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ELDER PREP 101: Aging`s Tribulations

To recast that old cliche: An ounce of prevention is worth more than a ton of loot! What a hoot!!

(SALEM) - Inevitably, all of us age by increments. Over the past year a relative began to notice changes in her level of energy and perception.

She twice fell out of bed and once left her extra car key in the auto's trunk keyhole. These clues were indeed an alert to take action.

`Female Genital Mutilation`
International Day on Zero Tolerance...

"Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a violation of basic human rights principles, as stipulated in Article 24.3 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child...

(VICTORIA, B.C.) - Female Genital Mutilation is a heinous crime still perpetrated against girls. On February 6 2011 throughout the day, the entire world community is being asked to chant together a resounding "No!" in unison with all activists against female genital mutilation.

This date marks the 8th International Day on Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation.

Apex Court Support IHC Decision in Rimsha Case

Announcement sends a positive image of Pakistan in the international community that there is justice for all and that society has risen up for justice and tolerance.

(ISLAMABAD) - Supreme Court of Pakistan discharged the appeal filed against the decision of Islamabad High Court (IHC) quashment of Rimsha case here on Tuesday.

During the hearing, the bench consisting of honorable Justice Tasaduq Hussain Gillani and Justice Nasir ul Malik ordered to dismiss an application filed against the girl (Rimsha) accused of blasphemy.

A Lover`s Quarrel: A Guide to Finding Sustainable Nonprofits

How can people run a non-profit to better others when they can’t even grasp the importance of peace within their own lives?

(PORTLAND, OR) - It could have been a Jerry Springer episode the way in which this woman began her email to me, “I told you that I have been with him for quite a while. So why did you invite him over to have sex with you.”

It was immediately clear to me that the nonprofit my male friend had started was an extension of his broken relationship with her, that he had lied to her about the details of our relationship, and had withheld details of theirs.

Post-America and The Death of Exceptionalism

I wasn't a dumb guy, I went to Penn State... no, wait... it was the State Pen. - Dean Marin

(DAYTONA BEACH, FL) - It was just a year ago, that red letter day for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In huge red letters, as a matter of fact.

Jerry Sandusky, an erstwhile football coach and inspirational leader and advocate of disadvantaged youth, was jailed for life several times over.

PAKISTAN: Landlords Charged for Rape of Minor Christian Girl

Two men allegedly raped the 15-year girl, who was held in confinement by one of the co-accused when she went to get milk.

(KASUR, Pakistan) - A Pattoki court has filed rape charges against two Muslim landlords and put them on trial for allegedly raping a minor Christian girl at their residence on January 25, 2013.

Additional sessions judge Ijaz Hassan Awan fixed the case for recording of prosecution's evidence on July 9, 2013.

Tim King Discusses Salem-News.com Song Featured at San Francisco Pride Parade

Tim King and Agron Belica say, "Leave Those Babies Alone"!

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Tim King of Salem-News.com introduces the Bay Area Intactivists where Agron Belica's brilliant and powerful song "Say No To Circumcision, Leave Those Babies Alone" helped rock 1.2 million + people at the San Fransisco Pride Parade this past weekend.

The Bay Area Intactivists are beautiful people pouring their hearts and souls into spreading awareness to the "many" misconceptions of routine infant circumcision!

How the Christians of Pakistan are Being Treated According To LEAD

We, the Christians of Pakistan, need to start working hard to attain positions where our voices can be heard loud and clear by our fellow Christians in the world..

(LAHORE, Pakistan LEAD) - Church, Scholars, lawyers and members of civil society are discussing the deteriorating situation of the Christians and threats posed by the religious extremists and society’s outdated customs.

It is our duty to take your attention to injustices, prejudices and discrimination, which are being faced by Christians of Pakistan.

Save the Museum of Science and Industry

MoSI is an engaging place to learn about the role of the North in the Industrial and Scientific changes to the world and to lose it would be a great, great shame.

(YORK, UK) - The Museum of Science and Industry is one of the most important educational facilities in the country, educating young and old on the industrial and scientific changes to the world.

Manchester is a city at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and to close down a museum about the changes brought about in this great city would be a ridiculous idea.

The Morning-After Pill Causes Thrombosis

More than 25 epidemiological investigations have explored the risk of venous thromboembolism in adolescents who ingest the pill.

(MADRID) - Edward Korman, judge of the Eastern District of New York, has decided that the morning-after pill (MAP) shall be delivered without a prescription to women of all ages in the United States.

This court decision forces the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide, without any restriction, the morning after pill (MAP) and other so-called emergency contraceptives to be sold in North America.