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Dracula`s Circumcision

The hard fact is that violence breeds violence, and that, in turn, breeds insensitivity. - John Douglas, FBI

(MONTEREY, CA) - More Dracula movies are made than any other genre. Was he insane, or his destiny just vengeance?

He was born 13 November 1431. Dracula means Little Dragon. Historic differences exist, none directly mention his circumcision.

Global Event Embraces Local Issues Through Poetry, Music, Art and More

Nearly 700 Events Planned in More Than 115 Countries for 100 Thousand Poets for Change.

(SANTA ROSA, CA) - September 29, 2012 marks the second annual global event of 100 Thousand Poets for Change.

This grassroots organization that brings poets, artists and musicians (new this year) together to call for environmental, social, and political change, within the framework of peace and sustainability.

Hindus Hail Russian Prosecutors` Statement of Not Seeking Bhagavad Gita Ban

It is one of the holiest scriptures of Hinduism and banning it would have deeply hurt the devotees.

(RENO, NV.) - Hindus have welcomed the reported statement of Russian prosecutors of not disputing the rejection by Tomsk regional court in Siberia (Russia) of proposed move to ban their ancient scripture Bhagavad Gita.

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was a “step in the right direction”.

Military Hazing, PTSD, Alcoholism, Murder and Suicide: It`s Everywhere and Dangerous

For Veterans Medical care, the philosophy seems to be “delay, delay, delay until the Veterans die!”

(PORTLAND, OR) - All branches of the military have an ignominious history of extreme hazing.

Going to Mississippi: If I Don`t, Who Will?

When abortion is legal, women remain healthy, and when it is not they die.

(WASHINGTON DC) - In referring to reproductive rights, military metaphors are often used to describe the dynamics between those who support and those who would constrain women.

If abortion access is “war”, then the state of Mississippi is the frontline...

Danger, `In Vitro` Fertilized Children May be Born with Malformations

'In vitro' fertilization unites male and female reproductive cells them outside of the human body.

(MADRID, Spain) - According to a recent study, infants conceived with the techniques used in fertility clinics are four times more likely to have certain birth defects.

Among the malformations are heart problems, cleft lips, cleft palates and abnormalities in the esophagus or rectum.

Salem Gaining Momentum for Multi-Ethnic Image

The need to reduce artificial barriers assumes even greater importance. Now is the hour, Salem.

(SALEM) - Our capital city of Salem is going multicultural and multi-ethnic. No longer does the city pale in the shadows of State Government. We've moved way beyond that.

The two major festivals locally have provided momentum. World Beat Festival, held the final weekend in June, offers an assortment of song, dance and costumes from across the globe.

Muhsin Corbbrey and a Different Kind of Fight

Muhsin and those like him answer “no!” to the cloud that hands over Palestine.

(TUCSON, AZ) - With flying fists and kicking feet, Muhsin Corbbrey has, over the past decade, made quite a name for himself in the volatile world of mixed martial arts.

He has been fighting the good fight in sports arenas at home and abroad. More recently, he has undertaken another kind of battle, one that requires weapons of a different kind.

Sublimity Harvest Festival to Celebrate 40 Years

September Festival is “40 and Pullin’ Strong”

(SUBLIMITY, OR) - The second weekend in September will mark the 40th annual Sublimity Harvest Festival, a destination family event that started as a local truck and tractor pull competition and has evolved into a three-day outdoor weekend festival that includes monster trucks, multi-engine and modified tractors, ATVs, horses, modified trucks and farm tractors.

The Festival opens on Friday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. with a Pit Party to meet the drivers and their vehicles. The event is held on the Harvest Festival Grounds at Highway 22 and Golf Club Road in Sublimity.

Christmas in July? Bah Humbug!

Christmas in July? Could it work? Of course it can. It can work in every month, in every day, in every hour.

(WASHINGTON DC) - July finds me in one of the biggest churches in Washington, D.C. during their First Annual Children’s Book Fair.

All around me authors are selling books: some teaching children about business and saving money; others about self-esteem; another about a girl’s entrance into puberty; a few titles about bullying.