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American society is both one of the most litigious and one of the most violent in the world. But violence is not the only cultural quagmire: Sexual promiscuity -- along with the itinerant sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies -- is another cultural minefield.

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Russian mafia's emergence and organizational structure in America

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Emotional and financial challenges of adult children caring for aging parents

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