Across the United States, laws are implemented for a variety of reasons, some of which may seem unusual or out-of-the-ordinary. Some of them are passed due to an incident that caused issues in a town, while others are meant to be a temporary correction, yet are never removed from the […]
Society & Culture
Abuse in the Black Community: Black Women More Abused than Whites and Asians
Although recent headlines have sparked a lot of controversies and energized the global dialogue on domestic violence and abuse, the black community remains silent. Unfortunately, their lack of response doesn't mean black women are not battered or abused. On the contrary, they experience sexual abuse and physical violence at a […]
The Most Amazing Stainless Steel Sculptures in The World
For years steel suppliers have been used by artists to create incredible installations across the globe. Steel and titanium suppliers are often favoured as the materials they produce are easy to use and durable. Here we showcase five of the best stainless steel sculptures and their creators. Cloud Gate This […]
Securing the Perimeter: Navy's Rapidgate Allowed Felons on Bases
After a scathing Pentagon report in September 2013, it was clearly evident that the Navy needed to revamp its security access control systems. Goodbye, Rapidgate. Hello to Intellicheck Mobilisa and a range of other credentialing tools designed to help military personnel, such as the U.S. Identification Manual. Standard and secure […]
The Book of Mormon Redefines Broadway
What have we come to expect from Broadway? Adaptations of books. Adaptations of movies. Rehashed plays. Records turned plays. Yep, Broadway is notorious for playing it safe. However, with The Book of Mormon, we now have proof that the tried and true conservative Broadway formula isn't the only path to […]
Is Our War on Drugs Corrupt?
It's time that we rethink the way we evaluate evidence in drug crime cases. Our legal system is notorious for handing out prison sentences—often lengthy ones—for drug crime offenses, and often those sentences are based on very little actual evidence. In some cases, we've later found out that the sentences […]
A Small Tribute to Great Captains and Hydrography Pioneers
Today, sailing is easy thanks to all the maps and navigation systems but also use of technology. But, only a few centuries ago, the situation was completely different. It is the captains of those ships we should thank for all the charts and maps we have today. They paved the […]
Cool Presents for Wine Lovers
Whether you're one of those people who buys Christmas presents in September, or you're just looking for a great wine-dine-meet gift, here are some great options for any oenophiles you know. Moustache You A Question The moustache has been a trendy trope for a while now. And hey, this corkscrew […]
Can Music Enhance Your Creativity?
If you’re a graphic designer, writer or other type of creative professional you’ve undoubtedly experienced peaks and valleys in the creativity department. One day, you’re loaded with ideas you can’t design or write fast enough; the next, you’re staring at a blank page (or screen, as it may be). Search […]
Do Celebrities and Art Really Mix?
Art in the Western world has had a long tradition of creating portraits or sculptures of famous people. Even before the Renaissance created an explosion of art that has continued undiminished, wealthy nobles, kings, queens and even religious figures such as powerful cardinals had their portraits painted by famous artists. […]
Information Is Power
In this day and age, when the world is so dynamic and full of all sorts of diverse phenomena, one need to go beyond the three basic needs to survive, knowledge is vital too. One would wonder what role information plays nowadays. The answer to that question is so broad […]
A Perspective on Typhoon Haiyan's Aftermath
For those who have never experienced a storm in their entire lives, they will never know the paralyzing fear of victims when their safety is hanging by a thin thread and their lives could be lost at any minute or second. Such must be the turmoil of those who lived […]