sociology
15 Minutes Of Fame For A Lifetime Of Shame
Reality TV and the pop-culture phenomenon that has gripped the world over the last 10 years has brought us such celebrity superstars as Bubble, Chico and the unique Jade Goody. Has celebrity lost all its credibility and did it ever have any?
Deciphering the Meaning of Chinese Numbers
Many Chinese customs are centered around the belief in the power of certain numbers, and the superstitions surrounding digits in Chinese culture only takes second fiddle to the role of specific foods.
The Task Faced by The Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology
The great truth of the present and the future, for criminal science, is the individualization of penal treatment, for that man, and for the cause of that man's crime.
Facing Timidity When Approaching a Woman
Many guys get shy and face timidity when approaching a girl. These guys are usually not socially awkward or shy around other men, but when it comes to going up to a girl and talking to her, they'll freeze up and not know what to say. Most of the time, they will back off and miss out on meeting what could be a really great girl.
All Realities Coming Together to Form One
Without the universe (IT) there is nothing for the (I) to experience. The (I) would be floating in awareness, observing a timeless awareness - aware of nothing else. If there was no (I) would the (IT) even exist?
Do Relations Spoil Relationships?
Relationships make the world go around. The difference between a good relationship and a bad one is night and day.
What Makes The World Go Around?
Judging by the line of cars at Starbuck's drive-in window, coffee makes the world go around. Sometimes the line of cars causes traffic problems, but that doesn't seem to bring the police around. Oh - no donuts.
Diffusing Conflict Effectively and Elegantly
Conflict - even the word can make your stomach tighten into knots. If there's conflict around you, whether it directly involves you or not, you may not be able to do your best work.
Office Etiquette - How To Fit In And Not Irritate People
It is your first day at your new job and you will need to fit in or risk alienation forever. Follow these simple office etiquette rules and become accepted in your new team with just a little guidance.
Rejection Degrades Thinking and Performance
Everyday thinking and performance involves communicating, making decisions, and staying current with relevant business and social activities. Here is a little-known occurrence that can easily derail our normal functioning.