How organic agriculture is creating new export opportunities for African farmers

"The staunchest supporters of each of the two sides in what I call Africa's 'agro-ideological debate' are unlikely to see eye to eye any time soon, so deep is their suspicion of each others' motives. To advocates of intensive 'green revolution' revolution methods, Africa's...

British Columbia: No Skipping Gay-Friendly Classes

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly a test case in a city which touts Multiculturalism and Diversity for all which may backfire as some cultures abhor their children attending classes and...

US Supreme Court considers gun law

"The US Supreme Court is considering the right of US citizens to keep and use guns, for the first time in nearly 70 years. The controversial case questions whether Washington DC can maintain its ban of nearly all handguns and restrictions on shotguns in...

China: Muslim 'terrorist attack' aborted.

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWith the Olympic games in Bejing underway, Terrorists are taking the opportunity to disrupt China's Olympics at every opportunity.  China's fight against terrorism...

A Permanent Ban On Internet Taxes?

"WASHINGTON, D.C. - By all accounts, it's fairly safe to say that Congress is not going to allow state and local taxes on Internet service, at least for the next several years. A bill proposed by Sens. Tom Carper,...

MD journal raises doubt over cervical cancer vaccine

"MD journal raises doubt over cervical cancer vaccine Joanne Laucius, CanWest News Service Published: Thursday, August 02, 2007 OTTAWA -- It's too early for Canada to immunize all girls and women against a virus that causes cervical cancer, says a bombshell article published...

Nova Scotia to fund HPV vaccine

I am still in doubt as to whether or not the HPV vaccine is really necessary (most doctors will tell you that regular pap smears are as effective in predicting and preventing HPV and cervical cancer) and whether...

'Wrongly accused need change in law'

"A MAN from Northamptonshire who was falsely accused of rape has said a law which prevents his accuser's name being revealed has "failed" men like him. Warren Blackwell, of Woodford Halse, was wrongly found guilty of indecently assaulting a woman who turned out to be a serial...

Firefighters Must Cover Tattoos

"Illinois - Ink could sink a prospective firefighter's career in Godfrey. The Godfrey Fire Protection District Board of Trustees adopted a new grooming policy at its meeting Monday night. In a 2-1 vote, the board implemented a grooming policy that prevents future fire...

Male Contraceptive pills

"According to some report Scientists at Kings College London UK have developed a male contraceptive pill.The pill, which prevents the ejaculation of sperm, can be taken daily or just a few hou"

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