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Titanic Controversy Set Aside for New Expedition
The Titanic has long been the subject of controversy. From the myriad of mistakes and circumstances that tragically came together April 14, 1912 to the inadequate loading of lifeboats in the very early morning hours of April 15, 1912. From the different hearings and results into the disaster to speculation as to how and why the ‘unsinkable’ ship sank. And there has been more since … Continue reading the story "Titanic Controversy Set Aside for New Expedition"
Comprehensive Coverage by CNN on ‘Toxic America’
There was a very interesting program on CNN the other night that I found very refreshing. Their coverage of 'Toxic America' as they called it, was very extensive and offered hopeful alternatives as well as the scary chemical facts. It’s not often that I agree with so much of mainstream health and chemical press. So … Continue reading the story "Comprehensive Coverage by CNN on ‘Toxic America’"BP Cartoon Break
Not that I want to put my head in the sand, hide from view of the damage caused by human arrogance and denial, (BP anyone?), but perhaps a dip or two into the sand is allowed. Part of what makes the ongoing insanity in the Gulf of Mexico even more sickening and painful is exactly what also makes our world so beautiful. The thought … Continue reading the story "BP Cartoon Break"
Not Just Antioxidants – More Reasons to Eat Dark Chocolate
What a glorious day, just found another reason to eat chocolate, the decadent treat so loved by many. While we’ve known for a while that dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, not to mention flavour, did you know (in descending order*) it’s high in manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and selenium?
Just … Continue reading the story "Not Just Antioxidants – More Reasons to Eat Dark Chocolate"Microcredit – Little Loans Make a World of Difference
Sometimes just a small amount of money can make a world of difference. There is perhaps no better example of this than with Microcredit, where small loans are made to some of the world's poorest individuals. Saving what can be a life-changing $25 or $50 is often an insurmountable task for those just struggling to survive. Regular banks are not set up for loaning such … Continue reading the story "Microcredit – Little Loans Make a World of Difference"
More Evidence Coffee is Good for Us
They say you can prove anything with statistics, and there’s probably a survey or study out there to support just about anything, so it’s no wonder it’s hard to know what to do sometimes. Given our propensity to believe the worst, and indeed the reality that many things we enjoy are … Continue reading the story "More Evidence Coffee is Good for Us"What Else Will Germ-Killing Paper Towels Kill?
What is this thing we have about germs? Easy to forget sometimes we are a bacteria factory ourselves, and supposed to be that way. We could never digest food if we didn’t have this symbiotic relationship with these little organisms. I remember being freaked out as a kid when I learned we have microscopic … Continue reading the story "What Else Will Germ-Killing Paper Towels Kill?"CSI Effect Used for Good – Boy Saves Sister
We hear about the CSI effect whenever a criminal evades capture or successful prosecution after employing tips learned from TV crime shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
. Igniting debate about just what should be revealed for realism in entertainment purposes, as opposed to protecting society at large from criminals who may use these shows … Continue reading the story "CSI Effect Used for Good – Boy Saves Sister"
. Igniting debate about just what should be revealed for realism in entertainment purposes, as opposed to protecting society at large from criminals who may use these shows … Continue reading the story "CSI Effect Used for Good – Boy Saves Sister"Digging in the Dirt
Depending on where you live, the soil may or may not be ready for planting. If you’re in the southern hemisphere, winter is fast approaching. But where we are, spring is upon us. When not doing all that cleaning and sorting, or perhaps in place of it if the … Continue reading the story "Digging in the Dirt"Spring Cleaning Renewal
We often hear how spring is a time of renewal, the beginning of another annual cycle of life. Trees and plants sprout new growth, seeds and cones dropped in the fall begin their growing life, and animals awake from hibernation. And we humans? While we may assist by planting seeds ourselves and tending the … Continue reading the story "Spring Cleaning Renewal"