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Are We Transmitting Our History and Culture to the Next Generation

Those who have turned against the study of Western civilization have chosen a rather unusual time to advance their claims.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - It is becoming increasingly evident that we are no longer concerned about transmitting our culture and history to the next generation.

Rodney Stark, Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences at Baylor University, writes in Intercollegiate Review (Spring 2014) that, "It's remarkably unfashionable to study---or even talk about---the West these days.

Are the Tamils Terrorists?

Even Prabhakaran cannot be labelled as terrorist.

(MELBOURNE) - In the Tube below the NPC Chief Minister Hon. Wigneswaren stated categorically that it is wrong for the Sinhalese to look upon the Tamils as terrorists.

With the US 'War on Terror' SL found it convenient to brand the Tamils as terrorist to get the Western and Indian support to fight the Tigers and win the war.

Bitcoins - What They Are

For most people, the concept of using Bitcoins is still foreign.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - There have been a lot of stories in the news lately regarding Bitcoins – their value diminishing, accusations of money laundering, and owners of bitcoins being unable to access their funds. But many consumers don’t know what they are or how they work.

“Basically, a bitcoin is a virtual form of currency,” states Jana Castanon, Spokesperson for Apprisen.

Why Do We Fear the Truth?

Like all of our fears, the fears that tell us that we cannot understand a problem and that we cannot fix it originate in our childhood experience.

(TASMANIA, Aust.) - The most important impediment to understanding and resolving any problem or conflict is our fear of knowing the truth.

We spend a lot of our time trying to deal with problems and conflicts by deluding ourself about the cause and/or the solution necessary.

Tying the Knot

Basharat Khokher is known as human rights activist since his great efforts in protecting Rimsha, juvenile accused of blasphemy case in Islamabad.

(ISLAMABAD) - There are few finer days in a person’s life than their wedding day. It’s a magical day full of romance and love. And a wedding on the Valentine Day can be extra special.

You are being married on the beach or under the shadow of a lighthouse, or the edge of seasonal drainage.

Solutions for a Broken Mental Health System

The focus for every provider needs to be on diagnostic accuracy, and this will only come by increased training in mental health care within the entire medical establishment.

(DURHAM NC) - The mental health system in America is in terrible shape, and unless something is done to fix the problem it’s going to get a lot worse.

School shootings, gunmen in malls, “suicide by cop,” and other violent acts continue to dominate the headlines and the news cycle with no end in sight.

State of Illinois Legalizes Medical Marijuana

Illinois takes its place among the US states legalizing medical cannabis.

(CHICAGO) - The state of Illinois, General Assembly, has approved the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act.

The natural herb becomes legal under Illinois law for the treatment of a number of debilitating medical conditions.

EU initiative: `Weed Like to Talk`

A common policy on the control and regulation of cannabis production, use and sale would: (a) ensure equality before the law and non-discrimination of all EU citizens; (b) protect consumers and monitor health security; (c) end cannabis trafficking.

(BRUSSELS) - Recently a EU initiative on the legalization / regulation of cannabis is getting more speed.

All EU citizens are able to vote, and the goal is to reach one million votes in the EU before 11/20/2014. If we succeed this might have a large effect.

Catapult: Crafting a Personality Profile

Where possible, humility can be woven in with inspiration.

(SALEM) - This is essentially a How-to Article for adding spice to newspapers and newsletters. At the same time, it encourages building self-esteem among staff and the readership.

Having written personality profiles for well over a quarter-century, I felt it was time to put down in writing my successful "secret formula".

Family Needs Strong Support from Advertisers

In the last decade there has been a spate of marital stability.

(MADRID) - Advertising continues to employ "the couple" (of children) in the campaigns. This is a breakdown of the marriage institution that aims to procreate, to have many children.

Recent campaigns that disseminate this misconception in Spain are: The insurance company "Ocaso", the carpet factory "Hamid" the cruises "Nautalia" and the constructor of chairs save-stairs "Thyssen Krupp".