Women in Politics
The world witnessed some major political achievements for women in 2005, which included the election of Africa's first female president and Germany's first woman chancellor. Last year also saw the highest percentage of female members of parliament worldwide, 16.1%, up from 11.7% eight years ago. ... posted on Jan 06 2006, 1,440 reads

The Price of Prejudice
Are you racist? Many of us like to believe we are egalitarian, however a new test provides powerful evidence that a majority of us have prejudices that influence our behavior. The Implicit Association Test (IAT), is a five-minute online test that claims to be able to reveal your hidden prejudices. ... posted on Dec 22 2005, 3,745 reads

Human Rights
The United Nation's Commission on Human Rights, with Eleanor Roosevelt as chair, created the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), which reasserted the concept of human rights after the horrors of World War II. In observance of this extraordinary document, Human Rights Day is celebrated on Dec 10th each year.... posted on Dec 09 2005, 1,527 reads

Rough Seas
In life, it's the rough patches that build your strength and character. They test you. They make you dig deeper, think harder, and risk more. Use them to your advantage. Don't play the victim. Get up and get creative. It's what you do when the going gets tough that defines you.... posted on Oct 31 2005, 1,845 reads

What Should I Do With My Life?
What Should I Do With My Life? It's a question that haunts many of us, especially in regards to work. Po Bronson, who wrote a book with that title, posits that the answer to that metaphysical question lies in finding meaning in work and life, then deciding what values are essential in the latter and making sure they're in sync with the former.
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Wise Women
Doulas, a Greek work translated as "wise women of birth", are part mentor, part coach, and all-around support for mothers giving birth. Researchers have found that women using doulas had shorter labors and fewer Caesarean sections. While doulas are typically used by upper-middle class mothers-to-be, there is a trend of providing such services to low-income teenagers who usually face the pregnancy ... posted on Sep 27 2005, 1,564 reads

Heritage
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are important to preserve as both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration, which is why the UN created the World Heritage Program. The program identifies and protects places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa’s Serengeti, the Pyramids of... posted on Jul 27 2005, 1,574 reads

Elves
From city planning to landscaping decisions, residents of Iceland are wary of building near elvish homes. The majority of Icelanders either believe or won't rule out the existence of these fiesty, humanlike, rock-dwelling creatures. At the very least, elves give Icelanders reason for a deep healthy respect for the environment and the powerful forces in nature. ... posted on Jul 16 2005, 1,789 reads

Life Time
The average person will experience 4,264 Sundays in their life.... posted on Jul 13 2005, 2,300 reads

Mozart
The Mozart Effect is the theory that playing classical music to the very young boosts IQ, improves health, strengthens family ties and even produces the occasional child prodigy. Some studies suggest that playing classical music to babies in the womb and in the early years helps build the neural bridges along which thoughts and information travel.... posted on Jun 02 2005, 2,765 reads