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What You Should Know About AF

The tick, tick of a Rolex watch is very reliable. The lub-dub, lub- dub, of the heart is also reliable, in early age. But a report from Johns Hopkins University says that over age 40, one in four women and men, are at risk of developing atrial fibrillation, commonly known as Afib or AF. How serious is this problem, and how would I treat it if it happened to me?
- Wednesday, June 18, 2014


Sea Levels are Never Still

Sea levels have been rising and falling without any help from humans for as long as Earth’s oceans have existed.
- Tuesday, June 17, 2014


EPA’s Power Plant Rule: All Economic Costs; No Climate Benefits

On June 2, 2014, at President Obama’s direction, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed rule mandating carbon dioxide emission cuts for existing power plants. This rule is designed to comply with the president’s plan to make electricity rates “necessarily skyrocket” by reducing the use of coal-fired electricity generation from existing power plants—one of the cheapest sources of electricity generation. While the rule will result in increasing electricity rates, the rule will not have any material climate benefit despite the fact that the climate is the justification for the rule.
- Tuesday, June 17, 2014



Justice Department’s Latest Action Violates Federal Immigration Law

Attorney General Eric Holder announced on June 6 the Justice Department will use taxpayer funds to “enroll approximately 100 lawyers and paralegals as AmeriCorps members to provide legal services” to “young people who must appear in immigration proceedings.” This will be accomplished through Justice Department grants to the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that administers AmeriCorps. Holder is calling it a “strategic partnership” that will establish a “justice AmeriCorps.”
- Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Justina Pelletier Finally Freed

Boston, MA—Moments ago, Judge Johnson signed an order releasing Justina Pelletier to her parents, Lou and Linda Pelletier!
- Tuesday, June 17, 2014




Hygiene Hypothesis Revisited

Babies who are exposed to both bacteria and allergens in the first year of life are less likely to develop asthma and allergies, a recent study reports. (1)
- Tuesday, June 17, 2014


UK Study Debunks Obama’s Science Advisory Climate Theory

A top British expert has come out with new research flatly contradicting the idea that extremely cold winters in North America – like the one just past – will become more frequent due to global warming. This new analysis disagrees completely with the assessment of President Obama’s science advisor. --Lewis Page, The Register, 16 June 2014
- Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Ice cream chemistry: The inside scoop on a classic summer treat (video)

WASHINGTON, — The summer weather is here, and if you’ve been out in the sun, you’re probably craving some ice cream to cool off. In the American Chemical Society’s latest Reactions video, American University Assistant Professor Matt Hartings, Ph.D., breaks down the chemistry of this favorite frozen treat, including what makes ice cream creamy or crunchy, and why it is so sweet.
- Tuesday, June 17, 2014



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