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The Psychology of Denial

Despite conclusive evidence, some people deny the ongoing climate catastrophe. Why do they do this?

(TASMANIA, Aust.) - If you terrorise a child out of taking action to change its circumstances for the better (for example, to get out of a situation in which it is suffering the violence of a parent), then that same terror that stopped it changing its behaviour will also cause the child to now unconsciously delude itself that there is nothing wrong.

Why?

California Firm Recalls Ready-to-eat Grilled Chicken Strips Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

The recalled product bears the establishment number “P-20923” inside the USDA mark of inspection and a use-by date of “JUN 22 2013” printed on each tray.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Foster Farms, a Porterville, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips.

The food contains wheat and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today.

PTSD/TBI: Invisible Wounds and the Trillion Dollar Medical Blunder

PTSD has been known for centuries.

(PORTLAND, OR) - CBS Sixty Minutes on May 5 2013, offered absolutely the best portrayal of the devastation caused by PTSD and TBI.

I don't know if anyone can really separate these two entities because they both scramble the brain.

Commentary on the `Husband Beater` and Other Disgusting Products

I implore readers to be inspired to let these companies know that what they are doing is unacceptable.

(MIAMI) - One can argue that a free market economy allows for creativity and ingenuity.

However this same free market economy allows people to start businesses that do absolutely no social good and are, in some cases, absolutely despicable.

Adoptions of Children Decreased by 48% Worldwide

Given the lack of children and the unfulfilled desire of many marriages, it seems appropriate not to add more difficulties that complicate the processes of adoption.

(MADRID) - More and more couples without children want to adopt, but on the other hand, there are fewer kids up for adoption.

Previously, the lack of kids for adoption, in developed countries was compensated through the adoption abroad. Now this is more complex.

Ode to One of Our Fathers

Last week I learned from my friend Agron Belica that his father Selamin wasn't well. I decided yesterday to play an Astor Piazzolla's Libertango here in the street of Buenos Aires for Selamin Belica and his three sons. -Gilad Atzmon

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - News that the father of one of our team members was diagnosed with a serious illness this week, stirred the Salem-News.com family into action.

Selamin Belica, father of Agron Belica, is a well-loved man, but we can never offer too much love, respect and support to one of our own in a time of need.

Bob Bergdahl, Father of Current POW, Sgt Bowe Bergdahl Speaks Out

They focused on demanding that the U.S. government formally request and negotiate for the return of all live Americans held in captivity in foreign countries.

(WASHINGTON DC) - On Tuesday, 9 April 2013 a Freedom March was held in Washington, DC. by P.O.W. Activist Organization "Honor-Release-Return".

Bob Bergdahl, the father of current POW, Sgt Bowe Bergdahl and Former POWs Mike Benge, Larry Stark, Carmel Whetzel, all spoke at the event.

Belica Family Video/Selamin Belica

Includes the words of Jay R. Crook Ph.D (Md, Nur) and Professor Mahmoud Ayoub.

(BOSTON) - A family is a microcosm of humanity. It has been the basic building block of society since the beginning of civilization.

It is also under attack by the contrary winds of social change, growing economic inequality, a culture of conspicuous consumption and political correctness...

Virginity Survey Reveals 21 is Portland`s `Lucky Number`

“Many women regret losing their virginity to a loser” - Brandon Wade, CEO and Founder of SeekingArrangement.com

(PORTLAND, OR) - When is the right time to lose one’s virginity? According to 52 percent of the 3,560 Portland females surveyed, 21 is the “lucky number.”

SeekingArrangement.com conducted a national study of over 77,000 women in 24 major US cities and found that single women in Portland females generally wait longer than the national average of 17.4 years old.

Situation of Afghan Women Improving, Official Says

Meanwhile, the UN mission in Afghanistan has reported that Afghan women continue to suffer from the effects of the Taliban- led violence and armed conflicts.

(KABUL Xinhua) - Although the situation of women in the post-Taliban Afghanistan has been improving, it still has a long way to go in gender equality.

This statement comes from Public Health Minister Suraya Dalil, who also calls for empowering women in society.