The War of the Words: Are Heterosexual Monogamists the Patent Holders on ‘Marriage’
by Martin Winer
There is much debate of late as to who is the patent holder on the term ‘Marriage’. Conservative heterosexual monogamists have put their moral stake in the ground claiming th
Workaholism, Leisure and Pleasure Part II
by Sam Vaknin
The emotional leap was only a question of time. Historically, people went to work because they had to. What they did after work was designated as "pleasure". Now, both work and
Making Contact
by Carole Lipari
Whether you're sending a note to a member of an online community or responding to an online personal ad, how you start an e-mail relationship can determine whether it will e
Abortion and the Right to Life Part I
by Sam Vaknin
I. The Right to Life
It is a fundamental principle of most moral theories that all human beings have a right to life. The existence of a right implies obligations or dut
The happiest person in America: whats sex got to do with it
by David Leonhardt
Who is the happiest person in America? USA Today featured Happiest Person in a cover story in its USA Weekend magazine. Bad news: it's not you. Nor is it me.
Just
Ethical Relativism and Absolute Taboos Part I
by Sam Vaknin
I. Taboos
Taboos regulate our sexual conduct, race relations, political institutions, and economic mechanisms - virtually every realm of our life. According to the 2002
Drug Rehab Program: Do You Need It
by Abhilash Patel
Do you have an addiction? The question shouldn't be hard to answer. There are fairly clear lines between an addiction and a casual behavior.
According
Cannibalism and Human Sacrifice Part II
by Sam Vaknin
III. Chastening Reminders
Cannibalism is a chilling reminder of our humble origins in the animal kingdom. To the cannibal, we are no better and no more than cattle or sh
Globalization
by Slawek
ABOUT GLOBALIZATION
My Dear:
It was still in the 20th century when the Polish weekly "Wprost" published an article titled "The opponents of globalization - who are they?" Let
What your favorite thong says about you and flowers!
by Fay Barrow
White Thong: You love Carnations tradition is very important to you. Your down-to-earth attitude and innate ability to keep confidences makes you one of the most loyal and trus
Matchmakers in China & Japan
by Basthehoop
In today’s busy professional world, more and more upscale, single professionals are turning to match making services to find a mate. Some feel they need a go-between because t
Legal Protection for Same Sex Couples
by Johnette Duff
Has anyone considered a compromise solution to the issue of legalization of same-sex marriages?
As an attorney who has spent years conducting research on the advantages a
CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHILD LABOUR Part 1st
by Machhindra Gojame
CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHILD LABOUR-part 1st
Our Efforts and Experiences – Part - I
"In all the civilized societies all over the world system of child labour is
Senior Authors Give Back
by Francine Silverman
As editor/publisher of Book Promotion Newsletter, I am fortunate in having an eclectic group of subscribers who number in the thousands. The ezine is interactive an
Its A Date!
by Carole Lipati
Ok, you've found someone online that you really like and they like you too. You'd like to meet face-to-face...now what?
One of the best and worst things about single
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