In Lieu of US Ban on Online Gaming Transactions, Trinidad & Tobago moves to Ban all Gambling

The Caribbean twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago is about to ban online and land-based gambling and has already banned casino slot machines with almost immediate effect after Prime Minister Patrick Manning said that they encouraged vice. Mr. Manning said at his recent budget proposal speech that gaming activities are a 'great concern' to the country. He announced that he would also discontinue the Republic's national lottery and declared that slot machines and casinos were illegal.

We Are All Connected

The unexpectedness of the attack on the WTC and subsequent pre-emptive war in Iraq has left people feeling helpless and vulnerable. Other than donating money, many wonder what else they can do to help the victims. There is something you can do.

The Freight Industry and Global Warming

The freight industry is at the centre of a controversy surrounding the subject of global warming and what can be done to prevent it.

What You Need To Know About Tasers

Essential Taser Facts, how does it work, what are the effects, is it safe?

Political Culture And Change Alerts The Nature And Meaning Of Art

Traditionally, art played a very important role in life of whole peoples. From the very beginning I want to underline that I am absolutely sure that art always undergoes the influence of the political system and ideology dominating in the society and any change in the political domain will be obligatory followed by the change in creative work of artists because they are just human beings who can hardly live and work in a complete isolation from the society. What may be the effect of such alternations of art which are the result of changes in political life will be discussed in my work.

The Number of Homeless Children Keeps Growing

Do you realize how many homeless children there are in the US? The numbers are astronomical, and growing every day! Homeless kids are sick, mentally and physically abused, and starving.

Allienation Between Generations

All generations differ between themselves radically and distinctively. There is a significant difference in everything and every aspect of life: life style, culture, fashion, language, attitude to different social problems. Of course the development of modern technologies and civilization has a great impact on how each generation sees the world and develops its views and values. This causes some misunderstanding between generations and is a vital problem of society nowadays.

How Little Kids Are Breaking The Big Stories Today

Where is CNN and BBC turning to to break the next big story? It is no longer the hot shot reporter or their satellite feeds. It is-

Different Approaches to Policy Making

Policy as a science in its usual definition studies conditions and ways of realization and implementation of the state goals. Policy as an art is about adaptation to these conditions and using these ways for realization of the state goals in practice. It would be more correct to define policy not as a science about social welfare or art to realize and implement into life this welfare but rather as a study about obligations of the state in regards to the society and individuality, but as art policy gives the system of carrying out these obligations and responsibilities. Thus we can see that one of the main concerns of policy is defining the state competence, which means those boundaries that limit the state interference.

In Search of Atlantis -- Getting Closer

New studies help to locate the lost ancient city of Atlantis.

Is There A Racial Discrimination In The USA

What comes to the mind of a foreigner when he hears about the United States of America? The general view that is accepted and spread all over the world that it is a highly democratic country that has a very loyal and flexible immigration system and welcomes asylum seekers and seekers of a better life from around the globe, and once you are in the US you are granted with benefits and the same rights the citizens of the country enjoy. It is believed to be one of the countries that have overcome segregation and racial discrimination.

What it Takes to Transform Lives Globally

Many years ago, in 1994, when I was told that I would be bringing through information from God to uplift the spiritual consciousness of humanity, I had no idea that this was even possible.

Feminism: Yesterday, Today, Future

As long as women had subordinated they resisted that subordination, thus feminism existed at all times in a sense.

World Trade Center Pictures

Collection of over 5000 pictures taken during September 11, 2001.

Thai Coup: Bangkok Still the Place to Visit

The military involvement with a Muslim insurrection in the south has to be troubling to them, and they want to open negotiations with the insurgents to work through the problems and come to a peaceful solution. Towards this end, the Thais have for the first time a Muslim General, General Sontai, controlling the military, and who appears now to be the new Prime Minister. Thailand being a mostly Buddhist Country, are very tolerant of minorities, and this would seem to be a better track to travel than trying to muscle through the issues using force, which is seen as not working and counter productive.