Emergency contraception comes in the form of a single dose of progestogen which, if taken a short time after unprotected sex, can prevent pregnancy. Sometimes referred to as "the morning after pill" this type of contraception should not be used as a regular form of birth control, but rather as a means of preventing pregnancy... More..

Wouldn't it make life simple if every daughter could recognize the fact that her mother successfully raised a family and, therefore, she should surely know what she is talking about when she tells her what to do with her newborn? Well, actually, just because a woman has given birth to three, four, five children - this doesn... More..

Yet another tragedy, involving a British boy, occurred recently during a school skiing trip to Austria when a 12 year old fell to his death down a mountain ravine. This and other catastrophic stories surrounding accidents during school excursions begs the question whether such trips should continue. There is, of course, mu... More..

Sweeney Todd - Fact or Fiction? We are all in for a real treat this Christmas when Tim Burton's musical adaptation of Sweeney Todd hits the big screen. With performances from multi talented and charismatic Johnny Depp, Tim's wife, Helena Bonham Carter and Alan Rickman this film is sure to be a winner. Tim's distinct styl... More..

In October 2008 new UK legislation will come into effect whereby single parents must seek work once their youngest child is 12 years of age in order to receive state benefits. By 2010 this will be lowered to 7 years of age. Currently a single parent can receive benefits to help with the costs of raising a family until the... More..

George Jung - 'the world's premier importer of Colombian cocaine....' From humble beginnings to a multi-millionaire, George Jung has to be one of the most prolific criminals of his kind. At the peak of his drug dealing career in the 80's, he was responsible for 85% of the cocaine being used in the USA. He would fly 'blow... More..

It is sad, but true, that many marriages end in divorce. The figures are lower today than they were 20 years ago, but nevertheless a number of couples are still making bad decisions when it comes to choosing a partner. The old adage 'opposites attract' may be true, but does a man or woman who is your antithesis make a sui... More..