By Colin DeMatteis Fifteen-year-old James Filtmore walked two miles to the county courthouse Wednesday morning to file for emancipation from his parents. “It’s going to be a heck of a battle,” he said. “I’m citing extreme social embarrassment as a form of abuse. My parents are keeping me from living a fully actualized life by [...]
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Diets
By Colin DeMatteis Food can be a reflection of culture. However, individual diets and food choices can also reflect personal choices, religious beliefs and even political leanings. Here is a list and description of just a few such diets. The Standard American Diet: Abbreviated as S.A.D this is the stereotypical western diet. It is heavy [...]
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By Colin DeMatteis We have all been there–cruising the Internet, looking for sexy underwear and suddenly stumbling upon an interesting new thong. It’s pure white, 100 percent ultra-fine, baby rib cotton. Seems skanky enough, but printed against this virgin-white background is one bold red command: “ABSTAIN.” Yes, these panties–which retail online for $8.99 plus shipping–are [...]
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