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Scent of a Human

Are you wearing deodorant? If the answer's yes, you've been had by one of the greatest cons in advertising history.

Gay zombie porn

How animated could gay zombie porn possibly be, asks Susan Erasmus. Is it for this that we crawled out of the primeval mud?

6 blessings of the recession

The aftermath of the global cash crisis has certainly had some great payoffs, says Susan Erasmus.

Nowhere to run

Not safe in the city, in the rural areas or even at school in broad daylight - Joanne Hart wonders if there is any place left where girls can be safe?

A mom at 10

The fact that this makes the news says more about us than about this 10-year-old who has given birth, says Susan Erasmus.

Neglect: the invisible abuse

Abuse doesn't always manifest in bruises and other physical trauma. Joanne Hart says that sometimes it's about children being treated like strays by deadbeat parents.

Naming the losers

If you look at what some people call their companies, they so deserve disaster, says Susan Erasmus.

*&^#% builders!

I am living in the midst of building chaos. On Friday I rinsed with Coca-Cola after brushing my teeth in the garden. And I have discovered the joys of solitary drinking.

Babies in the bin

Many women would rather dump a new-born baby than consider having an abortion while they still can. How weird is that, asks Susan Erasmus.

Meat is the Main Event

It's World Vegetarian Month 2010, and 'vegheads' are still a minority. Why can't vegetarianism attract more converts? Is it because meat-eaters think they're having all the fun?