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Trust science - not authority: noted astronomer Carl Sagan believes democracy can thrive only if people think for themselves

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Astronomer Carl Sagan believes that scientific skepticism is an ideal model for democracy since it teaches people to think for themselves. Sagan also believes that scientific inquiry, particularly those concerned with space, provide tools that may help people save the Earth from environmental damage.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Astronomers, Sagan, Carl

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Seek adventure

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Emmy award-winning journalist Charlayne Hunter Gault has decided to transfer to South Africa to work for the Johannesburg unit of National Public Radio. She cites respect, crime crisis and the generation gap as some of the social issues that can both be found in South Africa and US.

Social aspects, Behavior, South Africa, Journalists, Hunter-Gault, Charlayne

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The knee & me; a neglected skating injury taught this noted overachiever a powerful lesson: patience

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A personal account of a injured knee, that was overlooked for some 12 years and then reinjured, is presented. A examination revealed a serious injury that was treated with a full-leg brace, followed by a long period of physical therapy.

Personal narratives, Injuries, Wounds and injuries, Physical therapy, Knee, Knee injuries

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