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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our society is letting go of its morals: 9 of 96
I think the issue is that morals change to suit the society. Our society is changing rapidly and thus morals are changing too. This is not the same as losing our morals.For examples, there are many areas where morals have improved. We live in a society where most women work and where people move around. Thus, sexism and racis... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Everyman's guide to environmental awareness: 2 of 18
Whatever your political, spiritual or philosophical views, there is one thing we should all be agreed upon. This is that we should all try to leave the planet a better place than we found it. If we cannot do this, then at the very least, we should not leave it a worse place. Unfortunately, our generation is failing badly in i... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles The most stylish cities around the world: 4 of 33
Every city has something unique to offer, but in terms of sheer stylishness, I don't think London can be beaten. Obviously, it depends upon one's definition of style, but my reasons for nominating London would be:1. The cosmopolitan atmosphere of London just can't be beaten. By cosmopolitan, I am not referring to tourism. A s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues The benefits of sweatshops: 1 of 5
Yes, there are huge benefits to sweatshops - but these are benefits which all accrue to the employer: i.e. higher profits. The fact is, though, that these places are abominable. Basically, they are places which exploit the vulnerable. If people are in a country illegally, or have trouble with the language, or lack skills and ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Why it is important that people are rewarded for their work: 6 of 28
There are many reasons why people need to be rewarded for their work. However, there are two over-riding reasons:1. A lot of research has been undertaken recently in the area of staff retention. It has been found, unsurprisingly, that people stay with a company, and work better when they are happy. Critical to workplace happi... More..
Travel > Europe (Other) A visitor's guide to Lisbon, Portugal: 2 of 9
Lisbon is an attractive, and often overlooked, tourist destination. The city is built on hills overlooking the Tejos River. Many older parts of the city survive and these areas rich with murals and with decoration.There are plenty of places to visit here. The Jernimos monastery is fascinating and here one can see maritime the... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms When you believe in God, but not church: 21 of 92
A supreme being, a creator, is by definition unknowable and indefinable. Thus, I've always been deeply suspicious of people who claim to know God and what his rules for mankind are. Usually, these rules an views are those of the person speaking. For example, people with right-wing political views believe in a God who has righ... More..
Education > Graduate Studies What is a master's degree?: 3 of 12
A "normal" degree is know as a Bachelor's degree. This is the three- or four-year course that undergraduates take. Depending on the course taken, this degree will lead to the successful student being awarded a Bachelor of Arts (BA), a Bachelor of Science (BSc), a Bachelor of Education (BEd) or a Bachelor of engineering (BEng)... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson: 1 of 4
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, like Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a much more intelligent and philosophical novel than one would expect, having been first introduced to the tales through the medium of the horror movie. First published in 1886, Robert Louis Stevenson's story is, like much gothic horror, a product of the Victorian era... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Careers in demand: 1 of 4
The response to this question is obviously dependent upon which economy we are discussing and the geographical locale within that economy. In the UK, the huge shortage at the minute is for qualified construction workers such as plumbers and plasterers. All regions of the UK are desperate for such workers.The government is try... More..