Channah B. Major
Channah B. Major is a JD, a freelance writer, a developing photographer, technologist, and occasional legal professional. She enjoys writing about food, entertainment, technology, law, and how to save a buck by any means necessary.
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New York and Other Same Sex Marriages: Still Not Really Legal YetAlthough New York joined 5 other states in legalizing same sex marriages, gay couples still cannot enjoy the same fiscal benefits of their marriages as heterosexual couples. This article discusses this issue and Pres. Obama's solution. Read more... -
Recession Leads Walmart to Reinstate LayawayOn October 17, 2011, Walmart will re-launch its layaway program for the holiday season. With Walmart's low prices, is layaway necessary for a retailer, like Walmart? Read more...
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5 Faux Pas of Working as a Caregiver to Your ParentsAs more baby boomers retire, more people are finding themselves assuming the role as caregivers of parents and senior relatives. Unfortunately, what they don't know about caregiving can harm both themselves and their loved ones. Read More... -
Who Needs Google+, when There's Facebook?Google+ is Google's version of a social network. While skeptics compare Google+ to a copycat Facebook, some industry analysts predict that the benefits of its privacy features may place Google+ in a class of its own. Read More... -
US DOJ Crushes Online Poker Websites with Domain SeizuresThe US Department of Justice (DOJ) seized the 3 major online poker websites in the US for accepting payment for online gambling. While casinos and poker tournaments exchange money legally, some people wonder if the DOJ's regulation is too much? -
Breast Implants: FDA Says No Lifetime Guarantee on Fake BreastsBreast implant operations are growing increasingly commonplace. The FDA recently released a study indicating that there is a small correlation between breast implants and breast cancer. If you are considering breast augmentation surgery, read more... -
Why Wal-Mart's Women Lost in the Supreme CourtOver 1 million women employees brought the largest class action in United States history against Wal-Mar for alleged discrimination against women in pay, promotions, and career advancement. Unfortunately, they lost. Find out why, here...
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Melanoma Drug Developments Give Hope to Skin Cancer PatientsMelanoma is an increasingly dangerous form of skin cancer that usually results from sun exposure. Doctors have found two possible drugs that may reduce the fatal effects of late stage melanoma. Read More... -
Top 5 Beauty Tips for Chemotherapy Patients & Their CaregiversThis article details beauty tips for women undergoing treatment for cancer. Despite changes in appearance, women with cancer can still be radiate, beautiful, and optimistic. Read more for tips on how to accomplish just that. -
The Most Harmful Neverending Myth About Sea SaltSea salt is promoted as a healthy substitute to regular table salt. Most people exceed the average daily recommendations for their salt intake, especially using sea salt. Find out what sea salt is and how to avoid health risks from salt. -
Apple Reveals Its iCloud to the WorldAmazon released its Cloud Drive. Google released its Cloud Music beta service. Now, Apple has jumped in the war for the best cloud technology with its launch of its iCloud scheduled for Fall 2011. Learn more about Apple's iCloud features here...
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Beating the Post-Partum Pregnancy PouchAb flab is some of the toughest fat to get rid of. It becomes even more difficult to reduce after a recent pregnancy. But with patience and persistence, any woman can recreate a post-partum tummy that she is happy with. Read more... -
Suicide by Suffocation: Woman Under Fire for Selling Assisted-Suicide KitsThough Jack Kervorkian may have passed away, one woman is under scrutiny for selling "assisted-suicide" kits. At the end of the day, the question remains, "do people have a right to die by choice?" Read More... -
Congress Works to Develop Online Tracking LegislationRecent security breaches in user information as well as secret user tracking has led Congress to formulate various "Do Not Track" bills. Now, the question is whether these laws will make an impact on computer users' privacy. -
Good Girls Suck! and that Applies to Nice Girls Too..Tired of being the perpetual bridesmaid, or the jilted date? Tired of wondering when will it be your time? Newsflash! Your time is now, after all you are not getting any younger. This article tells you how to take more chances and actually start living! -
Recession and Limited Healthcare Forces Transplant Patients to Shop for Organ Donors AbroadOrgan transplant patients travel abroad in hopes of finding organ donors and lower prices for medical procedures. Unfortunately, the need for healthcare often outweighs the risk to their lives and the risk of botched surgery. Read More...
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Stevia: A Safe Sugar Alternative for Diabetics?Diabetes is a chronic condition that restricts the amount of sugar a person can eat. Some studies suggest a person with diabetes can enjoy the sweetness of sugar without the danger of high blood sugar. Learn more here.
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Will Microsoft's $8.5 Billion Acquisition of Skype Be Worth It?The private investors in Skype made it big with Microsoft's $8.5 billion investment. The question for Microsoft is whether the price was worth it.
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Samsung's Revenge: Apple Sues for Patent Infringement, Samsung Sues BackSamsung responded to Apple's lawsuit for patent infringement with a lawsuit of its own. The behavior of both tech giants begs to question whether patent infringement protection is undermined by fear of corporate competition.
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Sustainability Gets Sexy: Swipes - Sustainable Post-Sex Sanitary WipesSex is messy. Swipes Lovin Wipes clean the mess without the stress. Swipes are the first eco-friendly, environmentally sustainable wipes made of 98% renewable resources, and best of all, they conveniently help intimate adults stay fresh. -
House Denies FCC's Net Neutrality Regulation: So What's All the Fuss For?The battle over keeping the Internet free, or net neutrality, has been 4 years in the making. Recently, the House of Representatives rejected yet another attempt, this time, by the FCC to maintain the Internet as we know it. Learn more... -
France's Dukan Diet Invades AmericaFrance's Dukan diet appears to be the Atkins diet with a catch. The catch is at some point you get to enjoy eating whatever you like, while still losing weight. Dr. Pierre Dukan's diet plan is set to be officially released in the US soon.
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Drive-Thru Funerals: An Unorthodox Death PackageWhen Compton Councilwoman Bernice Woods died in March 2011, her mourners were able to view her body at a funeral home drive-thru window. Though considered unorthodox, drive-thru funerals tend to ease the emotional stigma of death for many.
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Death Goes Online: Basic Funerals Introduces Online Funeral ArrangementsBasic Funerals, an Illinois funeral parlor, goes where no other U.S. funeral parlor has gone before - online. It is one of the first US funeral parlors with online funeral arrangements. Has Basic Funerals gone too far? -
Book Publishers' Money Fears & E-Book Piracy Threaten Free Library Access to E-BooksThe popularity of Amazon's Kindle reader and the Nook have led certain book publishers, like Harper Collins, to restrict e-book availability at free libraries. Librarians disapprove of the limits, but book publishers say they need money. Read more...
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Sony PS3 Jailbreaking Lawsuit Ends in SettlementThe Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) was the latest gadget hacked by George Hotz, aka GeoHot. Sony sued Hotz. The case settled, but the question still remains whether hackers and novice users alike can jailbreak their own legally purchased software devices.
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The Trouble with Breasts: NY Breastfeeding Boutique Under Fire for Zoning ViolationThe Upper Breast Side, a NY breastfeeding boutique, filed a discrimination lawsuit against the condominium housing association where it resides. The cases raises the issue of whether breastfeeding education is a community service to women.
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The Gluten Free Diet for the Carb Lover in YouMany gluten-free diets give the false impression that those allergic to gluten must sacrifice all forms of bread and anything else considered a carb. This article discusses substitutes and alternative forms of recipe favorites without losing the carbs.
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The Facebook Folly: Judge Sides with Employee Fired Over Facebook CommentRecently, an upset employee was fired for her negative post about her boss on Facebook. She sued, she won, but her ordeal serves as a lesson on the limitations of free speech with Facebook and the intersection of labor rights.
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Makena: High Price of Premature Birth Prevention Drug Outrages WomenAfter the March of Dimes and many female consumers complained of the outrageous $30,000 total cost for Makena, a premature birth prevention drug, the makers cut the price. Still, the makers of Makena seemed to have damaged their reputation with the FDA.
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Amazon in a Cloud of Its Own: Internet Mogul Grips Unsteady Lead in Cloud ComputingAmazon recently became the first corporation to introduce cloud computing for storage and music to average consumers. Already, Amazon has come under fire for alleged copyright infringement, but Amazon refuses to back down.
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Windows Phone 7: Too Little, Too Late? Maybe Better Luck with Windows Phone 8 ?Since the launch of its Windows Phone 7, Microsoft has continued to lag in the smart phone market. Analysts question whether delays in updates and launch of its new Windows Phone 8 will be enough to establish Microsoft's dominance in mobile phones.
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Google's Buzz Social Network Flops with FTC for Exploitation of User PrivacyWhen Google launched its Buzz Social Network in early February 2010, many users lost control of their privacy without their consent. The FTC charged a complaint against Google for deceptively displaying user's private information.
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Calling the Kettle Black: Microsoft Sues Google for Antitrust ViolationsMicrosoft now accuses Google of antitrust law violations. Is Microsoft right in its antitrust allegations? Or is Microsoft nothing more than a sore loser in the search engine market? Europe will decide.
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Love Your Hairline? Consider Losing the Lace Front WigWear lace front wigs? Did you know they can gradually recede your hairline or cause female baldness, if used improperly? Read more about the risks of hairline balding from popular lace wigs.
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The X Factor: Porn Goes .XXX with New Online NameICANN recently approved the .XXX top level domain name for all adult entertainment websites. This article examines whether porn's new name really matters.
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Minimize the Effect of Workplace Bullying on Your Mental HealthUnfortunately, workplace bullies thrive on the perceived fears and intimidation they inflict upon bullied employees. Counter their attacks with these no nonsense strategies. If for no other reason, then to protect your mental health and sanity.
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How to Support Your Loved One Through IncarcerationAnnually, the prison populations increase with incarcerated individuals leaving behind family and friends. This article details ways that families can cope with life, when a relative goes to jail.
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Court Kills Google's Plans to Convert Books to Electronic Format and Book Copyrights LiveIn 2008, Google launched a plan to digitize all books to electronic format and to offer publishers a settlement of $125 million to drop a copyright class action suit. This article discusses the court's rejection of Google's $125 settlement plan in 2011.
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Battle Over the App: Amazon Takes on Apple's Trademark Infringement LawsuitApple filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Amazon for using the word "App" in its launch of the Amazon app store. The biggest question in the lawsuit is who has the trademark rights to fairest "app" of all?
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Best Ways to Find a Trusted Midwife for Home BirthUnfortunately, information about midwives remains relatively secretive and anonymous, because most women still prefer hospital deliveries. Nevertheless, women can empower themselves with information to choose the right midwife for themselves.
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HCG Diet Remains Popular Despite FDA Fraud WarningsSome people describe the hCG diet as a dieter's dream, while critics suggest the drug provides no proven benefits to weight loss. Still, the hCG diet remains popular as people continue to restrict themselves to needle injections and 500 calories per day.
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Illinois State Tax Law Kills Amazon and Other Affiliate Programs for the StateOnline affiliate programs are one way that many of today's entrepreneurs supplement their income. . This article discusses how Illinois' tax law change could effect online retail giant, Amazon, and other affiliate marketing programs.
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6 Drawbacks of Bar Exam PreparationNo one needs any additional, unexpected stress during bar exam study.This article aims to shed light hidden disadvantages and risks that generally interfere with bar exam preparation and to help bar examinees avoid or reduce them.
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How to Deal with Everyone Else's Opinion About Your UnemploymentOften, people stereotype the unemployed population as lazy individuals who choose unemployment benefits over jobs. This article dispels myths and provides strategies for preventing the opinions of others from affecting you during unemployment.
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The COICA Bill: Shutting Down the Internet, One Website at a TimeThe Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA) is new bill that gives the Attorney General the power to tell the DOJ and Customs enforcement shutdown "suspected" online infringement websites and ask questions later. But, is it fair?
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The Big Payback, Literally!The following article details how divorce funding corporations help some separated spouses leave a doomed marriage with a little of their finances in tact. These new lending corporations aim to equalize the courtroom advantages during divorce.
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How to Appear Before a Judge in CourtPersonal appearance and behavior in court can affect the outcome of your case. This article describes simple, common sense ways of minimizing negative courtroom bias, when appearing before a judge.
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What to Do when You Cannot Afford to Make Child Support PaymentsFailing to pay child support is a growing cause of incarceration for many noncustodial parents. This article details legal strategies for managing your case, when you cannot afford to pay child support.
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Best Perks for Hybrid Vehicles in ChicagoHybrid vehicle ownership has its perks.This article details the current incentives for purchasing hybrid vehicles, and describes the benefits of purchasing new plug-in hybrids, like the the Nissan Leaf.
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Why a German Court Thought Singer Beyonce was a Fashion ThiefGermany banned singer Beyonce's "Video Phone" single featuring Lady Gaga based on an alleged copyright infringement. This article considers the possibility of the misuse of fashion copyright law against celebrities.
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Friends for Rent: Just Pay Them $10 per HourFirst, there was Facebook. Now, there is Rentafriend.com, where people pay other people for their friendship. This article explores this latest development in social networking and its affect on forming relationships and making friends.
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Should Retired NFL Players Substitute Inadequate Healthcare with Worker's Compensation?Because the NFL, like the rest of America, lacks adequate health care, many ex-NFL players are suing for worker's compensation benefits. The article examines the legal ramifications associated with NFL worker's comp claims.
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Schools and Teachers Face Federal Liability for School Yard BullyingNumerous child suicides have resulted from student bullying. Schools and teachers face federal prosecution, if they allow bullying. This article discusses federal discrimination laws and how they improve or hurt the situation with student bullies.
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A Macho Man's PedicureGrotesque feet on a man are the biggest turn-offs to women. The following article offers simple ways for men to maintain the best appearance and health of their feet.
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The Allure of the Myth of Colorblindness in the Legal SystemBelieving colorblindness is part of the criminal justice system allows us to accept the notion that racism does not exist, nor does it dictate justice. Nothing could be further from the truth. This article examines that aspect of reality.
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Want Easier Delivery of Your Baby? Try Kegel ExercisesKegel exercises garner more attention for dramatically improving one's sex life, but most pregnant women overlook that Kegels can help them deliver their babies easier. Still, consult your physician before attempting any exercise program.
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Best Postpartum Pregnancy Belly Bands for a Tighter StomachPostpartum belly bands help women regain their pre-pregnancy figures faster as they juggle the responsibilities of motherhood. This article details the benefits as well as the costs associated with this new postpartum fashion trend.
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Stretch Mark Creams: Taking Your Body Back Before and After ChildbirthStretch marks can be a woman's worst nightmare during pregnancy. This article details popular stretch mark creams and provides a brief overview of pregnancy stretch mark prevention tactics.
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How Not to Be Arrested or Hated for Being a Deadbeat DadFailing to pay child support is one of the most unnecessary contributors to arrests and wage garnishments. This article discusses ways that men can avoid going to jail over failing their children.
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Hydogel Injections: The Good, the Bad and the UglyAquamid, a type of hydrogel injections, has increased in popularity for buttock augmentation surgeries. This article provides information about the benefits, risks, and costs of hydrogel injections.
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Managing Your Shopping Addiction When You're UnemployedShopping addiction is a little known problem that affects at least 10% of the U.S. population. Unemployment can further exacerbate this addiction, if a person fails to take pro-active steps to gain control over their habits.
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Who Owns Knock-off Couture?This article discusses Congress' consideration of the Innovation Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act, which is one of the first initiatives to expand copyright protections to fashion designs.
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Great Tasting Microwaveable Diet FoodsSometimes the best alternatives to fast food can be found down the frozen food isle. These are inexpensive foods that are healthy without sacrificing great taste.
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Bundling Your Bundle of Joy: The Best Baby Slings of 2010The trend of baby wearing has been re-introduced to the Western world with the popular usage of baby slings. This article offers a price comparison of the top baby slings on the market as well as their potential drawbacks.
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Winter Squash... It's What's for DinnerThe fall and the winter time are the perfect season for squash. If you like pumpkin bread and butternut squash soup, these recipes are just for you.
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The Best Fish Taco of EnsenadaFish tacos are a penny-pincher's delicacy in Los Angeles. The Best Fish Taco of Ensenada is a local fish taco restaurant in the Los Feliz area. its menu includes inexpensive and delicious food for taco lovers.
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Savory Vegan Cuisine with Celery RootCelery root is a healthy alternative to the traditional vegetarian dishes. These celery root recipes are great for vegans and those wishing to watch their health and their calorie count.
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Lawyers Read Blogs TooLegal blogs, or blawgs, are becoming an important part of the legal profession as legal research. Blawgs offer insight into current policy trends in the court rulings and warnings about potential layoffs at law firms.
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Tips for Camouflaging Bunions, Blisters, Corns, Calluses & Other Foot HasslesThis article describes beauty tips for minimizing the appearance of corns, calluses, bunions, blisters and other problems that make feet ugly.
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Saving Cents on Fast-Food Items: Avoiding the Hidden Rise in Sales Tax CostsMany states have increased sales tax on fast food items to cover costs associated with the inflation. This article discusses higher costs due to "dine-in" taxes and "hot beverage" taxes.
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Review: See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainters DocumentarySee What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary tells the stories of the triumphs and challenges faced by Robert DeMayo, CJ Jones, Bob Hiltermann, and TL Forsberg who share more in common than deafness.
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LA's Three Best "Burger in a Bar" Hot SpotsThis article details the best places to get a burger in drinks all in one place. It describes the best bar burgers for anyone who loves eating beef.
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The Pre-Paid Cell Phone Jungle: Making Sense of it AllThis article provides a detailed comparison of the most popular prepaid cell phone plans. It details prices and features as well as other considerations, such as the potential drawbacks for certain prepaid cell phone carriers.