Cheap artificial hymen resolves social stigma in society that frowns on premarital sex. By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 81, 04-Nov-09) Ever since she lost her virginity to a classmate from college, 27-year-old Roula has been anxious about her family finding out. Her worries grew when she got engaged to another man two years ago. […]
New study on whole grains with bran may be able to lower high blood pressure in men
It took three months after a new July 2009 study on the health benefits of whole grains, especially brans in whole grains, and how whole grains help to lower hypertension, had been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition before the mainstream media (Reuters) reported it October 7, 2009. The Whole Grain Stamp now appears on over 3000 products in 14 […]
Berlinale 2009 – Forum Lineup (The Ultimate List)
Background for the 2009 Forum (Internationales Forum des Jungen Films), the Berlin Film Festival showcase for independent cinema. Eleven films are debuts, 25 are world premieres, and 12 are international premieres. My practice is to share my notes as I build an article. Watch for original essays beginning 5 February. DOCUMENTARY FILMS Araya (Margot Benacerraf, […]
Evangelist suspected of child abuse and pornography
The Tony Alamo 15-acre Christian Ministries compound in Fouke, Ark., was raided by federal officers Saturday, Sept. 20. They were looking for evidence of child abuse and production of pornography. No one has been arrested, but officers say a future arrest is likely. The raid is the result of a two-year investigation of the ministry, […]
Indian Embassy Bombed in Kabul – Afghan Bloggers React
Posted by Joshua Foust to Global Voices Online There was a massive suicide bombing at the Indian Embassy in Kabul Monday, killing upwards of 40 people and injuring hundreds more. Many expats and locals are confused at why the crowds near the Indian embassy—which resides on a pleasant and well guarded street by most […]
The impact that Princess Diana left on the world 10 years later
Diana, Princess of Wales was someone the entire world looked at and had their eyes on since she emerged on the scene when she was the shy 19 year old as Lady Diana Spencer, but upon her July 1981 marriage to Prince Charles she came away with the title(s) HRH, The Princess of Wales, Countess […]
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