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Checking the truth of facts from presidential debate

Last updated on December 23rd, 2019 at 04:51 pm

Politics is said to be a dirty game and it’s never easy for us to stop our politicians from lying. Since most politicians say what they want you to hear, it might be a problem noticing when they are lying and when they are telling facts.

With technological advancements, you are now able to notice when your politician is lying and when he is talking the truth. With the numerous political advertisements that come on screen every now and then, you may not know when an advert is talking the truth and when its not. Sometimes there are organizations responsible for the adverts in a bid to get favors from the politicians once they are in power.

With the couple of FREE iPhone apps available on the market today such as Super PAC app and Ad Hawk which are completely free, you can now find out the people behind these political advertisements and also note whether they are genuine or out there to mislead. Furthermore, these apps are easy to use and there isn’t much effort needed on your side. All you need to do is place your iPhone as close as possible to your television when the ad appears and the app does the rest.

In the case of the Presidential debate, you might want to know whether a candidate is talking the truth or lying using an iPhone app such as Politifact Mobile and WP politics.

These apps work very conveniently to show you the truth behind what a politician is talking about. Not just the stuff they come out with on Instagram or Twitter which might be posted from an employee anyway.

Sometimes politicians tend to say things that aren’t factual and get away with it as no one is really checking at the moment. Nevertheless, the Politifact Mobile app will help you identify politicians who are trying to change what they had mentioned earlier in their own speeches. The app shows you whether the politician is talking the truth, half truth or false.

Education Leads to Responsible Conservation

Last updated on December 23rd, 2019 at 04:37 pm

We must stress academic excellence to our youth in order to promote conservationism and help the environment. Tools to help reach academic excellence include the use of a good gpa calculator such as the one found at

It is quite easy for one to think they are doing well in their academics while in the real sense, they are not doing so. It is also very easy for one to think they are qualified to pursue a certain professions or get admitted in to some colleges just because they are passionate about them. It is, however, very important for any student to not assume their academic performance is good just because they got a high score in one of the courses (they have been examination for, or just because they love a certain subject.

To refrain from just thinking, but knowing, that one is doing well in their academics and is capable of pursuing their desired course/ college, they must continuously calculate their GPA. This is the mean score of the courses/ units they are doing and have been examined on.

To continuously get a high GPA, one must continuously work hard. One cannot pass their examinations unless they attend classes, take and study notes and keep revising them to internalize the contents of the course. Last minute studying may save a few people’s skin, but is never a good habit; for one does not always internalize everything.

Reasonable studying should include enough resting time and time for other activities; to enable the mind rest and freshen up (so that it can absorb more information). This brings in the element of time management. Each activity should be allocated enough time and the schedule adhered to; and this brings in the element of discipline.

While studying, it is important to be informed on the requirements of the college you wish to be admitted or maintained in so that you can boost your energy in achieving and maintaining good grades and habits. Students who are looking forward to getting into colleges should research on what those colleges offer and what their requirements are, as well as the requirements for the courses offered.

Societal Stresses

Last updated on December 23rd, 2019 at 04:31 pm

Let’s face it, life is becoming extremely fast-paced, we often find ourselves doing more than one thing at a time, and we can’t relax as we feel as though we are not being productive if we do. There is always something to worry about like the economy, politics, and equality for all. Every day there seems to be a new argument.

In the western world, we are more stressed than our less privileged counterparts and is it any wonder, worries such as “Do I have enough friends on Facebook?” and “What if I buy this product and then is goes out of fashion?” are always on our minds. We are all too eager to better ourselves for the benefit of those around us than for ourselves.

We are also worried about offending people, those around us; people we have never met but could stumble upon our social networking profiles and take offence to things we may have posted. It doesn’t matter if we had the intention of causing harm or not as most of us simply post as a joke.

Despite this, there are good things to come out this, such as equal rights, fair representation for those with different abilities, and the involvement of all across our community. But let’s all learn how to relax!

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Seeing The World

Last updated on December 23rd, 2019 at 03:30 pm

It is all good and well having intentions to learn more about the affect that we have on the environment around us but getting out and travelling about to see the global impact is probably more important to gaining a well rounded knowledge of the situation. Being able to speak to experts from different areas and seeing the impact there can make the difference and allow you to pass on this knowledge to others from having first hand experience.

It is a very serious topic but the way I see it is that we are only here for a short time so by getting around and seeing these things it does not have to mean that we must be serious and frowning all the time so integrating an opportunity to do these kind of studies while also maximising the opportunity to get out and see the world will do you a lot of good. Constantly looking at the negative you can lose sight of what is important so having fun should also be a part of things and there should be no sense of guilt involved.

Using sites like this to find out what there is on offer in various countries that you might visit will allow you to create a schedule that makes the most of your time and will ensure that you do not become too immersed in your work that you start to make mistakes as is often the case when someone becomes too driven behind one particular case.

Hopefully this different approach to tackling global issues will see more people open to investigating the subject and it won’t be seen as such a sacrifice if you can actually get some benefit from it too.

James Carroll

Author: The BBC iPlayer Proxy

How Modern Western Medicine Has Affected the Society and Environment

Last updated on December 22nd, 2019 at 08:57 pm

Although the use of herbal medicine is still alive in many parts of the world, it has been dealt a heavy blow by the increasing technological advancement. Most people consider this practice as primitive and unsafe. Therefore they prefer to use the modern western drugs. However, this does not imply that modern medicine is always effective. Actually, scientific studies have revealed that these drugs have more severe side effects than the customary medicines. What is more, most of the existing herbal remedies have been scientifically proven to be highly effective in treating numerous medical conditions. Cordyceps are among the most common herbal remedies in the world today. They are extracted from a special type of mushroom that normally grows in various parts of Asia.

If you are one of those people who believe that the use of herbal medicine is being primitive, then you need to understand the effects of modern western medicine on the society and environment and the amount of research done on natural remedies effect on human health (eg. Cordyceps sinensis health benefits). For starters, medical technology has countless benefits, most of which cannot be offered by the customary remedies. For instance, this technology facilitates the use of science to enhance health management. However, the negative effects of this therapeutic technology are not fully exposed to the people until when it is too late.

The use of modern medicine is normally considered to be the best treatment method. Nevertheless, this technology can be extremely damaging. Using medicine erroneously, consuming it in excess, and using it indecently, can be quite injurious to your health. Modern health technology has also been found to have serious effects on the environment. These drugs are manufactured using technologies that can cause serious damage to the environment. For instance, a lot of harmful chemicals are released when these drugs are being processed.

Also, whilst these technologies how brought new possibilities in modern health management, most of these advances remain questionable regarding their necessity, their effects, and their practical application. What is more, herbal medicines have been overlooked, shelved or continuously ridiculed by pharmaceutical companies. But the truth is that herbal remedies are safe and more effective than modern western drugs. In fact, a lot of people today have begun to return back to these customary methods of treatment. It should therefore not surprise you when you find medicine stores in the West selling more herbal medicine than the modern drugs. Another important thing about herbal medicines is that they offer a long-lasting effect.

The Environmentally Friendly Crowd Is Full Of It (IMHO)

Last updated on October 27th, 2019 at 06:34 pm

The environment is on everyone’s mind now days and while I guess it never hurts to be respectful of it, some parts of the whole crusade are kind of silly. Do the little things activists want us to do every day in our lives really make a difference? Or do they most likely have some other agenda?

Take carpet cleaning machines as an example. Now we have all sorts of machines and detergents that are supposedly “environmentally friendly”. Do you really think that any small tweak to a detergent or to a carpet cleaner will make any difference at all to the safety and well being of people? I don’t.

My belief is that all this political correct environmental stuff is really a lot of BS. All it does is make the Al Gore crowd money or give them power. Either way it is a bad thing in my book and I don’t think in the end any of it will really matter.

This earth is billions of years old and to think that we can single handedly destroy it because we don’t recycle or we use the wrong detergent is crazy. That is just my opinion and I know it isn’t a popular one right now but this blog needs more opposing views.

Jez Smith

From – https://www.iplayerabroad.com/great-clip-from-bbcs-one-planet/

Managing Personal Health Spurs Societal Progress

Last updated on October 27th, 2019 at 06:25 pm

Modern society has the historically unique advantage of being given access to information to monitor one’s own personal health. One instance of this ability is the widespread information about hypertension.

When you are getting your blood pressure taken, your pressure will either be normal, low, or high. To find out what is normal or not, you can look on a blood pressure chart. The chart can help you figure out what your pressure is when it is taken.

Your blood pressure will usually be recorded as two numbers at a doctor’s office. The top number measures the pressure of your arteries when your heart beats. The bottom number measures the pressure in your arteries between heartbeats.

Those whose readings are higher than normal may have hypertension or high blood pressure. The diagnosis will not be confirmed though until you have had several reading. If the doctor does find that you have hypertension, he will most likely want you to start treatment. The treatment may be medication and or a lifestyle change. If the top number on the pressure reading is higher than 180 or the bottom number on pressure reading is higher than 110, you should get medical help immediately.

Also for those whose reading are lower than normal, you may have hypotension. Those who have a low blood pressure but are not experiencing any symptoms usually don’t have to worry about it. Those who are experiencing symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, dehydration, nausea, rapid and shallow breathing, blurred vision, and depression should seek help. Low pressure can happen with pregnancy, prolonged bed rest, heart problems, certain medications, shock, and nutritional deficiencies. Severely low blood pressure can have an underlying cause such as a heart or endocrine disorder.

So the next time you get your blood pressure taken, find out what your numbers mean and if you can do anything about them.

Lower your Family’s Impact on the Environment Through Financial Security

Last updated on December 22nd, 2019 at 08:53 pm

It’s essential that families do all they can to ensure they are financially prepared to be environmentally responsible. Using simple financial tools such as this interest calculator can help families do just that.

Having an interest calculator available for you would make it a lot easier when you are interested in investing your money for the purpose of building financial security for the future. Most people do not know how to go about putting their money into the right place. In fact, this is one of the most common reasons that people are not able to retire at the age that they would like to. If you would like to prevent yourself from having to struggle when it comes to your finances in the future, protecting your investments would be the best way to achieve this. Once you are able to determine where your money would be best placed, you can count on the fact that you are doing what is right for your family.

Additionally, an interest calculator would be an easy way to check on the fact that you have as much money flowing in as you may expect. If you do not take the time to check on your money, you run the risk of having less money to spend in the future. There is a lot of importance is finding the right tools to help you get where you would like to be. When it comes to the interest attached to any of your investments, using a calculator would help you accomplish a lot. While it may help to prevent over payment in some cases, it can also ensure that you have the money coming in that you would expect from your best investments.

Carbon Emission Cost Tumbles

Last updated on December 22nd, 2019 at 08:53 pm

The climate policy in the European Union largely centres around the ETS (Emission Trading Scheme) which attempts to limit the emissions produced by industry. Each unit of carbon dioxide (a tonne) is allocated a price via a permit scheme, basically permission to emit that unit. The idea being that a market based trading system would give companies an incentive to reduce their emissions especially when the costs of the permits were high.

They have been high previously, in fact the record cost was more than 32 Euros, however this month the cost has plummeted to about 4 Euros. The problems are basically similar to the issues that were faced when the scheme was first started – there are two many permits. Industries have lobbied governments so effectively that the there has been serious oversupply in the market of these carbon permits.

The latest free fall has begun because a proposal to limit these permits was defeated in the European Parliament. As it stands 900million more permits are scheduled to be released into the market which obviously sent the price into a downward spiral. Analysts believe that any price below 20 Euros gives a very low incentive to reduce their carbon emissions.

At this price it is simply not worth companies investing in technology and systems to reduce their carbon footprint. Buying the permits to produce more CO2 is a much cheaper and simpler option. In a market driven system like the ETS then the cheapest option is the one normally selected.

The overall aim and structure of the ETS is sound however the over supply of permits is simply making the system ineffective. However different countries have different agendas to follow and this effects the ETS. For example get yourself a Polish IP address – see here and monitor how the issue is covered in Poland a country heavily dependent on fossil fuels and heavy industry. These companies have a huge economic incentive to keep the costs of the permits low.

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Gun crime in the USA…

Last updated on December 22nd, 2019 at 08:40 pm

Once again with recent events the problem of gun crime in the United States has been highlighted to people around the world. The shootings in Connecticut have once again highlighted the issue of what should be done to prevent such tragedies in the country.

While many point towards a blanket ban on firearms, it appears that the President pushing his vice-president Joe Biden to look in to the issue means that he will definitely be doing something to change the way the country looks at weapons in the coming weeks.

The way in which guns are enshrined in the constitution of the country makes it very unlikely that a ban will be enforced, however rules on mental health checks and the strength of the firearms seem likely.

Recently The Best Question asked if President Obama could make any dent in US gun crime. With many people around the world believing that this is unlikely, it would seem that the atrocities of the recent shootings in Connecticut are here to stay. While the President may be able to reduce the caliber of weapons available to citizens of the USA, whether this will cause a significant change in the amount of shootings seen on American soil remains to be seen. However, as a population, we should hope that it does.