Our lives are filled with technologies. Theyre everywhere. We live in them, write with them, play with them and experience through them. Our world is largely a constructed environment; our technologies and technological systems form the background, context and medium of our lives. It is difficult to
Drug abuse is always a major social problem in China. Many historical, economic and geological reasons make China an important region for the campaign against drugs and illicit drug trafficking. Thus, Chinese drug law and county drug committees form a strong and effective anti-drug system to prevent
Wayne Douglas Gretzky (born January 26, 1961 in Brantford, ON) is a former professional ice hockey player, coach and entrepreneur. Gretzky is considered one of the best hockey players of all time. His nickname, The Great One, refers to his abilities on the ice and impact on the sport. He was part of
The unmarked county town of Forfar was the scene of the most scandalous event the town has ever experienced. In 1660-61, during a national panic (a massive witch-hunt), more than twenty accused witches were killed. Today there is a rock in an Forfar public park with the following inscription: Forfar
Threads is a British horror film first broadcast on the BBC in 1984. The film, directed by Mick Jackson, describes the effects of a nuclear attack on Britain during a nuclear war. Threads is known for its horrific depiction of a nuclear war. The film also realistically depicts the aftermath of a nuc
Sharing a border has never been more conflict-ridden than for Ethiopia and Eritrea. Land disputes, nationalist sentiments and historical clashes have besieged the African region. The persistent disagreements have been shaped by Eritreas dynamic political landscape as well as its culturally diverse p
Few things represent classic Canadian better than the freckled face of the titular Anne of LM Montgomerys Anne of Green Gables. The novel is one of the most internationally recognizable pop culture exports, having sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Despite the fact that the first publication is
It is common to hear the word feminism during your regular dining table conversations and debates in the newsroom. The word feminism is one of the most misused and misunderstood words of all time. What does feminism really mean? Feminism is the personification of the feeling that all people are eq
The Al-Aqsa Mosque is an Islamic sanctuary located in the al-Haram ash-Sharif district of Jerusalem, Palestine. It is a sacred place for both Muslims, Christians and Jews and has thus been a source of heavy conflict between Palestine and Israel for the last century. Both sides want it under their co
Very few people receive the posthumous honor of being greater than life. Truly legendary story figures have immortalized their lives in the public consciousness. But have you ever wondered what happened afterwards? When life was over, where were they buried? Or have you ever wondered if there was mo
The war on drugs In 1971 Richard Nixon, and with Ronald Regan in 1980. The war on drugs began. If you think we are now in 2021. This means that the war on drugs has been going on for about 50 years. In 2010, 52% of all drug arrests were for marijuana. 8.2 million marijuana arrests between 2001 an
A chefs kitchen is never complete without cheese in stock. Can you imagine a pizza without cheese? Oops, the idea is nightmarish, youd rather have a little extra cheese in your pizza to give it flavor. Wherever you go for glob-trot, there will be a selection of cheeses available. Furthermore, there
The Red Fort is located in Delhi, India. The memory of the red fort has different interpretations that emerged and developed over the years. The fort plays an important role in the memory of and remembrance of important events in Indian history. The recognition as a symbol of Indian independence ste
Liberal notion of civil society For liberals, each individual is directly linked to the state. According to them, civil society is the realm of non-profit organizations that run welfare, development and other altruistic activities. Civil society includes charities, social upliftment projects, en
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is one of the most acclaimed and prominent contemporary Nigerian writers working today. Adichie was born on September 15, 1977 in Enugu, Nigeria. She and her family moved to the city of Nsukka when she was little, so that her father could work at t
The end of World War II (WWII) brought celebration all over the world. However, there were those who did not see the end as the end. These Jewish men and women, Nakam, sought to avenge the dead by pursuing not only the Nazis but all Germans. As early as 1943, Alan Turing and his team of cryptolog
When one imagines Ireland, nothing comes but dominant images of natural beauty and a mythological charm. Since most things have positive and negative elements to the character, we uncover The Irish Famine- An Atlantic Tragedy. From loss, pain and a will to survive, a remarkable story of endurance
Video game culture has created one of the largest societies around the world, so much so, in fact, that they are over 2.7 billion players worldwide by 2020, and are still growing. Their have been many gaming franchises over the years. There are many companies that have owned / created many franc
Have you ever wondered how some countries evolved, how they lived, how they changed, or even what made them change? This is the story of how the development of the Philippines was created and how the change affected all aspects of the original culture from faith, language and social economy to somet
Rising tensions:Tecumsehs world Political and military chaos marked the beginning of the seventeenth century for Tecumseh, a Shawnee warrior. Although Britain had surrendered in the Revolutionary War, naval clashes continued and the kidnapping of American soldiers kept tensions tight across the A
The situation of children during World War II was tragic. The youngest, involuntary participants of the conflict went through such a hell that death seemed to be their salvation ... During World War II, Łódź became a hellish city - and hellishly well organized. There was a ghetto here, a concent
Lady with fan Starting from the 1700s, some typical objects of womens everyday life were transformed into unsuspected instruments of seduction with whom to respond, affirmatively or negatively, showing interest or annoyance, to the courtship of men, all without those present noticing anything.
For over 20 years, the Body Works exhibition has been breaking records of popularity. It turns out, however, that the idea for the exhibition is nothing new ... What is invisible on a daily basis, shrouded in an aura of mystery and mysticism, and even seemingly impossible - the interiors of our
They were recruited in POW camps, which after the German aggression against the USSR were filled with Soviet soldiers. Some of them went to the enemy side with a weapon in their hand. Soviet volunteers became an important element of the Nazi war machine. How many fought for the side of the Germans a