Trees in Western States and Canada dying faster than the rest

The forests in the western United States and Canada are dying at an alarming rate, according to a study published today, and this is a trend that they are linking directly to global warming. The study says that...

Water shortage assumes alarming proportion in Pakistan

Already food deficient country, the water crisis in Pakistan has further deepened and experts have feared that the next wheat crop might be badly affected by the irrigation water shortage. "Water shortage in Pakistan has reached an alarming 35 per cent and the crisis could...

Hunger in India states 'alarming'

The 2008 Global Hunger Index claims India has a very worrying level of hunger, that is, over 200 millions people. This report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Welthungerhlife and...

Cell Phones May Cause Injury to Men’s Testicles

Give this a read if your a guy.  This is pretty serious stuff."A new warning is out that cell phones may cause potential injury to men, according to Los Angeles products liability attorneys, a recent study shows that men, who carry their cell phones in their pockets and...

Travelers' Laptops May Be Detained At Border

The last time I travelled was in April when I went to Boston. The baggage checks and metal detector lineups weren't as bad as I thought it would be. It was quite a hassle to take off your shoes and belt but what...

"SWEET POISON" drinking diet sodas and be alert for Aspartame on food labels!

WORLD HEALTH WATCH:   TRUE STORY In October of 2001, a fellow got very sick. She had stomach spasms and she was having a hard time getting around.  Walking was a major chore. It took everything she had...

Reef-building coral species are facing extinction

The results of a global study show that a third of the world's reef-building coral species are facing extinction due to a combination of climate change, fishing, and pollution.  " The economic value of the...

Islamic Extremists: 'Down with the J,' and out of their senses

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorFunny how Jihadists take from one culture (Hip Hop) to suit their own selfish needs,, yet abhor that same culture they wish to bomb out of existence.The Ottawa trial of...

VIAGRA

" New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens, who was recently outed by a New York tabloid for using Viagra to increase his performance on the field, is among many professional athletes who make unorthodox use of pharmaceutical drugs. (ABCNews Photo Illustration) Experts believe...

How your computer keyboard is five times dirtier than your toilet seat

I am looking down at my computer keyboard in disgust now.Apparently, your keyboard can harbour more harmful bacteria than your toilet seat! Gross."Many users are at risk of becoming ill with stomach bugs,...

Coastal Loss, Coastal Cost

This sounds like a reasonable idea.Who else agrees?The oil and gas companies should help repair what they damaged."Mr. Bill creator Walter Williams turns his camera on the oil and gas industry and asks for help...

Studies Show Alarming Insect-eating Bird Declines in Canada

"March 2008. An article by Bird Studies Canada biologist Jon McCracken examines substantial population declines for ‘aerial insectivores ‘ – birds that specialize on feeding on flying insects. The alarming...

How the spooks took over the news

"How the spooks took over the news In his controversial new book, Nick Davies argues that shadowy intelligence agencies are pumping out black propaganda to manipulate public opinion – and that the media...

Bird flu disaster edges closer to Calcutta

"An alarming situation has arisen in India where the bird flu epidemic has taken hold and spread further. At present it has been confirmed in the Indian state of West Bengal with most of the districts in that...

Britney Spears: “I’ll kill myself before I let them lock me up again!”

"Troubled Britney Spears reportedly made a series of terrifying calls to a close friend in which she threatened: “I’ll kill myself before I let them lock me up again!” Britney is said to have made the...
 

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