The issue of copycat crime is a fascinating one that raises deep questions in the fields of psychology, philosophy, criminology and jurisprudence. Are filmmakers – if not legally, at least morally – responsible for their creations that motivate people to commit crime?
Once upon a time, the presidents, prime ministers and chancellors of this world were just like you. They went to college, they worked, they played; some of them were cool. Yet as their college days ceased, and their pursuit of the top job began, they relinquished personal style for sartorial...
A no touch orgasm achieved by thought is a pleasure technique pormoted by Barbara Carellas. Carellas has been "thinking herself off" for more than 20 years and happily talks about it for TLC's "Strange Sex." Carellas developed the brain based, no touch orgasm while managing off Broadway...
Treatments of gambling addiction take a number of forms. In some situations the gambling addict is able to make the changes necessary to eliminate gambling from his or her life. This approach does take a tremendous amount of self-discipline, and is not the right approach for everyone. Another...
Zsa Zsa Gabor, actress and ailing 93 year old, is reportedly being released from the UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital just in time for her 94th Birthday. Gabor's husband, Prince Grederic von Anhalt reported an update of Gabor's condition to TMZ. Von Anhalt stated that Gabor had suffered "full blown...
Homosociality is not the same as homosexuality though sometimes it is associated with the idea of people of the same sex having relationship beyond friendship. The term homosociality actually refers to people of the same sex who are enjoying close ties and friendship that is not sexual in nature....
When an individual’s continuous actions are considered to be harmful or in violation of a law, statute, or ordinance, it is possible for another individual, who has been harmed, to request that the court demand a halt to these actions. The latter may file a motion for the former to seize and...
There are instances wherein evidence that has been collected through illegal or unreasonable means cannot be considered in court. Such evidence becomes inadmissible in a court of law since it has been obtained through methods that have not been sanctioned by the court or by laws. Thus, the exclusionary...
Sensationalism in the media is not always intentional. When a celebrity or public figure is elderly or ill, drafts of obituaries are often prepared in advance. While this can be convenient, it can also lead to disaster when these drafts are released prematurely. Other times when the media kills...
Oprah Winfrey has legions of faithful followers across the country, but they’d do well to keep a careful eye out as they tread the trail that Oprah blazes: the aftermath of her “good works” and “good judgment” is sometimes messy—and even dangerous. Recent news reports have warned of the dangers...
