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Heal Me, Father

Posted on Apr 24, 2002, Source: AlterNet

While American bishops meeting with the Pope hammered out a policy for priests who prey on kids, a psychologist who counsels clergy claims it's not so hard to screen potential abusers.

Health Food Junkies

Posted on Oct 2, 2001, Source: Metro Silicon Valley

If you've crossed the line between healthy eating and obsession, you might have "orthorexia nervosa" -- a term coined by reformed health food addict Dr. Steven Bratman.

Superbabe Vacation

Posted on May 1, 2001, Source: Metro Silicon Valley

D. Tim Thomas coaches Silicon Valley men to find fulfillment, glamour and excitement, with the help of Bond Girl babes and his European Supermodel Vacations tours.

Butt-Kicking Babes

Posted on Mar 27, 2001, Source: Metro Silicon Valley

The freshest batch of celluliod heroines are strong, sexy and beating the living daylights out of the bad guys. Why are so many people convinced this is a bad thing?

Cigarette Smuggling Rakes in Profits

Posted on Nov 28, 2000, Source: Metro Silicon Valley

More profitable than growing marijuana and safer than dealing illegal drugs, cigarette smuggling is taking over as the pop crime of high-taxed times.

Beef Cake Blues

Posted on Jul 20, 2000, Source: Metro Silicon Valley

Is "The Adonis Complex," a new book about guys' body-obsession crisis, a groundbreaking work or a "me too" whine about an issue that women have been coping with for centuries?

Nightly Grind

Posted on Apr 1, 2000, Source: deleted

As ravers and anti-drug activists debate whether Ecstasy causes brain damage, both sides may be ignoring a serious and immediate problem few can deny: cracking teeth.

Flights of Fancy

Posted on Apr 1, 2000, Source: Metro Silicon Valley

Commercial breeding of butterflies for weddings and parties may be extinguishing these symbols of hope and renewal.
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