Why Big Pharma employs so many lobbyists
There is a drug war going on behind the scenes in this country, and it has nothing to do with illegal narcotics. It is a war in Washington that Big Pharma .... drugs to increase profits * benefit from lax FDA oversight * receive enormous tax breaks, along
Lost in Translation: California Community Dispute Resolution Programs Denied Funding
In 1986, the California legislature enacted a statute to fund a Dispute Resolution Program. In enacting this statute the Legislature recognized that the resolution of many disputes is unnecessarily costly, time consuming and complex when achieved through
Why the FDA is against Canadian imports — separating myth from reality
The FDA was created to serve the American public by assuring that our food and drugs are safe. In recent decades, however, the FDA has focused less on public health and more on protecting drug-company profits. That’s the real reason the Bush Administratio
Ethics and Morality: Advancing Toward the Moral Brink
This ethical dilemma is heightened by Western society's moral ambivalence and degradation of traditional and spiritual values. Never before have we so sorely needed a firm moral and spiritual basis by which to make sense of the pace and direction of scien
Who Are Saddam's Spies?
The ride down was gusty, but not strong enough to push me off track. I heard some voices as I got towards the bottom, and then looked down. Some shepherds .... you begin reading the adventures of Fatima Atik, Saddam´s niece chosen to be an Iraqi spy
Changing of the Guard: 3 Ways the Dems Victory Will Affect Healthcare
In the recent election the Democrats took control of the House of Representatives as well as gained the 51st seat in the Senate. This will be the first time in 12 years that the Democrats will be able to promote their agenda. Although President B
Terrorism – A Major Concern Worldwide
In an already insecure society dominated by crime, conflict and injustice, terrorism has a major impact on global level, having the ability to generate .... us that in the near future the world will become a safer and a more secure place, free from terror
The Freedom Tower – Signature of the New World Trade Center Complex
The new World Trade Center complex currently under construction in Manhattan, New York City is a very ambitious project designed to fulfill multiple roles .... expected to be a masterpiece in terms of design and engineering, combining advanced functionali
Laws Regarding American Flags
There are laws that govern the public display of the American flag. It is important to display the flag in a stipulated manner only. It is laid down that the flag of the United States should have thirteen horizontal alternate red and white stripes and the
A Brief History of Spain
A surefire way to make a visit to a foreign country more enjoyable is to understand a bit about the country's history, heritage, culture and politics.
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