by Jared Ozga '09 in World
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Rhode Island Legalizes Marijuana
The state of Rhode Island has taken another step in following the example of America's northern Canadian neighbors. The medical marijuana legislation became law in January of 2006 on a one year trial basis, but then became official over the summer despite Governor Carcieri's veto, according to The Providence Journal.
by Christopher Mitchell '09 in World
As the sixth anniversay of the September 11 attacks passes, the threat of terrorist attack once again becomes a heightened concern, one that is certainly not exclusive to the United States.
This became the sobering realization of German officials last Tuesday as three men, two German converts to Islam and one Turkish citizen, were arrested for stockpiling materials that officials say would have been used to create very potent explosive devices, including several detonators and about 1,500 pounds of hydrogen peroxide.
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by Amanda Silk '08 in World
Democrats: Oprah and Obama
Oprah Winfrey's seal of approval can seemingly make or break anything from books, to movies, to actors. Now Oprah is trying her hand at politics.
Last May, Oprah announced her support for Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama (IL) on Larry King Live.
by Amanda Silk '08 in World
The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom has banned its nurses from wearing Crocs. Although Crocs were first developed for use in hospitals and are actively marketed to nurses, they pose safety concerns.
The shoes, designed with holes on the top, raised concerns that syringes, blood, or other fluid can fall though the holes and cause infection.
by Brett Corrigan '09 in World
A string of product recalls has plagued the Asian economy since mid-summer. The recalls began with accusations that Chinese chemicals in American pet food products led to the illness of many American pets. These recalls, however, were denied by Chinese manufacturers.
by Diana Gingles '08 in World
The war-torn country of Sudan may see an end to the violence that has overcome Darfur for nearly four years.
On Sept. 6, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon pleaded with military factions in Sudan and surrounding countries to end confrontations and come together to begin peace negotiations.
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