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Is prison time enough for drug addicts?

A man released on parole has been charged in an attack that leftone woman dead and a second critically injured. James Christopher Riels was released from prison on April 7.Riels admitted beating Mary Jane Cruchon to death with a clawhammer. He even killed Cruchon's dog. His motive was robbery. Headmitted ...

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New legislation creates privacy for medical records

New legislation called the Health Insurance PortableAdministration Act (HIPAA) now gives patients the right to view orrestrict sharing of personal health information. Under the new rules, health care providers must give patientsnotice on how their medical information will be used. Healthprofessionals ...

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Murder is not an option in solving marital problems

Who knows what would prompt a man to murder his wife and unbornchild. Money, jealousy, psychosis? Whatever the reason, there is nojust cause. Scott Peterson was arrested on Friday and murdercharges were filed against him this morning. Although a man isinnocent until proven guilty -- my verdict is in ...

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Freedom of Speech: as long as we all agree?

"Censorship reflects a society's lack of confidence in itself.It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime . . ." Supreme CourtJustice Potter Stewart, dissenting Ginzberg v. United States(1966) I think America is the home of our brave soldiers, home of applepie and peach cobbler, home of the greatest ...

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America mourns loss of U.S. soldiers, journalist

Though we have mourned all casualties of the war against Iraq, arecent loss has sent shockwaves across not only the media family,but all of its audience as well. David Bloom was an excellent reporter. He was fresh andengaging. Bloom was one of the many embedded journalists coveringthe crusade to bring ...

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Shock, awe and treason?

Since the war against Iraq began, each day presents moredisturbing and frightening images. In only a few days, we have suffered casualties. I have seenU.S. prisoners of war as they marched with their hands over-head. Ihave been jolted by the sight of journalists bringing us mediacoverage while donning ...

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Leaders discuss future of black vote

Former and current members of the U.S. Congress discussednational politics in a symposium held March 21 at The University ofMemphis Fogelman Executive Center. Panelists included Mike Espy,former representative from the Mississippi 7th Congressionaldistrict; Harold Ford Sr., former representative of ...

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Use of false diplomas, transcripts increasing

Harvard University has degrees for sale and all you need is a cashier’s check and a few hundred dollars. Attendance not necessary. If you seized an opportunity to buy a degree and have your very own name embossed on an almost real degree, you would not be alone in your deceit. It is estimated that ...

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