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Reconsider Shopping at Wal-Mart

Many consumers go first to Wal-Mart when they need something from a major retailer. This is because Wal-Mart has eliminated all the competition. Small stores can't compete with a massive retail giant like this offering lower prices. Wal-Mart would say this is good for consumers, however, don't we feel bored by the lac… read more

Wikileaks Offers Snowden Aid

Wikileaks is making headlines again, this time because it has offered to aid former C.I.A. Technician Edward Snowden as he flees from persecution in the U.S.A. Originally seeking asylum in Hong Kong, Snowden was accompanied by British Wikileaks activist Sarah Harrison as he flew from Hong Kong to Moscow and then hopes … read more

How Have Smoking Laws Change America's Health

Almost immediately after many American states began to put into act laws banning smoking in public places such as workplaces, restaurants and bar, the amount of related hospitalizations for heart attacks fell by 15%, while stroke hospitalizations fell by 16% and respiratory hospitalizations fell by 24%! The greater the… read more

Daily Life in Peru

What most people don't realize is how much diversity the country of Peru boasts: jungle, ancient tombs, rivers, wild animals, shamanistic rituals, Andean peaks, coastal deserts, rainforests, tropical birds...The most difficult thing about Peru can be choosing between all the wide range of experiences! Amazing unique fo… read more

A Legal Source for Dog Bite Victims

In the USA there is a specific law regarding dog bites, called the Dog Bite Law. Its basis is that dog owners are liable for all dog bites simply because they are the guardians of the animal. In the case that there are legal damages, this is usually covered by a homeowner or renter's insurance policy that may have been… read more