Irene Vilar is a mother, an author, a literary agent, an editor and an incredibly intelligent woman. Yet, she has a disturbing secret that she is ready to share with the world. She has an addiction to receiving the medical procedure known as abortion. According to the ABC News Web site, she has had 15 abortions in the past 16 years,and she has been married for the majority of those years. (3) comments
Going to the justice of the peace with your sweetie to obtain your marriage license should be a cause for celebration. It wasn't very much fun last week for Beth Humphrey and Terence McKay, residents of Hammond, La.. This young, happy couple was denied their right to a marriage license by Justice Keith Bardwell. (1) comment
The mention of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez in today's political sphere, or even general society seems to elicit no less than vigorous chair-throwing and shouting matches, the likes of which are fit for the Jerry Springer Show. But the real question is, why? To begin with, there is the not-so-discrete anti-American rhetoric utilized by the leader himself in which he compares the U. (3) comments
The most important reason for the death penalty to be in place is to deter and prevent murderous crimes from happening. However, most states are not utilizing this option, and the inmates on death row are costing these states millions of dollars. For instance, California has 678 people on death row, the largest population in the country, and they have not executed anyone since 2006. (2) comments
Most people have aspirations. There are those who dream of fame earned in front of a camera or from a pulpit or behind the luxurious desk of an executive. Then there are those who strive for a different type of accomplishment: the realization of a personal goal. (0) comments
Athletes are often portrayed as academically inept. Television shows present viewers with the star quarterback who has astounding athletic skills and a 'C' average, which may actually be lower in reality. There are common speculations, such as student athletes don't attend their classes and teachers manipulate their grades throughout their athletic careers. (1) comment
The Beatles might have retitled their famous album "Yellow Submarine" to "White Submarine" if some recent events concerning drug-smuggling had happened forty years ago during The Beatles' prime. It just feels appropriate with recent leaps in drug-smuggling technology. (0) comments
Who couldn't resist the soothing intonations of the folksy melody in Bob Dylan's classic "The Times They Are A-Changin'?" The harmonica riffs and easy-going style make it just too catchy to resist the temptation to sing along. However, it is the lyrics that should capture our main attention. (0) comments
Today's society is not as physically active as it once was because of the rise of sedentary activities and concerns about children's safety. One of the issues that has emerged out of this society is whether or not morbidly obese children should be removed from their parents' custody. (1) comment
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