Our Takes Daily

Motherhood still necessary, and far from optional

mercatornet.com

A new mom in Irving, Texas, talks about taking on the role in a culture that is too full of choices. While humans in the 21st century seem to want to get all their answers off the Internet, she encourages all women to look in the right direction for the meaning of motherhood -- that is, God. Read it here»

Cyclone's damage still a lot of guesswork

BBC News

Although the United Nations was finally allowed to fly in disaster-relief aid, several days after a cyclone smashed into the southeast Asian country of Myanmar (Burma), the Burmese government has yet to approve U.S. help and is reporting deaths and missing far below what outside officials believe will top 100,000 casualties. Read it here»

Video game registers $500 million in sales in one week

The Associated Press

The enterainment industry may have a new king on the block -- and it isn't benevolent. "Grand Theft Auto IV," the latest video game to push the boundaries of decency with violence, sexuality and mature themes, all while courting the teen audience, earned more money in one week than any movie or music release ever has. Read it here»