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1). Peer To Peer File Sharing: How It Works
Peer-to-peer (or P2P) file sharing systems connect users (called nodes) directly together. Some are true networked systems while other contain an element of the client-server structure. That is they contain an element of the original Napster centralized server system where clients are fed by a central server. Examples of this are the original Napster (Napster is now a ‘pay for music’ site) and OpenNap which replicates the original Napster functionality.
2). The MMR Controversy: Do You Know The Facts?
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The whole MMR vaccine debate started in 1998 when gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield, in association with others, claimed that the MMR vaccine might trigger autism. Based on only 12 children, most of the others who authored the paper later retracted the findings. It was based on the possibility of the measles virus, given live as part of the vaccine, causing enterocolitis (bowel inflammation) and releasing toxins which attack the brain, causing autism.
3). Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription Drug Abuse, or pill addiction as it is commonly called, and, ultimately, 'pill withdrawal' have been with us since doctors began prescribing drugs, but has become more widespread since the advent of the ‘repeat prescription’ or ‘refill’, whereby patients can have a prescription renewed without having to visit their doctor.
This can be as simple for many people as visiting a pharmacy and filling out a form giving their name, address and the drug they want.
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