26 years ago, Chernobyl (Ukraine, Soviet Union). Last year, Fukushima (Japan). Could Brazil, boosted both by its new position as the world’s sixth largest economy and its current vibrant economy, decide to rethink totally its nuclear ambitions – be they civil, or maybe even military – but end up being the next victim of a nuclear catastrophe? . In an […]
Theories of Organizations and their Discontents, by Phin Upham
In this work Phin Upham takes us through Jeffrey Pfeffer’s provocative propositions on theories of organizations. Are theories of organizations initially observation-driven, do they lose their connection to reality over time? Most good theories, if not all, in OT have their foundation in observation and reflection – no great insight spring straight from phenomena. Great […]
MoD Warns About Twitter and Facebook Through Video Campaign
Recently the United States Ministry of Defence (MoD) has started a video campaign to warn against the perils of social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook etc. The purpose of such a campaign is only to alert servicemen and women of possible security risks that could arise through using Twitter and Facebook. These videos of […]
Scientific Study Links Flammable Drinking Water to Fracking
By Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica For the first time, a scientific study has linked natural gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing with a pattern of drinking water contamination so severe that some faucets can be lit on fire. The peer-reviewed study [1], published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, stands to shape the […]
When Needles Dislodge, Dialysis Can Turn Deadly
By Robin Fields Barbara Scott relied on dialysis to do what her damaged kidneys could not. Three times a week, a machine pumped her blood out of her body, pushed it through a specialized filter, then returned it cleansed of waste. The bright crimson circuit kept the 73-year-old retired bookkeeper alive. Until it nearly killed […]
The Dangers of Soft Drinks
The addict feels low. His body needs a boost. He reaches into his pocket and finds a dollar bill. He slides it into the machine and a can rolls out. He opens the can and guzzles. He feels his energy return. His fix will last a couple of hours, enough to keep him alert for […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Next Page »