Culture & Society

Flowers, with their delicate and fleeting beauty, seem to reflect the ephemeral nature of our own lives. They stand in silent and fragrant statement that seems to say that we shall bloom again one...

Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) chips are available as U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved, implantable devices for hands-free identification of such individuals as children,...

In the years following World War II, Berlin found itself a city divided. Its physical location was in the center of the Soviet controlled zone of Germany, but half of Berlin was occupied by...

The Roman Catholic Church's influence was felt across all of Europe during the Middle Ages. Spain especially was deeply affected by this institution. From religion to women's fashions, the...

Giving to the Salvation Army is a noble cause. The organization donates its time and efforts to helping those with the most need. A gift basket is a great way to make a donation to the Salvation...

Your ability to locate where someone goes to school depends on many factors. If the person has a common name, like Smith, Garcia, Jones or Johnson, then you will receive many results even when you...

Support from family members and friends can help us cope with events that bring sadness to our lives. It's appropriate to express your thanks if you've been grateful for the help you've received...

As long as a Bible is leather bound, it can be engraved on the front to read whatever name you want. Paperback Bibles cannot be engraved. To get your Bible engraved, take it to a Christian...

As one of the most prominent Greek deities, Hermes (known as Mercury to the Romans) fulfilled numerous duties, but was most widely acknowledged as the messenger of the gods and the guide of the...

In Alaska, there are federal laws granting people in rural communities the right to hunt, trap and fish for subsistence purposes. According to Alaska's Department of Fish and Game Subsistence...

From 1940 to 1990, United States population growth was remarkably steady, increasing at the rate of about 25 million people each decade. But the ten-year span of the 1990s saw the rate shoot up to...

Orphanages are homes for children who have lost their families. Throughout the developed world they have been largely replaced by smaller group homes that specialize in foster care. This is...

The derogatory term "deadbeat dad" refers to a father who has been negligent in his parenting responsibilities. Often it is used to describe a father has either failed to pay child support to the...

Canada announced the implementation of the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) on June 28, 2006. The legislation is handled by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).

Constitutions outline the laws of the countries or states they govern. Rigid constitutions are not flexible, and significant majorities of governmental bodies or the populace are required to...

When displaying the American flag indoors, in a meeting room, auditorium, church, or other public space, it must always occupy the position of honor.

The thirteen stripes on the American flag represent the thirteen original colonies of the United States, and were kept as a reminder of our early nation, even as the number of stars on the flag...

In Victorian times, if a picture was worth a thousand words, the correctly chosen flower could say it without words at all. Like the wink of a lover from behind a fan, the beauty and grace of a...

Sic is used in writing to indicate that a word or phrase is archaic, is misspelled intentionally, or is used unusually. It is an indication to the reader or the editor that the spelling or use is...

The Red Flag Act, also referred to as the Locomotive Act, was put into effect by the British Parliament to bring order to the use of self-propelled machines, known as steam engines, on British...

Asian countries also believe that New Year brings new hopes and a new beginning and along with it is the opportunity of a better or more fruitful living. One of these Asian countries is the...

How can YOU be like Falcon Heene the Balloon Boy? This can be a relatively difficult task, for imitating him can cause insomnia, paranoia, and nausea. This little kid has become famous...

Urban Legends are stories told with great conviction and yet they have no basis in fact, proof or real rationale. They are about people, places and things. Folklore to me is a little different...

at a time when everything is up in the air and you feel like losing your mind. how do you stay sane with the economy, in such a mess

The memory is infinite and records all that we do. And without end, it passes by again the fragments of an escaped life. You, harnessed at the present, continue to advance, while leaving behind...

A well-timed and carefully worded insult can silence those that cry out for justice or set a roomful of friends to uproarious laughter. William Shakespeare was a master of the hurled insult, and...

Writing a death notice for a newspaper or an obituary for a funeral program is probably one of the hardest things you will ever do for a family member.

Meeting prospective partners in real life can be hard. Online, however, there seem to be 'hundreds of hot singles in your area!' Tempted by the possibilities, but new to the game? Here are some...

Have you caught the fever from the growing Go Green movement, and find your small town doesn't support recycling? Are you tired of paying so much for your garbage service? Or maybe you've been...

I have often wondered what our political system would be like in the good old United States of America if we were to elect common people, instead of all these rich guys who have had everything...

Today can be a new day for you as far as embarking on something fresh and exciting. I will show you how to begin this process, the rest is really up to you. Enjoy.

A penny war fundraiser is a fun and creative way of raising money for your cause. Because of it's friendly competitive nature, this is a fundraiser that will have people talking for weeks, if not...

With the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine coming out in October 2009 many of us should learn more about the virus and the vaccine. Will we inject the vaccine in ourselves? In our children? The...

Most of us humans have a few needs and desires that are in common with one another. One of these is the desire to be liked by other people. As an animal that needs the company of others to be...

The motion picture 2012 starring John Cusack, Danny Glover and Woody Harrelson depicts the end of the world. The movie 2012 is based upon an ancient Mayan legend that foretells the end of time in...

The controversial, landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973 and resulted in the legalization of first trimester abortions under the grounds that restriction of the procedure was...

Preaching with passion is much more difficult than just writing sermons. So many preachers get stuck in the rut of finding something to say Sunday. This inevitably drains any passionate connection...

Since Congress adopted the United States flag on June 14, 1777, a body of rules have evolved to ensure that this symbol of the American nation will be treated with respect and reverence.

Himalayan salt rock lamps are lamps made from large, freeform pieces of sea salt. These lamps range from pink to dark salmon orange and glow pleasantly. They are said to release ions into the air...

In an ideal world we wouldn't test medicine and products on animals, but sometimes animal testing provides the only alternative to human testing. Animal testing often saves human lives. However,...

National cemeteries take pride in maintaining a well-landscaped, clutter-free tribute to our nation's fallen heroes. Rules and regulations regarding the placement of flowers on grave sites help...

The United States uses a set of guidelines called "flag protocol" that suggest the proper display, handling and use of flags. Most of the rules of flag protocol are designed with the American flag...

More people are opting for alternatives to fossil fuel, mostly for environmental and financial reasons. Several alternative fuels exist on the market today, but most still produce greenhouse...

Public productivity improvement is a discipline that combines organization theories with sociology, economics, politics, etc. It focuses on finding ways that the given government of a country can...

The flag can be displayed night and day as long as it has a light on it during the night hours. How one places the light on the flag is important. When the light is shining upwards on the flag, it...

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as Mormons, are regarded for their principles of provident living, especially when it comes to food storage and emergency...

Noble qualities and good manners enjoy a place of paramount significance in Christianity as well as all major religions. Moral fruition and cultural uplift is one of the main reasons Jesus gave up...

Thermoplastics are recyclable materials that are used frequently today to create objects such as foam cups, polyethylene squeeze bottles, acrylic lenses and safety helmets. Their unique properties...

A service flag signifies that a family member is serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces during a time of war or armed conflict. The tradition began during World War I and...

In the pursuit of enlightenment, practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism pray directly to Buddha. They recite mantras, or phrases that are repeated out loud, to purify their thoughts. Prayer flags are...