“The American constitutional system includes a notion known as the Separation of Powers. In this system, several branches of government are created and power is shared between them. At the same time, the powers of one branch can be challenged by another branch. This is what the system of checks and balances is all about.”

‘[Tragic cases] included … rape victims so young they didn’t realize they were pregnant for months. “We sent him 11-year-olds, 12-year-olds who were way too far along for anybody [else] to see,” said Hill. “Eleven-year-olds don’t tell anybody. Sometimes they don’t even know they’ve had a period.”‘

“Isolated from continental land masses for 18 million years, Yemen’s Socotra Island showcases an alien-like landscape with unusual plants and animals, such as the blood dragon tree, pictured, and desert rose. Its high degree of biodiversity has earned it the name the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean.”

Imagine this on Pooters.

“Electro-harmonix launched a new blog series where they highlight ways their pedals are used on guitars to create very un-guitar sounds.”

“Karen Schmidt is working on a project that requires her to paint many 3″ x 3″ portraits so she is seeking headshots from everyone. Send her your headshot and she will paint it and post it on her blog.”