Obesity Epidemic. Government and Schools to Blame?
Published by Jay Snaric in Culture and Society, 21 hours 1 minute 46 seconds agoNever in the history of human existence has the rate of obesity increased more than it has over just the past two decades. Of course, the obvious question is -Why? Take a look at what our government and our schools have done.
How Safe Is Your Tattoo?
Published by jonathan scott in Culture and Society, 22 hours 12 minutes 47 seconds agoSo you're thinking about getting a tattoo? Most likely your greatest concerns have been focused on what design you're getting and where you are going to have it placed. But have you asked yourself about the potential health risks?
Infrastructure Metal Theft on the Rise
Published by Ann Knapp in Culture and Society, 1 day 11 minutes 54 seconds agoRecent news coverage across the U.S. has cited a rising problem in infrastructure metal theft from Pittsburgh to Massachusetts to Washington. Sewer grates, manhole covers, and even steel bridge castings from a railroad company have become the items of choice for those looking to cash in on the high price of metal.
Do You Know The History of Wedding Rings
Published by Daniel Millions in Culture and Society, 1 day 17 hours 46 minutes 32 seconds agoIt's amazes me the number or people who get married without giving any thought to the meaning of their rings.
Nineteenth-Century Poet Would Bemoan A Lack Of Extinguisher Stands: William McGonagall
Published by Jon Butt in Culture and Society, 2 days 5 hours 28 minutes 40 seconds agoExtinguisher stands were hardly a standard safety option during the all-too-brief career of William McGonagall, the Dundee man commonly known even today as the "Worst Poet In The World." But McGonagall--the poetic chronicler of the Tay Bridge Disaster--would have been the first to applaud the invention, though it surely would have spelled the end of his career.
Gatwick In The Battle For The UK's Second Airport
Published by Thomas Pretty in Culture and Society, 4 days 22 hours 55 minutes 49 seconds agoA look at the battle for the UK's second major airport and how Gatwick hopes to keep its current position by improving auxiliary services such as shops, restaurants and car hire provisions.
Tips For Interacting With A Person In A Wheelchair
Published by Detro Canaro in Culture and Society, 1 week 7 hours 38 minutes 55 seconds agoLearning to interact with a person in a wheelchair can be a challenge for both parties. Here is a list of suggestions to help ease the learning process and make everybody more comfortable.
From Decadence to Dissonance: The Aesthetics That Shaped The Late Victorian Era
Published by Samantha Gilmartin in Culture and Society, 1 week 9 hours 2 minutes 7 seconds agoThe 19th Century's penchant for aesthetics helped define one of the most vibrant and vital periods in modern history. But the highly eroticised works of Klimt, Wilde and Beardsley would come crashing down through the courts, the irons, the fire and the brimstone of the impending 20th Century.
Gas Vs Electricity Who Comes Out On Top
Published by Daniel Millions in Culture and Society, 1 week 15 hours 12 minutes 58 seconds agoNowadays everyone wants to save money, so what better way than through utilities.
Why Columbus Day Is Celebrated Nation Wide
Published by Andrew Gibson in Culture and Society, 1 week 16 hours 21 minutes 30 seconds agoTo celebrate Columbus day this year try sending your friends, relatives, and work colleagues a free e-card. Free e-cards are quickly talking over the card market, and I am not in any way surprised, because they are totally free.