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Nothing small about it

Article Abstract:

The World Health Organization is considering getting rid of the last vestiges of the smallpox virus by getting rid of colonies in the US and Russia. Opposition to the action exists, and the US will purchase fresh doses of the vaccine in the event that some of virus finds its way to unfriendly hands.

Author: Woodward, Hobson
Publisher: Yankee Publishing, Inc.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 2001
United States, Analysis, Medical policy, Health policy, Smallpox

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My kinsman, the slave trader

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A New Englander tracing his family tree was surprised to discover that one of his ancestors had been a slave trader. The clue was found in the Boston Weekly Newsletter, dated Feb 24, 1726, announcing the availability of a Negro boy for sale by Thomas Steel.

Author: Woodward, Hobson
Publisher: Yankee Publishing, Inc.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1999
History, Slavery, Slave trade, New Englanders

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The irresponsibility that spreads AIDS

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HIV positive patients' reluctance to reveal their condition to partners even in long-term relationships, is the chief cause of the runaway AIDS epidemic. Keeping silent about being HIV positive is lethal for both the victim and the partner.

Author: Mayer, Alan J.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1998
Psychological aspects, HIV patients, AIDS (Disease)

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