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Toxins and Recycling of Flooded Cars from Hurricane KatrinaWe have all been warned now about the possibilities of flooded Hurricane cars ending up at auto auctions, used car lots and in the newspaper ads. Kind of a bummer if you are looking for a car and something that you may not have considered is even it was professionally detailed to look okay much of the murky water from the Flooding of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina had bio-toxins in it.

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Our Role in the Slave Trade...!The UN's Office on Drugs and Crime's report on human trafficking put Australia in the second highest category of destination countries in the global trade.

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What do the Irish Really Think About Us Americans?You've always wanted to go to Ireland, to visit the land of your Celtic ancestors. But how are Americans perceived there? An American living in Ireland shares her thoughts on that subject.

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Accelerating Accident Rescue EffortsToday in America we have a lot of problems in the accident and first responder fields in that often these folks are so overly careful and trained to protect themselves that they slow the rescue process. Let me give you an example because quite frankly

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A Message to Cambodians and Asians: Breaking Our Status Quo!To me, I have never believed the to-all-cornered human equality as stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but this does not mean, "I will not believe the to-all-cornered human equality."

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Radioactive ResourceThe Nuclear Energy Institute is the organization that sets policies for the nuclear technology and energy industry and takes part in policy making both nationally and globally. The objective of the Nuclear Energy Institute is ensuring formation of policies that use nuclear energy safely and beneficially in the U.S. and worldwide.

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Mount St. Helen; Will She Blow Again?We have certainly been seeing a whole lot of volcanic activity around the World lately with a huge Volcano in Indonesia, one in Central America, and one in South America too. And just recently it appears as if Mount Saint Helen in Washington wants to remind us that she too is active.

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One-On-One Autism Education is NeededMost parents of Autistic Children agree that in a perfect world the best bet for their education would be one-on-one trained specialists to work with them. Unfortunately it is not a perfect world and we all know that the school systems cannot afford this.

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Disasters Often Breed Diseases in the AftermathMany people do not realize that after wars, industrial accidents, or Natural Disasters human civilization not only finds itself in ruin, but also in a very dangerous disease situation. This is somewhat typical and should be expected. After Earthquakes often sewer lines are broken...

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Rape Victim Hero of Womens' Rights, Changing Culture in Pakistani VillageMukhtar Mai is a woman with extraordinary courage. After being raped by a gang of men in her village as a tribal punishment against her family, instead of fleeing, she led a transformation in the culture and education of the entire village. She was named Glamour's Woman of the Year, one of Time's Asia Heros, and last week was honored by the United Nations.

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Rant & Rave Week 2Well I'm back and just as opinionated as ever. For first time readers of the rant, this is a new weekly column where I rant and rave on a few subjects. I hope that you enjoy this week’s installment.

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Life As A 'Filthy Rat'...The low point came when he knew was a hunted man, sleeping with a revolver beside his bed and surrounded by elaborate security.

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America's Schizophrenia: Why Immigration is Besides the PointThe current debate about immigration raises valid points on both sides, but ultimately misses the real issue facing America: that is, the question of how we are to compete economically with other countries with much cheaper labor forces, and the desire to displace us as the world's preeminent economic engine.

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And Yet It MovesProbably the first man who thought like a modern scientist was Leonardo da Vinci. Aside from being a great painter and a passable lute player he had an insatiable curiosity about the world.

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The Modern and Traditional Anniversary Gift ListPeople have celebrated wedding anniversaries since antiquity, each culture having its own set of practices covering what presents have been exchanged. Over the years certain gifts have been set aside for specific years, creating a traditional anniversary gift list. The traditional anniversary gift list was created at a point in time when people had less starting out in wedded bliss, so the list is a somewhat practical one. This traditional anniversary gift list was actually comprised of items which would be of real benefit to the new couple.

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Understanding Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)So far seven states have adopted Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) standards, which are said to be beneficial in creating capital flows to research and development for clean energy innovation and scientific discovery. This should bring investors, developers, Co-operative generation plans and venture capital to the market place to help America stay clean on energy.

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Autistic Children Need One-on-One AssistanceOur school systems cannot fund one-on-one assistance to our children as we pack 20-30 into a classroom. Our teach attrition rates are 50% in the first five years alone in the public school system. Each year more autistic children are born and they need 1:1 special therapy

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NYC Parking Tickets Are All Over the NewsDiscusses how parking ticket quotas are behind the various bogus parking tickets being issued by NYC police officers and traffic agents...

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Are Illegal Aliens Bad for the Environment?Many National Organizations for Hispanic Rights say that illegal aliens and illegal immigrants crossing our borders do not impact the environment at all. The little amount of affect is so small it is irrelevant they say.

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Americans Will Not Live in Fear of International TerrorismApparently the International Terrorists and those rogue fundamentalist regime nation states which sponsor them, somehow believe that the United States can be beaten using fear tactics? Not so.

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Many Around The World Doubt The US Will Win The War On TerrorBelieve it or not many around the world actually believe that the United States cannot win the war on terror. They believe that the world's greatest nation; The United States of America, is being rendered impotent against the international terrorist cells.

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The International Terrorists and the Nation States that Sponsor Them Believe They Can Win?It is truly amazing that the International Terrorists believe they can beat the United States Military and defeat our great nation. In fact it is incredibly ridiculous to think such a notion is so. It just proves that the International Terrorists do not understand the will and strength of the American People.

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The United States Military is Impotent in Catching International TerroristsSome in other parts of the world believe that the United States of America cannot defeat the International Terrorists because their mighty army is useless against a band of bad guys. Fortunately this is not true at all, but unfortunately the bad guys actually believe this to be the case.

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The New Creative Minority: Who Are They and Where Do We Find Them?Purveyors of New Age thinking such as Gary Zukav, Neale Donald Walsch, Marianne Williamson, Deepak Chopra and others have enjoyed recent limelight with a collective energy that boosted thinking to higher levels. But in time, will they become as many New Year’s resolutions lying dormant on the shelf of unrealized expectations waiting to be admired and explored once again?

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Hand Held Metal Detectors: Security EssentialsWe want to make sure, especially in today’s society, that safety is certain—not only for ourselves, but for our loved ones, our friends and family, and in fact, for all Americans. For airport security hand held metal detectors are essential for continued safety in our travels. As well as in schools and government buildings etc, hand held metal detectors are often an important part of security procedures.

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Diversity Watch: The New Major MinorityOne of the most important trends in American diversity today is that of the new major minority: Hispanics, now estimated at 43.5 million in the US. How businesses and organizations handle this trend over the next few years will be crucial to their survival.

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The Truth Behind RoswellThe city of Roswell boasts a population of nearly 50,000 residents, a healthy economy, and a reputation for being a haven for UFO enthusiasts. The most famous of all UFO and alien stories is that of Roswell, made legend in movies, television shows and hundreds of books.

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Why Is the Definition of Diversity Changing in America?As ethnic and racial groups grow in numbers and influence where whites typically represented the majority, we have the opportunity to change our definition of diversity, and our perspective of America.

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Global Diversity: The Issue is No Longer Black and WhiteReaching today's global consumers requires new strategies and action plans. Smart leaders realize that diversity is not something to be feared, but an essential source of creativity and productivity needed to access, and identify with, the global marketplace.

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Banana Shortage in India Blamed on GM CropsMany people like Bananas and it is a favorite fruit of all upright walking Primates, including people. But some are complaining that Genetically Modified Bananas in India have completely taken over the natural evolution of the plant and many fear that without Bananas in their diets...

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