Can "Dr. Death," a.k.a. Jack Kevorkian, Keep His Resolution Not to Assist in Deaths?
Dr. Death's reign began in June 1990 with the assisted suicide of Janet Adkins, 54, who was suffering from Alzheimer's. She died after using an intravenous drug machine. Kevorkian was charged in December with first-degree murder, but the charges were late
Arranging and Purchasing a Cremation and Memorials
Cremation fell out of favor with the Christian population in the early Middle Ages, but was later recommended on grounds of health and sanitation during the reign of Queen Victoria. A milestone was reached in 1963 when the Pope lifted the ban on cremation
To Spank or Not Spank—Legislation Introduced to Ban Spanking at Home
“Lieber conceived the idea while chatting with a family friend and legal expert in children's issues worldwide. The friend, Thomas Nazario, said that though banning spanking might seem radical for the United States, more than 10 European countries already
Living in The Mideast - Part 9
My company is a div of a Texas based Corp. It helps to be from the states Tex, LA, Ok or from the oil and gas industry. I happen to be a Yankee from the north. My BS degree never really helped me too much here. At first I was a little resentful of the sys
US Rep. Markey Sponsoring Bill To Ban Devices To Beat Children
US Representative Ed Markey has sponsored a bill to ban the manufacturer and sale of devices specifically to beat children. However, another Representative is needed to co-sponsor this bill to help it reach the floor for debate and vote. Contact Rep. Mark
Are there Limits to Islamic Violence
The situation in South Asia over the last six decades, leads to the conclusion that such bravado from the part of Pakistan, can only be the result of the country’s belief in Islam. Only someone who believes in violence per se could be systemically picking
Islam and Israel
No other religion has a founder who waged war to impose his will. No other religion has a holy book that systemically advocates the use of force. Jesus Christ for example, was a wimp who believed in putting the other cheek whenever he got punched.
Whoops! Another New Year Resolution Broken - I Contact Warren Buffett and Bill Gates
. The business was founded in 1940 with a restaurant opened by siblings Dick and Mac McDonald. It was their introduction of the "Speedee Service System" in 1948 that established the principles of the fast-food restaurant. However, the company today dates
A Historic Peek at the Other Cheesecake
There are two kinds of cheesecake. One stimulates the taste buds. The other arouses the imagination. Both are a feast for the eyes, yet it's not difficult to determine which came first. A Greek writer is often credited with recording the first basic recip
A Gold Mine of Data Goes Online
A turning point in the history of American advertising and marketing happened in mid-2006 when the Department of Commerce posted all data tables from its most important publication, The Statistical Abstract of the United States, in spreadsheet compatible
|
