Crisis Over Cuba

by Herminne Tonita - Cuba is an island nation only ninety miles from the coast of the United States. In 1959 a revolutionary reformed named Fidel Castro took over its government....

Al Capone and the bootleggers

by Herminne Tonita - In 1919 the American people voted in favor of a new amendment to the Constitution. The Eighteenth Amendment prohibited the making or selling of alcoholic drinks...

The National Parks in the USA

by Herminne Tonita - For hundreds of years land, water, trees and wild life were so plentiful in America that people thought they would never run out. It became a habit with Americans...

When you love you forgive

by Herminne Tonita - Nothing seems to the same since he's gone…I hear his steps all around the house, his voice calling my name and I simply can't understand why all of a sudden...

What has the future prepared for all of us? How do you see yourself in twenty years time?

by Herminne Tonita - What has the future prepared for all of us? How will we change and if so will it be in a good or a bad way? How do you see yourself in twenty years time? Stereotypical...

Drinking and Driving

by Cristina Nuta - In the majority of cases, drivers are taken their driving license because of the consumption of alcohol while driving. I have always promised myself that I will...

We are living in a society characterized by robbery and people whom we cannot trust

by Cristina Nuta - People nowadays are very attentive with their material goods, especially when it is about their house or car, which are considered to be the most valuable material...

Crowded cities are exposed to more dangers and crimes than little towns

by Cristina Nuta - Generally, crowded cities are exposed to more dangers and crimes than little towns. Capitals and large cities are inhabited by all sorts of people, with all kinds...

There are many people who prefer both dogs and cats at home

by Cristina Nuta - There are many people who prefer both dogs and cats at home, if they really have enough space for pets. But I have always preferred dogs to cats from various reasons....

Do you consider yourself an animal lover?

by Cristina Nuta - I have always wanted to have a pet at home but my parents don't agree with this, because they say that they don't want cats or dogs in our flat. I like dogs a...

Carelessness can have tragic consequences

by Cristina Nuta - It was pleasantly sunny when I set off on my shopping trip. I thought I would escape the constant hassle and commotion of the city centre by taking a detour along...

Here is some practical advice which may help you to kick the smoking habit

by Cristina Nuta - There are many smokers who are aware of the health hazards of their habit and want to stop, or have already tried without success. Here is some practical advice...

Stop Violence on TV

by Cristina Nuta - Television has become an important part of everyday life and children today spend hours watching a variety of programmes. These facts have led people to question...

What measures do you think should be taken to prevent further destruction?

by Cristina Nuta - We can scarcely turn on our televisions or pick up a newspaper these days without being confronted with yet another depressing news item about the environment....

What could be done to improve the lives of the elderly?

by Cristina Nuta - For many elderly people the latter part of their lives is not a time to relax and enjoy retirement, but rather a difficult and unhappy period, owing to financial...

Newspapers have come to depend on overly-explicit articles and pictures in order to guarantee sales

by Cristina Nuta - Newspapers, in one form or another, have been in existence for centuries, their purpose being to spread news. Public radio and television services, on the other...

Although the position of women in society today has improved, there is still a great deal of sexual discrimination

by Cristina Nuta - Throughout this century, the role of women within society has changed, and the majority of people feel that this change is for the better. More women work than...

Greater freedom has led to increased social disorder and personal dissatisfaction

by Cristina Nuta - Over the years, mankind has recognised the need for personal and social freedom, and this is perhaps one of the most important social advancements ever made. However...

Censorship is an issue which frequently generates a great deal of heated debate

by Cristina Nuta - Censorship is an issue which frequently generates a great deal of heated debate, with supporters maintaining that it is vital in order to protect society, whilst...

Money is not the most important thing in life

by Cristina Nuta - Money is certainly something which is often discussed in today's world. Hardly a day goes by without the subject of money being raised in most people’s lives....

It was a clear, crisp autumn morning

by Cristina Nuta - It was a clear, crisp autumn morning, and the wind made Kate's cheeks tingle pleasantly as she walked briskly to work. Pale sunlight shone the bare branches of...

Halloween - the party had been arranged

by Cristina Nuta - Halloween, which takes place every year on 31st October, is an important event, particularly in America. It originated hundreds of years ago when it was believed...

At times we can feel like a child again

by Cristina Nuta - About four years ago I was invited to a Halloween party at the home of a friend. I was reluctant at first but I decided to go to help out with the arrangements....

An evidence of the past

by Cristina Nuta - Last year, having embarked on an attempt at an attic clear-out, I came across an old family album. It was buried under a pile of junk and had probably been there...