Observer investigation uncovers link between dramatic rise in birth defects in Punjab and pollution from coal-fired power stations Their heads are too large or too small, their limbs too short or too bent. For some, their brains never grew, speech never came and their lives are likely to be cut short: these are the children it appears that India would rather the world did not see, the victims of a scandal with potential implications far beyond the country’s borders. Some sit mutely, staring
Continue reading...Thursday, August 20, 2009
Before the rise of technology, there is a simple system that seemed to work. The irony is that, together with our growth in knowledge, with regard to technology, we have become much more stupid when it comes to relief of human survival. Long ago, man is the hunter and provider of food, must be strong to defeat a mighty mammoth, or to defend his tribe (women and children) against the invaders and wild animals.
Continue reading...Wednesday, August 5, 2009
There are a lot of people out there who are horrified at the idea that the government may virtually mandate that they (or their children) receive a vaccination. The Internet has given them ammunition, and a voice. But is it a voice that you can afford to listen to?
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Sunday, August 30, 2009