September 11th, 2001 - A Troubling Metaphor

At the time I watched the towers crumple from the sudden strike of the previously unimagined, I did not realize I was watching a metaphor for the great promise their soaring human achievement beaconed to the world. It is five years later, and I see the vast optimism our nation once promised the world at the tipping point.

Some Side Effects of Modern Life

Within last fifteen years India has seen a tremendous growth in all the spheres of life. Today technologies in India are matching with the rest of the world.

The Heroes of 9-11 and Their Tragedy

September 11 will always be remembered for its tragedy. It's no longer just the tragedy of its victims- but its heroes as well.

September 11 - Remembering the Heartbreak

I was driving to work, late as usual. Also, as usual, I was listening to my favorite Atlanta classic rock station on the radio. After the song ended, the DJ came on and said that nothing new had been found out about the helicopter that had crashed into one of the World Trade Center towers. She said that the station would break-in with any news, then continued to play more music. By the time I got to work, the story was pretty clear. It wasn't a helicopter. And it wasn't just one of the towers.

My Struggle to Explain 9-11

Pundits, Politicians, and average people remember the terrorist attacks on 9-11 but can anyone really explain the true lesson that must be learned? As a journalist, I struggled with this question.

Senate Bill Aims to Deny Compensation to 9/11 Heroes

On 9/11 countless men and women demonstrated the true meaning of courage. Now the government that hugged them with open arms and thanked them for their bravery aims to deny them medical coverage.

Car Wash Industry Worried about Labor Supply

Many carwash owners who have been hiring illegal aliens for years are now worried of the impending labor shortage as the illegal immigration dries up. This is not to say that all the illegal aliens will be going back to Mexico, but rather they will not be able to work in such businesses as car washes, which are out in the open and under the public eye and scrutiny of their communities.

Car Donation Scams

Many car donation programs accrue benefits to every one except the charities or the non-profit making organizations they are intended to benefit. Many car donation organizations declare that they will deal with the towing of the old clunker, title transfer, and hand over the sales proceeds to the donor?s favorite charity. Many such car donation programs have been organized by various well-known organizations with an intention to raise money. It sounds like the perfect deal where the donor gets rid of the car without any hassles on one hand and on the other has a feeling of helping someone in need and in addition to this, gets a tax deduction benefit too. So it comes as no surprise that such car donation programs are becoming popular.

Asking for Car Donations

There are many organizations that are in need of a car donation. A car can be used in so many different ways by non-profit organizations, which are always in need of money to run their affairs. A car donation can be sold as a whole or sold off for its parts. They can then use the proceeds of the sale to fund job training for those who need it, as well as employ disabled people and help them become efficient members of the workforce.

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.

Some Reasons Why You Should Consider Using Background Checks

Everyday, we come in contact with strangers, such as the person delivering office supplies to our places of business and the person who serves us at a restaurant. People want and need to know exactly who it is that they are dealing with.

Feminism: Yesterday, Today, Future

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

Save Tons Of Money By Being More Creative With Your Gift Giving

There are numerous ways in which one can relieve the strain on the holiday pocketbook with just a little extra preparation and ingenuity. In considering your options it is always important to remain ahead of the game by purchasing gifts prior to the actual event.

Gender Discrimination

Establishment of the society of equal rights for everyone depends a lot on individual choice of most people in such issues as education and selection of future profession, assignment of domestic chores, and organization of child care. On the other hand a lot depends on the political decisions made regarding all the mentioned issues. This leads to distribution of responsibilities and obligations among men and women. There jobs that are believed to be only women’s as well as particularly those for men only.

Skilled Migrants May Face Tougher Visa Tests

OVERSEAS students seeking to remain in Australia as permanent residents may face strict new visa conditions as part of a government rethink of the skilled migration program.