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US changes tack on Afghan poppies
" The United States is to change the way it deals with the massive poppy growing industry in Afghanistan. Instead of destroying the crops it will spend money encouraging Afghan farmers to grow different ones. US... Mich. medical pot law now in effect amid questions
"- Medical marijuana became legal in Michigan on Thursday, but smoking a joint could still get a patient arrested because the regulations needed to protect them won't be ready for months. The law approved by... US global dominance 'set to wane'
US global dominance 'set to wane' The US navy is likely to have more company in the years to come US economic, military and political dominance...Pollution can make you fat
With obesity amongst children and adults at an all time high in the western world scientists are now looking beyond the obvious causes such as overeating and lack of exercise to other factors. This new report...Grey Britain has more pensioners than children
"Pensioners outnumber children for the first time as more and more people live longer, new figures show. The fastest-growing pensioner group is the over-80s, who are benefiting from improved diets and healthcare. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show...the longest hair
"When Jean Burgess's pals told her it was high time she let her hair down to celebrate her 70th birthday, she did just that - all FIVE FEET and six inches of it.As the pretty pensioner hasn't had her locks lopped... Getting Jiggy With Your Plants and Animals
" Researches to herd headset-wearing cows from afar - August 5th, 2008 - U.S. Department of Agriculture researcher Dean M. Anderson, work to corral cattle remotely through a high-tech device that funnels sounds... Biofuel target abandoned as doubts grow about benefits
Up until when I purchased and read some books about food production I was very much in favour of biofuels. I had never considered any of the associated problems such as the claim that production in now...
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The End of White Flight
"The End of White Flight For the First Time in Decades, Cities' Black Populations Lose Ground, Stirring Clashes Over Class, Culture and Even Ice Cream By CONOR DOUGHERTYJuly 19, 2008; Page A1 Decades of white flight transformed America's cities. That era is...UN calls for more family planning
Alarmed over the growth in the World Population, United Nations have called for more money to initiate efforts to slow down population growth. Rapid population growth has put pressure on environment and recent...Most British babies now born out of wedlock, but for some migrants, it's a ti...
"Half the children of British-born mothers are being born outside marriage, it emerged yesterday. In fact, official figures indicate that only a minority of children of long-standing British parents will grow up...US and EU urged to cut biofuels
G8 summit in Japan has started with the calls for enhancing food security and reducing trade barriers on farming products. Leaders have urged to tackle the food crisis on a priority basis. UN secretary general... Geisha numbers grow as internet and TV coverage explodes
The lure of the 'floating world' as presented on the TV and internet sees more Japanese girls than ever striving to attain the 'ultimate patience' rquired of a good geisha."Geisha houses are reporting an influx of... Beating Runaway Inflation in Kenya
" This month Kenya's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released figures showing that Kenya's annual inflation has reached 31.5%. There are many factors contributing to this trend amongst them are... Will East Van decide Vancouver's next mayor?
An interesting piece in 24hrs today about the potential for East Vancouver to sway the election results in the upcoming city race." "I think the whole election was decided [Sunday]," said SFU political scientist...
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