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Michael Jackson On ‘Heal The Kids’

In March 2001, Michael Jackson delivered a powerful speech at Oxford University entitled, “Heal The Kids”. Some eight years later it is as relevant today as it was back then. Says Jackson, “Ours is a generation that has witnessed the abrogation of the parent-child covenant. And because of all the neglect, too many of our kids have, essentially, to raise themselves”.

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Abandoned Tot At Florida Mall, Please Help

A two-year old tot was found wandering around the Florida Mall after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. If you know the identity of this little girl, please contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Office or law enforcement, immediately.

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George Tiller’s Brutal Murder

Dr. George Tiller, a courageous doctor who provided late term abortion services to women in some of the most distressing circumstances, was gunned down in cold blood Sunday, as he ushered congregants into his Lutheran church.

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Florida boy flies to Cali., parents, airlines crew up

Little 13-year old Kenton Weaver, a Florida boy, drove 30 miles to the Fort Lauderdale airport and flew to San Jose where his mother lives, and no one noticed. The boy was able to by pass his father, family members and airline officials. He was found at the ticket counter in the airport in California. The child’s parents say that he has a form of autism and is intrigued with planes.

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Twins born on Fifth Avenue

This week-end, Elizabeth Brew gave birth to her twins right on Fifth Avenue! According to the New York Post, “while she remained in the SUV, her legs her legs extended toward busy Fifth Avenue and Central Park, her 4-pound, 13-ounce daughter was delivered right out on the avenue. A few minutes later, the second of the pair of twins, a 5-pound, 5-ounce boy, was delivered. Both children were healthy.”

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From supermodel to supermum, Heidi Klum is expecting

From supermodel to supermum – Heidi Klum’s husband Seal has revealed to fans that the couple are expecting another baby. The singer told an audience at the Radio City Music Hall in New York that his beautiful supermodel wife is pregnant with their fourth child US magazine reported.

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How realistic is Dr. Laura?

No one would ever accuse conservative radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger of harboring progressive views on parenting. But if this excerpt from her new book, “In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms,” is any indication, the good doctor’s 16th opus may turn out to be her most culturally tone-deaf dispatch to date.

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Not this time, Pop Star’s Adoption Request Rejected

Pop star, Madonna who was seeking to adopt little 3-year-old Mercy from her native Malawi, has failed in her bid to do so. A judge rejected the pop star’s request, citing a provision in the law whereby prospective parents must live in the southern African nation for at least 18 months, prior to adoption. Madonna had previously adopted David from Malawi and the residency ruled was waived at that time.

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8 Reasons I’ve Got Octomom Envy

I have a husband, a job and one kid. It’s a never-ending balancing act and no matter how hard I try, I can’t keep it all together. But not Nadya Suleman — Octomom’s got it ALL figured out.

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Madonna’s Adoption Row, Accused of “stealing”, says Grandma

Madonna may have an adoption row on her hands. The grandmother of the tot that she wants to adopt has said that this is “stealing” and would go to court to fight to keep little Mercy. Her grandmother says, “I won’t let her go.” Madonna is currently in Malawi to adopt the tot. A previous adoption from that African country created a lot of controversy.

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