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Alone… and Loving It!
One of my grandmothers was married three times. Each time a husband died, she found another within a year or so. My other grandmother lived the same way. Her adored soulmate died after 25 years of marriage and a cruel illness; within a year she had a new last name.
Downton Abbey and Modern Inheritance Discrimination
I have one brother, a kind and unselfish man who lives 3,000 miles away from me. When our mother died three years ago, the money she had carefully put away for us was divided equally among her children.
New Study Finds Child Abuse Injuries on the Rise
Despite efforts to raise awareness about preventing child endangerment and abuse, research shows that cases of child abuse resulting in serious injury or death may actually be increasing. A sobering new study found that in Great Britain, 400 children are sexually abused every week in Britain, one every 20 minutes.
Halloween Fun Facts & Trivia
What do ghosts drink for breakfast? Coffee with scream and sugar! Little ghouls and goblins fill the streets looking for sweet treats on October 31st, the perfect day for all things fun and frightful. So to help you get in the spirit of this spook-tacular time of year, here are some interesting Halloween facts and trivia: 1. Did you know that the original Jack O’ Lanterns were carved in Ireland out of hollowed-out turnips to ward off spirits and ghosts?
Will and Kate Take Legal Action Over Topless Photos
Britain’s beloved royal couple is taking legal action against a magazine that published photos of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. Attorneys for Prince William and Kate filed a criminal complaint on Monday against the photographer who took the shots, according to the UK Independent.