Though I am not a doctor, my advice comes from a combination of personal experience and therapy given to me by professionals. Leaving someone controlling and/or abusive can be (and usually is) a dangerous situation, so more than anything, my wish to you is to call your local domestic violence hotline and get help in […]
Using sound judgement when meeting someone from the internet
Rules to internet dating and using sound judgment when agreeing to meeting someone online. Keep in mind that what is being said will also help you to avoid problems and issues and here are 5 simple rules to consider: *Keep in mind that you don’t know who you are talking to on the other […]
Is MySpace a social outlet or growing addiction?
Is MySpace considered fun or a growing addiction? This new trend of socialization has blown up since it’s launching in 2003. Yet it’s kind of taken the direction of becoming rather addictive with some people who spend all day long surfing the site and adding people on their friends lists, and collecting profiles like it’s […]
Could the Virginia Tech shooting been avoided?
In light of recent events this just gets added to the list of school shootings that have taken place over the last 5+ years and what seems to be motive is identical the perpetrators are young white males under the age of 21 with a history of disturbing behavior either expressed through writing or other […]
Free trade puts millions of American jobs at risk
Despite its robust economy, the United States is poised to feel the labor crunch as manifested by the recent job cuts imposed by big corporations just to keep their sagging operations afloat in keeping with their remaining resources. Independent economists have predicted that the problem will be exacerbated further by the emergence of globalization which […]
Martial arts sensei celebrates 35th anniversary
<div> </div> <div> </div> <p>The Japanese martial art known as Aikido is distinct from many other fighting styles. As Derm McDonald, the sensei (meaning “teacher”), at the Aikido Institute of Newfoundland (his dojo) explains, Aikidoka are not training to injure anyone, to win, or to bolster ego.</p> <div> </div> <p><span style="color: black;">“We train to strengthen our bodies and minds; […]