Botched tests cast doubts on cancer screening. In this case, the indicator seems indisputable: Many patients were misdiagnosed.

Deprived of a fair fight in the battle against cancer

10 best beaches in the world

Prostitutes Strike in Bolivia
Makes me think of Salem, and the witch hunts.

Looking for Their Children’s Birth Mothers

Watching Burmese monks march, from a safe distance

Ban models under 16, assess eating disorders, urges British report This article is one of the few which reminds us many models are skillfully made-up 13 & 14 year olds, whose developmental stage makes them most vulnerable to developing a “skewed” self perception.

Security overtakes privacy concerns in schools. In my school teachers need to send a student for help when there is an incident. There are no intercoms, cameras or hidden “help” buttons. We remind students to remove hats and hoods on an as needed basis. An awareness of gang colors can be just as important as seeing a student’s face.

Wandering polar bear heads south again . I wonder if this is what happens when the Arctic ice is melting and your friends and family are having difficulty surviving.

School system must make room for special needs . An opinion on whether schools in Nova Scotia are truly meeting the needs of all students. It is all very well to say our system of education is inclusive, but teachers and schools must be given the supports necessary in order for this system to work.

Giant spider web spurs sticky debate. This gives new meaning to Arachnophobia and makes the webs in my garden almost desirable.

Further to being female in Afghanistan Paul Workman of CTV News shares his perspective.

Britney Spears has done it again! This time, however, she had Elizabeth Arden’s help and support. It’s disappointing.

Local artist Jeffrey Lyons. The imagery is a fusion of cartoon, surreal and abstract styles.

Tales Of Mere Existence “A Typical Conversation With My Mom”. Rated G.

More on Lydia. Have a look at the comments.

Gone fishin’: No girls allowed. Manicures and pedicures aren’t high on Lydia’s agenda.

Hiasl’s story. Going ape over human rights.