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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The encroachment of the public on personal privacy: 1 of 15

RFID AND THE DEATH OF SECRETS As a consequence of 9-11, the U.S. is at war with itself. The overwhelming majority of Americans dismiss this truth and, therefore, are destined for defeat. At stake in this war is personal privacy. The Patriot Act was not the first blow against it, just the most brazen. Signed into law a mere s...
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Is bird flu a real threat to mankind?: 1 of 10

The greatest threat to mankind today is not nuclear proliferation, or terrorism, or even global climate change. No, the greatest threat comes from the most miniscule of predators: the virus. H5N1, better known as the bird flu, has microbiologists deeply troubled. When they fear, I fear. And so should you. Top scientists from...
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) What happened to the Ark of the Covenant: 1 of 4

ARK OF THE COVENANT FOUND IN ETHIOPIAAND THEN ZIMBABWE Somebody call the Pentagon. It seems Africa may be harboring the world's first, most highly sought, weapon of mass destruction. The Ark of the Covenant, commissioned by God, covered in purest gold, carried before the armies of the Lord, able to devour armies and halt the...
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Believing in ghosts: 25 of 77

WHY SCIENCE STILL HAUNTS OUR CAMPFIRE GHOSTS A belief in ghosts is as ancient as the campfire and the burial ground. Man's fascination with death and the unknown fortunes beyond is matched only by his continuing quest to dispel the darkness with the clarifying light of knowledge. Science plays the counterpoint to culture's m...
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Issues surrounding genetically enhanced foods: 6 of 15

SOWING THE SEEDS OF CHANGE ETHICS & GENETICS CLASH ACROSS EUROPE When the French government announced a ban on the use of genetically modified (GM) crops last month, it reignited a heated clash between Europe and the United States, between environmentalists and technologists. At stake is the future health of the planet. ...
Sciences > Astronomy UFO sightings...: 10 of 19

UFOs AND THE TEXAS TWO-STEP Something strange transpired in the night sky over Stephenville, Texas recently. In the weeks following, something truly out-of-this-world occurred on the ground. In the early evening of January 8, the residents of this small farming community witnessed the most sensational UFO sighting since the ...
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Are we really reaching peak oil?: 12 of 15

Make no mistake, peak oil is a reality. Oil prices hover around $100 a barrel, European truckers strike over escalating diesel costs, while the IEA warns of a pending supply crunch. Energy reserves are running short. Or are they? To listen to some experts - and there are so many - all the hoopla surrounding the recent surge ...