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My name is Mary Curtis. I am the author of "Compete With Meat" and "Eat Smart" and "The Practical Vegetarian" as well as several articles and E-Editions on vegetarianism and vegetarian cooking. I also have worked as a newspaper journalist and columnist and

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Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Top herbal remedies that may interfere with your medications: 1 of 7

A warm cup of St. John's wort tea before bedtime to help you sleep or a few capsules of echinacea to ward off a cold might seem like a good idea. But, if you are taking conventional medications, you may want to consult your doctor first to make sure these herbal preparations are helping and not hurting you. Herbal products a...
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Will Michael Moore be remembered for his contributions as a film-maker or as a political activist?: 2 of 8

Even those who don't agree with the politics of Michael Moore have at least heard of his movies and that says something about Moore as a film maker. The fact is that his movies provoke an emotional response and that is the purpose of any quality film, regardless of the genre. How many documentary film makers, besides Moore, ...
Business > Website Marketing & SEO How to use Google AdWords to generate leads: 4 of 14

For the business owner, Google Adwords ads are a convenient and low-cost way to advertise online. More than just the three-line ads appearing on Google itself, these Adwords ads can be shown on targeted content websites, specific shopping pages, and a variety of other search engines and web services. What Are Adwords Advanta...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy A look at the week by week development of embryo during pregnancy: 1 of 3

Human embryo development begins with fertilization and continues until the embryo becomes a fetus. This change from embryo to fetus occurs at the end of the 10th week when all organs will be developed. WEEKS 1 – 2: This period is calculated from the onset of the last menstrual period. This is a theore...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Can democracy survive in a politically correct world?: 7 of 16

Can democracy survive in a politically correct world? This is a very interesting question because your answer depends on how you define the phrase. Because of misinformation and misuse of this phrase, "politically correct" has come to mean different things to different people and, depending on how you feel about certain soci...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues A tax on gasoline could help America rebuild its older bridges: 4 of 8

A federal gasoline tax would not help in the repair of America's older bridges because, like other instances of big government, it would just be throwing more money at the problem rather achieving a solution. The gasoline tax, which is currently at 18.4 cents per gallon, already allocates over 83% - or over 15 cents a gallon...
Arts & Humanities > European History Thoughts on the life of Anne Frank, on her 80th birthday: 1 of 2

On Friday, June 12, 2009, we will reflect on what could have been Anne Frank's 80th birthday. As we remember Anne's birthday this year, our country and many parts of Europe are seeing hate and intolerance rise again, the same forces that resulted in the Holocaust of World War II. One TV commentator said recently that "hate i...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics What is textured vegetable protein (TVP) and how is it used: 1 of 2

What Is Textured Vegetable Protein? Textured vegetable protein is a soy product commonly used as a meat replacement. Because it is high in protein but low in fat and sodium, it is ideal for dieters or those wishing to reduce calories and salt while maintaining muscle-building protein nutrition. Textured vegetable protein has...
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grains & Rice How to make fluffy rice: 1 of 2

It’s easy to make fluffy rice. The secret to fluffy rice is to not overcook your rice because this will dry it out and make it brittle. Another big secret is know how much water to use – if you use too much water, it will turn out mushy. Fortunately, knowing how to do these two things – proper c...
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods How tofu is made: 1 of 1

Making your own tofu, the cheese of soy milk, is easy but it takes a lot of time. It's a good idea, therefore, to set aside the better part of a morning or afternoon, at least 2 hours or more, to make it. Here's what you'll need: - dry soy beans: at least 2 cups - lemon juice: fresh is preferred but bottled is okay if you're...