Prejudice - Understanding Racial and Ethnic Hatred

If you have ever felt embarrassed or shamed by an ethnic or racial slur or other defamatory words spoken by a companion or friend, then you already know how much these words can hurt the people whom they are targeted against. These words damage people of other races or ethnicity even when not spoken in the presence of a member of the group targeted by this sort of hatred. The perpetuation of prejudice harms not only those groups targeted by an individual’s intolerance, but also harms those people who perpetuate prejudice. Let us explore the roots of hatred and see whether we may uproot prejudice from our lives.

Saab Withdraws International Trade Deal with Venezuela on Arms

The embassy of the United States in Sweden praised the compliance of the Saab Group to the embargo that barred the trade of weapons to nations that did not fully cooperate with the fight against terrorism headed by the US government.

The Violent Behaviour in Society and Compassion

How many times have you heard this. Find peace within. It is the fundmental of everything I am saying in this article. Finding peace is to relaese the conditioned mind. It is detatchment and therefore peace. Detachment from any ideaology or so called truth.

Is the War Between Hezbollah and Israel Fizzling or Escalating?

Are we seeing a slow down between the war with Hezbollah and Israel? Is this war finally winding down and fizzling out, or are we seeing an escalation and advances in the fighting? We seem to be seeing less coverage and yet we know fighting is going on. Of course other stories have stolen the headline after nearly a month long fighting such as the foiled Terror Plot of Al Queda to blow up some 20-aircraft and airliners full of traveling civilians.

Socialization: Norms and Values

Socialization is inevitable process to invite a person to society, and this process has to be studies and understood in order to feel comfortable while living in society. Education, culture origin and religion can be considered the key values and norms which influence human socialization.

Blood Lust

In the Torah or Old Testament books of law, a wise and knowing God provided public blood letting executions to satisfy the blood lust of a certain minority of mostly young male thugs. These public blood lettings served a higher purpose. They were family affairs. Parents brought their children and lovingly explained to them, this is what happens when you break the rules. Do you think this might empower parents and provide them great authority in the home?

Washington Post; Is It Dummying Down?

It used to be that every morning all the politicians and bureaucrats picked up the Washington Post to see what it said and lately many people feel it is simply irrelevant and they do not even sell out at Starbucks anymore. Why is this?

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran [Vs Israel]: This is not a Ball Game!

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, I heard before he was president of Iran was a good ballplayer, perhaps that was his calling; being president of a country in the 21st Century, is sure not his forte.

Hunger and Poverty in America: The Myth Of Meritocracy

In respect to hunger & poverty in America, the U.S. people believe in a myth. The real myth is NOT that hunger and poverty don't exist within America. The real myth in America is the myth of meritocracy - the myth that the poor are just lazy and stupid.

Eliminating All Municipal Flooding Forever!

With this system, no municipal ever need flood again! WET areas can get rid of the water becomes a problem and dry areas can get water without asking for dammed or river water.

Do Utilities Have An Obligation To Provide Clean Power?

We contract with an electrical utility to supply are homes and businesses with power. Is it reasonable for us to assume that the energy that is supplied and the method used to supply it, is clean and safe? Apparently not!

Cycles of Sirens and Shelters Scare Societies

As people in the United States are watching the war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon they are reminded of past periods of human conflict. The cycles of Sirens and people running into shelters and scaring of societies is reminiscent of days gone by.

Nearly a Week of 112-115 Degree Heat Hampers California

California saw its worst heat wave in 10-years killing some 126-130 people. The heat wave produced record temperatures of 112-115 degrees for nearly a week straight. Most of the deaths occurred with elderly folks and some are wondering if there may have been a way to save more of these people in the next heat wave? Is a new policy needed for heat waves to protect people and elderly?

Effects of Global Warming, Disability and the Middle-East Wars - what you can do

War is among the effects of global warming. Even wars fought for different reasons impact on further global warming. What can you do?

Dinner With The Great Satan

But Iran is not invited ...