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Female Foeticide: When Girls Are No Longer Needed

female foeticide The statistics of female foeticide are rising in India. An increasing number of unborn girl children are being killed in the womb. Are we living in a world where daughters are no longer wanted? If you kill your unborn daughters in the womb, you are a culprit in the most serious crime. Allow your daughters to come to this world and make it a beautiful place to live in by teaching your boys/sons to respect the fairer sex. Both genders are creations of the same lord! So why bereave the birth of a daughter? Give your daughters the freedom to express and explore her. She will change the world! Remember, she is your best friend even in adversity! The blame for these killings lies heavily on parents, who prefer to snatch life away from their unborn daughters, not allowing them to enter this world. But are the culprits being punished? No, these criminals are moving scot-free, without remorsing over the fact that they have taken a life. Yes, some parents are c

How Do You Define Computer Ethics

internet piracy Everybody talks of ethics, but computer ethics is a comparatively new term, which is fast becoming popular because of the large-scale software piracy spree.  In today’s world of hackers and pirates, all of us are somehow involved in internet piracy. How? Read further… What are Computer Ethics? If you think that ethics are all about living a more moral and principled life, you must practice the same everywhere, even in the computer field, where sooner or later, you would face a dilemma concerning software piracy. When we talk about computer ethics, software piracy reflects our mind first of all, followed by pornography, unauthorized access to somebody else’s computer, and hacking. So what are computer ethics?  Much like the moral code of conduct in routine matters, computer ethics deal with the conduct shown by computer professionals and common computer users in operating computer and internet. Understanding Importance of Computer Ethics and Software Pi

How To Identify Eucalyptus

To the average observer, all eucalyptus species tend to look the same. However, if its distinct qualities are observed deeply, it can be quite simple to identify. Let us look at these distinct physical characteristics to differentiate between its different species. Learn How to Identify Eucalyptus identify eucalyptus Eucalyptus is native to Australia. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family. There are numerous varieties of eucalyptus having a similar nomenclature. Trees within a eucalyptus grove grow near each other. By closely observing the physical characteristics of eucalyptus or gum trees, we can differentiate it from other tree species.  When identifying a eucalypt, you will come across a striking arrangement of leaf types in the form of: • completely isolated and connate pairs of leaves  • closely packed and spirally arranged short linear leaves  • disjunct petiolate leaves How to Identify Eucalyptus • Leaves: Carefully examine the leaves of the t

Diabetes Diet: Food for Diabetics

common diabetes myths: diabetes food is a myth Here I come again with another piece on   diabetes . As my research on diabetes and diabetes management continues, I will keep you posted on anything and everything I come up with. Today, I shall discuss importance of a dedicated diabetes diet. Holistically following your   diabetes diet   list promises to be the best way to prevent yourself from the chain of complications often associated with this chronic disease. For diabetics, food choices are limited; however, you still need optimal amounts of nutrients and a balanced diet to stay fit and healthy.  In simple words, you can manage diabetes if you know: what to eat when to eat how much to eat According to NIDDK , Target Blood Glucose Levels for Diabetes on an empty stomach should be 70 to 130. After 1 to 2 hours post meals, glucose level sould be 180. You should go for AIC test every 6 months, which will give you a figure of the bloog glucose levels in your b

Are All Muslims Terrorists?

Ever since I started to understand what terrorism was and how it was affecting peace around the globe, I have been trying to find its root cause. However, I often find all fingers pointing toward Muslims. We hear loud cries of Islamic terrorism - words like Islamic Jehad (Jihad) keep reverberating everywhere. Most people have started calling that Muslims are terrorists. But even as a non-Muslim, I have deep reverence for the Qoran and have read several of its verses - nowhere have I found the Holy Book of Muslims inciting its followers to wage a bloody battle against innocents. Then why are the loud cries of Muslims are terrorists or Islamic terrorism heard everywhere? I believe Muslims are not terrorists or for that matter, all Muslims are not terrorists . http://bhallaneet.hubpages.com/hub/muslims-r-not-terrorists

Sleeping Too Little or Too Much: You Are At Equal Health Risk

sleeping problem If you are suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea, or any kind of sleep disorder, leaving you without adequate sleep of six hours at the minimum, you are at more than usual risk of health disorders. If you love to sleep more than nine hours at a stretch every night, you face the equal risk of health problems. We are all aware that sleeping less puts us at the risk of hypertension, cardiovascular problems, and psychological disorders. Can you imagine that sleeping more is equally harmful? Those sleeping long hours are at enhanced risk of becoming subject to similar diabetics and diseases that bring them at equal footing with those deprived of sleep. Research Study on Sleeping According to a recent report published in the journal SLEEP, sleeping more than 10 hours is equally harmful as sleeping less than six hours. Sponsored and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nodal US agency looking after public health problems in that cou

Diabetes Mellitus: How Diabetes is Affecting Our Kids

The graph of diabetes mellitus is rising steadily as a result of unhealthy eating habits, sedentary lifestyle, and hereditary factors . What is Diabetes Mellitus in Children Diabetes, known for its slow death phenomenon, has not spared even our kids. An increasing number of children are affected by the syndrome due to unhealthy eating habits and inactive lifestyle. Also known as juvenile diabetes, diabetes mellitus makes children dependent on insulin doses, as their pancreas are not able to synthesize insulin - key  to converting glucose into energy. If we go by  the American Diabetes Association statistics, five of every 3,000 kids in the United State are suffering from diabetes mellitus.   The disease affects more children from African American,   American Indian, Asians, and Hispanics. Diabetes Mellitus in Children In children, the most common cause of type 1 diabetes is the destruction of pancreatic cells, which is the result of lifestyle   and nutritional changes.