Kerala and Cola-Ban
The government received a letter from the Centre for science and environment stating that cola samples tested by it contained traces of pesticides. Cola-drinks were originally made from cola fruits and at present their ingredients are purely synthetic -- The formula of the ingredients being kept as their trade secret, general public has no access to it. What are the after effects of consuming colas? No one knows. When Xenophobia and anti- Americanism takes the center-stage, and crowds take decisions only court can be brave enough to be sane.

Society and Culture: Mind the Gap
Attention to Family Relationships Could Repair the Generational Gap that Exists In Society & Culture Today

It’s Official; are we now a Bankrupt Society?
OK perhaps a slightly OTT title and introduction but the core message put out recently by the UK Governments Insolvency Service was that a record number of people in the Uk were made officially “insolvent” between July and September 2006.

Native American Culture Activities
Here is some information about Native Americans, as well as an Indian game and arts-and-crafts activities to make bird feeders, wampum, and totem poles.

What Makes A Jewish Casket Different From All Other Cultures.
Jewish communities traditionally use different death and bereavement caskets than other backgrounds would for funerals. This article discusses the various aspects of Jewish caskets, as well as the Jewish death and bereavement rituals and their undertakers.

One True Life Story Of A Russian Gold-Digger
We heard through the grapevine that Valentina was on her way to Los Angeles to get her visa problems taken care of. She was probably now in the hands of the Russian Mafyia–-people she could understand.

Russian Gold-diggers
Most Russian women seeking husbands abroad are honest in their intentions. There are a few barracudas out there who are willing to take advantage of your sincerity. Use your common sense.

What Dreams Mean To Russians
Russians are superstitious. Superstitions carry more weight than logic with most of them. Most Russians believe in ghosts, visions in dreams, superstitions.

Russian Superstitions
Russians are very superstitious people. Many of the superstitions came from folk tales or fairy stories, Russian Orthodox tradition, or had peasant or agricultural roots.

Russian Belief Systems
Most Russians of adult age were raised under the Soviet educational system. Russian students addressed the teacher in the Russian Patronymic, using your father's name followed by 'ovna' or 'ovitch'.

A Harsh View Of America From Outsiders
Sixty per cent of Americans are overweight, many of them obese. It’s the fattest nation in the world. Americans, as a rule, dress for comfort. Some would say they dress like slobs.

How Outsiders View America
Americans feel as though their country is the greatest country in the world. They are proud of their country, as they should be. However, it is sometimes difficult to see ourselves as others see us.

Russians And Drinking Alcoholic Beverages
One of the most prominent Russian traditions is heavy drinking. The more you can drink and hold your liquor, the more the Russians will hold you in high regard. Drinking alone is considered alcoholic.

My Favorite Russian Food
If you have been lucky enough to be invited to a Russian household, you will experience the famous Russian hospitality. Hosts and guests play the game of forcing more portions, refusing, more pushing,

Russians Are Sensitive to Criticism
Russians will become very defensive if you criticize their country. They know Russia has a lot of problems, but it’s their country and they are proud of it. Avoid making comparisons to America.

Differences in Style of Dress Between Russians And Americans
When you visit Russia, you will be stunned to see so many well-dressed beautiful women on the streets. Miniskirts and dresses are very popular and Russian women have the figures to show them off to advantage.

Russian Women's Attitudes About Wedding Rings
Do not buy a wedding or engagement ring in Russia. The choice is much better in western countries. Russians don’t have a tradition of engagement rings so she isn’t expecting one.

Russian Attitudes Toward Money
Russians and Americans have vastly different views of money. This is understandable considering that Russians were raised under the Soviet system and Americans were raised under a capitalist system.

Russians Live Lives of Interdependence
Family members depend on each other.Grandma may look after the children and cook and clean for the family while the others are off at work. They take care of each other.Living in small flats together. Russians are straightforward and blunt. Life is hard. They do not waste time with please and thank you. They will say what is on their mind in a way that does not leave any room for misunderstanding.