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Population News Friday February 8th 2008



Having big families is wrongHaving big families is wrong
(Hot Springs Village Voice: Tue, 05 Feb) Earth has too many people and the problem grows worse. We are headed toward a climate catastrophe and people and animals are already suffering worldwide. Wars and starvation are not the way to limit population growth. Education is.


New Zealand Population Increases 1.0% In 2007New Zealand Population Increases 1.0% In 2007
(Nasdaq: Fri, 08 Feb) (RTTNews) - The population of New Zealand grew 1.0 percent for the 2007 calendar year, according to data published Friday by Statistics New Zealand. The agency said the country's estimated resident population was 4,252,000 as of December 31. That marks an increase of 40,600 from the previous year.


Sex at 16, marry at 18: Big Indian adulthood debateSex at 16, marry at 18: Big Indian adulthood debate
(IBN live: Fri, 08 Feb) Experts say 18 is the minimum age for marriage, but not the 'desirable' age.



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Christensen bill would expand weed-free zoneChristensen bill would expand weed-free zone
(McCook Daily Gazette: Thu, 07 Feb) Sen. Mark Christensen said the intent behind his LB751, is to eliminate as many noxious weeds as possible along stream banks. But he doesn't expect the bill to go anywhere this session, he added, as there is plenty of weed management work going on as it is.


Work out in state-of-the-art facilitiesWork out in state-of-the-art facilities
(Las Cruces Sun-News: Thu, 07 Feb) LAS CRUCES— Gleaming state-of-the-art exercise machines, each with their own built-in TV monitors, stand in rows facing panoramic views of the Organ Mountains, awaiting their first member workouts when Fitness One opens this month.


Texans to vote on new platesTexans to vote on new plates
(Texarkana Gazette: Wed, 06 Feb) Texans may be gearing up for the presidential primary election next month, but they also have something else to vote on—the five designs for new Texas license plates.


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