Betty Kresin, Eminem’s maternal grandmother, married at age 14. She had six children from 3 different marriages. She first married Bob Nelson. She gave birth to her daughter Debbie in 1955. She accuses her first husband, Bob Nelson, of being verbally abusive. They both moved to Warren, Michigan to be closer to Betty’s stepmother. Despite…
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The stress of academia in the encapsulated world Publish or Perish
In fact, we’ve all heard the quote “publish or perish” when it comes to academia. There is also a lot of stress among professors who cannot keep up with the need to publish research papers robustly and quickly, while continuing to teach their various classes. Not only that, but your research papers must be somewhat…
How to be a successful member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC): How to be a professional member
The NYSC scheme is a pathway for corps members to gain useful skills, knowledge and abilities. These skills are acquired through seminars, training, workshops, symposiums, colloquiums, etc. organized by the NYSC in conjunction with other organizations. These life changing activities are one of the most profitable aspects of the NYSC scheme. From the field of…
Has the United States become insensitive to the plight of the poor?
It is a well-known fact that the United States was founded on Judeo-Christian principles from the beginning. The founding fathers had a deep faith in the Christian religion and based all their laws and moral codes on the principles taught in the Bible. Christ summed up the law given in the Old Testament in two…
“Give me freedom or give me death”, but in current textbooks the context of these words is removed
Did you know that 52 of the 55 signers of the Declaration of Independence were deeply committed Orthodox Christians? The other three believed in the Bible as divine truth, the God of the Scriptures, and his personal intervention. It is the same congress that formed the American Bible Society. Immediately after creating the Declaration of…
How Much Do Lawyers Really Earn?
We see it on TV all the time; high-priced lawyers presiding over big cases and making money left and right. The reality, however, is often quite different. Yes, there is a lot of earning potential being a lawyer, but it takes years of practice and experience before you can really put your degree to good…
Once Upon a Time in America: The Assimilation Experience of Early Italian Immigrants Part 4 of 4
“Anything an individual does is recognized and given a fair and reasonable opportunity by American Democracy.” Assemblyman Chas. Novello of New York City 1921 In this final part of a 4-part series examining the history and heritage of Italian Americans, we will explore the importance of the family unit and neighborhood to the successful assimilation…
End sexual violence in Nigeria
I am a human rights activist and lawyer who fights for the enforcement of the rights of victims of human rights violations. I have worked with several human rights organizations, aside from my private law practice, I run an NGO; Virtuous Women Empowerment International. There has been no issue of greater importance to me than…
First Offense DUI
There are strict penalties for a first offense DUI conviction. If you are arrested for a first offense DUI in Michigan, here are some of the penalties you face upon conviction. Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Fine of $100 to $500: Up to 360 hours of community service. Up to 93 days in jail. Possible immobilization…
The strategy of David Maister and the fat smoker
Like the title of David Maister’s next book The strategy and the fat smoker suggests, the problem is not that we don’t know what to do, it’s that we know and choose to ignore. Based on a series of articles written and posted online, Maister’s latest offering promises a dose of “real” strategy: “Real strategy…