Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

What makes a place date-worthy? If you were to start a food & drink establishment, would this be a consideration? Here in China, I think it is: http://tinyurl.com/26szz89 At least one of my friends disagrees. I am curious to hear what you think, especially if you have more experience with retail (or dates!) than I do.

How have teachers and textbooks shaped your worldview? I live in China, and my friend sent me a hilarious email describing the English textbook she uses to teach her boss. The textbook defines "communism" with more vigor than other vocabulary words. I wrote about this here: http://tinyurl.com/2fby4f9 Have you seen similar definitions in other parts of the world?

Does religion inspire or inhibit social change? In Kansas, an environmental group has chosen culturally relevant outreach tactics, such as "creation care" talking points for church sermons. In Kansas, a minister has persuaded his congregation to accept poverty, poor health, and powerlessness, rather than aspiring to live better lives. Religion is a diverse, murky, topic + I wrote about this here: http://tinyurl.com/279cu9k How has religion shaped your ideas about social change?