Category: News and Society, page 12
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Indonesia Launches Condom Campaign In The Midst Of HIV Crisis
In the first ever national event intended to promote condom use, Indonesia is attempting to make it plain that condoms should always be used. In an attempt to curb unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, Jarkata and other communities in Indonesia are participating in a condom campaign.National Condom Week will...
Red Wing Pottery Makes Its Fiction Debut
The novel, Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace is set in Minnesota among the states many natural wonders, rich history, and eclectic towns providing a vivid backdrop against which the story unfolds. One of the key plot points involves Red Wing Pottery, manufactured in the Minnesota town of the same...
Terrorism as a Global Problem
Controversial issue is a special sphere of education and social life that is necessary for our intellectual development.
Problem Gamblers Numbers Remain Constant Despite More Opportunities to Wager
Recent changes in legislation led many to predict a significant increase in the number of gamblers with financial and emotional problems. However, even though a recent survey shows that not to be the case, experts believe that is no case for complacency.
Been Naughty Or Nice?
For centuries a popular folklore in Iceland has been that of the Grýla and Leppalúði, the parents of the 13 Yule Lads. Grýla is a wicked witch like character, used to scare the children. Around Christmas time, she would come down from the mountains in Dimmuborgir, Myvatnssveit and take away...
Energy Field
More and more scientists are coming to the conclusion that life does have a purpose and that we are all connected to the the Source of all life regardless of what name you use.
Dna Fingerprinting
Something very strange is going on in our DNA-RNA make up. The electromagnetic spark between the two is taking a more active role in our lives as the consciousness of man increases.
Romance Aids are Fun
When you first look at sex toys, the chances are that, your wish list is longer than your budget. Most people will have sex toys for use when masturbating, and other to share with a partner. Other people do not agree with the maxim share and share alike. Another factor to take into account is how and where you want to use them.
Mystery Stories
We take too much for granted. We believe too many things that aren't true. Until we dig, search, and discover the mysteries of life for ourselves,we'll live with a hole in our soul.
Dogmatic Theology
If we want to live to see 2012, it would help if science and religion would quit being enemies and joined togeher for the good of humanity and the world. It can be done.
Infinite Intelligence
If we can breach the gap between religion and science, maybe we can even find resolution and reconciliation of the many religions in the world. Are science and religion that far apart?
Enforcing Normalcy
Who is the judge that determines what's normal and what's not- and who gave them that power? And who wants to be normal anyway? It's just a societal illusion!
Unique People
We can no longer hold to our judgmental and prejudicial paradigms and think that the next generation has a chance. We are their biggest hindrance to enlightenment.
Cunin’s Chabad
Simply put, Chabad’s mission is to reach out to others with acts of goodness and kindness. We’re a community-based nonprofit organization whose efforts are rooted in traditional Jewish values — and many of our programs help the needy regardless of background or belief.
Black Holes in Space
As we approach a date that the ancient Mayans felt ended some sort of time schedule, how did they know that such a thing as a black hole existed at the heart of our universe?
Organized Crime -- UN Style
The U.N. has over the years turned into an establishment that more closely resembles an "organized crime family" than a "peacekeeping organization." This could be a more dangerous problem than terrorism?
Puppy Mills
The dangers of puppy mills and pet stores that you should be aware of before adopting a puppy.
Watch Companies Use Communication Technology to Get Their Message Out
During the early days of watch production, watch makers relied almost entirely on their reputation. By offering the timeless qualities of craftsmanship, durability and good value for the money, many watch makers were propelled forward.
Watches Join Cars as Reliable Japanese Products
The Swiss have been always been known for producing finely crafted goods including watches and clocks and were long considered by many to be the undisputed champs in precision and reliability. But in this corner, we have a new contender and, like this Swiss, they are geographically small and short on natural material resources.
Recycle your Old Watch Battery
In this day and age of environmental consciousness, the movement to safely dispose of and recycle potentially hazardous materials has grown enormously. In spite of being very small, watch batteries can still pose a significant environmental health problem if they are not properly disposed of.