June 2009

Monogamy can be a wonderful thing. Two people can achieve deep levels of intimacy by excluding physical and emotional relationships with other people, developing a partnership that can last a lifetime. But strict monogamy is not the only option, especially for those with the responsibility to be careful and educated about bringing other people into the relationship. Whether short or long term, bringing a third person into a romantic relationship, or being that third person, can be a rewarding experience. Of course, it's a narrow path through a minefield of potential emotional and physical problems. Here are some things you need to do before inviting someone else into your relationship, or joining someone else's established relationship.

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The word “traffick” conjures images of bumper-to-bumper taxi cabs, women applying lipstick in smudgy lines, and men screaming obscenities at whatever unfortunate creatures that happen to be deadlocked in front of them. After the award-winning fillm Traffick hit theaters, the public may have become more aware of what the word can really mean. But human trafficking, the most heinous form of the word, is the third largest industry on earth, just behind the arms and drug trades. (Hopefully Liam Neeson's latest hit movie Taken will alert the public as Traffic previously did.) Read more

I am sure there are several couples who are not in the media who are and will stay loyal to their spouse, and the media always does the best with bringing out the worst, but you start to wonder, is anyone still loyal these days? Read more

Hot NurseIf you are a nurse who values a good boob job over a decent salary, the Czech Republic may just be the place for you.  We've all heard of a world-wide shortage of nurses and medical personnel, but did you know that nurses in the Czech Republic have "special" bonus incentives to keep them in the country? Complimentary German lessons, five weeks of vacation and free liposuction and silicone breast implants.

The nurses can choose from a full range of surgical procedures and not surprisingly, "it has proved more popular than the free German lessons." One clinic has seen an increase in 10% in nursing applications since implementing the policy.
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