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Malaysian Woman Sentenced to Caning For Drinking a Beer
Not every woman around the world can enjoy the simple pleasures of life, like sipping a cold beer on vacation, without fear of physical punishment. Recently, 32-year-old Malaysian model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno was sentenced to be caned for drinking a beer in a hotel nightclub.
After being taken into custody and transported to a prison for her punishment today, Kartika was prepared to endure the caning.
Conventional Wisdom: Ask a Bartender
My boyfriend who was also my best friend has left me, very cruelly. Ten days after the breakup, he started posting pictures of himself with a new girlfriend on Facebook! I hate my job in the family business and want to go abroad.
Ruh Roh!
Disclaimer: This is one of those videos that I tried to edit so that we could just get to the funny part, but alas, there's no way to get to the hilarity without some sobering news first. Basically, a young woman vanished while on lifeguarding duty a few years ago. (Not funny.) While the news anchor discussed the cold case and named a possible suspect, a picture of the suspect so horrid and terrifying came up, I think I may have nightmares.
Americans Barack Out at the Lincoln Memorial!
I just got back from the concert at the Lincoln Memorial, the first official inauguration event! Stars like Bruce, Bono, and Beyonce put on a good show for Barack, the rest of the smiling Obama family, and thousands of everyday Americans. I watched the event surrounded by DC locals, curious foreigners, little kids propped up on shoulders, and grown adults decked out in Obama gear.
All in Your Head...and Internet: Culture and Psychology Collide
Paranoid delusions are nothing if not timely. In World War II, psychotics often thought their neighbors were Nazis. They became spies during the cold war and terrorists after 9-11.
Have Hate Groups Been Quieter Than Expected This Election?
Despite news of a dead bear cub shot through the head and draped with Obama signs and a car vandalized allegedly for sporting a McCain sticker, apparently hate group activity has been less intense than expected this campaign. Groups who monitor hate activity with an eye toward preventing violence are reporting an eerie silence from traditional sources of open racism — much less than they expected this late in the race.
The director of a law center that tracks hate group says, “What we really haven’t seen is white supremacists really rallying over an Obama presidency.
Tips For Sex in the Car
Whether you think it's sexy to get it on in the backseat of your boyfriend's car or it's the only private place you can find because you both live with roommates, it can be a little awkward. So here are some tips to make your automobile makeout session as comfy and pleasurable as possible:
- Park in a secluded area. No, I'm not saying you should drive to some sketchy parking lot or abandoned factory; just choose a place that's private so you don't have to worry about unexpected people walking by and disturbing your alone time.
- Bring a blanket along so you can lay it on the seat.
The How-To Lounge: Quitting Smoking
Smoking is a nasty habit. We all know smoking is bad for your health and wreaks havoc on your skin, your teeth, and the people around you. Even though some people make smoking look glamorous, it is a dangerous habit to pick up.
Things He Should Know: Just Because
Does your husband or boyfriend only bring you flowers or little gifts when he's in the doghouse? Do those gifts leave you a little cold because they're a means to an end? While flowers with apologies are fine, I feel reminded of the issue every time I look at them!
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