| Officials say they see more cases of domestic violence during the holidays, but it doesn't disappear when the holiday decorations come down.
Midland County Sheriff Gary Painter said he and his deputies see domestic violence year-round, but he thinks with added stress of the holidays and the influence of narcotics and alcohol, the number of victims increases.
"I'd say most domestic violence cases involve alcohol and narcotics. It seems to usually be the nucleus of the argument, and because yo... | IT FEELS oddly incongruous to be discussing conservation issues with Robin Williams. Not because he isn't thoughtful or the subject isn't pertinent, but because if ever there was someone who seemed wilfully spendthrift about energy levels, it's Williams, who has just flown into London to do press for his new animated feature Happy Feet, having played a comedy benefit in Las Vegas the previous night. Here he is, fizzing animatedly about George Bush.
"There's no such thing as global warming," he... | Four university juniors in Nanjing have recently set up a club to help single fellow students find their life partners, winning both applause and objections on campus.
Xu started the club with three other girls. Days after posting their ad, they received their first call seeking help in romance.
So far, the club has attracted 20 members and numerous calls. Sun, a university student majoring in engineering, said he needed help from the club as the department he was studying in has few female ... |
