The first question that we should raise is how many states actually have domestic violence laws? As we are going to talk about the USA in particular, I am glad to announce that not only all of the states have national laws that regulate domestic violence, but this topic is also under the federal law. Domestic violence is considered to be a federal crime under the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”). Moreover, since 2011, twenty-six local governments in the United States have passed resolutions declaring freedom from domestic violence to be a fundamental human right, and also acknowledged the responsibility…
Author: Mike Underwood
If we think on a larger scale, the question is: which are the most sexually open countries? What comes first on the top of my mind is Germany, and precisely Berlin. This city is so liberal that they have clubs in which you can enter in your black latex suit – being men or women is not of importance. That’s why, I would also put it on the list of the most sexually active countries in Europe, right beside the romantic Italians. As we promote openness in this text, let’s not just think in terms of Europe. When it comes…
Some of the easiest Bible versions to read and understand for beginners. Among those on the top of the list are the New International Version and New American Standard Bible. Also, there are some translations that are trusted by people the most, as they are unbiased. If you want to know which ones they are, check out the 6 Unbiased Most Literal and Trusted Bible Translation in Circulation. We are not gonna discover everything! When it comes to the most popular Bible versions, we can divide them by the year, because that is how it varies. For example, the most…
First of all, you must be aware of the high crime rate in NYC. For that information, it is useful to check out the NYC crime map by neighborhood that Google prepared. Second, when it comes to bad neighborhoods, the ones that are always mentioned as such are the worst neighborhoods in Bronx and Queens. And what about bad areas of Yonkers? Ok, let’s be honest, they have very high rates of crime in comparison to the other boroughs. Just, look at the Queens safety map! What’s more, the crime rate is usually connected to the fact that they are…
Why is this topic so important? Firstly, by doing it, you will be sure that you are healthy. Moreover, unnecessary worrying will be gone. Easy as that! Secondly, I am not sure if you are aware of the percentage of the STDs around us. We all think it is not so possible to happen to us, but if we look at the statistics, we will realize that not only it is very present, but the rates of the three most common STDs are also increasing. According to the Vox, gonorrhea increased by 18.5 percent, syphilis by 17.6 percent, and chlamydia…
Rap is born as the reactionary music with lyrics that are specifically expressed opinions, usually politically shaped. It is considered to be not just music, but a big movement that started showing the social issues by using art as a tool. Even though there are many songs that are aggressive and loud, with a big amount of curse words, it is a genre that should be very respected for its bravery. In the end, as everything, you either love it or hate it. However, what we associate with rap sometimes is violence or racism. Eager to know which are the…
The infrastructure of roads is also closely related to the infrastructure of cities. Moreover, a city’s infrastructure is not just a key for attracting foreign investments and multinational companies, but it can also affect the quality of living of its citizens. Some of the world’s best cities concerning infrastructure are, again Singapore, Frankfurt and Munich, according to the City A.M. Another source, the World Economic Forum, shows that “well-developed infrastructure is a critical factor underpinning economic growth and strength.” However, most thorough analysis did the Insider Monkey in the article 15 Countries with the Best Roads in the World in…
When we say “the best” and “top” in fashion, it can mean lots of things. First, it can mean the best quality clothes which are closely related to expensiveness. Secondly, it can mean the most popular ones, in terms what type of clothes is sold the most. Thirdly, we mustn’t forget that something is “in” when celebrities start to wear it. So, the fashion is changeable variable considering all this. Top clothing brands, therefore, change very often. Check out what is “top” for Insider Monkey in the Top 20 Clothing Brands in the World.
Even though the American film industry is very popular and rich, in my opinion, it cannot even compete with European movies regarding quality. European movies have a story in which you don’t know the end from the very beginning. Easy as that! And of course, some of the best film schools are in Europe, as well. Moreover, in the lists of top 100 film schools, usually within the first five places is some European film school, such as, for example, La Fémis in Paris. In order to find out more about this topic, we advise you to read about 15…
Some of the poorest cities in the US are El Centro in California and Port St. Lucie in Florida, which are basically smaller size cities. That is why, with today’s list, we covered only poorest large cities in America for this year. What you will notice on your own, while reading, is that two cities of Texas are mentioned. That can provoke a thought that Texas is, in general, a poor state. For example, the average annual salary of an office manager is $43,686. We could say it is not much, but there are also poorer as well as the…
Even though vending machines are an example of passive income, there are however several factors that you must consider when buying one. First is a type of products, and second is machine type and lastly where it will be placed. Of course, start-up costs are always something to have in mind. According to Biz Fluent, drink machines in high-traffic areas can bring in about $250 in a single day, while snack machines can gross figure about $500 also for one day. Sounds pretty profitable! To check out 11 Most Profitable Vending Machines, read the Insider Monkey’s article!
Most of the sexually active collages you can find in the US. On the contrary, one of the worst colleges to get laid, with a connotation of most kinky ones, is the University of Georgia, according to some sources. As for the least sexually active colleges, we assumed that those could be colleges with the lowest STD rates. By that logic, the top three are Oregon State University, Boise State University, and Florida Atlantic University. However, are you interested to know which are the 10 Most Sexually Active Colleges in India?