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The use of condoms is currently one of the most popular and widely adopted forms of contraception. In the United States, the United Kingdom and most other developed countries, people are encouraged to

The annual Kern County Fair and Parade in California was recently subject to a confrontation of ideas. Held sometime in October 2007, the fair was attended by people from all over Kern County who came

Elephants are very social animals. Elephants travel in herds, containing about 6 to 30 individuals. The herd is made up of the oldest female (the matriach), females and their offspring. The Africa

For parents of young children, the world can seem like a scary place. Everywhere you look there are stories of children being taken, hurt, and even killed. This is something that happens randomly most of the time, but there are plenty of other cases where the child knew the person that ended up hurting them.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to remember how bad global poverty is. Even poverty in the US escapes our attention much of the time. After all, most of us have a lot to do. You go about your life, going to your job 40 hours or more a week, relaxing as much as you can on the weekends and after work, and trying to raise a family.

Houston, TX - When the phrase ‘Black History’ is mentioned, names that immediately come to mind for most are Dr. King, Rosa Parks or Malcolm X. It’s been argued Black History continues to be made dai

The Spanish King celebrated a milestone birthday earlier this year when he turned 70. The day was commemorated with an intimate family gathering at home. The following week however, Juan Carlos cele

AIDS statistics in Zambia are staggering: *There are approximately one million people who are infected with AIDS in Zambia. *The life expectancy of somebody born in Zambia is under 40, mostly due

Houston, TX – Black History Month has an added poignancy this year, as it is almost 40 years to the day, since Martin Luther King delivered his “I Have Been to the Mountaintop” speech. In the four dec

Living in the United States where I am surrounded by decadent lifestyles, fast-food restaurants where I can grab a full meal in two minutes, grocery stores packed to the 20 foot roofs with an abundanc