The Greek financial crisis has been at the center of global interest for three years now. Through a short summary of Greece´s modern history, this article explores the lessons that individuals can take from Greece´s unfortunate story.
Words: 1193 Downloads: 0 Category: Current Events By: Marianna NicholsTear gas has been in the news a lot lately because of its use at protests around the world. It is easy to see the effects, but what exactly is it? This article looks at the most common types of tear gas.
Words: 687 Downloads: 0 Category: Current Events By: Lyndsey ShepherdThis article depicts the current struggle Seychelles is having with the pirate menace. Examples are given of pirate raids, and of what is being done to counteract it. This article also addresses how the situation is affecting the people of Seychelles, and refers to historical pirates connected with Seychelles.
Words: 807 Downloads: 0 Category: Current Events By: Lilly BlackPeople need to prepare for natural disasters, including preparing to evacuate themselves and their families should the need arise. Including important items in your disaster pack can mean the difference between relative comfort and misery in the days after a major disaster.
Words: 502 Downloads: 0 Category: Current Events By: B. CaldwellIt took a number of years and a confluence of questionable business practices to bring about the collapse of the housing market. Inflated home prices, predatory loans and unique market manipulations all consorted to bring about the most unstable economy since the Great Depression.
Words: 644 Downloads: 0 Category: Current Events By: writingrightThe cell phone ´hacking´ scandal has the UK in paroxysms of shock, disgust and moral indignation but how did the practice become so widespread and where might the scandal lead? Why is the newspaper industry so close to the heart of the country and how did the printed word make it the democracy it is? Here is a brief up-to-date history of low practices and high ideals.
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