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Debate - Is the fossil record adequate?    Is the fossil record adequate? Proposer argues that the fossil record provides a real and comprehensive analysis of the history of life. Opposition can argue as to why fossil record only is inadequate and also suggest alternative techniques to complement the fossil approach.

Intellifive - US Civil War History    1861 to 1865

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Book review - Review - A Brief History of Time    Stephen Hawking discusses the concepts behind the history of time and the universe. One of the key concepts explained here is that of black holes. According to him, they will unlock the key to the mystery of time travel, but discusses that one will disintegrate if they do that.

Debate - Is increased government spending the only way out of recession?    When the economy goes into recession, thousands of people lose their jobs and also corporate profits decline. This reduces both the income tax and corporation tax flow to the government. Because of high unemployment, there is increased use of government programs such as social security benefits. In this given situation, is it prudent for governments to increase their spending causing the deficit to spiral, thereby affecting the sovereign debt rating, and in turn causing further damage to the economy? Should not monetary policy actions such as quantitative easing, increased business lending, and reducing the interest rates be enough to stimulate the economy? Or is increased government spending the only way out of a recession?