There is the perception that the government is hiding important information. There are different reasons that the government might keep information secret. This article explores those reasons and the ways in which it keeps information hidden. Discover the secrets and misinformation the government is allowing to be revealed. You might also be amazed at how the government responded to an advertisement for new marijuana laws.
Public perceptions of government secrecy
There are a number of factors that influence public perceptions of government secrecy. They are partly due to the fact that secrecy can be seen as an essential condition of democratic governance. It is possible to reconcile the need for secrecy with the belief in accountability as an essential component of democratic government.
It is controversial to what extent government secrecy has a positive impact. Some claim that secrecy reduces effectiveness of government and prevents accountability. Some others claim that secrecy could obscure violations and compromise the integrity the political process. There is an inherent tension between the need of transparency and secrecy, regardless how it manifests.
It hides information in many ways
The government hides information using many different methods. Some of the hidden information are less obvious than some others, but they are troubling for government transparency advocates. For example, the federal and provincial governments tend to conceal a wide range of information from the public. This can be embarrassing for both the government and the public. For example, the University of Calgary allegedly broke the Alberta Elections Act when it gave money to the Progressive Conservative party. The university's former general counsel warned that the donation was illegal in an internal email.
There are several different ways that the government hides information, including the use of "special access programs" (SAPs) and "controlled access programs." These programs are incredibly important, and are used by the federal government to protect classified information. They can cover a range of topics, including intelligence collected overseas and the technical means to obtain it. Many SAPs also protect information about specific weapons systems and foreign adversaries' military capabilities.
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How does your brain control the functions within your body?
The brain relays messages to other parts of the body to ensure their functionality. Your body's functions are controlled by your brain. It tells the stomach to digest food, and the lungs to breath air. It also tells your legs and arms to move.
Your brain is composed of billions and billions nerve cells, connected in groups called neurons. Action potentials are electrical signals that neurons send to one another. Every neuron has an outer cell membrane that surrounds its nucleus. The cell membrane houses channels that allow ions, such as potassium and sodium, to enter and exit the cells. Ion movement creates the electric charge that causes the neuron to fire.
When a neuron is activated, neurotransmitters release chemicals into the space between it and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters can bind to receptors at the second neuron. They open ions channels, allowing ions to move in and outside of the channel. The second neuron also fires.
When a presynaptic nerve receives an impulse, neurotransmitter release takes place. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds directly to the receptors in the postsynaptic nervous neuron, and triggers the firing.
Communication within the nervous system is possible thanks to neurotransmitters. They also coordinate activity between different brain parts.
What is the most surprising fact about your body?
We have two eyes and two ears, two nostrils each, four limbs, four limbs and a penis. You're correct, there are more than 50 parts in our bodies. But, one thing is missing. The heart.
A heart is the pump that circulates blood throughout a body. Blood travels through the arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the cells and removing carbon dioxide and waste products.
The heart pumps out about 5 liters per minute. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
The blood flows throughout the heart 24/7, 365 days a calendar. While sleeping, your heart beats close to 100 times per minute.
Skin color can be used to determine if someone has a medical condition. The capillaries are tiny blood vessels that can be seen on the skin's surface. These tiny vessels transport blood from the larger blood vessels to the heart. The skin becomes blue-colored or purple when blood flow is restricted.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. Patients with sickle cell disease have their blood become sticky and harden, leading to severe illness.
If you cut yourself, a bandage is applied to stop the bleeding. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. Doctors place a needle in the wound and insert it through the skin. This allows the blood to drain from the injured area.
Doctors also insert tubes (catheters) into the artery near the site where the blood clot forms. This keeps the patient occupied until the clot is broken down naturally.
What is the most mysterious place on earth?
Antarctica is the world's most mysterious place on Earth.
Why is this place so amazing? Because it is unlike any place on Earth.
It is isolated, remote, and very hard to visit. There is much more to this place than meets the eyes.
You'll also find the strangest species of wildlife in this natural wonder.
Let's find out how this mysterious destination became so famous.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica is named for no one. Some believe it refers to "land of ice". Some believe it means "land of ice". Others believe it is Greek mythology.
Antarktis in ancient Greece was the name given the island where Zeus' twin brother brothers were born. One of the twins was said to have been born in winter. Hence, the word antarctic.
Others think the name came from the Greek words anti, meaning against, and tropos meaning turn. This would mean that the land was turned away by the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica holds a special fascination, people have always loved it.
It is the continent with the lowest, windiest and highest temperatures. It is too cold for trees, plants and animals.
Yet, this frozen wasteland is alive.
About 90 percent of all living things on Earth live here. About 50% of the world's plant and animal species can be found here.
What makes Antarctica so special? Here, water freezes and becomes ice instead of evaporated into the air.
This results in large masses of ice floating above the ground.
These floating glaciers make up 80%. They're getting bigger every year.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet has grown 60 feet in the past 60 years.
If the melting continues, the sea level will rise by up to 200 feet. That could cause massive flooding around the globe.
Not everyone believes this is bad news. Some scientists believe that global warming can be beneficial. According to scientists, global warming could be good for us because the melting of the ice sheets will accelerate, which can lead to floods that release toxic chemicals into our soil and bodies.
Others, however, warn that this theory sounds almost like a plot for a science fiction film.
What is the most secretive place in the world, and why?
You might be surprised at the answer. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. It was also known as the City of Destruction according to the Bible.
It's also known as Kashi (Kashmir) in India. It's also known as Novgorod in Russia.
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
A small community of 1200 people in western New York State vanished. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Still, others say aliens took it away.
Despite what may have happened, the people who lived in this once-thriving area are confident that their town will not be lost forever. They had just moved from one town to the other.
You can even track the disappearance of Zugspitz on a dedicated website.
You might be wondering where this town went. It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze is located on the border between Germany and Austria. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.
It has always fascinated and astonished me to see how many towns have vanished but still exist. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided to investigate.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. What makes a town disappear? How can one place vanish from existence?
There are many theories regarding the phenomenon of towns disappearing. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. A third theory states that the town didn't exist at all.
No matter what theories you may have, there is no doubt that many towns across the globe were swallowed by the ground. This video explores the history of these towns and examines their current state.
Statistics
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (romper.com)
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked all of the world
There's nothing more shocking than watching someone become famous for the wrong reasons. It's even more frightening to see them fall from grace.
The best thing about watching how an industry reacts when it makes mistakes is the best part. We've all heard about celebrities who took too much alcohol and drugs. Some even died young because of it.
But the worst part is when those same stars go public with their problems and are shunned by everyone. We were there last week.
After a long and successful career, Heath Ledger finally succumbed to his demons. After a short battle with death, Heath Ledger succumbed to prescription pills.
His family and friends struggled to accept his passing, and the media had a field day bashing him publicly.
Heath was once thought to be one the greatest actors of all time. His performances in Brokeback Mountain earned Heath two Academy Award nominations.
Heath did more than act. He also directed films including A Knight's Tale. Monster's Ball and Iron Man.
Hollywood loved Heath, however he soon grew too big for his good looks. He became addicted to drugs and drank heavily. He finally went to rehab, and he was clean.
He was now sober and wanted to make amends. He made a documentary called "Room 237," that chronicled the making and release of The Shining. It was supposed to be released this year, but now it won't hit theaters until next year.
Heath attempted to get into Hollywood every time. He was actually arrested twice for drug charges.
We are not suggesting that Heath should be allowed back into the show business. However, it would have been nice if he could have gotten some help before things spiraled out of control.
We hope Heath’s story serves as a cautionary tale for others who think they might still be able to have it all.