‘Social Issues And Top News Events’ Archives
Women’s Rights in the United States
Four years ago, I moved from the United Kingdom to the United States. Through experience and observation, I have learned many things about the differences between the two countries. One of these things, is the difference in the way women are treated - through law and through society. Although women's rights have advanced considerably in the [...]
Grandma Gets Her 3rd Tattoo to Celebrate Her 101st Birthday!
Love 'em of hate 'em, tattoos are a growing trend amongst today's young women. But it now appears that the older ladies are also jumping on the bandwagon. Mimi Rosenthal has just got her third tattoo - at the grand old age of 101! Although Mimi Rosenthal was not amused when she she saw her grand daughter's tattoo some 17 years ago, she [...]
Dolphin Hunting Season Begins Again on September 1 in Japan’s “The Cove”
The award winning documentary, The Cove (2009), stirred up quite a reaction on its release. However, despite the publicity The Cove made, it doesn't mean that the horror is all over for the dolphins in the waters just off Taiji, Japan, where The Cove was filmed. Dolphin hunting season officially starts again on September 1 - and the Japanese [...]
Glamour Magazine: Vote for Women of the Year Reader’s Choice Awards
Every day we read about what the celebrity women in the world are doing; although some celebrity women do participate in significant causes, such as charities and projects, more often than not we like to read about what Angelina Jolie wore to the latest film premiere or what the latest Victoria's Secret model was, or was not, wearing in a photo [...]
Italian Vogue: Controversial Fashion Photo Shoot Reflects U.S. Gulf Oil Spill (photos)
The September 2010 issue of the Italian version of Vogue magazine has come under criticism for controversial fashion photos reflecting the recent Gulf oil spill disaster in the United States. There has been no official statement from Vogue as to whether the photos were designed to shock or highlight a current news topic. Either way, the [...]
Wife Sees Photos of Husband on Facebook Marrying Another Woman (video)
Facebook is second nature to many people in today's world; people use it to network with others and to share photos with family and friends. However, one woman got the shock of her life when she viewed facebook, according to a report on the Today program. In 2005, Lynn France married her "husband", John Francis, in a lavish, romantic wedding [...]
U.K. Government Allows Seismic Surveys for Oil and Gas Inside Conservation Area for Dolphins (video)
It seems like governments don't learn anything. The United States is in the throes of the Gulf Oil disaster - and the U.K. government has decided to allow seismic surveys for oil and gas in the Moray Firth (Scotland), endangering the lives of bottlenosed dolphins in the area. In addition, part of the area is designated a Special Area of [...]
Women Are More Optimistic Than Men About the Current Economy (video)
A new survey conducted by Hart Research Associates on behalf of the Citigroup indicates that women are more optimistic than men about the economy - and are also more optimistic than men about their own financial situation. Apparently 20 per cent of wives now outearn their husbands and many more wives are becoming sole and [...]
“The Cove”: A Documentary on the Danger and Crimes Against Dolphins
Yesterday I watched the feature documentary, The Cove (2009). Although it has been around for a while, I don't get to see many movies until they go to DVD, so this was a first for me. The movie won an Oscar for the Best Feature Documentary. However, this is not Disney movie about "cute" dolphins. If you are going to watch it, be prepared [...]
Ten Easy Ways to Save Money on Bills
Given the current economic climate, many are looking for ways to save money where they can. However, it doesn't have to always mean forfeiting all of life's pleasures to save a bit of money! Many people are spending money in places they don't realize they could actually save money. All it takes is a bit of planning and thought and you could [...]
