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...used to be that America welcomed the vast crowds who arrived at Ellis Island, given that they didn’t carry any contagious diseases. Today, the process to become an American citizen is so filled by bureaucratic red tape that unless you have an American immediate relative or fiancé, are employed by an American company or are fleeing civil strife from your home country, you have little hope of joining this so-called land of immigrants...
Actions to immediately prevent pregnancy, though reasonably justified by the vast disadvantages faced by undergraduate child bearers and rearers, automatically ignore any benefit a woman may have by having a child during her undergraduate career. Consider Gina Ocon ’98-’00, whose infamous custody battle with her child’s father made national headlines. Despite the burdens she faced raising a child while in college (taking time off, receiving less than stellar grades, segregating herself off-campus), Ocon remained adamant that her decision benefited her life tremendously. “It takes...
...perfect way. I'm sure many people throughout the world don't even know that Kyrgyzstan exists. Maybe your article will encourage travelers to visit this beautiful country in the heart of Asia. It has everything to offer: snow-covered mountains and clear lakes, as well as large forests, vast plains, lovely villages and a vibrant capital city, Bishkek. Since we gained our independence from the former Soviet Union, we have become a secure and democratic state that is looking ahead to modernity and increasing wealth. Tourists, we're ready to welcome you! Gashmen Dskmet-Bozorgan Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan...
There was something a bit rich about Washington ordering other countries to place armed guards on certain flights entering the U.S., as Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge did on Dec. 29. After all, the country making the rules still does not inspect the vast majority of its cargo or all of its checked baggage at its airports, standard procedures in some countries. And America's several thousand armed air marshals have figured in 600 reports of misconduct from October 2001 to July 2003. Last year a marshal was fired for drawing his gun on a man who had stolen...
...good (if not quite clean) fun. According to a 2001 online survey of 7,037 adults, two-thirds of those who visit websites with sexual content say their Internet activities haven't affected their level of sexual activity with their partners, though three-quarters report masturbating while online. The vast majority of respondents--85% to 90%--according to Cooper, who heads the San Jose Marital and Sexuality Center, which conducted the study, are what he calls "recreational users," people who view pornography as a curiosity or diversion...