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Behavior pattern in Canadian women helps men dominate them

dimanche 1 décembre 2013 à 13:00

A behavior pattern found in Canadian women helps men dominate them.

The article errs when claiming the experiment described is proof that this behavior pattern is "hard-wired". The experiment does not tell us whether it is neurological or cultural.

British Red Cross launches food drive for hungry Britons

dimanche 1 décembre 2013 à 13:00

The British Red Cross is launching a food drive for hungry Britons, for the first time since World War II.

1/4 of the population has had trouble getting enough food this year, due to the poverty that the government has inflicted.

Venezuelan president given powers to legislate by decree

dimanche 1 décembre 2013 à 13:00

The Venezuelan congress voted President Maduro powers to legislate by decree on economic matters.

This is in accord with the constitution, but that doesn't mean it is a good idea. Price controls tend to cause shortages, and Venezuela already has shortages. I feel no sympathy for store owners that gouge, but preventing future gouging requires changing the system that generates the gouging.

The corruption accusations against Asambleadora Aranguren are not inherently implausible, but this still seems fishy. The alleged corruption took place before she ran for election as a supporter of Chavez. However, the accusations were made in September 2013, after she had switched parties, and when her vote became inconvenient.

It is proper to take action against corrupt legislators, but it should be done in an unbiased way, not selectively based on their politics.

Another form of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in poultry

dimanche 1 décembre 2013 à 13:00

Another form of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been found on poultry.

Even though this strain is not very dangerous to humans, the next one might be. Have we got our eyes shut towards dangerous business practices?

UK attempts to deport hunger striker

dimanche 1 décembre 2013 à 13:00

The UK attempted to suddenly deport Ifa Muaza before he could fast to death, but Nigeria did not allow the plane to land, so it brought him back to the UK.

"You proved your toughness at the expense of your humanity" — well said.