Claire Moylan

Capitalism isn't that old, but it may need a revamping. Social entrepreneurs are going to teach consumers how to evaluate a business and their buying habits in ways they never thought possible. Get ready to see comparative shopping take on a whole new meaning.

The tenents of multiculturalism are being threatened due ot conflicts in what one society perceives to be a just and good social custom versus what another may consider criminal activity. One case in point is Denmark's experiences with multiculturalism.

Americans are ready to start shopping different types of ethnic grocers so they can achieve the same ethnic palate at home that they favor when dining out. This is a very brief overview of a few ethnic cuisines and foodstuffs.

Raleigh is an agricultural state with a wealth of natural resources. If you know where and when to go, you can get very inexpensive, fresh, sometimes organic fruits and vegetables, or locally grown produce straight from the farmer.

Raleigh is slowly growing its artistic community by attracting artisans from around the state and elsewhere. These creative people are featured in some of the most entertaining street festivals and fairs that attract large crowds and happy shoppers.

Raleigh's beautiful weather is ideal for outdoor shopping adventures. Get a good deal, some exercise, and enjoy the atmosphere!

There are so many parks in the Raleigh-Durham area that it's impossible to name them all. Here are just a few that are within Raleigh-Durham that merit a trip.

There are many different malls in the Raleigh Triangle area. However, some definitely stand out, either because of the services they offer or the ambiance.

North Carolina is an agriculture state but its climate is ideal for herbs. A small kitchen garden can quickly grow into a dedicated obsession.

Choosing to treat allergies naturally can bring a sense of control into one's life. The knowledge of what is available without prescription and what might work is important to develop when trying to treat our own diseases the natural way.

Boulder is a city that wants to project a progressive, liberal image. This is done through the artful management of resources and what some locals deem to be the "Aspenizing" of their fine town.

Community is a resource that takes time to build, on-line as well as off-line. We need to be aware of what our role is in building the type of community we want for oursevles.

There has been an enormous explosion in freeware, shareware, and open source programs. Students, who have little money, need to take advantage of what is available.

Free software is great unless you get a free virus or trojan with it too! This article talks about what precautions to take to ensure your free software doesn't become a free headache in the future.

Capitalism has created a competitive society that encourages bullying behavior so as to obtain rank. We need to learn more harmonious ways of organizing our social structures so that self-autonomy and cooperation are rewarded.

I want to see the paparazzi being stalked as if they were celebrities. Now they can be! Reality shows make any ordinary person a celebrity, so why not paparrazi? I think even Oprah might list her in her favorite things show. Think of the ratings!

I've been with Prepaid Legal for many years now and can absolutely, unqualifiably, recommend them as the best choice for legal services on demand for the average joe that I have seen anywhere.

Compassion can be a very selfish and healthy intent to accept one's self instead of focusing on others. Through self-acceptance one radiates the energy of compassion and allows others to find their own self-acceptance, thus affecting the world around us.

Maybe cell phone companies can teach us something about marriage. Is marriage just a holy institution between a woman and a man, or does it have its foundation in contract law? Here's my view.

Understanding the philosophy of the spiritual realm means learning about chakras and various dimensions of self.

We have to start making sane choices about what is truly necessary to ensure our survival and what is merely fear-based reactions to media overload and status-mongering.

No one can beat this date for being horrible. I swear.

Having an older roof I tried ot research articles on double versus single layered shingles roofs and what a replacement entailed but found nothing concise and easy to understand. Here is what I disovered during my own process of roof replacement.

Open source began as a philosophy in software that is now expanding into areas that promote a collective community experience but which challenges old notions of indiivdual intellectual property rights.

The demands for a safe and clean environment when motherhood happens sometimes put a damper on our own creativity. Here was my solution to continue a love of painting using water colors to simulate the creative act of oil painting.

In a blame-tossing culture like today, sometimes we forget we have power over our own emotions and feelings. Anger management can be a spiritual practice to obtain a greater awareness of Self.

Memory loss is just one symptom of Alzheimer's and proper diagnosis includes a mental status exam and motor skills testing by a trained professional.

After cutting my landline, I tried several cell phone plans, but Virgin Mobile was by far the best plan that suited my needs. Read my reasons for why it's smart to use pay-as-you-go versus regular cell phone contracts.

Our society is becoming more and more geared towards free exchanges. All one has to do is look around and begin to notice the myriad of free offers and pick those that meet our needs.

Learning to get things for free requires us to focus not on lack, but on abundance. Here are a few things that can help the average individual start reaping free things in their lives too.

Using the diathesis-stress model for psychology which points to multiple stressors affecting the appearance of mental disease, this article points to a similar model on how we can be proactive in maintaining our individual physical health naturally.