How old can a human being live to become? That’s a complex question. There isn’t a simple set of criteria that determines how long you’ll be around to tickle your grandchildren and regale them with tales from your youth. I’ve seen a significant number of citations that
Read more →What do actors Tricia Helfer and Katee Sackhoff have in common? Aside from co-starring in Battlestar Galactica, both love to ride and both have a penchant to use their fame to good purpose. Since meeting, the pair put together a charitable foundation called Acting Outlaws. In Oct
Read more →Very few of us ever get to experience real darkness. In fact, many city dwellers go through their entire lives having never experienced a dark sky. This can have all sorts of interesting consequences, including stars and planets being reported to authorities as being UFOs during blackouts.
Read more →What would it be like without stars at night? What is it we lose? Starry night skies have given us poetry, art, music and the wonder to explore. A bright night sky (aka light pollution) affects energy consumption, health and wildlife too. Spend a few minutes to
Read more →I often think and write about the act of being present in the moment. I have learned that being in the moment affects the way I deal with life. When I’m in the moment, everything looks and feels different. I think different thoughts as a result. Language,
Read more →A big part of what defines us is our diet. Nutrition, exercise, lifestyle and our thoughts work together to create the life we experience. We can’t ignore the quality and quantity of the foods we consume; they play a vital role in our well-being and the health
Read more →A recent article in the Orlando Sentinel brought to light the scary spectre of zero tolerance in North America. Thousands of children are being arrested for behavioural imprudence and acting out. Instead of arresting youth for purely criminal infractions, educators have pushed forward with an agenda of
Read more →I’m going to fly a larger-than-usual article image today because I consider the topic to be hugely important. In fact, it’s such a huge topic, I’m not sure that a single article can do it justice. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about content creation versus content
Read more →The European Food Safety Authority published a study in GM Crops and Food that brings to light a disturbing problem with the majority of GMO products in North America: A hidden viral gene that has far-reaching health implications. The gene, called Gene VI, is found in many
Read more →As winter settles in for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, many people will find themselves in the rut of the winter blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a complex issue, being a mix of environmental and lifestyle elements that create the potential for deep
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