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From the monthly archives: January 2012
I am very concerned about our country. I am concerned that our nations political idealogy is greatly divided. I am so concerned that we still have millions of people that romanticize the idea of going to war and flexing our military muscle around the globe.
I am concerned that the American dream [...]
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At first glance, genetic engineering might look exciting to most people. Deeper consideration brings out serious risks and dangers. Genetic engineering enables scientists to create animals, micro-organisms and plants by manipulating the DNA of living organisms in a way that does not occur naturally. It has become more and more evident that GM technology is [...]
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Violence and war lead to the sweeping and systemic denial of political and civil rights, along with social, cultural and economical rights as scarce resources are used on weapons and preparation for war. There are up to 30,000 nuclear weapons in the world, belonging to nine countries: France, Russian Federation, US, UK, China, India, Israel, [...]
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People have the possibility to prevent complications related to exposure to hot weather. However, many people continue to die each year of heat related illnesses. Knowing how to recognize, prevent and treat the symptoms is crucial during summer. Usually, elderly people, infants and people who work outdoors are more likely to suffer heat-related illnesses. There [...]
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Toxic chemicals in our environment threaten our lakes and rivers, our land, oceans, air, and ultimately ourselves and our future. The production, use, release, and trade of most synthetic chemicals is nowadays accepted as a global menace to human health. However, thousands of chemical compounds continue to be released by chemical industries every year. Unfortunately, [...]
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The decision of dropping nuclear bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima ushered the Earth into the nuclear age. With the appearing of atomic weapons, mankind drives towards annihilation. The precept that leads the nuclear weapon nations, is the theory of disincentive, the impression that no state would attack another that has nuclear weapons. With the [...]
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