Archive for the "Culture and Society" Category

Subcategories

Sort by:

A Look At Some Of The Hottest New Gadgets

Do you have someone on your gift list who loves having the latest technological gadgets? I know I love keeping up with the latest discoveries and many others do too. Let’s take a look at some cool new devices.
Do you hate all those unwanted calls from people you don’t know? So do I. Now you […]

The Rain of Terroir, Going to the Source

The Rain of Terroir
The word would be French.
Terroir. Like connoisseur. Meaning, of course, earth. A patch of earth. A very particular patch of earth. With its very particular rainfall, its particular winters, its sunshine. Its acidity. And yes, its people, whereby a local ethnic trait such […]

A Look At St. Patrick

According to Irish lore regarding St. Patrick he was actually born in Wales around 385 A.D. and given the name Maewyn. As a youth he was far from being a saint and actually considered himself to be a pagan. Around the age of 16 he was kidnapped by pirates who raided his village and sold […]

Homeschooling With a Packaged Curriculum

Once the decision is made to homeschool, the next major issue is which curriculum or methodology to use. While there are pros and cons for every option, this article will focus on homeschooling with a packaged curriculum.
A packaged curriculum will usually include all the books, lesson plans, and scope and sequence planning needed for an […]

Star Tattoos - Why Unique is Better Than Out of The Brochure.

Even if you’re considering a simple star tattoo, it is much better to commission your own unique design rather than apply a tattoo that someone else is wearing. It is so easy to pick up a pen and piece of paper and start sketching, it is a wonder why more people do not do it. […]

Manners-ism, How Etiquette may be the Next Avant-garde

Where have all the manners gone? Three things give rise to my query. First, the failure of folks day by day to just say thank you for an act of kindness or generosity. Second, as reported in the New York Times recently, the dilapidated sportsmanship of more than the usual handful of […]

American Citizen turns Illegal Immigrant to Receive Benefits from Uncle Sam

America is the best place to live on Earth, or at least in days gone by. I’m proud to be an American and especially proud of the men and women who fight for our nation. However, I finally realize just how important it is to our leaders to help America before it dips […]

Some Tips For Preventing Identity Theft

These days it is becoming increasingly common to see people suffering from identity theft. It has become a huge business for thieves and con artists all over the world.
If it has never happened to you, trust me you don’t want it to. These people who specialize in stealing identities can run up charges on your […]

Eight Things You Need to Know Before You Move To Another Country

As exciting as it seems, moving abroad is not always a pleasant experience.
There are a lot of factors involved besides picking the right place to live, or making sure that your papers are in order. Migration is as old as the inception of time, and migrating for better opportunities is not exactly a novel idea.
People […]

The Oscars Mean Big Business for Plastic Surgeons

When the stars walk down the red carpet on Oscar night, they know that the eyes of the world are upon them, so they want to look their best. Traditionally this meant designer gowns, amazing jewelry, and an afternoon spent in the hands of hair and makeup gurus. Nowadays, in addition to all of that, […]