News
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In my own back yard.
Yesterday, I learned about 56 child prostitutes who were rescued from a life of degradation. For now. Not in Asia, Africa or even Mexico. In these United States. Read more
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If it wasn’t for the snow…
I’d have seriously considered moving to North Dakota. I think it is one of the only states were employment has remained consistently on the increase. There are actually more jobs there than there are people. The snow is nothing to sneeze at, well it can be, but you know what I mean. :) MSNBC has… Read more
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Abuse victims denied insurance.
In eight states (Idaho, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Wyoming) and the District of Columbia, insurance companies are allowed to deny or increase the cost of insurance to people they deem to be victims of domestic violence. Read more
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More bad news for magazines.
Not that they were looking fabulous before today, but Conde Nast will be shutting down four magazines – Cookie, Gourmet, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride (link to WSJ article). Read more