Letter to the Editor on population and climate concerns
A reader criticizes Republican presidential candidates for opposing birth control and denying global warming. The letter cites population growth from 3.5 to 7 billion, droughts in Mexico and Texas, Ogallala aquifer depletion by 2020, ocean acidification, methane release from Arctic tundra, earlier springs, malaria spread, and notes these facts are verifiable from various publications and the Internet.
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Africa
Mexico
Texas
New Mexico
Ogallala
Midwest
South Dakota
Two Good Samaritans Save Woman from Pit Bull Attack
Sabrina Payne thanks two unknown men who stepped in during a February assault on Lea and Hendricks, risking their lives to defend her. She credits them with helping her escape and saving future moments with her new grandchild.
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Lea
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Stossel defends capitalism amid criticism of government bailouts
John Stossel argues that capitalism rewards innovation and wealth creation when free of government privileges. He condemns crony deals at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, calls for minimal government interference, and cites Apple, Google, Staples, and Domino’s as examples of wealth from private enterprise.
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Staples
Domino’s Pizza
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Michael Moore
Solyndra
Goldman Sachs
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
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Fox Business Network
Johnstossel.com
Meniscal Tears Common Across Ages Even Without Knee Pain
Harvard medical guidance notes that MRI findings show meniscal damage prevalent in people with and without knee pain, especially with age and arthritis. For a painless knee tear, treatment leans toward addressing arthritis first, with conservative care and strength training to reduce pain and stiffness.
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