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When Discipline Turns Deadly
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Don King told Usa Today that he was completely unaware that his son received this type of discipline. Kings say, "It took the death of my son for everybody to start listening about this problem. I wish we had known they were locking him up like that or we would have taken him out of that school. They treated my kid like a prisoner."
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Chatroulette: Will You 'Play The Game'?
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Chatroulette is not all bad though. For every inappropriate encounter, there is an enlightening one it seems. Some users are taking advantage of the site in creative ways, connecting with a person from France to brush up on the French they are learning, broadcasting their music to other users around the world, using it as a dating site, drawing portraits of strangers they encounter, and much more.
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Was Their Mother A Monster?
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For the first time since the kidnapping, Barzee's children are speaking up about the abuse they suffered at their mother's hands. Andrea talked of her mother's treatment in the media when she said, "I think the media portrayed my mother as being a victim of Brian David Mitchell, and I think one of the reasons I wanted to come on this show is to kind of expose her for the monster she is."
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Forced Off The Flight
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Southwest is just one of many airlines that have adopted this policy of requiring larger passengers to purchase two tickets for a flight. Southwest's specific policy is that if the passenger can not lower the armrests on either side of his/her seat than they must purchase an extra seat so as not to make the person sitting next to them uncomfortable or unsafe in the event of an emergency.
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Will You Be Tweeted This Valentine's Day?
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Sweethearts admittedly had some help from fans of the candy on coming up with this new tech savvy message when it held an online survey last year. More than 10,000 consumers responded when Sweethearts asked for suggestions for a new message on their candies. "Tweet Me" was hands down people's favorite with "Text Me" coming in at a close second. This goes to show how reliant people have become on technology and how it often becomes an integral part of our relationship with loved ones.
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Football Has A Sexier Side
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Many may criticize the way the LFL objectifies women and say it is disappointing that players have to put on revealing outfits in order to get recognized in the world of women's football. But some of the players would probably disagree. Summer LaViolette, a defensive end on team Bliss, explains why she plays. LaViolette says, "I think it's very empowering for women to be sexy and tough. We get turf burns, we might have a little wardrobe malfunction, but it's all about football."
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The Politics Of A Lie
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Through recent interviews with the press Young attempts to explain what made him take the heat for Edwards during the campaign and tell the public that he, rather than Edwards, was the father of Hunter's baby. Claiming an unwavering loyalty to his boss and a feeling that he was doing what was right for the future of the country, Young not only lied about the paternity issue but also agreed to allow Hunter to live in his home with his wife and children while she hid from the media.
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Women And Children Of Haiti Face Even Greater Challenges
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For one thing, there are many pregnant women not getting proper health care. It is being reported that there are roughly 37,000 pregnant women who have been affected by Haiti's earthquake. Many of these women are going without food or water for long periods of time, let alone prenatal care.
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Have You Been Hit By The "Man-Cession"?
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One reason for women marrying less, having a difficult time finding a husband to live up to their standards, or making more than their husbands is the current "mancession". The latest buzz word, "mancession", has to do with the fact that many jobs once predominantly held by men, like construction and manufacturing jobs, are no longer in great demand during the recession. About 80 percent of the jobs that have been lost in the recession were held by men.
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Why Do Women Usually Call Shotgun?
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Families with higher incomes do not show as much of a gap with men driving more since each household member tends to own their own car. But this doesn't explain why when men and women are together, it is usually the man driving. The 2001 National Transportation Survey reports men are three times more likely to drive than women when sharing a ride with household members.
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