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Madrid plane crash survivors tell their horrifying tale
From his hospital bed, Alfredo Jesús Acosta Mendiola was calling out for his parents.
The eight-year-old was one of the youngest of the 19 survivors of yesterday's plane crash at Madrid's Barajas airport, in which 153 passengers and crew lost their lives.
Alfredo's father Alfredo Acosta Sierra died in the crash and his mother, G Rodriguez Mendiola has not been identified.
One of three children in hospital, Alfredo was dragged from the wreckage of the burning plane by emergency workers, and suffered only a broken leg. From his hospital bed, Alfredo Jesús Acosta Mendiola was calling out for his parents. ... more -
Adopting is the new not-adopting
Do you have adoption fever? Or do prefer to sow your wild oats? With the world becoming increasingly overpopulated, one has to weigh the pros and cons of taking care of children who face a life of abuse, hunger and destitution versus slaving away for the gene pool master.
Author of the Liverpool study "The Madonna Effect," Professor Kevin Browne, asserts that there has been an increase in international adoption due to media attention surrounding Madonna’s fight for David. His main criticism is that the stars are overlooking needy orphans from their own countries, and they have started a dangerous trend.
"I don't see how anyone who understands how complicated it is to adopt a child could say that someone chose to do that as a fad. It's just too difficult. It's too traumatic," Madonna has responded.
As debate surrounds the pros and cons of this “fever,” AIDS Orphans Day is approaching. The May 7th campaign hopes to draw attention to the more than 15 million children, estimated to be 20-25 million by 2010, who have been orphaned by AIDS and face malnutrition and increased susceptibility to exploitation, forced labor, prostitution, and child soldiering. FXB International, the host of AIDS Orphans Day reports that fewer than 1 in 10 AIDS orphans receives any external support, many experiencing discrimination that bars them from healthcare and schooling in their native countries.
You can probably guess where I stand. How 'bout you? Do you have adoption fever? Or do prefer to sow your wild oats? With the world becoming increasingly overpopulated, one has to weigh... more -
Paparazzi Joe
Are the paparazzi a necessary evil or just a excessive indulgence that should be done away with? Whats wrong with taking a couple of pictures anyway? Our own celebrity Joe Hanson takes to the streets to find out Whats Wrong With the Paparazzi. Are the paparazzi a necessary evil or just a excessive indulgence that should be done away with? Whats wrong with taking a couple of ... more
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Sky: Grew Up Cowboy
Walk a mile in the shoes of Sky Sharp.
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"Mind Match" game show cartoon
Here's an animation about a game show that gives away orphan children as prizes. Based on a skit from the sketch comedy show "The State". Here's an animation about a game show that gives away orphan children as prizes. Based on a skit from the sketch comedy show ... more
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