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Brain Surge

In the wake of President George W. Bush’s speech addressing our ever-deepening conflict in Iraq, the reaction can only be described as, well… astonishment. To the untrained ear, the president’s speech may have seemed redundant and irresponsible in light of his dwindling popularity – largely due to this administration’s handling of the falsely-mandated war...
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Proper hand-washing first line of defense

Do you always wash your hands before leaving the restroom? After handling raw meat? How about after changing a diaper or blowing your nose? If your hygiene regimen is lacking in this area, you could be exposing yourself to serious illnesses. Washing your hands is one of the most important steps in preventing the spread of disease...
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