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I write therefore I am. I also am one of those hated middlemen in the wine business who makes sure your wines are well taken care of and arrive to your favorite haunt relatively unscathed, for a commision of course. But I am a writer, I just sling fermented

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Sciences > Ecology & Environment The different disciplines of ecology: 1 of 3
There are four major disciplines in the study of ecology proper. Within these four categories are numerous specialties. Below are the four main categories of study:1) Behavioral ecology studies the behavioral aspects of animals and people, how they have developed over the years, and how they relate to a given species and a gi... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews What to look for in a sushi restaurant: 4 of 11
Sushi is a food that many people are scared to death of. Fears ranging from the social perception of eating "bait" to the overblown fears of dying from some untold viral infection.That having been said, sushi is one of those foods where you can inspect the ingredients, and a good sushi bar will have them proudly displayed in ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient & Biblical Languages Greek vs Hebrew: Which language is more essential for Bible study?: 8 of 20
This is a tough one that I have thought about for some time.I cannot really come up with a clear answer, as I have both Hebrew and Greek interlinear translations at home, and use them both when a word's true meaning is called to question. Any time a written text is translated from its mother tongue into another, there are sev... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs How to chop herbs for your cooking: 2 of 5
Dried herbs, for the absolute best results, shouldn't be cut at all but should be pulverized in a mortar and pestle. If you are using oil in your recipe put a few drops in the bottom of the bowl and crush those dried herbs to a fine powder this will extract the most from the already diluted herbs as they have been dried and t... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to soften tough meat through cooking: 11 of 27
When you have a less than desirable cut of meat, but you have to eat, braising is pretty hard to beat when you want to strike a balance of tenderness, flavor, and ease of cooking. This is essentially a three part process, but don't let that scare you off, it is pretty straightforward, and while the benefits of braising are be... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Is artistic skill natural or learned?: 45 of 109
Is artistic skill natural or learned?I think it has to be both. There is a degree of genetic leanings in all of us to various mental and emotional pursuits beyond the expressly physical. Some have a knack for interpreting their surroundings in artistic ways. They simply "see" things differently from a more literally-minded in... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Existence theories: 5 of 12
Theory of RelativityWith what is this level of pain on par?So near to me yet so very farWhat do I view so far and small away?Dearly beheld, yet denied me todayA barrier without equal effectively guardsThat which I long for, that which I regardProximity seems a devilish playTo discipline the heart that's gone astrayAll this ti... More..
Sciences > Zoology What are mosquitoes good for?: 7 of 16
We have spent a good amount of time and "ink" on the subject of ecology this week. So when you look past the obvious side effect of the bite, the blood-sucking, and the spread of disease, and think about how this little creature impacts the environment, we see that there are numerous benefits.First and foremost, most of us kn... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Guide to Christian principles of sexual morality: 23 of 48
These principles are pretty easy, straightforward, and devoid of any ambiguity. If you profess to be a Christian then you look to the Bible as the authority on how to live your life. That having been said, here is what the Bible says on the matter of sexual morality:First off the bible supports the idea of a sexual relationsh... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How and why to poach certain foods: 8 of 16
Poaching is one of the most delicate forms of cooking there is. The basic principle in poaching is to bring the item (usually protein) up to a pretty rare to medium rare level of cooking through steam or just boiling water.One of the more unorthodox but pretty popular methods is often referred to as "dishwasher salmon" were t... More..