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5 Common Misconceptions About Police Officers

If there’s one group of people that are famously taken for granted in society, it’s police officers. Despite putting their lives on the line every day with the public’s best interest in mind, they’re often targeted as the “bad guys.” Yet, police officers are hardly the

1.6 Million People Live Next To The Most Polluting Incinerators In America

Since the 1880s, U.S. cities have been burning municipal solid waste as a means of getting rid of trash. Many incinerators operating now use the heat from burning trash to produce steam that can generate electricity. Advocates of these “waste-to-energy” plants say that it

Researchers Cheaply Brought Back a Pox Virus Using Mail-Order DNA, Microbiologists Are Very Worried

Nowadays, life can be created from scratch through the practice of synthetic biology. Anything from advanced biofuels to human organs can be man-made by synthetic biologists. It is truly an amazing science. However, the technologies also have the capacity to be abused and are

Exploring the potential benefits of a relaxed stance on gambling in America

Many gamblers find US casino laws confusing as they differ by state Only four states allow online gambling The US needs government reform if it wants to benefit from the global growth of online gambling It could learn from the UK, where online casinos

How the New Tax Reform Affects Businesses

Love it or hate it, the new tax reform is here to stay. It’s important to understand how this new system will affect businesses from large businesses to the small startup company, especially if you own one. From comptroller tax audits to pass-through rates,

Secession to be put on the ballot in California in 2018

The victory of Donald Trump as the president of the United States was being dreaded by several members of the American electorate. Some of them had even vowed to leave the country if he won. However, instead of this action, they may have another

Planning to visit the US? Be ready to share your passwords!

The Secretary of Homeland Security, John Kelly, was questioned about the Muslim ban by the House Homeland Security Committee when he revealed some information about an unexpected strategy under consideration; demanding passwords of US visa applicants. He was questioned about “increased and enhanced use

Will Putin gift Edward Snowden to Trump to strengthen their relationship?

Recent reports have been circulating that Vladimir Putin is willing to ‘hand over’ Edward Snowden to Donald Trump. The reports originated in an article by former deputy director of the CIA, Michael J. Morell, who wrote: “What better way for President Putin to cement

Who Are The Women Waging War On Environmental Damage?

They are your mothers, your sisters, your daughters and your friends. They are housewives, lawyers, doctors, scientists and artists. They represent everyone who feels that their voice is being muted or devalued. When, where and who? On January 21st, 2017, the day after Donald

Children have a psychological bias towards creationism, now it’s taught in schools

A Gallup poll suggests that 42% of Americans believe in a creationist account for explaining the existence of human kind. This is a surprising figure considering the overwhelming evidence and consensus for evolution by natural selection. Unfortunately, the creationist angle is strengthened by people such as