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Boiling water on an apple: the real truth!

June 24, 2017June 25, 2017 Information Specialists

Oh humanity, we are being poisoned yet again by those evil food corporations, who are spraying our apples with tons of toxic chemicals and pesticides, that’ll turn you into a cancerous mutant if you eat them. We must alert everyone to the latest undeniable proof video, that shows just how serious the problem of toxic additives in our apples is! Or so the latest viral video of someone pouring boiling water on an apple, and showing all the stuff that comes off, claims. If you haven’t seen the video, the…

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How to lose weight playing Pokemon GO

July 18, 2016July 17, 2016 Information Specialistsexercise, lose weight, pokemon go

If you’ve been keeping up with the news these past few weeks, you’ve undoubtedly seen all the hype that’s been going on around Pokemon GO, the new augmented reality video game for cell phones. Among the interesting things that people have been asking, if if you can actually lose weight playing Pokemon GO. After all, Pokemon GO requires you to move around, and not just move around Wii style… we’re talking geniune walking, walking and more walking here. So, can you really expect to lose weight playing Pokemon GO? Well,…

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You’ll never guess what this sloth selfie is about to teach you!

July 10, 2016July 10, 2016 Information Specialistsbrazil, costa rica, sloth selfie, wildlife

These past few weeks have been the sloth selfie 15 minutes of fame. It all started with this sloth selfie, taken by tour guide Marcelo Sueth in Brazil: You’ve undoubtedly seen it all over the place. Whether it be facebook, twitter, your email inbox, local papers, Marcelo’s sloth selfie has received press beyond anything he ever imagined. Good show man! Deiber Chacon, from Costa Rica, also published a well circulated sloth selfie: And many other people are now getting on the “sloth selfie train” all over the world. Sloths are…

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ISO14001 construction: sustainable development is possible

July 9, 2016 Information Specialistsiso 14001, sustainable construction

For a lot of people, ISO14001 construction isn’t something that you’d normally expect in a project. In fact the words “ISO14001 construction” seem to be somewhat of an oxymoron, I mean come on, how can construction and land development be in any way friendly to the environment? But actually, there’s a growing number of ISO14001 construction companies out there. Many have accepted the challenge of undergoing certification, bringing their production systems up to speed, and finding a way to make construction a sustainable and environmentally friendly activity. What’s ISO14001 construction anyway?…

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Mesothelioma law firms: defending your rights in critical moments

June 4, 2016July 17, 2016 Information Specialistsmesothelioma law firm, mesothelioma lawyer

Mesothelioma can be a devastating blow to anyone, both physically and psychologically. Mesothelioma law firms specialize in defending and upholding your rights during these critical times, and are a very important resource that anyone facing this kind of situation should consider. Mesothelioma is critical, don’t ignore it Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that usually develops due to asbestos exposure. It starts in the tissue that lines most of your internal organs. If at some point in life you were exposed to asbestos related materials, you may eventually develop pleural mesothelioma,…