Perhaps we can’t be superheros and save the world from exploitative, inhumane labor practices, but it is possible in small, realistic ways, to take a stand against such injustices. Whether you are in a small suburban community or cutting edge urban neighborhood, it’s possible to stop supporting sweatshops in many ways. It is unbelievable at
When you decide to read a comic book, you’ll find as many types as you will novels. The comic book medium offers whimsical fun, epic adventure, gritty realism, and everything else you can think of. This article introduces readers to comic books and shows them what to expect when they go shopping for them. It
Need to make some extra $$$? eBay is a great way to do so without having to empty the garage and set up tables and waste an entire Saturday afternoon or bargain shoppers. You can accomplish the same goal, if not more successfully, by selling your belongings on eBay. You’d be surprised by what the
The Logic of Brainwashing Abusers use warped logic to brainwash their victims. They use methods very similar to those of correctional officers, who know that to control prisoners they have to have full co-operation. Subversive manipulation of the mind and destruction of the victim are the perfect tools to enable abusers to succeed. The Process of Brainwashing
Herbs have been prized through the centuries for their many uses from medicinal to culinary. Tribal peoples and healers learned of their medicinal purposes and passed their secrets on generation to generation. Even today, many modern medicines have a herbal basis. Today, herbs remain popular for use in aromatherapy, natural cosmetics and remedies as well
People have often debated how they use the time of children for best. Should children work? Should children study? Should children play? In developed countries, the consensus is that children should study and play. However, the most beneficial ratio of time spent playing to time spent studying is still hotly debated. In recent years, as
When I was preparing to apply for graduate school, I took a practice Literature GRE and was appalled by my low score. I was determined to excel on the test, and by the time I made the real thing, I had raised my rating from the 40th percentile to the 89th! I accomplished this feat
So you’re a college student, and you’ve got to eat cheap, right? I guess that kind of goes without saying. Here are some ideas to help you eat on a tight budget but still eat as healthy as possible. Think Ahead Make a list every week. What foods and other ingredients do you need for
You learn many essential survival lessons as a college freshman. For example, the super-sized wart on your toe (you know, the one right beside your yellowed flaky toenail) is a clear indication to you that shower shoes are not an option, they are a necessity. However, you soon realise that showering is optional, especially when
Moon gazing has been a human pastime for as long as there were humans. It is easy to see why. Looking at the night sky, the Moon is the brightest, most powerful object up there. It is easy to see why the ancients felt that the Moon had power over men. We now live in