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Sunday, June 15, 2008
Speed bathing – Japanese style
Reduce your carbon footprint, conserve water, and build a stronger family unit the Japanese way. How do they do it? Family baths.
In Japan, families bathe in quick succession by washing outside of the tub before getting into the hot water to rinse. As soon as they are done, the next family member does the same, until all are washed. If the family acts quickly, little reheating of the water in required, thereby reducing the amount of gas or electricity to heat the water and the quantity of water required for the family’s bathing needs. ¶ 6/15/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Reduce your carbon footprint, conserve water, and build a stronger family unit the Japanese way. How do they do it? Family baths.In Japan, families bathe in quick succession by washing outside of the tub before getting into the hot water to rinse. As soon as they are done, the next family member does the same, until all are washed. If the family acts quickly, little reheating of the water in required, thereby reducing the amount of gas or electricity to heat the water and the quantity of water required for the family’s bathing needs. ¶ 6/15/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Monday, May 26, 2008
Which is stronger: Laws or culture?
There has been a tremendous controversy brewing the United Kingdom as it struggles with a “Knife Culture”. Youth have latched onto the knife as a way to show dominance and territory, criminals are using knives more aggressively in robbery and murder.
It is very serious. During the past weekend, the out-of-control knife culture claimed the life of Rob Knox, one of the cast members of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”. The 18-year-old was stabbed outside a bar in London.
The debate has turned into culture versus law. Some claim the only way to control the violence is through legislation. Others say the problem can only be reversed through culture.
History has taught us legislation does not work. With every new law written new outlaws are born.
For any societal negative the positive rests in changing the hearts and minds of the citizenry. When people’s views are changed, they will become societal norms. Education and experience produce stronger, more consistent results than the pen strokes of high-ranking governmental, religious, or business figures.
Baby Boomers throughout the world proclaimed the truth in the 1970s. “You cannot legislate morality.” It was an accurate battle cry that should not be forgotten.
There has been a tremendous controversy brewing the United Kingdom as it struggles with a “Knife Culture”. Youth have latched onto the knife as a way to show dominance and territory, criminals are using knives more aggressively in robbery and murder.It is very serious. During the past weekend, the out-of-control knife culture claimed the life of Rob Knox, one of the cast members of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”. The 18-year-old was stabbed outside a bar in London.
The debate has turned into culture versus law. Some claim the only way to control the violence is through legislation. Others say the problem can only be reversed through culture.
History has taught us legislation does not work. With every new law written new outlaws are born.
For any societal negative the positive rests in changing the hearts and minds of the citizenry. When people’s views are changed, they will become societal norms. Education and experience produce stronger, more consistent results than the pen strokes of high-ranking governmental, religious, or business figures.
Baby Boomers throughout the world proclaimed the truth in the 1970s. “You cannot legislate morality.” It was an accurate battle cry that should not be forgotten.
Labels: Millennial, News, Parental
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Friday, March 14, 2008
Surrogate motherhood grows in India
The culture of childless parents of India is new hope as surrogacy is becoming more accepted.
Surrogacy was legalized in India in 2002. Since that time the industry has been growing as worldwide knowledge of India's liberal laws spreads.
Medical professionals in India are highly skilled and work in one of the most cost-effective healthcare environments. At about $25,000 for the entire procedure including payment to the mother and two trips to India, it is 25 to 75% lower in cost than elsewhere.
Three cultures are benefiting from India's move into the surrogate field: childless couples from other nations, India's healthcare workers, and impoverished women chosen as surrogates. ¶ 3/14/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
The culture of childless parents of India is new hope as surrogacy is becoming more accepted.Surrogacy was legalized in India in 2002. Since that time the industry has been growing as worldwide knowledge of India's liberal laws spreads.
Medical professionals in India are highly skilled and work in one of the most cost-effective healthcare environments. At about $25,000 for the entire procedure including payment to the mother and two trips to India, it is 25 to 75% lower in cost than elsewhere.
Three cultures are benefiting from India's move into the surrogate field: childless couples from other nations, India's healthcare workers, and impoverished women chosen as surrogates. ¶ 3/14/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
