
Kidnapping involves the unlawful
seizure, confinement, or carrying away of a person
against their will. This act often occurs with specific
intent, such as demanding ransom, facilitating another
felony, or inflicting harm. The core elements typically
include an unlawful taking or detention, often involving
force, fraud, or coercion, and a lack of consent from
the victim. The physical movement of the victim, even if
for a short distance, is a common component. of the
crime.
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The Islamic Revolution of
1979 brought seismic changes to Iran, not least for women.
One area that has come under scrutiny is the way women dress
and wear their hair - the old Shah, in the 1930s, banned the
veil and ordered police to forcibly remove headscarves. But
in the early 1980s, the new Islamic authorities imposed a
mandatory dress code that required all women to wear the
hijab. These images show what life was like for Iranian
women before the institution of clerical rule, and how it
has changed.
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 Costco's
Auto Program should be as popular as its $5 rotisserie
chicken, not too many of its members actually know it
exists. The author of this article was in the market for a
car but putting it off because he didn't want to deal with
persistent salespeople or lose a day haggling at a
dealership. Turns out, Costco offers more than just deals on
a few specific vehicle brands, basically removes the worst
part of buying a car. More |
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money is gambled on the Super Bowl than on any other sporting
event, and the IRS is in on every bet without taking any risk.
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