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THE NATURE OF MEDIAThirty years ago, Marshall McCluhan, the father of modern communications, wrote the immortal words, "The medium is the message." Today I would amend that to, "The medium is the media." Our civilization is utterly dominated by the force of media. After our own families, no influence holds greater sway in shaping the text of our being than do the media that cloak us like an electronic membrane.We all think of ourselves as unique, unlike any person past or present. Indeed, what gives human life its divine spark is the distinct quality of every individual. Yet in many ways we are all the same. The task of market analysts, pollsters, and...

Researcher, Nancy Adler conducted a monumental study in the mid 1980's to address myths about women and international business. Her study investigated if commonly held myths about women in international business were true including: women are not interested in International business, women were not willing to travel overseas for a variety of reasons namely family responsibilities and women would not be viewed as credible in overseas business due to the local perception of women. Her study results revealed that many of these false perceptions were indeed myths often held by male managers and HR personnel, and that women were interested and willing to conduct business overseas.Today many of these...

Of RacismBy PunkerslutIntroduction and Statement of OpinionThere are few institutions that are more deplorable than Racism. It is this vice-ridden belief, the belief that a man can be reduced to the color of his skin when his worth is measured, it is this bigotry that has turned men into scoundrels, that has turned people into heartless murderers and slavers. Racism does not count intelligence for a man, nor does it count ignorance against a man; it does not state that affection is to be valued, nor that brutality is to be detested. It states, and it only states, that one particular race is to be valued or judged, that one tone of skin is either divine or satanic, that a person is only worth as...

What is the New Age Movement? It is similar to New Age Spirituality, but different enough to warrant its own definition. The New Age Movement is a belief that the human race is all one. It is not about equality nor diversity. It is the idea that your gender, age, religion, race, nor sexual orientation makes you better or worse then anyone else. The New Age Movement is moving away from the US against THEM mentality. It is inclusive, open, detached from labels, and above all else, it's based in love not fear.At our deepest level, there are only two motivators - love and fear. Fear breeds hate, anger, vengeance, greed, violence, selfishness, and alienates us from truly connecting with spirit and...

RightsWhenever any moral, ethical, political, or even economic question comes up, there is often a question of rights involved. "Does the woman have the 'right' to abort her fetus?" or "Does a man have the 'right' to kiss women he is not involved with?" or "Do corporations have the 'right' to avoid paying livable wages?" Whatever it comes down to, there is always the question of rights. In Capitalism, there is one distinguishing right: the right to private property. In this system, a person can offer their property for sale at ANY price, can offer ANY price for the property they want. It doesn't mean that someone will buy it, or that someone will accept their offer. They simply have this one...

Female Basic Multiple was designed as a general nutritional maintenance product for women of all ages. Many important ingredients include a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other constituents. It also includes ovarian substances. Important ingredients in the product and their functions are discussed below.Vitamin AFemale Basic Multiple contains 4,167 IU of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is used by the body to maintain vital bodily functions like bone growth, cell division, etc. Female Basic Multiple uses this compound for multidimensional uses. It is used to regulate the immune system, which helps prevent infections. It keeps surface linings of eyes and the respiratory, urinary...

What happens to a person at death in Christian religion? "Either the gate to life with God or to eternal separation from Him." The Christians believe that through the sacrifice that Jesus Christ termed the Son of God, we can be saved. If we accept Jesus Christ as our savior and try to live without sin, then when we pass on we are to live in Heaven with God for all of Eternity as a reward for having been a good child of God. Since we are still always guilty of sin, then we must strive to ask God's Forgiveness and continue to try to achieve a sinless state. For those who do not follow the path of God, then they will forever be condemned to damnation within Hell. It is, however, taught that we can...

March is Women's History Month. That being said, the truth is that women AND men can make their own history and capitalize on this month's observance. Guys don't get dispirited; you really can capitalize on the popularity of Women's history events. After all, women make up more than 50% of the population so there are hundreds of ways to spin publicity no matter your gender.Whether you are in the corporate world or run your own business, you should take advantage of a well-publicized happening (such as Women's History Month) to promote yourself or your company.Here are a couple of scenarios.- Make an announcement within your organization that you plan on participating in an event conjoined with...

There are many problems that confront the world and its inhabitants nowadays. Some of the serious problems are famine, diseases, religious controversies, poverty, natural disasters, hatred, violence, and selfishness. These are all real problems many people in the United States have to go through, but the problems that will be focused on and discussed in this article are violence, hatred, and selfishness. Selfishness is a disease that has been increasingly spreading through and afflicting the US and other countries, where less and less people think about others and only concentrate on their own best interests. Emotions toward the USA government have changed dramatically in recent years due to many...

Since ancient times women have been viewed, in many cultures, as men's inferiors physically, morally, and intellectually. Today, in western cultures, women enjoy more freedom and equality than ever before in history. Despite the gains made by women in recent years, particularly in the U.S., many women worldwide still find that their access to education, employment, healthcare and political influence are limited because of their gender. These discrepancies continue to exist because many societies still maintain centuries-old social and religious laws, customs, and traditions that have created barriers to education, jobs, and healthcare, as well as deprive women of their political and civil rights...

Genesis 1:1 -- In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.There are many arguments by religious people today in defense of the idea of what is sacred and what is not. Many of the people who profess to believe in god are convinced that they have a very close, personal relationship with their creator; some are not as convinced of this proposition, and allow the idea of god or spirits to enter their lives only when every other means has failed. For those whose lives are focused around religion, their beliefs and ideas about society or government will have the influence of the doctrines of their church, temple, or synagogue. Their support or opposition to one social movement may primarily...

Think Audrey HepburnShort hairstyles, like most styles, come in and out of fashion regularly, but they usually spend more time "in" than out.Recently, a long layered hair style was at the forefront of the beauty industry, but more recently, women have once again embraced the freedom and surprising versatility of short hairstyles.If you look at a picture of short hairstyles from the 1920's, you'll see that the hair is "marcelled." This was a process by which women's hairstyle was coaxed into tight, head-hugging waves...

Female Basic Multiple was designed as a general nutritional maintenance product for women of all ages. Many important ingredients include a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other constituents. It also includes ovarian substances. Important ingredients in the product and their functions are discussed below.Vitamin AFemale Basic Multiple contains 4,167 IU of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is used by the body to maintain vital bodily functions like bone growth, cell division, etc. Female Basic Multiple uses this compound for multidimensional uses. It is used to regulate the immune system, which helps prevent infections. It keeps surface linings of eyes and the respiratory, urinary...

THE NATURE OF MEDIAThirty years ago, Marshall McCluhan, the father of modern communications, wrote the immortal words, "The medium is the message." Today I would amend that to, "The medium is the media." Our civilization is utterly dominated by the force of media. After our own families, no influence holds greater sway in shaping the text of our being than do the media that cloak us like an electronic membrane.We all think of ourselves as unique, unlike any person past or present. Indeed, what gives human life its divine spark is the distinct quality of every individual. Yet in many ways we are all the same. The task of market analysts, pollsters, and...

Genesis 1:1 -- In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.There are many arguments by religious people today in defense of the idea of what is sacred and what is not. Many of the people who profess to believe in god are convinced that they have a very close, personal relationship with their creator; some are not as convinced of this proposition, and allow the idea of god or spirits to enter their lives only when every other means has failed. For those whose lives are focused around religion, their beliefs and ideas about society or government will have the influence of the doctrines of their church, temple, or synagogue. Their support or opposition to one social movement may primarily...

If you get out and drive around town at all you have surely seen all kinds of different bumper stickers ranging from just a timid "Virginia is for Lovers" to "I hate Bush" and many variations between. We see parents displaying stickers stating they are proud of their child like the "my child is an honor student" ones, and conversely the negative parody, "my kid beat up your honor student". What you may not know is that many states have statutes prohibiting certain kinds of statements or illustrations. Is this a violation of our rights under the First Amendment? Let's take a look at what is being said.The U.S. Supreme Court has stated that "the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea...

In the 1950's, television sets were only affordable for the privileged, so my family could not afford one, and so we listened to radio. My uncle had a television at his house, and when us kids first saw a television set for the first time, we were afraid of it! Hey, we were 10-12 years old, and there were few television sets anywhere in the country! We wondered, as kids, how they could get all those little human figures in such a little box! (Isn't that crazy?)In the late 1950's, my father bought a television set, and we watched shows like Lucy; the Honeymooners; Leave It To Beaver; Ozzie and Harriet; 77 Sunset Strip; Life of Riley; Flash Gordon; the Millionaire, etc. Television was new to...

March is Women's History Month. That being said, the truth is that women AND men can make their own history and capitalize on this month's observance. Guys don't get dispirited; you really can capitalize on the popularity of Women's history events. After all, women make up more than 50% of the population so there are hundreds of ways to spin publicity no matter your gender.Whether you are in the corporate world or run your own business, you should take advantage of a well-publicized happening (such as Women's History Month) to promote yourself or your company.Here are a couple of scenarios.- Make an announcement within your organization that you plan on participating in an event conjoined with...

March is Women's History Month. That being said, the truth is that women AND men can make their own history and capitalize on this month's observance. Guys don't get dispirited; you really can capitalize on the popularity of Women's history events. After all, women make up more than 50% of the population so there are hundreds of ways to spin publicity no matter your gender.Whether you are in the corporate world or run your own business, you should take advantage of a well-publicized happening (such as Women's History Month) to promote yourself or your company.Here are a couple of scenarios.- Make an announcement within your organization that you plan on participating in an event conjoined with...

Women business owners are increasing substantially, and if they go through the proper channels there are several governmental organizations set up to play a support role in helping those companies thrive. But as many things associated with state and federal governments, a slow-moving bureaucracy can bog down by the process.One of the biggest boons for women-owned businesses came in 1999, when Congress passes legislation that set aside contracts for women-owned companies in typically male-dominated industries. In addition, securing a federal contract can mean millions to a small and growing business. The legislation, however, hasn't quite worked out as planned."The number of women-owned businesses is...

March is Women's History Month. That being said, the truth is that women AND men can make their own history and capitalize on this month's observance. Guys don't get dispirited; you really can capitalize on the popularity of Women's history events. After all, women make up more than 50% of the population so there are hundreds of ways to spin publicity no matter your gender.Whether you are in the corporate world or run your own business, you should take advantage of a well-publicized happening (such as Women's History Month) to promote yourself or your company.Here are a couple of scenarios.- Make an announcement within your organization that you plan on participating in an event conjoined with...

Various kinds of cloth can be used to easily high-light your collectibles and -if you use the right stuff- provide a safe and acid-free environment for your most valuable collectibles. I know this is a strange subject for wood-worker to write about,but it turns out that fabric stores have a lot to offer, and are not altogether scary places. Setting your proud collectable item down on an elegant cloth background -or nestling it into a nice fabric pocket- is an easy way to both protect the item from shock -think padding- and an even easier way to make the transition from an ordinary drawer or shelf, into a custom display. To paraphrase -fabric is good padding, and it turns out that it is as important...

INTRODUCTION:"Nature gave women too much power. The law gives them too little".- William HenryIntroduction:India is a democratic and political country with a well streamlined administrative structure, and an already existing mixed economy, with a rich experience of private sector operations. Also available in India is a vast stock of skilled manpower and entrepreneurial class, a reasonably good basic infrastructure and a good track record of fulfilling past international obligations.In this highly competitive world the development of a society is highly influenced by productive contribution from each member. Contributions from women in different walks of life can't be neglected. But the experiences...

In the US, the average American bought their first TV set and began to experience television entertainment via antennae in the 1950's. Cable followed soon thereafter for those in rural areas who had no reception and gradually expanded over the next 40 years. Comedies, westerns, and later variety and spy shows filled the airwaves. Shows in the 1950's were mostly conservative, representing an ideal average American family which was "nuclear", complete with mom, dad, and the kids. An occasional minority had a supporting role and the lifestyles were generally middle class with a stay-at-home mom. This ideal-based programming is part of the charm of 1950's television for many people.In the 1960's...

In the 1950's, television sets were only affordable for the privileged, so my family could not afford one, and so we listened to radio. My uncle had a television at his house, and when us kids first saw a television set for the first time, we were afraid of it! Hey, we were 10-12 years old, and there were few television sets anywhere in the country! We wondered, as kids, how they could get all those little human figures in such a little box! (Isn't that crazy?)In the late 1950's, my father bought a television set, and we watched shows like Lucy; the Honeymooners; Leave It To Beaver; Ozzie and Harriet; 77 Sunset Strip; Life of Riley; Flash Gordon; the Millionaire, etc. Television was new to...

Richard graduated from the police academy in 1985. This person started out in traffic at the Los Angeles Police Department then later on transferred to the Special Weapons and Tactics or SWAT team.The unit where Richard was assigned in saw a lot of action even though this group is only called in as a last resort to end a siege. This made the individual ready to confront anyone, which is one of the things employers look for in recruiting a private detective.Someone called the office one day and asked if Richard was interested in this position. Sensing this could be something exciting, this person went down to the employer's office to get an idea of the things that are happening.The private...

Related Articles In the early hours of Dec 26th 2004 the Western world awoke to the unfolding horror that we came to know as the Asian Tsunami. Those of us still recovering from obscenely large amounts of food and drink from the previous day sat transfixed as we watched a horror story of biblical proportions unfold before our very eyes. The United Nations estimated that the Asian Tsunami left more than five million people homeless, including about 1.5 million children most of whom became orphaned. The outpouring of emotion from around the world was of mixed benefit as far as the region was concerned in that yes we all dug deep into our pockets and yes we all lobbied our Politicians to something...

If you think getting a visa to travel to Russia is difficult, you should try getting one to travel around the country. Living in Russia, I needed just such a Russia travel visa to go to a human rights conference. Ironic, eh?Russia Travel VisaUnlike many countries, foreigners in Russia must declare on their travel visa where they will travel in the country. If they want to add a location, they have to get a new, temporary visa for the location. Basically, it is red tape and bureaucracy out the ying yang.While living in Siberia, I was invited to speak at a human rights conference in the town of Tinda...

History of the curling iron. Is there such a thing or is the curling iron just a modern invention? Each generation is the same. We think we have invented something new when perhaps all we have done is to modify "old inventions" by applying modern technology. Let us begin to investigate the history of the curling iron or, as it is also known, the curling tong.Let us begin with the definition of a curling iron. It is a tool, a cylindrical metal appliance, used to change the structure of the hair by applying heat to a lock of hair that has been curled around it. It is natural to think with a modern mind and assume that the heat is generated by electricity. However, the curling iron goes way back before...

In the US, the average American bought their first TV set and began to experience television entertainment via antennae in the 1950's. Cable followed soon thereafter for those in rural areas who had no reception and gradually expanded over the next 40 years. Comedies, westerns, and later variety and spy shows filled the airwaves. Shows in the 1950's were mostly conservative, representing an ideal average American family which was "nuclear", complete with mom, dad, and the kids. An occasional minority had a supporting role and the lifestyles were generally middle class with a stay-at-home mom. This ideal-based programming is part of the charm of 1950's television for many people.In the 1960's...

Castles remind us of a time that was full of adventure and romance. Castles remind us of a time in history in which there was a lack of government and order. Although there was not mass confusion and anarchy, there was less order. Castles were the basis of feudalism. Castles can be seen as a manifestation of feudal society. Feudalism started with the rise of castles and ended with their end. The castle set the tone as the only homestead that nobility would live in during this time. Castles were influenced by and influenced many medieval cathedrals in Europe. Although castles served many purposes, their primary purpose was military. At that time, people were not protected by merely shutting and...

Your customers, or would-be customers, need to be informed and reminded of what added values you provide them -- extras that can save them money, time, and aggravation. Yet too many business owners and managers can be ignorant of what those competitive advantages are. The seafood supplier didn't communicate that he was selling fresher salmon with longer shelf life, and thus enhancing his customers' bottom lines, until a competitor threatened his market share.You could be providing a lot of extras to your customers without realizing how much you are actually saving them. Or, if you do not provide meaningful extras now, you might consider adopting them. They can be critical competitive advantages...