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*SNIP* While these big paydays have spawned numerous rags-to-riches stories over the years, they have also spelled disaster for some. Not only do most winners have to deal with people coming out of the woodwork looking for a handout, but there's also bankruptcy, murder, robbery, drug abuse and legal troubles in many cases. In fact, according to the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, nearly one-third of all lottery winners go bankrupt. *SNIP* If you're lucky enough to score the winning combo, you could be taking home an estimated lump-sum payout of $904.4 million. While these big paydays have spawned...

"How to Lower Your Child's IQ," "Why Spanking Does Not Work," and other videos.

Psychiatrist Dr. Keith Ablow appeared on Fox News Wednesday to psychoanalyze President Barack Obama, claiming the president won’t negotiate with House Republicans because his father “abandoned” him and his grandmother “didn’t trust men of color.” Steve Doocy of “Fox & Friends” introduced the segment by showing clips of the president referring to the shutdown as a “hostage” situation. Doocy asked Ablow if Obama’s “language” reveals anything about his personality. So, the average person might hear partisan rhetoric, but what do you hear in the words the president’s using?” Doocy asked. “Well, in the words ‘hostage taking… being held for ransom,’...

Killology.com KILLING FOR THEIR COUNTRY: A NEW LOOK AT “KILLOLOGY” by Robert Engen For more information on accessing this file, please visit our help page. “Patriots always talk of dying for their country, but never of killing for their country.” – Bertrand Russell Introduction Over a decade ago, Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman, a former US Army Ranger and military psychologist, published a book entitled On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society. This work, along with its recent sequel, On Combat, have established Grossman’s reputation in military law enforcement circles in North America as an expert on the...

Remember being told to "search for your Inner Child" ? A lot of folks did - quite successfully - but that child turned out to be something of a brat !

The reason that we can tuck our little ones in at nightin peace is because of you," Osteen told the troops.Crusing at 37,000 feet is nothing new for Pastor Joel Osteen Jetting off to another night in another town has become common. But this trip is different because there is no airport, just an airfield. He is greeted by a different kind of welcoming committee, a decorated one. This is no church, but it is still holy ground. Custer, Eisenhower and MacArthur were at Fort Leavenworth, KS, training ground for the U.S. Army. Joel Osteen made a special trip for...

Dr. Phil exposed a female DV perp 5/19/05. It's rare for people to admit that women commit their share (if not more) of domestic violence - and even rarer to have live video of female perpetrated DV aired on national TV. Female victims of domestic violence get sympathy from police, courts, media, and plenty of help from shelters. Male victims of domestic violence get laughed at and little or no help from police, courts, or shelters. If the men hit back, they are seen as the perpetrator. If they volunteer too quickly to leave, they lose the house and access...