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Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Synthetic medicine versus herbal medicine: 1 of 4
I would say that although herbs are generally safer than drugs, one really should be careful when putting herbs and herbal supplements to medicinal use. Extreme caution should be taken with what I would call "formula" supplements. Let's put things in perspective; one should always be careful with anything they're taking for ... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Should marijuana be legalized?: 34 of 132
Marijuana should be legalized for many reasons, but I'll stick to a few of the more obvious in my response. The first and foremost reason is that the criminalized status of marijuana has clearly done nothing to accomplish a reduction in the rate at which it is used recreationally. In fact, every year America's "drug problem"... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Recognizing genetically engineered food (GEF) at your grocery: 2 of 7
There's one easy to remember rule of thumb that can help us all quickly and effortlessly identify genetically modified foods in our grocery stores, at least for those of us in North America and especially the United States. The golden rule of thumb is this: If it's sold in the grocery store and it's "edible," it's probably g... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Have 'Animal Rights' gone too far?: 23 of 73
No, animal rights have not gone too far. To my knowledge our society has not granted rights of any kind to any species of animal except one - homo sapiens. If our principles dictate that animals should have any rights at all, then animal rights have not come nearly far enough. I wonder what exactly it is that people refer to... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Causes of excessive thirst in dogs: 2 of 6
Excessive thirst (polydipsia) in dogs can often be a sign of something as simple and correctable as the presence of excessive amounts of sodium in the dog's food, but it can also be an early warning sign of more serious problems, such as urinary infection or even kidney failure. The best thing you can do if you suspect your ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Reflections: Is industrial civilization killing the planet?: 1 of 3
Here we are, in the climactic days for life on the planet Earth. Industrial civilization has destroyed so much that many of us living now face the real possibility that our would-be lifetimes might be cut short due to a man-made planetary extinction. What would people from other times say about what is happening now and what... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Potato chowder: 1 of 3
Here's a great recipe for Potato Chowder, which is perfect for warming up bodies when the days grow chilly. It's an easily customizable, delicious vegetarian meal sure to please all your diners; friends and family alike! Ingredients: 1 cup Water 2 cups Milk 3 or 4 good sized russet potatoes 1 1/2 cup peas 1 1/2 cup shredded ... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Music piracy: Is downloading music ethical?: 25 of 72
Just hearing someone utter the phrase "intellectual property" conjures up visions of thought control and excessive privatization. The name of this "property" alone makes me want to go out and "steal" every piece of "property" categorized as such, if only to assert my right to freedom of thought. Of course, the sharing of suc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Junk mail and its effects on the environment: 6 of 17
Most of us think of it as little more than a personal nuisance but in every moment of its existence from creation to disposal, junk mail has a horrendous impact on the environment. Junk mail, of course, is physically comprised primarily of paper. The implications of deforestation are far-reaching. Having eliminated well over... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Dog psychology: The difference between instinct, ingrained behavior and learned behavior: 3 of 8
Though some breeds of dog are infamous for having a "killer instinct," individuals within those breeds do not always live up to the breed's vicious reputation. The social environmet into which a dog becomes integrated has a lot more to do with the dog's ultimate personality than breed does. Dogs are social animals, and as so... More..