Sweat lodge deaths cast spotlight on guru Ray
Sedona based motivational guru James Ray led more than 50 followers into a cramped sweat lodge where two died and 19 were hospitalized. The tragedy triggered a homicide inquiry and renewed scrutiny of Ray's self help empire including pricey seminars from 4000 to over 9000 dollars. Critics say Ray peddled dangerous power and wealth claims while followers defend his work as life changing. Ray cried during his first public appearance and acknowledged the difficult period amid ongoing investigations.
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Candidate uses sex toy parties as campaign angle in New Jersey
Trenton New Jersey Republican Stepanie Velez Gentry of Bellmawr runs for State Assembly highlighting her role as owner of Nookie Parties LLC which organizes adult product parties for women and couples. She says the business began in 2007 to support her family and involves more than 200 organizers nationwide.
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Year of No Impact Leaves Deep Imprint on Family
New York writer Colin Beavan and his wife Michelle Conlin spent a year living at near zero environmental impact in a Manhattan one bedroom. They unplugged lights avoided disposables ditched cars and traveled by bike. After a year they reintroduced some conveniences yet kept many changes. They resumed shopping at farmers markets ate vegetarian and limited waste yet accepted some packaging and occasional air travel for Beavan’s book tour. The family found a middle ground embracing simple living while rejoining city life and reflecting on the uneasy balance between comfort and responsibility.
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Demand grows for official removal over interracial couple refusal
Louisiana Governor and a U.S. senator urged the ouster of Keith Bardwell, a Tangipahoa Parish justice of the peace who refused to issue a marriage license to Beth Humphrey and Terence McKay, citing concerns about illegality and public duty. Humphrey and McKay married later with another official. calls for investigation or resignation followed.
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