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Road Deaths In Ireland

Again the road death rises, two people killed on Wicklow roads (23/04/07), bad roads possibly the primary cause. We have politicians that are doing all in their power to win votes in elections with promises of transport infrastructure improvement, a...

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Income Trusts Insider Information

Income trusts are alternative investment vehicles that offer investors the opportunity to receive a steady stream of income through regular distributions. These trusts operate similarly to regular companies, but instead of issuing stocks, they issue ...

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The Leo Wanta Saga Pt. 2: The Story Of The 27.5 Trillion Dollar Man Heats Up As Another Dead Body Allegedly Found In Swiss Bank

In part one of the Leo Wanta Saga, we introduced the story of Lee Emil Wanta, a former US Secret Service agent who claims to have been tasked by President Ronald Reagan to help end the Cold War by handling massive amounts of money in secret accounts....

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The Irresistible Force Of Political Gridlock

Only two things influence politicians and move our modern political system: money and votes. The impact of these two elements has hijacked our political system from its noble purpose of promoting the general welfare and securing the blessings of libe...

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Affordable Housing Budgets Affected By Economy

The concept of affordable housing has gained increased attention in recent years as the cost of living continues to increase. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, there is a shortage of over 7 million affordable and available renta...

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How Do We Avoid a Civil Society Dominated by Violence?

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, in an interview with MSNBC on March 25, 2010, spoke of the "fine line" we have in our society between allowing "free speech" and maintaining a civil society not dominated by violence. Speaking for myself, I believe ...

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Child Slaves In Sweatshops

The International Labor Organization (ILO) says 250 million children from the ages of five and fourteen, work in developing countries. 7% in Latin America, 32% in Africa and 61% in Asia. Numerous children are slave labourers. They are forbidden to ...

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The A-Z of Global Warming: Deforestation

Deforestation is basically the loss or destruction of forest habitat, primarily as a result of the action of human beings. It is the single largest source of land- use greenhouse gas emissions, and accounts for around 18 -20% of global greenhouse ga...

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Labour's Broken Promises

Labour’s Broken Promises: A Betrayal of Trust Labour has always been a party that has promised to champion the working class, to stand up for the vulnerable and to fight for social justice. However, in recent years, the party’s record on deliver...

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Lobbyists And Their Influence In Politics

Lobbyists and their influence in politics have become a major concern for many people. Individuals and groups who have a vested interest in certain policies or laws hire lobbyists to persuade politicians and officials to support their cause. Many peo...

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