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1). A New Approach to an Old Problem- Racism
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. - Mahatma Gandhi
There is a lot of hatred in this world. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the world witnessed the terrible repercussions of such hatred. Now I’m reading this blog titled “I Hate Racists” on ihatethis.org that is filled with venom and hatred towards racism and bigotry. By preaching sheer hatred like this you are only adding fuel to the fires that burn in a world already filled with hatred and violence.
Article tags: race, racism, racial discrimination, stereotyping, hatred
2). Race and Racism – Some Concepts Defined
Despite adamant claims to the contrary, racism continues to plague many peoples around the world. The first step toward resolving issues of racial intolerance and prejudice is to develop an understanding of the underlying concepts and their labels.
This (rather long) article touches on the following topics:
• Stereotypes, Race, and Racism
• Culture and Cultural Imperialism
• Nationalism and National Imaginary
I hope you find this article helpful.
Article tags: race, racism
3). Interracial Dating – Prejudice is Alive and Well!
Any observer of the dating scene will know that there is a wide array of people seeking inter-racial or inter-cultural relationships. The area is of quite some controversy, with some viewing mixed relationships as an attack on their culture or race, and others regarding it as the ultimate melting pot ideal. However, my view is that often it is more complicated than that and racism can live well in the minds of people who are seeking mixed relationships, and there are particular stereotypes that people have in mind.
Article tags: interracial, dating, racism, prejudice, races, race, asian, women
4). How to Run a Marathon in Under 2 Hours 40 Minutes
The author ran 5 straight marathons under 2 hours and 40 minutes after his 40th birthday. The article explains how he did it.
Article tags: marathon, race, run, long, interval, tempo
5). Federal Prison Report
Recently the Federal Bureau of Prisons released an update of their prison population, which included breakdowns of race, sex, sentences and offenses. Currently, there are 189,984 inmates in the United States federal prison system. The breakdown of the information is at times typical and yet surprising other times. Did you know that the average age of a federal inmate is 38? Federal prisons, as you might know, are located all around the United States.
Article tags: crime, prison, jail, federal prison, federal, crime stats, law, legal, court, criminals, crime articles, federal stats, inmate, drugs, race, federal inmates, immigration
6). Online Casino Gaming - Cyberspace Gambling
A new form of gambling started its success all around the globe in the 1990ies that people are talking about. Online casino gaming, online gambling, internet gambling, or cyberspace gambling. Doesn't matter how you call it. It's fun and exciting.
Nowadays gamblers from all around the globe are playing their favourite casino games online. Video poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, slots and many other casino games.
Article tags: online, casino, gaming, sports, race, book, internet, poker, cyberspace, gambling, progressive, slot, live, games
7). Marines on Trial for Raping Filipino Woman
It happened back in November in the Philippines. A woman, called by the pseudonym “Nicole,” was allegedly raped by four U.S. Marines. The trial for this incident is now six weeks long, and Nicole has taken the stand. The defendants are Lance Cpl. Daniel Smith, Lance Cpl. Dominic Duplantis, Lance Cpl. Keith Silkwood and Staff Sgt. Chad Carpentier. It is alleged that Smith raped Nicole while the other three U.
Article tags: crime, prison, jail, sexual assault, rape, sex, philippines, federal, crime stats, law, legal, court, criminals, crime articles, federal stats, inmate, drugs, race, federal inmates, immigration
8). Ironman Triathlon-Run Equipment Choices
There are several run-equipment choices I feel can help you quite a lot in your quest for your first Ironman Trathlon finisher medal.
SHOES- Of course well fitting shoes are a priority. I've tried every sort of shoe you can imagine over the years and have come to this conclusion:
You can train just as well and stay just as injury free in $50 shoes as you can in $150 dollar shoes.
Article tags: run equipment, running shoes, ironman marathon, ironman triathlon, race
9). The Winner Arrived To The Indy Japan 300
The Indy Japan 300 has a new champion. After Dan Wheldon monopolized the championship for the last two years, a new winner has raised: Helio Castroneves. The pilot claimed his second straight win of the season on the IndyCar Series. The first one was the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Dan Wheldon was on the run towards becoming the first IndyCar Series pilot to triumph three straight years at the same track, but it just wouldn’t happen because Castroneves had different plans.
Article tags: indy car, indycar, indy racing league, irl, car racing, motor sports, racing, indy race, indy racing, race, speed racing, speed, indianapolis, indianapolis motor speedway, milwakee mile, indy japan, indy japan 300, japan 300
10). Tragic Accident During the Indy Race
A tragic crash took away Paul Dana’s life during the Indy Race opening day at the Homestead-Miami Speedway last Sunday.
Ed Carpenter lost control and crashed his car against the wall and after some spinning ended up in the middle of the race track. Most of the drivers got to avoid hitting Carpenter’s car but Dana couldn’t. He crashed at an approximated speed of 200 miles an hour during the final warm up for the season–opening race.
Article tags: indy car, indycar, indy racing league, irl, car racing, motor sports, racing, indy race, indy racing, race, speed racing, speed, indianapolis, indianapolis motor speedway, milwakee mile
11). Horse Racing Primer
Horse racing is a very exciting and lucrative sport. Anyone who hasn’t been to a good track is missing out. Winning lots of money at horse racing is very possible. In fact, it tends to get overlooked in the sports betting world. Think about this. If you were going to wager on a baseball team that was far better than the team it was facing, you might have to lay down $2.
Article tags: horse racing, horseracing, racing, racetrack, horses, horse, gambling, sports, sports betting, bet, wager, equine, triple crown, race
12). Kayak Racing Tips - Take the Lead
Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels
Kayak racing has become an increasingly more popular sport. If you are interested in venturing in the sport of kayak racing use the tips to pull ahead.
Kayak Racing Tips Practice makes perfect. Practice the course before the race. Marker buoys are often set weeks in advance. Use your practice sessions to figure out the lines that you will be taking during the race.
Article tags: kayak, kayaking, canoe, racing, whitewater, swim, paddle, race, competition, sports, kayaker, canoer, buoy, workout, paddling, paddler, compete, ocean, river, sea, water, sport, sports