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Men, think you're having a hellish week? From an African tribe in the Thonga of southern Africa, there is a cultural tradition that has been adopted by men and college societies and religious leaders all over the world--in one behavior or another: aka Hell Week.      When a boy is somewhere between 10 and 11 years of age, he is sent by his parents to "circumcision school", which is held every four or five years.  In company with his age-mates he undergoes severe hazing by the adult males of the society.  The initiation begins when each boy runs the gauntlet between two rows of men who beat him with clubs. At the end of this experience, he is stripped of his clothes and his hair is cut.  He is next met by a man covered with lion manes and is seated upon a stone facing this "lion man." Someone then strikes him from behind and when he turns his head to see who has struck him his foreskin is seized and in two movements is cut off by the "lion man." Aft...

From the Editor I send you a hug, smile, and a prayer that God (Yahweh, Allah) will give you strength as many of you may be cleaning up from Hurricane Sandy. Tomorrow is the trial of Nat Turner on my Twitter (#WhatIsYourPoint). Nat Turner, at this hour: They have discovered the dead white bodies, and at this time they are still searching for Nat.  Tomorrow will be the conclusion of my role playing of Nat Turner during my hosted event theme, Before Structured U.S.A. Government. November is hosted theme Native American Appreciation Month. Featured Songs and FavVideos will be available some time tomorrow before sunset. Note: I am in the process of relocating. In the next couple of weeks, I will no longer reside in the state of Delaware. I will keep you updated and ask for your prayers as I transition my current lifestyle. The Help Link hotline (302-838-4357) will no longer be available after November 25. I am no longer a part of the Delaware 211 resources. Please do n...