General Thoughts
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Life – Can you put a value on it?
We believe in the sanctity of life. It’s something special, something precious. It is generally recognised that life has a value and should be nurtured and supported. And yet, although we give it value, that value comes with rules, conditions and caveats. There is no free rein. Life does not have value per se. This…
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Why Drink-Driving Confusion Exists
In Britain, the law says that I can have 0.8 mg/ml of alcohol in my blood and it is still legal to drive a vehicle. Other countries have similar rules. Most (including France, Germany, Spain, Greece, Denmark) opt for 0.5mg/ml. Others have a lower rate – in Poland and Sweden, it is 0.2mg/ml. So, it’s…
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Winning the Lottery – There’s No Coincidence
People have very different mechanisms for selecting their specific numbers; it must be said that, given the random nature of the draw, there is no proven right or wrong way. However, there is, arguably, one set of numbers which may significantly reduce your odds of winning should you choose to play them. The theory is…
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Olympic Dreams – The Reality Check
Once again, the Olympics are upon us. More than anything else, the Olympics have the power to inspire. The medal success, the patriotism, the desire to be the best in the world, the fun and exuberance of the opening and closing ceremonies – it all makes us want to be a part of it. But…
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Pushing Asthma – A Possible Cause?
Nobody is really sure what causes asthma. Many theories have been proposed. None has proven to be a scientifically accepted, universal explanation. This article seeks to contribute to that debate by offering a less widely recognised reason why asthma may have become so prevalent over the last half-century. Pushchairs have existed throughout the twentieth century,…
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