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Slash and burn agriculture creates hazardous conditions in Southeast Asia
For the last several years, an annual haze has descended upon parts of Southeast Asia. At its worst, it has created hazardous conditions which have forced the closing of schools and caused...
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Stop searching for frogs to kiss and be your own prince charming
Years ago, while sitting around the dinner table at her house, my aunt gave my sisters a little piece of advice: That throughout life they were going to come into contact with...
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Seeking help to treat a mental illness is nothing to be ashamed about
The way mental illness is portrayed in the U.S. is wrong. Depression is not always laying in bed crying; it can also be numbness. Anxiety is not always being jittery and on...
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While planning this year's Halloween costume, don't forget to be yourself
Well, folks, the season is upon us. You’ve probably been bombarded with advertisements for pumpkin-spiced lattes, candles, toilet paper and the like. You may have also received offers to go apple picking,...
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Having a hickey on your neck is nothing to feel embarrassed about
“What’s on your neck?” asked my suitemate on Saturday afternoon as I stumbled into my common room, displaying the fresh mark engraved in my skin. “Do you want me to cover that...
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Free trade leads to social decay
On Monday, October 5, a final draft of the TransPacific Partnership was agreed upon. The pending trade agreement would further liberalize tariffs and regulations which currently serve as barriers to trade between...
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Don't be afraid to come out to yourself
The moment I realized something had to give was the moment I threw up during the 2014 Golden Globes. I was 20 years old. I told my mom it was the pizza....
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When it comes to worldwide religious tolerance, DMT could be the answer
Despite its role in bringing forth peace, purpose, prosperity and confluence within societies and the individual, religion is simultaneously noted as one of the world’s most persistent dividing and conflicting forces. Now,...
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Putin's decision to take part in Syrian conflict is misguided
This past week, Russia announced that it would begin bombing Islamic State positions in Syria, bolstering an existing bombing campaign by the United States and its coalition allies that had been targeting...
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Gov. Cuomo must fulfill his promise
Over the summer, state Sen. Tom Libous was indicted on charges of lying to the FBI and was forced to resign his seat in the state senate after rising in the ranks...