Do you live in a region that has risks for an earthquake and/or tsunami? The recent events in Japan, New Zealand, Chile and Haiti have brought to light some catastrophic consequences for these terrible disasters. ...
When the heart sings and dances
By Robert Whittle · 14 years ago
The second international dance and song competition Art Premier has come to an end in Kyiv. The strict jury didn’t give the grand prize in the singing nomination to anyone, while the students of the ...
Welfare vs. Charity
By Edward Mrkvicka, Jr. · 14 years ago
A favorite political tactic of the Left is to shout "hypocrisy" every time someone from the Religious Right expresses an opinion regarding welfare that is not in keeping with liberal orthodoxy that endorses cradle to ...
How Do I Get A Greencard?
By Jam Helmcor · 14 years ago
Getting an immigrant visa, being sponsored by relatives for a greencard (permanent resident card) or getting a greencard through one's own eligibility are the commonly used immigration procedures to enter the United States. Having a ...
The Importance of Lighting in Functions
By Ayan Paul · 14 years ago
When your wedding party is taking place at night, adequate lighting is must to provide perfect illumination on your dream day. Lighting at different places of the venue should be adequate to enlighten your function. ...
Gis: the new modern exhibition of lifting is in Italy
By Elena Tondello · 14 years ago
The Gis expo is the modern exhibition specialized in lifting (all the instruments and equipments in particular cranes and all the heavy transport in general) is an annual event and the next one will be ...
Are You Ready? The Middle East and You
By Susan Hovis · 14 years ago
Most of us have been watching the news coverage of the recent protests, civil unrest and government breakdowns in many of the Middle Eastern nations. My local newspaper, the Duluth News Tribune, gave an account ...
Who is a Hero
By David Burnell · 14 years ago
According to the dictionary a hero is: a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
For me this word has a few meanings that may relate to the ...
Fundraising Is the Same as Friendraising -2
By Jolian Grant · 14 years ago
In the previous article we took a look at how fundraising is about developing relationships. Long term relationships will help keep both volunteers and donors feeling happy being associated with your non-profit organization.
There are ...
Balanced Budget: Theory vs Reality
By Lee Eldridge · 14 years ago
I've long made a joke that credit cards are evil. But that's not true. When a person who is responsible with their money uses them responsibly, they are not evil at all. Try renting a ...
It's Time for a Budget Surplus Again
By Lee Eldridge · 14 years ago
A showdown is looming in Washington. And it's all about debt.
Just to put this into perspective, our national debt stands at about $14 trillion. According to the national debt clock on brilling.com, the debt ...