Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD asked:
In her autobiography, “Home: A Memoir of My Early Years,” Julie Andrews reveals the all too often kept dark secret of sexual abuse. Andrews reveals that when she was fifteen, her stepfather, who was drunk lunged toward her saying, “I really must teach you how to kiss properly.” He then [...]
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Celebrity Reveals Sexual Child Abuse
June 7th, 2010 · Comments Off · News And Society
Tags: Hidden Epidemic·National Institute Of Mental Health·Sexual Child Abuse
Gossip Gluttons – How We Fell in Love With Celebrities
April 29th, 2010 · Comments Off · News And Society
Paul Mcindoe asked:
David Beckham’s latest hair cut; Russell Brand’s latest conquest; Paris Hilton’s most recent bout of bad behaviour – it’s impossible to turn on the TV or open a newspaper without being bombarded by rumours, hearsay and the occasional fact about celebrities. But why do we have such a fascination with fame, to [...]
Here is One Reader’s Response to the Question "How Would You Fix the Economy?"
April 7th, 2010 · Comments Off · News And Society
Ed Bagley asked:
A recent article from the St. Petersburg (FL) Times newspaper asked readers for their ideas on “How Would You Fix the Economy?” Here is one response.
“Dear Mr. President,
“Patriotic Retirement: There are about 40 million people over 50 in the work force. Pay them $1 million dollars each Severance Pay with these stipulations:
“1) [...]
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Celebrities – Privacy Vs. Publicity
April 2nd, 2010 · Comments Off · News And Society
Michael Russell asked:
Celebrities. Don’t we just love them? We are a world obsessed with famous people. When we see one of our favorite actors hosting an awards show, something we normally wouldn’t even think of wasting time viewing, we sit glued to our TV hanging on their every word and action, especially if we’re [...]
Tags: Actors·Self Defense·Wasting Time
Michael Jackson has Died!
March 17th, 2010 · Comments Off · News And Society
Esmeralda Wells asked: Michael Jackson is DeadMichael Jackson has died at age 50 after being rushed to UCLA Medical Center, NBC News has confirmed.Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Steve Ruda told the L.A. Times that Jackson was not breathing when paramedics arrived at his home and CPR was performed.TMZ.com reported that he may have suffered [...]
Tags: Albu·L A Times·Quincy Jones