The rationing of transplantable organs: a troubled lineup

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The severe shortage of transplant organs and their subsequent rationing have spawned issues such as the criterion related to the prioritization of those awaiting transplants and who should determine how the organs will be distributed. The existing system of organ procurement and allotment, the inherent difficulties of rationing transplant organs and various proposals to increase the efficiency of the organ transplant market are evaluated.

Economic aspects, Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Tissue donation, Sale of organs, tissues, etc., Tissue selling (Medicine)

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A potluck odyssey

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The idyllic life in the Suwarrow Atoll has encouraged Tom Upoko to quit city life and accept the job as island caretaker. It holds simple pleasures and surprises to Upoko and to the island's visitors. Visitors were regaled with lobsters and other exotic delicacies in a luncheon organized by the Upokos.

Appreciation, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reefs, Cook Islands

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The Grass Is Greener in Shanty Towns

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Internal Labor migration to the cities is a problem for poorer countries. When the work force goes abroad to work it usually helps the parent country. Graphs and a map are given.

Labor relations, Developing countries

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