CHICAGO — Teen sexting of nude photos online or via cellphone may be far less common than people think, new research suggests. Only 1 percent of kids aged 10 to 17 have shared images of themselves or others that involve explicit nudity, a nationally representative study found. Roughly the same number said they’d shared suggestive but less graphic photos; while 7 percent said they’d received either type of picture. Read full article > >

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Teen sexting of photos may be less common than thought, depending on definition, research says

Many people think heavy drinking causes promiscuity, violence and anti-social behaviour. That’s not necessarily true, argues Kate Fox.

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Is the alcohol message all wrong?

When people think of Southern California, they tend to picture sunshine, a free-spirited atmosphere, and a culture of expression and curiosity. It is an idyllic setting to wax philosophic on matters of religion in the 21st century.

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School of Thoughts

When people think of Southern California, they tend to picture sunshine, a free-spirited atmosphere, and a culture of expression and curiosity. It is an idyllic setting to wax philosophic on matters of religion in the 21st century.

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School of Thoughts

Nick Cannon said a social worker visited new mom Mariah Carey in the hospital this week over allegations of drug use and drinking. On Thursday’s “Piers Morgan Tonight ,” Cannon said someone called child protective services after Carey followed a nurse’s suggestion to drink a small amount of dark beer to help with breast-feeding. “I guess someone maybe overheard that [suggestion], and this is a good way to make a quick buck, or call the tabloids,” he suggested. “It’s kind of sad that people think that we’ll make money off of these newborns.” Read full article > >

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Mariah Carey visited by social worker, Nick Cannon says

Few people think the countries will default, but they must muster the political cohesion needed to assure markets that they can reduce their debt.

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Worries About Italy and Belgium in EuroZone

A year before US forces begin withdrawing from Afghanistan, what do people think the future holds for them?

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Hoping for a better life in Afghanistan

If you’re tired of all the chemicals and synthetic fragrances in most store-bought creams and lotions, you might want to consider making your own. Most people think that making creams and body lotions is difficult but it’s actually fairly easy. I frequently make my own and give them as gifts to friends and family members who seem to love them.

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Make your own natural body lotion