When one studies the history of Sparta, it is difficult to conclude that this society was not one of history’s strangest. Maybe due to design by a man names Lycurgus than through developing naturally. In the last few centuries, quite a few societies have been constructed by committees, and there have been many more failures than successes. The history of…
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U S State Department Travel Registration And Privacy
The U.S. State Department offers lot of useful information to Americans via its embassies in almost every country. Especially important is information relating to the safety and security of Americans visiting or living in another country. When visiting a foreign country you can register with the U.S. Embassy and in case there is a problem the embassy will have necessary…
Seo And The Phone Directory
Imagine a time when the invention of the telephone was new. Let’s pretend there was a small firm that determined they would make a directory available with all the names and phone numbers of the citizens of the town. The marketing department, small as it was, decided that they would list the most prominent citizens first, which or course made…
Long Term Care Policy Planning For Your Old Age
The term ‘Senior Citizen’ spells a perfect combination of ultimate wisdom and experience! However, sometimes it also resounds with silent pain, suffering and worry that become their only companions in life. They have enjoyed life’s most cherished moments, as well as witnessed its darkest side. They have experienced the harsh realities of life, often suffering from the indignities of uncaring…
American Politics And Insurance
Many Americans have many more complaints with the American government and politics, and how ill-prepared the government was for helping American citizens before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina struck is only one example. However, it is apparent that the American government and the politics that surround it are not just sitting around waiting for the next disaster to strike –…
Self Defense Crime Wave In Phoenix And Washington Dc
Recently on the Fox News Network, one of the stories was about a crime wave in Washington DC. What’s new you ask? Washington DC has a history of crime waves. These statistics are particularly startling when you consider that Washington DC has so many different levels of police. In the first twelve days of July 14 people have been killed…
The History Of The Venetian Mask
The history of the Venetian Mask is one which sounds as though it stems from fairytale or legend but which goes to show that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Way back in the 13th Century, Venice was more than just a small city in Italy. It was a very important part of Italy and was known by the name…
Beware Of Russian Dating Scams
This has gotten so bad the U.S. embassy has issued alerts to warn people about this. Here are the basics from the embassy. United States citizens should be alert to attempts at fraud by persons claiming to live in Russia professing friendship, romantic interest, and /or marriage intentions over the Internet. Typically, once a connection is made, the correspondent asks…
Credit Card Debt Reduction For The Elderly
There are many problems that accompany old age. The years that follow retirement are filled with many issues. Many of these adjustments have to take place at the psychological level. For instance, the senior citizen has to get used to his new-found status as he is no longer going to be bringing home the money. In effect, this would mean…
Your Body Wants To Fight The Flu
The body’s immune system is our first line of defense against attacks from germs, bacteria, and viral agents like the flu. The immune system detects these harmful invaders and begins the process of isolating and destroying them. But the immune system only works if it has the fuel that it needs. You see, the immune system is called a “system”…