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Sucked in By the Internet?

“I'm just going to check my email for one moment,” by now these have become famous last words as people are endlessly sucked into the Internet to follow up on email, Facebook, Google and the million other opportunities for distraction that the Internet offers us. However, scientists are now telling us this is norma… read more

The Juvenile Justice System

The process used for juveniles who are under suspicion for committing a crime is different than that of adults in a similar case. As such, the juvenile court system was created. This court process offers police, prosecutors and judges a chance to discipline and offer alternatives to the offending juvenile. The police o… read more

Why Does Organic Food Cost More?

You know organic food tastes better and is better for you than regular fare, but it's still just fruits and vegetables, so why does it cost more? It's a myth that organic fruit and vegetable growers produce less than conventional growers and as such would have to ask higher prices. The truth is that organic food is so … read more

Where Millionaires Live

The rich just keep getting richer, with this year's global household wealth growing 7.8%. The highest growth level occurred in Asia-Pacific region, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. These countries were followed up by a more contained growth in Western Europe and North America. Statistics show there are more m… read more

Hygiene for Good Health

The first step to maintaining good health is proper hygiene. How many times have you heard that it's enough to wash your hands in warm soapy water regularly to avoid colds and other germs? Well, it's true and it's a better strategy than using antibacterial products that kill all bacteria - both good and bad. The use of… read more