We live in times when punishing criminals the harshest way possible is seen as a way to obtain justice. Tens of years in jail, capital punishment, and an increasingly obvious refusal to give the benefit of the doubt are currently considered the most effective methods of fighting crime - especially […]
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What Are You Doing to Ensure Safety On Your Construction Job Site?
It's a tragedy when someone dies on the job. A horrible reality is that some jobs in this country are downright dangerous and people do get hurt from it. Recently there was a man in Pennsylvania who was killed on a construction site. He went to work early in the morning […]
Teens, from Victims of Domestic Violence to Perpetrators
Over the past two decades, a significant amount of resources has been allotted for the victims of sexual assault and child sexual abuse, but not nearly as much attention has been given to the sexual perpetrators themselves. Recent evidence from the United States suggests that 1 in 10 teenage Americans […]
Disorderly Conduct-One of the Most Abused Statute in America
In criminal law, few are the situations that are clear-cut, and disorderly conduct is one of the most obscure and vague. According to Illinois statutes, this misdemeanor charge can be used to punish individuals who are simply not willing to cooperate with the police or display a disrespectful behavior towards […]
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 […]
US Cities With High Limo Usage
More than 10 percent of all people living in the United States used a limousine in the last year. While many people assume that the best cities to find private car hires are larger cities on the East and West Coasts, these cars are available in nearly every state. The […]
Interesting and Unusual Examples of Kiosks
Since the very first one was developed, all the way back in the late 1970s at the University of Illinois, the humble self-service kiosk has proven to be of great use to both customers and businesses the entire world over. Nowadays, we are more than accustomed to the idea of […]
Why You Should Be Drug Screening Job Applicants
One of the most important steps for any new hire involves a drug screen, especially in work environments where the individual will be operating machinery or vehicles. It only makes sense that employers would be concerned about substance abuse, because it can cause harm to the employer not just the […]
How to Be Good Guests (With Kids!)
As many traveling parents know, one of the easiest ways to save money on travel is to cut the costs of room and board. With hotel rooms running at $150 or more per night, and family meals for three or four people equaling nearly that much, many single parents seek […]
The Effects of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
Cultural diversity has increased in workplaces as companies have expanded globally. Leadership success in the 21st century involves the ability to have intercultural competence. According to the book Managing Diversity by Gardenswartz and Rowe (1998), using affirmative action alone in today's economic situation is no longer an acceptable management style. […]
The First Step in Home Restoration After a Disaster
With Illinois homes struck by flood, California businesses endangered by raging fires and Hurricane Sandy-hit homes afflicted with mold, restoration and storage companies are undoubtedly seeing a lot of business. In response to the recent round of disasters hitting the States, many homeowners are planning for the worst. When a […]
The Great Loop: A Tour Of America’s Rivers And Oceans
Everyone should take a tour of America at least once in their lives. The wide-open spaces, incredibly different ecosystems, and the relative homogeneity across it all is truly a thing to behold. The most obvious way to see the land of the free and the home of the brave is […]