Saving Face in Eastern Cultures - Do Our Diplomats Get It?

The above title may not send me to the forefront of search engines. I am neither a sociologist nor anthropologist. I'll never understand how geologists and forensic paleontologists can tell one rock or bone from another. I did, however, interview the late anthropologist, Dr. Margaret Mead once. She was in Washington, D.C. for a World Health Organization conference when we arranged to meet at her hotel.

Ourselves and Reality Television

A reflection on reality television and how it relates to us. Once upon a time, it was the fairy godmother who caused the miracle. Now it's the TV host, and the producers who control the shows. The issue then is not with reality television itself, but whether it is real enough.

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?

How To Choose Fine Art Paintings By Realist Painters

Realism in art is defined in the same way as it would be in literature; it is the rendering of the subject matter as it really is without being embellished or putting one's personal influence on it.

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?

Any War Just as Cruel

War is the abyssmal absence of life and peace.

The Third Wave of Feminism

Feminism as the Second Wave of suffragists’ movement started promoting women’s equality from the end of the eighteenth century. The Second Wave soon gained so many supporters among women and even men that the initial idea to fight against female oppression and inequality was diversified and developed into different separate movements.

Freight Forwarding Prices Rise in The Middle East Following Hezbollah Attacks

This article discusses what has caused the violence and the impact that it is having on the region's freight industry.

Gas Prices To Come Down Next Week Unless George Bush And Big Oil Intervene

Gas prices are set to come down and provide relief from record prices. World conditions governing the price of oil and gas have calmed down and unless George Bush messes things up we should be seeing a reduction in gas costs as soon as next week.

A Noble Mission

An inspiring article about the Free Wheelchair Mission, a non-profit organization working to enhance the lives of disabled people in developing countries.

Police Departments

A police department is the branch of government concerned with enforcement of law and prevention of crime. The term police department refers to the central organization that takes care of the functioning of numerous sub agencies under it. In a vast and extensive country like the US, each state has a separate police department that takes care of maintaining the law and order. The police department plays a pivotal role in the smooth functioning of the law and order machinery in the respective state. The United States of America has a number of police departments that function towards preserving peace and security.

Charity Donations

Charity donations are a great way to help the world's less fortunate while getting a tax break. A charity is defined as a legally incorporated nonprofit organization. This organization operates for the benefit of the public and has federally registered charitable status. A charitable status allows an institution to issue tax receipts for donations. Strict rules and regulations about the governance, advocacy and operations of a trust provide a higher level of accountability than non-charities. A charity can be an institution, organization, a single person or a group of people. Charity is an act of a kindness, which demonstrates love for a fellow human being.

Did Israel Win By Losing?

War is a solemn business, where we should avoid using the same language that we’d employ when we mull over the performance of our sports teams. But “winning and losing” are typical ways that we measure the value of our conflicts. Did Israel lose? Did Hezbollah win? There’s a strong argument to be made that holds that Israel won-by losing, that is, by not eradicating an armed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Unique Gift Ideas for a Man's Birthday - Suggestions for Finding a Gift He Will Love

Suggestions for finding a man's birthday gift idea.

Power For Africa - Solving The Problem Of Daily Power Cuts On The Dark Continent

Africa will simply not be able to generate enough power to meet National demand over the next decade, energy management is not an option – it is a must! Daily power failures shows that there simply is not eneough power to satisfy the needs of business and communities. What to do?