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U.S. East Coast Rocks in a Whole New Way....

The USGS estimates several million earthquakes occur in the world each year. Many go undetected because they hit remote areas.

(SALEM, Ore.) - How would you like to be in an east coast high rise office when everything begins trembling, shaking... that is exactly what happened Tuesday when the east coast was struck by an earthquake that was centered near Mineral.

Millions felt the quake though there were only a handful of reports involving serious injuries.

The Future of the Internet: Pierre Gauthier and the G-Wan Web Server

G-Wan is a revolutionary piece of software for the internet industry.

(SALT LAKE CITY) - The Internet has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade. It has gradually taken the place of older communications technologies such as Newspapers, Magazines, Books, Radios, and Television.

As an interactive communications medium, the Internet is qualitatively different than passive “broadcast” media, and consequently it is playing an even larger role in society.

Reactor Reax: Roundup of Stories Related to Nuclear Power

One story explores the growing populations around nuclear facilities that were never intended to see so many human lives.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - In this week's Reactor Reax, U.S. Rep. Edward Markey says a request to start building two Toshiba Corp. reactors in Georgia before the design is approved should be rejected.

We learn that the U.S. is undercharging for Nuclear Loan Guarantees – from a Congressional Report, and one story in this week's roundup of nuclear-related developments, explores the idea of growing populations around nuclear facilities.

High Levels of PCDDs in Vietnamese Breast Milk from Historical Agent Orange Spraying

The Hidden Horror in Agent Orange.

(LONDON Base Peak) - One of the unfortunate legacies of the futile Vietnam War in the 1960-70s is linked directly to the decision to undertake large-scale defoliation in order to remove ground cover for the opposing troops and destroy crops.

The principal herbicide used was Agent Orange which was contaminated with toxic impurities that continue to exert their influence even today.

A Republican War on the Environment

A bill is loaded with a promise to business to end regulation and leaves only the profit motive to determine the use of land, water and wildlife.

(APTOS, Calif.) - As the nation's attention remains riveted on the GOP attempt to downsize government by refusing to raise the national debt limit, the party is working through the backdoor to destroy protections for the environment.

In a study that reveals the GOP pledge to protect business interests at all costs, the Center for Media and Democracy recently analyzed 800 bills supported by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

Act now on Agent Orange

So far, we have failed, and we have to admit it, but we have a unique chance to make a statement now.

(LONDON) - When I land at the airport in Ho Chi Minh City on July 29, I know I will be met by friends who have suffered a great wrong.

They are the victims who have fought an ongoing battle against one of the world’s most egregious crimes: the dumping of 80 million litters of toxic defoliants over southern Vietnam.

The Story of the Salk Anti-Poliomyelitis

Poliomyelitis was first transmitted to monkeys experimentally in 1908 by Landsteiner and Popper.

(LONDON) - The author has attempted in the following pages to put before the reader some of the main facts relevant to the recent development and launching of the Salk poliomyelitis vaccine.

In order to view these events in their true perspective it is necessary to glance, however briefly, at the story of persistent research and experiment which led up to the present situation.

Receiving a `Glowing Report` should not pertain to Radioactivity!

According to the National Academy of Sciences, “Any exposure to radioactivity, no matter how slight, boosts cancer risk.”

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - According to an article titled “Radioactive tritium leaks found at 48 US nuke sites, written by Jeff Donn, and published by the AP on June 21, 2011:

“three quarters of all commercial nuclear power sites in the U.S. have experienced radioactive tritium leaks. Many of these leaks seeping into ground water from corroded underground pipes.”

Memories: The Best gift a father or father figure can give!

Father’s day should not be just a day for showing fathers and father figures appreciation; it is the perfect day for fathers and father figures to reflect on personal improvement.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - Everyone holds his or her own idea of what an ideal father should be. Many in my age group remember the iconic image of fatherhood presented by Robert Young in the family sitcom “Father Knows Best”... a TV show which ran during the late 50’s and early 60’s.

Some of us were lucky enough to have fathers who set excellent examples from which we could learn.

Sometimes you have to laugh or you will surely cry!

Little common sense is being applied to decision making by some of those we have elected.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - Let us take a good look at some of the wisdom demonstrated by various state governments in the use of Stimulus fund spending during one of the worst economic downturns in the history of our country:

Let's examine some of the most absurd decisions made by politicians during one of the most difficult times for many Americans in two or three generations.