Articles related to "Unfairness"
That's not fair!
One of the most common reasons for claiming unfairness is that effort and achievement are muddled together.
fairness • unfairness • self-esteem • performance • striving
One of the most common reasons for claiming unfairness is that effort and achievement are muddled together.
fairness • unfairness • self-esteem • performance • striving
Capital Punishment And Legislative Unfairness
Witness to Innocence and other death penalty opponents asked Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell to issue a moratorium on the death penalty.
crimes of poverty • disposable people • capital punishment and classism • social exclusion • death penalty
Witness to Innocence and other death penalty opponents asked Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell to issue a moratorium on the death penalty.
crimes of poverty • disposable people • capital punishment and classism • social exclusion • death penalty
The Cause of the Vandal
The Vandal people, despite causing Rome some grief in the 5th Century, have been given a bad rap. A quick glance at their history will shed some light on the subject.
vandal • east germanic tribe • vandalism • germania • emperor valentinian iii
The Vandal people, despite causing Rome some grief in the 5th Century, have been given a bad rap. A quick glance at their history will shed some light on the subject.
vandal • east germanic tribe • vandalism • germania • emperor valentinian iii
I Would Like to Spend a Day with Gandhi
Seven year old Max Wallack was the winner of the April 2004, History for Children Writing Contest. Max's essay was on Gandhi. He did a great job. Congratulations Max!!!
history for children • history for children writing contest • max wallack • gandhi • history
Seven year old Max Wallack was the winner of the April 2004, History for Children Writing Contest. Max's essay was on Gandhi. He did a great job. Congratulations Max!!!
history for children • history for children writing contest • max wallack • gandhi • history
Roma in Eastern Europe
The Roma in Eastern Europe have had to deal with long-standing animosity from the non-Roma population in Eastern Europe.
roma • gypsies • eastern europe • mainstream society • cultural diversity
The Roma in Eastern Europe have had to deal with long-standing animosity from the non-Roma population in Eastern Europe.
roma • gypsies • eastern europe • mainstream society • cultural diversity
Setting Limits with Kids and Teens
Many adults who work with teens often find it challenging to set appropriate limits without escalating situations into arguments or power struggles.
setting limits with kids • teen power struggles • controlled choices • rewarding teen behavior • reinforcing behavior
Many adults who work with teens often find it challenging to set appropriate limits without escalating situations into arguments or power struggles.
setting limits with kids • teen power struggles • controlled choices • rewarding teen behavior • reinforcing behavior
Can You Lose Fat While You Sleep?
Sleep patterns can dictate hormonal shifts that influence whether a person gains-- or loses-- weight.
sleep obesity connection • leptin • grehlin • grehlin sleep • sleep deprivation
Sleep patterns can dictate hormonal shifts that influence whether a person gains-- or loses-- weight.
sleep obesity connection • leptin • grehlin • grehlin sleep • sleep deprivation
Grandparents are people too, but are they entitled to custodial
Grandparent rights are a heavily debated topic. This article sets out some of the issues under debate.
grandparent's rights • grandparent visitation • divorce • custodial • divorced
Grandparent rights are a heavily debated topic. This article sets out some of the issues under debate.
grandparent's rights • grandparent visitation • divorce • custodial • divorced
How to Choose a Good Graduate School Mentor
Selecting an effective mentor is the hardest task facing new college graduates who intend to pursue graduate education. The right questions can identify the best mentor.
choose an effective mentor • effective academic advisor • mentor-student relationship • graduate school • graduate education
Selecting an effective mentor is the hardest task facing new college graduates who intend to pursue graduate education. The right questions can identify the best mentor.
choose an effective mentor • effective academic advisor • mentor-student relationship • graduate school • graduate education
Mother Jones
A woman passionate about the correcting the injustices against the poor and those who were treated unfairly by big business owners.
mother jones • labor movement • child labor • the most dangerous woman in america • elliot gorn
A woman passionate about the correcting the injustices against the poor and those who were treated unfairly by big business owners.
mother jones • labor movement • child labor • the most dangerous woman in america • elliot gorn
No Longer Immortal--Can It Be True?
A different take on the mid-life crisis
mid-life • forty • mortality • health • physical
A different take on the mid-life crisis
mid-life • forty • mortality • health • physical
DVD Review: The Visitor
Despite an all-too-familiar plotline, The Visitor is elevated above a stock story by Richard Jenkins' Oscar-nominated performance.
richard jenkins • the visitor • film explores post-9/11 immigration issues • drumming in the subway • haaz sleiman
Despite an all-too-familiar plotline, The Visitor is elevated above a stock story by Richard Jenkins' Oscar-nominated performance.
richard jenkins • the visitor • film explores post-9/11 immigration issues • drumming in the subway • haaz sleiman
Career Women Find Balancing Hard
A trend in women's change in attitude to work and home life roles has launched as more and more women begin to feel the stress and exhaustion playing multiple roles.
women's roles • superwoman • feminism • working mothers • women at work
A trend in women's change in attitude to work and home life roles has launched as more and more women begin to feel the stress and exhaustion playing multiple roles.
women's roles • superwoman • feminism • working mothers • women at work
Classical Music Treat for Halloween
Suggested collection of scary and horrifying halloween listening thrills, classical music aficionado or not.
classical music for halloween • spooky classical music • scary classical music • bach toccata and fugue • funeral march halloween
Suggested collection of scary and horrifying halloween listening thrills, classical music aficionado or not.
classical music for halloween • spooky classical music • scary classical music • bach toccata and fugue • funeral march halloween
Dystopias of Equality
Fairness and equality are desirable elements of any society. But can they be taken too far? "Harrison Bergeron" and "The Lottery" show us how they can.
kurt vonnegut • shirley jackson • harrison bergeron • the lottery • dystopias
Fairness and equality are desirable elements of any society. But can they be taken too far? "Harrison Bergeron" and "The Lottery" show us how they can.
kurt vonnegut • shirley jackson • harrison bergeron • the lottery • dystopias
Tax Reform
Solutions offered to the problem of high state taxes as discussed in a prior article
taxation • tax reform • state taxes • tax burden • corporate tax
Solutions offered to the problem of high state taxes as discussed in a prior article
taxation • tax reform • state taxes • tax burden • corporate tax
Deadbeat Parents
Child support and deadbeat parents.
deadbeat parents • child support collection and enforcement
Child support and deadbeat parents.
deadbeat parents • child support collection and enforcement
Do you play "Beat My Disability"?
beat my disability • proving and validating our disability • certain disabilities are more important than other
beat my disability • proving and validating our disability • certain disabilities are more important than other
Edie Falco Stars as Nurse Jackie on Showtime TV
Edie Falco, best known as Carmela in the HBO hit The Sopranos, is the star of the new Showtime series Nurse Jackie, which is a combination of comedy and drama.
showtime premium cable • nurse jackie • edie falco • the sopranos • hbo
Edie Falco, best known as Carmela in the HBO hit The Sopranos, is the star of the new Showtime series Nurse Jackie, which is a combination of comedy and drama.
showtime premium cable • nurse jackie • edie falco • the sopranos • hbo
For the Love of a Garden
You will find a little bit of peace, you will feel that meeting with Nature is a beautiful and calming thing. You will learn the truth, that Nature is eternal
You will find a little bit of peace, you will feel that meeting with Nature is a beautiful and calming thing. You will learn the truth, that Nature is eternal
Hero of the Word: Peter Carey's True History of the Kelly Gang
A review of Peter Carey's latest novel
ned kelly • bushranger • australiana • australia • novel
A review of Peter Carey's latest novel
ned kelly • bushranger • australiana • australia • novel
Langston Hughes: A Writer's Influence
As a young college student the great poet Langston Hughes was able to prove that the old adage, "The pen is mightier than the sword," is a fact.
As a young college student the great poet Langston Hughes was able to prove that the old adage, "The pen is mightier than the sword," is a fact.
Pregnant Pause by Carrie Friedman – Book Review
This funny and honest reflection of one writer's anxiety about motherhood, identity and the pressure to "hop on the baby train," will resonate with many women readers.
pregnant pause book review • carrie friedman • baby lust • society and parenting • biological clocks
This funny and honest reflection of one writer's anxiety about motherhood, identity and the pressure to "hop on the baby train," will resonate with many women readers.
pregnant pause book review • carrie friedman • baby lust • society and parenting • biological clocks
Reflections on Christianity
My reactions to the book The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver as it pertains to Christianity.
the poisonwood bible • christianity • baptism
My reactions to the book The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver as it pertains to Christianity.
the poisonwood bible • christianity • baptism
Jamison's The Negro Soldiers
In his poem "The Negro Soldiers," Roscoe C. Jamison celebrates the bravery of the African American soldiers who fought and died in World War I.
roscoe c. jamison • the negro soldiers • freedom and sacrifice • world war i • the crisis
In his poem "The Negro Soldiers," Roscoe C. Jamison celebrates the bravery of the African American soldiers who fought and died in World War I.
roscoe c. jamison • the negro soldiers • freedom and sacrifice • world war i • the crisis
Planning the Marriage Finances
Before tying the knot, couples should carefully plan and consider how they will manage the household finances.
marriage and budget • joint account • separate accounts • marriage finances • budget planning
Before tying the knot, couples should carefully plan and consider how they will manage the household finances.
marriage and budget • joint account • separate accounts • marriage finances • budget planning
The SCHIP Tobacco Tax Is Unfair To The Poor
On April 1, 2009, a federal tax increase on tobacco raised the ire of 28% of America's population: smokers. President Obama signed the excise tax into law in February.
schip tax • tobacco use • smoking cessation • smokers rights • president obama
On April 1, 2009, a federal tax increase on tobacco raised the ire of 28% of America's population: smokers. President Obama signed the excise tax into law in February.
schip tax • tobacco use • smoking cessation • smokers rights • president obama
Uncle Tom's Cabin Was an Instant Bestseller
Uncle Tom's Cabin sold tens of thousands of copies in the weeks after it was published in 1852 and became a reference for the sins of slavery.
harriet beecher stowe • uncle tom's cabin • contributors to the civil war • u.s. bestselling books • impact of uncle tom's cabin on slavery
Uncle Tom's Cabin sold tens of thousands of copies in the weeks after it was published in 1852 and became a reference for the sins of slavery.
harriet beecher stowe • uncle tom's cabin • contributors to the civil war • u.s. bestselling books • impact of uncle tom's cabin on slavery
Wilderness at Dawn Book Review
This book gives a different view on the settling of North America. Its main goal is to focus on the settlers of early America and the important role they played.
wilderness at dawn by ted morgan • settling of the north american continent • early americans and the role they played • location of the bering strait • ted morgan simon & schuster
This book gives a different view on the settling of North America. Its main goal is to focus on the settlers of early America and the important role they played.
wilderness at dawn by ted morgan • settling of the north american continent • early americans and the role they played • location of the bering strait • ted morgan simon & schuster
A Hero and Some Villians from the California Recall
Picking a hero and a few villians in the unprecedented recall of California Governor Gray Davis.
california recall • gray davis • susan estrich • arnold schwarzenegger • now
Picking a hero and a few villians in the unprecedented recall of California Governor Gray Davis.
california recall • gray davis • susan estrich • arnold schwarzenegger • now
CELEBRATE REAL FOOD
Article about how to be discriminating in the food we buy.
real food • gm-food • gmo • pesticides • herbicides
Article about how to be discriminating in the food we buy.
real food • gm-food • gmo • pesticides • herbicides
Crying "Wolf!"
From bugs to "Nappy Hair", allegations of discrimination abound.
"nappy hair" "a bug's life" discriminate race ster
From bugs to "Nappy Hair", allegations of discrimination abound.
"nappy hair" "a bug's life" discriminate race ster
Good - Bye to Elementary School
This article is about Elementary School and how wonderful it is to have it behind us.
asperger's syndrome • elementary school
This article is about Elementary School and how wonderful it is to have it behind us.
asperger's syndrome • elementary school
PTSD and Depression - Part One
This article is the first of a 2 part series discussing depression in women with PTSD, beginning with the many causes.
ptsd • ptsd • depression • depression • post truamatic stress disorder
This article is the first of a 2 part series discussing depression in women with PTSD, beginning with the many causes.
ptsd • ptsd • depression • depression • post truamatic stress disorder
Rambling On
the amputee and the disabled have civil rights. How come the rest of the world can not understand that?
amputee • prosthetic devices • help • support • support group
the amputee and the disabled have civil rights. How come the rest of the world can not understand that?
amputee • prosthetic devices • help • support • support group
Retention Bonuses
Across the nation, school boards and legislatures are giving teachers one-time bonuses as a panacea for low salaries. What is wrong with this scenario?
teacher bonuses • retention bonuses • public education • teacher salaries
Across the nation, school boards and legislatures are giving teachers one-time bonuses as a panacea for low salaries. What is wrong with this scenario?
teacher bonuses • retention bonuses • public education • teacher salaries
St. Bernardino of Siena
In an age when piety was on the decline, Bernardino's folky preaching reminded the people of their faith.
In an age when piety was on the decline, Bernardino's folky preaching reminded the people of their faith.
You are the Masters of Your Destiny
Just like the child who discovered and claimed a rough rock, we can discover a better life for ourselves.
disabilities • disability • epilepsy • seizures • disabled
Just like the child who discovered and claimed a rough rock, we can discover a better life for ourselves.
disabilities • disability • epilepsy • seizures • disabled
A Mother's Excess Control Hinders Dad's Role
Findings show that mothers can affect fathers' involvement by how much they take over chores and childcare. Equally shared parenting may help.
moms • sharing childcare • fathers role • involved dads • maternal gatekeeping
Findings show that mothers can affect fathers' involvement by how much they take over chores and childcare. Equally shared parenting may help.
moms • sharing childcare • fathers role • involved dads • maternal gatekeeping
Ostracism at Work
Ostracism is an invisible form of workplace bullying that causes immediate and long-term psychological injury to the recipient.
workplace bullying • ostracism • psychological injury • work dynamics • social exclusion
Ostracism is an invisible form of workplace bullying that causes immediate and long-term psychological injury to the recipient.
workplace bullying • ostracism • psychological injury • work dynamics • social exclusion
Counsel for the Defense
How criminal defendants came to be represented by defense attorneys - those people who some love to hate, but who are absolutely necessary to a fair system of justice.
sixth amendment • effective counsel • fairness • due process
How criminal defendants came to be represented by defense attorneys - those people who some love to hate, but who are absolutely necessary to a fair system of justice.
sixth amendment • effective counsel • fairness • due process
James Cash Penney - 1875-1971, Part II
Forced to start buying all his own clothing at age 8, Jim Penney became a very young entrepreneur–until he had a disaster. What would he come up with next?
Forced to start buying all his own clothing at age 8, Jim Penney became a very young entrepreneur–until he had a disaster. What would he come up with next?
LYME DISEASE - prevention
How we get Lyme Diseas, it's prevention and an herbal tick repellant
lyme disease • tick repellant • gardening • herbalist • hiking
How we get Lyme Diseas, it's prevention and an herbal tick repellant
lyme disease • tick repellant • gardening • herbalist • hiking
Simple Attitudes
Simple attitudes contribute to our desire and ability to live simply.
live simply; simple living; attitudes; gratitude;
Simple attitudes contribute to our desire and ability to live simply.
live simply; simple living; attitudes; gratitude;
Verbal Abuse and Bipolar Disorder
Can our loved ones help control our symptoms by not "riling us up?" Should they be responsible for our mood swings?
love • respect • arguments • relationship • commitment
Can our loved ones help control our symptoms by not "riling us up?" Should they be responsible for our mood swings?
love • respect • arguments • relationship • commitment
Awesome Bill From Dawsonville
<dd> Around the track, and the Pennzoil 400 from the Homestead-Miami Speedway at Homestead, Florida.
winston cup racing • auto racing • nascar • nascar racing • winston cup
<dd> Around the track, and the Pennzoil 400 from the Homestead-Miami Speedway at Homestead, Florida.
winston cup racing • auto racing • nascar • nascar racing • winston cup
Federal Conscription and the New York Draft Riots of 1863
A synopsis of the draft initiated in the North and details of the worst of the country's reaction to conscription.
draft riots • new york draft riots • conscription
A synopsis of the draft initiated in the North and details of the worst of the country's reaction to conscription.
draft riots • new york draft riots • conscription
Where to Find Honest Home Based Employment on the Web II
How to find work at home jobs or employment on the web - Part Two.
work at home • employment • job • home • home based
How to find work at home jobs or employment on the web - Part Two.
work at home • employment • job • home • home based