Do New Media Technologies Contribute to a More Democratic Policy

Since the introduction of mass media, academic debates in the field of communications and among the everyday discussions of citizens around the world, tend to emphasize on the importance of news and entertainment media as mediums of political discourse, and especially on their role as dynamic forces to nations' democratization.

Sweetest Day - History, Hoax or Hopeless Romance

Did Sweetest Day originate out of true kindness, clever public relations, or some combination of both? After more than eighty years, critics still debate the origins of this grass-roots holiday, while the public simply continues to embrace its meaning.

How Do I Find A Person on the Internet?

The advent of the internet has made it ever easier to find personal information. Whether you're looking for family or friends, email addresses or phone numbers, it's all swiftly available via the magic of the internet. No more searching through dreary public records in the library, you can go online and find a person within minutes rather than the process taking hours or days. There is no such thing as a comprehensive database of everyone’s email address and phone numbers – it relies on various companies collecting public and private information and compiling it into comprehensive searchable databases.

Crime Does Not Pay – Except on American Television

The film industry must warn the public about violence when deciding what rating a movie must carry. Yet on any night of the week upwards of two hundred million Americans are watching thousands of violent acts on their own televisions. Is it ok to feed our children violence at home but wrong to do so in public?

What You Need To Know About Tasers

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

Technologically Man is a Giant, Morally a Pygmy

Technologically man has made tremendous advancements. From humble beginnings last century with the Industrial Revolution we have come to the stage where we have invented and built so many gadgets that our very existence is threatened by them, like the atomic bomb. We cannot deny that technology has improved the quality of our lives immeasurably.

What Dreams Mean To Russians

Russians are superstitious. Superstitions carry more weight than logic with most of them. Most Russians believe in ghosts, visions in dreams, superstitions.

Robert Ken Who

What difference does it make that we now have 300 million Americans? There are somethings we should probablyo do differently.

Trends - Philanthropy

Once there was a man who discovered - what now is called the 80-20-rule ... Bill & Melinda Gates foundation was created in 2000 ... Now, six years later, philanthropy is big business as a British channel (4) starts a reality show where millionaires are to ...

Black Cats - Halloween Fear

These are not the only things they share in common, these funny kittens attracts people's attention with their same color: black. And the risk of getting more attraction happens during the celebrations of Halloween.

Asian Latinos: The New Face of America

Asians and Lations are poised to dominate America.

Study Determines that American Muslims are Succeeding

CAIR-Counsel of Arab and Islamic Relations conducted an in-depth study on American Muslims and their participation in American society. Even though American Muslims are a minority within the country their basic values of political participation, economic success and value-filled living show that they are full-fledged members of society even if their fellow citizens don’t agree. By understanding where the American Muslim community is it is easier to understand where they need to go.

Views on the World through the Eyes of Media

Usage of the words coverage and unnoticed relates directly to media channels. After all, it is the role and job of these media groups to report to the public about current events, news from around the world, and general information that relates to the interests of all human beings.

Political Situation in XVIII Century Great Britain

The declaration of war against Great Britain was followed by a formal proclamation of war against Spain on March 7th, 1793.

Be An Island

We've lost much of ourselves in our current culture. Nothing is held back; nothing is considered private or personal. Everyone must be made partner to one's slightest emotional sensation. Others are obliged to be participants, to be voyeurs of the desires and despairs of those around them.