The Art of Selling Terror

By Zubair Ahmed Hayat

Fear. Did you know that you could sell it? Well according to the news corporations today, this is their most valuable asset. Using fear to dominate the headlines has become a popular theme because terror makes newspaper fly off the shelves. Fear of the unknown is driving the modern man to irrational thoughts and ideologies, which is causing us to live in realm of paranoia. This is not a new phenomenon but the new uses of social media have made the issue worse and we are bombarded by negative views from every angle to be afraid of the unknown. Very afraid!

US: Getting SMART About Education

Quality public education is key to building strong, vibrant communities and giving our children a foundation to grow into productive, well-rounded adults. As a member of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, I know how important it is to talk with students, teachers, and parents across Northwest Oregon about the challenges and opportunities in our schools.

World: Homelessness advocacy groups lose $21m in federal government funding

Homelessness groups are facing an uncertain Christmas after the federal government reportedly pulled funding from a number of advocacy organisations.

Several peak organisations that provide policy advice and research into homelessness and housing services received word from the Department of Social Services on Monday that they would no longer receive funding.

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In this age of social media and technology the world has become obsessed with the concept of overnight successes such as celebrities or business people who feed the public with notions that you can get that big break - with a tiny bit of effort - which will give you worldwide fame and fortune.

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Toddlers - aren’t they the cutest? They’re all hugs, dribble and toothless smiles.

But every now and then, without warning, they transform from perfect little angels into dramatic toddlers from hell. They become expert at throwing a strop, and this becomes embarrassing, upsetting and simply annoying.