New Microsoft patent helps travelers avoid “ghetto”

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

A new Microsoft GPS patent seeks to help travelers avoid the “ghetto” while en route to their destinations. Here’s a brief synopsis of the MSNBC story on the new travel aid: A recently approved GPS patent by Microsoft has been ...

Pro/Con: Is re-gifting smart or rude?? Looking for your opinions on the issue

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Hello everyone! I’m working on a Pro/Con about the issue: Is re-gifting smart or rude? I’m looking for people on both sides of the issue , re-gifters and non-re-gifters. If this is you, I’d love to talk to you about ...

Do you celebrate Kwanzaa? Do you partake in any cultural New Year's Eve/Day traditions? If so, I want to talk to you !

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Hello, Do you celebrate Kwanzaa? Do you partake in any cultural traditions to bring in the New Year? If so, I want to talk to you! I’m looking to put together a listing of any area public Kwanzaa celebrations as ...

Man tries to purchase morning-after pill for girlfriend; CVS pharmacist refuses to sell him the medication because he is male

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Men, have you ever tries to go purchase the morning-after pill for your sexual partner? One Houston man tried to do just that and was turned away. Check out this story from the Houston Press: Isaac Kurtz set out to ...

Have you or someone you know had to move in with a relative because of the tough economy?

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Hi Crossroads residents, I need your help so I'm putting this request for sources out again. Have you or anybody you know had to move back in with a relative because of the tough economy? New Pew Research Data says ...

Oregon blogger ordered to pay $2.5 million, judge says she is not a journalist

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

A journalist can be a blogger, but a blogger is not necessarily a journalist. This lawsuit out of Seattle helps prove the case. Seattle Weekly--A U.S. District Court judge in Portland has drawn a line in the sand between "journalist" ...

Welfare recipient lived in Million dollar waterfront home, she also gave money to charities and traveled the world

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Welfare can be a helpful form of government aid for those who are truly on hard times and need some help. But far too many times, people take advantage of the system. Most people have personally observed or seen via ...

Men receive Facebook friend requests from their unborn sons, prompt stir on social media site

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Men, how would you feel about receiving a Facebook friend request from your unborn son? Sounds crazy, huh? No, it is no futuristic, Matrix –esque type of situation. But it is a new advertising ploy by Olla Condoms. The condom ...

My Reporter Notebook-- Need sources for some stories !! Can you assist?

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Hello everyone, It’s that time again for another installment of “My Reporter Notebook”. Here’s a snapshot of a few stories I am working on over the next week or so: Slug: gp_Ethnic Foods Summary: With the growing minority populations around ...

Scientologists Allegedly Imprison Woman on a Cruise Ship For 12 Years, Church denies claims

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

The Church of Scientology has made headlines once again. This time it involves an alleged false imprisonment. Check out this story from the U.K.’s Daily Mail: A former Scientologist has claimed she was imprisoned for 12 years on board a ...