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November 2011
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Israel Considers Pre-Emptive Attack On Iran
by Tammy on November 2, 2011I would hope so. Their, and our, very existence relies upon it. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to rally support in his cabinet for an attack on Iran, according to government sources. The country’s defence minister Ehud Barak and the foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman are said to be among those backing a pre-emptive strike to neutralise Iran’s nuclear ambitions. But a narrow majority of ministers currently oppose the move, which could trigger a wave of regional retaliation. The debate over possible Israeli military action has reached fever pitch in recent days with newspaper leader columns discussing the benefits and dangers of hitting Iran. Mr Lieberman responded to the reports of a push to gain cabinet approval by saying...
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Cow Tales: Where’s The BFF?
by Pat_S on November 2, 2011Cows have friends and undergo stress if separated from them. An animal welfare scientist suggests if farmers could keep cows grouped with their friends it could reduce stress and improve milk production. Good luck with that given modern farming methods. Northampton scientist discovers proof cows go moo-dy without friends A scientist from Northampton has found the best way to keep cows happy is to make sure they are not split up from their friends. Mrs McLennan said: “We know re-grouping cows is a problem, because there’s a high level of stress among animals as they try to integrate into a new group.” She now hopes her suggestion that cows who like to stay with their friends when they are separated...
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U.S. Glossed Over Cancer Concerns Associated with Airport X-ray Scanners
by Tammy on November 1, 2011Experts say the dose from the backscatter is negligible when compared to naturally occurring background radiation, but a linear model shows even such trivial amounts increase the number of cancer cases...
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Newsmax Column: Cain’s Reaction to Scandal Shows He’s Not Ready for Prime Time
by Tammy on November 1, 2011My new column has posted at Newsmax, please do take a look and spread the word :) Thanks. Cain’s Reaction to Scandal Shows He’s Not Ready for Prime Time