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There is widespread dissent about whether or not childhood violence has gone up over the last few decades.  Although studies seem to disagree about whether children are more violent now than they were in the past, many believe that violent television shows, movies, and video games have led to children being desensitized to violence, which [...]

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Although talk of the weather may seem to be the fodder of idle small talk, these days in the United Kingdom the talk is far from boring and unimportant.  The UK has been pummeled with winter storms that have caused problems for thousands around the country.  Many trains and buses suffered delays due to heavy [...]

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One of the most difficult a decision a person or family could ever have to make is whether or not to assist a person in dying.  This has been one of the most controversial issues of all time, as some believe it is a person’s right to choose when to end their suffering, while others [...]

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Recent reports have indicated that the United Kingdom may have a problem with booze.  Although this is certainly not a startling revelation, recent studies have shown that binge drinking and alcoholism are a rising problem in the United Kingdom.  A recent study about the welfare of children found that most children who were neglected or [...]

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It has often been said that those who reach the highest levels have the furthest to fall.  Often the world has sat by in wonder as some of the richest and most important people make choices that eventually lead to their doom.  Whether it is Mike Tyson being convicted of rape or O.J Simpson in [...]

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There are a multitude of factors that lead to a child becoming obese.  A person’s genetics partially define how their body will turn out, but there are many other factors that are under our control.  Fast food, less exercise, video games, and laziness are all leading to children around the world becoming obese.  One only [...]

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Newspapers around the world have been warning citizens that the threat of the global pandemic known as H1N1 is not over and in fact may be getting worse.  Hospitals around the globe saw the numbers of swine flu patients drop slightly after the peak summer months, but the numbers are again on the rise leading [...]

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In an effort to help them focus and raise aspirations, a program has been launched in England to provide career guidance to even children of a very young age.  The idea is to get children, some of which are as young as seven years old, to think about what they might like to do and [...]

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Countries around the world are making their argument to be the host of the 2018 World Cup.  The host country, in addition to receiving worldwide recognition and publicity, stands to make significant economic gains from the hundreds of thousands of foreigners which come to stay in its hotels and eat in its restaurants.  Recently there [...]

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In what is being hailed as a can’t miss moment of telly, three London chefs will compete for the final prize in Masterchef: The Professionals.  The contest is thought to be one of the most difficult cooking competitions ever held and will feature the three finalists battling it out in the conclusion of the six-week [...]

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