The Roman Family

The father in the Roman family (paterfamilias) exercised absolute and lifelong power over all other family members (patria potestas): his wife, children, and slaves. If the father’s father was alive – then he was the supreme authority in the household. Fathers were even allowed to...

Sociology 278 Words

College Life: Secrets to Getting By

When you first begin college, life can be difficult at times so it is vital to have some “university student survival tips” to ensure that you enjoy college life or at the very least, survive it. Obviously, money is going to play an important role in your survival and you need to...

College 435 Words

Traveling With Your Electric Scooter

Electric scooters are a great way for people suffering from limited mobility get around. Many people who use the scooters in place of a wheelchair. Motility scooters can be three or four wheeled and are great for going short distances. Some of them are designed to fold up into a compact space...

K-12 Education 457 Words

In Alabama, Culinary Arts Are A Tradition

Few states have such a strong culinary tradition as Alabama culinary arts. In large part, this is a result of Southerners love of good food and the tradition of handing down recipes from parent to child. With a long tradition of rich southern foods and spectacular regional recipes, Alabamas food...

Weather 548 Words

Touchy – Feely (Concrete vs. Abstract)

Ever wonder why kids hang on to their teddy bears, binkies, blankies, etc. for so long? Have you ever wondered why they don’t understand a story you’ve told them? Because kids are touchy-feely! Children do not actually understand abstract ideas until around age 8. They will be...

K-12 Education 799 Words

Improve Your Life Style And Self Esteem ...

Improve Your Life Style And Self Esteem Enroll In A Distance Learning College

It’s just a fact, you can’t ever be over educated, how ever it is possible to become under education. Has this ever happened to you. you’ve applied for that dream job you’ve been waiting...

Weather 466 Words

The Current Status of World Hunger

Where does starvation exist in the world today? What are some of the causes of world hunger? Are citizens of developed countries donating monetarily to the ongoing relief efforts? In this article I will address these questions with the hope that by creating an understanding of the current...

Sociology 1546 Words

Total Gym Workouts

Total gym workouts are the key to developing and sustaining a healthy and strong body. There is a trend for bodybuilders just to concentrate on one limited area, and miss out on the holistic benefits of full body training. Here, we show you the benefits of a total gym workout.

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K-12 Education 493 Words

College Interview General Preparation

Lets first think of a college interview, what is it really, why do they even bother to take the time and personally meet each applicant, and what kind of power a good interview has. You have probably conducted your own national college search, and already know your preferences. Colleges have...

College 981 Words

Race and Racism Some Concepts Defined

Despite adamant claims to the contrary, racism continues to plague many peoples around the world. The first step toward resolving issues of racial intolerance and prejudice is to develop an understanding of the underlying concepts and their labels.

This (rather long) article touches on...

Sociology 2457 Words

NGOs – The Self-Appointed Altruists

Their arrival portends rising local prices and a culture shock. Many of them live in plush apartments, or five star hotels, drive SUV’s, sport $3000 laptops and PDA’s. They earn a two figure multiple of the local average wage. They are busybodies, preachers, critics, do-gooders, and...

Sociology 3390 Words

College Interview What Questions Should You ...

College interviews are another chance for you to tell the admissions officers more about yourself. You will want to take the interview seriously, because it helps paint a better picture of you as a student.

Although its not a good idea to over-prepare yourself for a college interview,...

College 497 Words