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After the Storm: Effects of Florence and Michael on Livestock and Farms in North Carolina
In September 2018, Hurricane Florence, closely followed by Hurricane Michael, had a devastating impact on livestock and the environment in North Carolina. Dr. Doug Meckes heads the Veterinary Division of […]
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Darwin Day Talk – Eugenics: The Past, the Present, and the Future
(Rescheduled from an earlier date) The term “eugenics” was a word coined by Francis Galton (Charles Darwin’s cousin) to describe the “science of improving human stock” by encouraging the reproduction […]
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NC Stop Torture Now Project
Extraordinary Ventures 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesDid you know that an airport in Johnston County has been involved in 49 cases of “extraordinary rendition?” Planes launched from there picked up individuals from around the world who […]
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A Dialog on Refugees and Migrants
Extraordinary Ventures 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesEHST members Atish Sen and Vlodek Gabara will hold a dialog about refugees and migrants, taking both a personal and a historical perspective. They will include global perspectives (beyond the […]
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A Greener World – Empowering Sustainable Agricultural Solutions
Extraordinary Ventures 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesEmily Moose, Director of Communications and Outreach for A Greener World, will speak to us about the work of the organization and her role in it. In addition to helping […]
