The Ugliest Word

There's a term that is so repulsive even Ernest Hemingway considered it the ugliest word in the English language. No, it isn't some form of profanity. It has nothing to do vulgarity or blasphemy. In these times, you will see the word everywhere; it’s on the cover of magazines - in book titles – found in thousands of articles – a subject for financial advisors, the banking establishment, and the government - the word is retirement.

Universal Civilization

Universal civilization is the new phenomenon appeared after the concept of global village has crossed boundaries of all countries and continents.

Canadian Ethnic Groups

The Canadian people have many faces that are diverse and varied as the country land.

A Closer Look At Gun Security

Of late both the local and national news programs seem to feature stories about shooting accidents on a weekly basis. Gun security is not rocket science, it is simply common sense! However many homes that have firearms do not follow basic steps to insure for safety. The lack of responsibility has lead to many people to call for national firearm controls.

Is Our Planet Overpopulated?

The recent researches have raised the problem of overpopulation due to food and natural resources problems.

The Success of the EU LEADER Programmes in Wicklow

To minimise the burden of economic decline in rural areas on the EU budget, Europe decided to encourage the growth of indigenous industry in the countryside by setting up partnership companies to support the growth of enterprises. These companies had local multisectoral representation on their boards and were allotted funding from the various LEADER programmes.

Charity Donations and Strategy

Donors have been increasingly giving more and more through the years. In 2003 alone, more than $240 billion was donated to charities that, in turn, make our world a better place to live in. Surprising, though, is the fact that about 70% of these donations come from individuals, not companies, as many would expect.

Paper Recycling

The environment refers to the interaction of soil, air, climate, and topography with plants and animals in a given surrounding. The environment influences every living organism's behavior and survival, be it animals, plants, or human beings. Any change in the environment causes changes in our biological development and daily life. The environment has been subjected to constant degradation over the past century. Ecologists and scientists have started researching methods of saving the environment from pollution, deforestation, and population explosion. One of the best solutions for protecting the environment against pollution is recycling. A large number of waste products, such as glass, plastics, metal scrap, and paper wastes, are usually recycled to prevent environmental pollution.

Police Misconduct

Police forces are government organizations charged with the responsibility of preserving law and order and safeguarding the life and interests of the general public from harm. Police officers are the watchdogs that keep a check on the crime rate and discourage various forms of criminal activities. The judiciary of a country or state enacts laws for maintaining peace and order. It is the duty of the police officers to enforce the law and protect innocent citizens. They are the people who the general public depends on in times of danger.

Terrorist: Atom Bomb and H-Bomb Shots I Have Witnessed - The Public Needs To Be Afraid

I have witnessed most every atomic test made in peacetime. I am 73 now and I realize people do not grasp the threat that is being made to us daily. I am telling a bit about the first Hydrogen Bomb and accenting that a successful terrorist attack on Washington DC would easily eradicate the government we know today. We need to be afraid. If you depend on US Govt. for a check you must be afraid.

Wicklow Online - Wicklow Communities Networking

Wicklow Communities Networking is holding a number of seminars covering matters of concern to the community and voluntary sector. The network has been in existence for some years but up to now failed to make a significant impact on the community sector.

Points System & Fraud - The Drivers License Example in Spain

Systems are used to control a situation. A pension system is designed to control the pension payments, a points drivers license system is used to control traffic and safety. The idea behind the points is that drivers that are recurrently causing accidents are punished with a loss of their drivers license. Such a (memory) mechanism has been introduced in Spain recently but it is unknown what the effect on traffic and safety has been up to now. What does have become visible is the effect on escape routes with the introduction of the points system.

Teachers, Hold The Cane Carefully: It is Lethal

Of late, there have been cases of teachers accused of inflicting untold suffering and injuries on students and pupils. Instrument of torture? The good old cane.

Pray For Families Of Our Servicemen And Women

With the Christmas holidays upon us, we must think about and pray for the families of the servicemen and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. Help them, encourage them to get through this critical time with ur prayers and encouragement. Perhaps people in each state can pray for the ones who made their homes in that state. Lists by state are available on the Internet. The families of these volunteers who put their lives on the front lines for us need as much support as we can give them. All politics aside, we must make the effort to give as much support as possible.

The Inevitability of it All or (John Never Stood a Chance)

A short story on a cheesecake romance.