Pugilistic Poultry
If the only animal competition you've ever been to is a dog show, brace yourself! Rebecca Andrews takes us on a tour of one of her favorite hobbies--cockfighting. She raises roosters who are bred to peck each other to death in a sort of bird boxing competition. The only catch? The sport is illegal on her home turf of Clay County, Kentucky. She and her group of friends feel this is wrong, since cockfighting is the only thing to do around there. What do you think? Animal rights or excessive boredom? You be the judge.
Striving To Drive
Why is it that someone who is old enough to marry, drive a car, serve in the military, and drink legally can't rent a car from most major car rental companies? That's a question Dave Werner of St. Louis sought the answer to on the eve of his 25th birthday. Though he was turned down at several companies, he returned the next day and was accepted as a customer. Is it a justified corporate policy or is it age discrimination?
Paraplegic Diver
Scotty Carnahan has cerebral palsy, and he's also a paraplegic due to an auto accident he was in several years ago. His friend Justin Silvia is a professional skydiver who makes a living taking amateurs on tandem skydive missions. As Scotty's birthday drew near, Justin had a great idea--give Scotty a few minutes of freedom from his wheelchair by taking him on a very special adventure! What do you think of Justin's birthday gift to his friend?
Every Picture Tells A Story
Photojournalist Courtney Kealy traveled to exotic Irianjaya to document the comparatively primitive life of the native tribespeople. She feels passionate about recording their way of life before it is phased out by the encroaching Westernization forced upon them by the Indonesian government. Mummies, penis gourds, cigarettes, and native songs and dances--it's all here in Courtney's very special story. What is you're take on the Westernization of native peoples? Do the benefits outweigh the negatives, or vise-versa?
Birth In The Bath
Ellyn MacKay is a registered nurse who feels that she has "the best job in the world." Unlike most R.N.s, Ellyn helps expectant couples bring their new arrivals into the world in the comfort of a jacuzzi. She shows us how remarkably calm the labor process is for the mothers, as well as how much more the partner can participate in the process. A groundbreaking piece, but not recommended for the squeamish! What is your personal take on this and other forms of non-conventional childbirth?
The Mosaic Man
If you've ever walked through New York City's East Village, you've probably seen some of Jim Power's work. For several years now, Jim has been beautifying his neighborhood with elaborate sidewalk and light pole mosaics. In this feature story, Jim explains his passion for his art and his vision for a happier world through mosaics.