Kids are cute and all (debatable, I know), but boy, are they restrictive. Say goodbye to late nights, weekend benders, well-laid plans and what I probably miss most… 'me' time. In a perfect world, a child would come with its own OS support, or at least a handbook. And where's the reset button when you need it? I thought I had it covered, downloading apps and poring through any information I could find on the pitfalls of parenting. However, nothing could prepare me for the responsibility of another human life, and it's a heavy one. Yes, having at least two kids fits the image of the 'perfect' family unit (along with that white picket fence), but it's not always feasible. Once you work through the inevitable guilt on an individual, parental and societal level though, it is okay to say, "One is enough". Here's why: 1. I'VE PAID MY DUES Here's my rebuttal when someone lays it on me that I've a part to play in Singapore's population decline: One, I've effectively replaced myself … [Read more...] about 5 reasons why my first child will likely be my last
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R Kelly arrested on child pornography, other charges
NEW YORK: R&B superstar R Kelly has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with five underage girls, recording some of it on video tapes, and then attempting to hide the evidence, US prosecutors said on Friday (Jul 12).A 13-count indictment returned Thursday in Chicago also alleged the 52-year-old singer intimidated victims and concealed evidence in a 2008 trial that ended in his acquittal of child pornography charges.The latest charges include receiving and producing child pornography, enticing a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity and obstruction of justice.A separate federal indictment unsealed in New York Thursday accused Kelly of recruiting women and girls for sex.Federal agents arrested the Grammy Award winner Thursday night while he walked his dog in Chicago, his lawyer Steve Greenberg said in a statement.Two former employees of his music business - Derrel McDavid and Milton Brown - also were charged in the case.The Chicago indictment alleges … [Read more...] about R Kelly arrested on child pornography, other charges
R Kelly arrested on child pornography, other charges: Lawyer
WASHINGTON: R&B star R Kelly has been arrested on federal charges stemming from previous allegations of sexual abuse of underage girls and child pornography, his lawyer confirmed Friday (Jul 12).Kelly was arrested by federal agents Thursday night while walking his dog in Chicago, his lawyer Steve Greenberg said in a statement.US media reports said he was charged in a 13-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury that included enticement of a minor and obstruction of justice charges.Kelly, whose legal name is Robert Kelly, already was facing Illinois state felony charges of aggravated sexual assault, and was out on bail at the time of his arrest.The new federal charges arose from the singer's alleged conduct in both Illinois and New York, his lawyer said."The conduct alleged appears to largely be the same as the conduct previously alleged against Mr Kelly in his current state indictment and the former state charges that he was acquitted of," Greenberg said."Most, if … [Read more...] about R Kelly arrested on child pornography, other charges: Lawyer
Our very own Indiana Jones
Our very own Indiana Jones It isn’t every day that a Filipino scientist captures the imagination not only of his own people but of the world, but last month, this amazing feat happened, putting Filipino science squarely on the global map. The “feat” wasn’t just one event but the culmination of many years of painstaking work, research, and analysis, culminating in the publication of the results in Nature magazine of a cover article titled “Out of Asia: A newly discovered species of hominin from the Philippines,” attributed to an international team including Filipino archeologists Armand Mijares, Eusebio Dizon, and Emil Robles. The article announced the discovery of what the team named Homo luzonensis, a new and previously unknown hominin or human-like species. (For a laymanized version of the article, see here: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01152-3.) The discovery consisted of about a dozen small bones found … [Read more...] about Our very own Indiana Jones
Governments reap dividends from spending on child care
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By Heather Scoffield Economics Columnist Fri., May 3, 2019 When the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development comes to Canada to assess this country’s quality of life, its experts usually leave us with a seal of approval. We live well here. There was a notable caveat last year, though: Women aren’t making as much money as men, mainly because of child care responsibilities. There’s a simple and effective cure for that: invest more in child care. More funding for daycare and early childhood education allows more parents to go to work. It boosts family incomes, brings more women into the workforce, gives young children a great start in life, and — in big cities especially — eases the mounting strain on household finances. It reduces income inequality, both immediately and for the next generation. It reduces poverty. It provides much-needed labour for companies looking to expand. It’s almost too good to be true. … [Read more...] about Governments reap dividends from spending on child care