Is the world really coming to an end?
Article Abstract:
Predictions of the end of the world due to environmental degradation are not very accurate. One of these inaccurate predictions pertains to the assertion that man-made chemicals are driving an epidemic of cancer. Another myth states that sterility are becoming prevalent.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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Competition's coming to town
Article Abstract:
Municipal governments are cutting costs while improving services by opening their contracts to competitive bids from private firms. In some cities municipal employees have reduced payroll costs to retain or recapture contracts for municipal services.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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Coming of age
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A teenager will always remember the first car that he owns. As he grows old, such a vehicle will bring back both sad and happy memories from his youthful days.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1995
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