What is the real issue?

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/story?id=4041041&page=1

I'm at risk being a celebrity gossip geek by even discussing this issue, but I'll admit to being a little caught off guard by the issues being discussed regarding Jamie Spears' pregnancy. While I agree with those who say it was irresponsible for her to get pregnant at this time (that of course is assumming that she is not preparring to sacrifice a portion of her career in order to raise her child), I'm more upset that there was even consideration given by both Spears and the media as to whether or not the babies life should be terminated as a result of this decision.

Now that she has decided to let the baby live, I'm going to be very curious as to what will happen in the long run. I'm certainly going to be praying for this child over the years. If I'm still around in 25 years, I look forward to what this child has to say regarding having his/her life weighed by the jury. One thing I certainly do not hope for is a guilt trip laid on the child for possibly ruining Spears career. They will probably have enough baggage as it stands.

All this talk about tonight is giving me a headache

I apologize in advance if topic resembles minutia in any way to the reader, but anyone who knows me is aware of the fact that I am easily annoyed by hypnotic trends that are accepted as the norm. Examples of this are things such as saying “you know” during a sentence, everyone laughing while watching a movie during a scene that they has seen numerous times in the trailer, and conversations about public figures (sports, entertainment, or politics) in which the person being discussed is cast in a negative light (Gale Sayers sucked, Rod Stewart can’t sing, or George Bush is stupid) despite the fact that relative to the rest of the world the exact opposite is true. This isn’t an attempt to portray myself as an elitist, as I’m as guilty as anyone else when it comes to committing these types of acts.
There is, however, one trend that has baffled me for years. I have no idea how it was started, but at some point it became popular to incorporate the word “tonight” into songs. In listening to many of the songs there is obviously an abundance of sexual reference in using the word (“Take Me Home Tonight!”). Many people, though, would be surprised to find that many uses have no sexual overtones whatsoever. In saying that, I won’t deny that some of the references that appear to be non-sexual may in fact be exactly that (Neither myself nor Frasier Crane have figured out how exactly we’re supposed to “Wang Chung” tonight). Obviously Richard & Linda Thompson can’t see the bright lights unless it is tonight (or any other night), so they’re excused. Solomon Linda gets somewhat of a free pass for claiming that the lion sleeps tonight. I’m a little reluctant do give one here because as everybody knows that lions sleep at least 20 hours a day, so this undoubtedly includes some daylight hours as well. Given the fact that the song was inspired by villagers who were terrified at night by a stalking lion, I’m willing to forgive and forget.
No sympathy whatsoever is given to Creedence Clearwater Revival for their song, “Hey Tonight,” in which they say the word with reckless abandon with no rhyme or reason. At my count, nearly 20% of the song is simply John Fogerty screaming, “Tonii-iiiight!” Inexcusable.
Without question, Phil Collins is the tonight king. He had a massive hit with his song, “In the Air Tonight.” Unfortunately as his career began to falter, he tried to resurrect it with song in which the title was so good he use it three times (“Tonight Tonight Tonight” in case you haven’t guessed). In addition to these songs, he also wrote, “Please Come Out Tonight,” “One More Night (which is about tonight),” and sang a cover of “The Way You Look Tonight.”
This is a trend that has even made its way into Christian Music. Both Jaci Velasquez and Jeremy Camp have songs titled “Tonight.” In Jeremy’s song, he sings about how he will take his cross. Of course I think this is great. I’m just not quite sure why he has to do it tonight.
Anyways, that’s about all I can handle on this subject. Please feel free to add or comment on this topic if you find it worthy. Nontheless, I hope you enjoy some of the videos I posted below. You’ll never guess what they’re about. Warning: They do contain some Boogie Woogie.

Genesis - Tonight Tonight Tonight
Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight
The Outfield - Your Love
New Kids On the Block - Tonight
Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Jeremy Camp - Tonight
Jaci Velasquez - Tonight
Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight
Elton John - Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Hey Tonight
Eddie Money - Take Me Home Tonight
Bryan Adams - Tonight
Elvis Presley- Are you Lonesome Tonight
The Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight, Tonight
Chris Daughtry - Feels Like Tonight
Van Halen - Feel Your Love Tonight
Cat Stevens - But I Might Die Tonight
Eagle-Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Mariah Carey- After Tonight
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
Taylor Hicks - Give Me Tonight
Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight
Whitney Houston-I'm Your Baby Tonight
Bob Seger - We've Got Tonight
New Order - Lonesome Tonight
Backstreet Boys - I Need You Tonight
Richard & Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights
INXS - Need You Tonight
Cutting Crew - I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight

The end of 8 crazy nights

Hanukkah just ended, and to the best my knowledge lines up with the birth of Christ. There is much debate on the subject, but I tend think this link (http://www.new-life.net/chrtms10.htm) gives the most valid description as to when it probably happened. Even with the differing opinions, pretty much everyone who has studied the subject seems to agree that it could not have happened in the winter season. Though I do not agree with their conclusion, the usually reliable www.snopes.com seems offer support to this belief. Here's the link to their article on the subject (http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/jesus.asp). Regardless of where you stand on the issue, I hope you enjoy the links.